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Located in Oswestry, Shropshire in the West Midlands of England, Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2,5 -18 with boarding facilities available for boys and girls from 6-18 years. Oswestry School is large enough to possess many first-class facilities, yet small enough for each pupil to be well known and make a really significant contribution.
High quality teaching enables pupils to realise their academic potential and, equally significantly, acquire skills, confidence and leadership qualities through participating in a broad range of activities and taking on a variety of responsibilities.
We are a non-selective boarding school of over 400 girls and boys. Boarders at Oswestry School make up about one third of our community; they come from both the UK and overseas, with 14 nationalities represented.
Boarders are encouraged to play a full part in the life of the school, thereby developing their skills and interests and becoming confident young adults, ready to take their place in the world. Over the weekend there is plenty of free time to relax, or visit Oswestry and surroundings.
- Boarding programmes for boys and girls 6-18 years
- Day Programmes for boys and girls 2.5-18 years
- Prepcare Nursery Section
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Sixth Form
- Learning Support Department
- English as an acquired language (EAL) Lessons for international students
32. Worth School, Turners Hill
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Located in Turners Hill, West Sussex, just 50 km from London, Worth School is a Benedictine (Catholic) boarding and day school catering for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. Boarding Programmes are available for boys from Year 7 (age 11) upwards, and for girls as of Year 9 (age 13). Students who come to Worth have the opportunity to grow into young men and women who know what it means to belong and the importance of mutual respect and concern for others.
Living together enables young people to develop a better understanding of and respect for others. The boarding experience at Worth available for boys as of year 7 and for girls as of year 9 aims to develop the academic, cultural and physical talents of each individual within a community which places the highest possible value on mutual respect and tolerance. Our flexible weekend policy allows students either to go home on a Saturday or to remain in school where a number of activities are offered.
Each boarding House has its own unique family atmosphere. In the lower Years, students share dormitories/rooms, whilst students in the Sixth Form have individual study bedrooms.
- Boarding Programmes for boys (ages 11+) and girls (ages 13+)
- Day Programmes for boys and girls (ages 11-18)
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
- International Baccalaureate Programme
- Learning Support Classes
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
33. Stover School, South Devon
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Situated in Stover, South Devon, in the South West of England, Stover School is a leading private boarding school for girls and boys ages 7 to 18 years, with day programmes for 3-18 year olds. Our safe & beautiful surroundings provide multiple opportunities for imagination, enquiry, exercise, competition and fun.
Stover has a happy boarding community in which boarders can enjoy life in a relaxed, shared environment. Boarders live in Mansion House or Park House. Younger pupils live in dormitories where they develop friendships that can last a lifetime.
Single or double study bedrooms are available for our Sixth Formers. Each boarding house is staffed by a Housemistress, an Assistant and an Assistant Tutor who all contribute towards offering a wide variety of fun activities. Flexible boarding is available to all our day girls either regularly, for one or two nights per week or as a one off sleep-over, or perhaps more if parents are away. Flexi-boarding boys are placed with local English host families, ensuring that our pupils have someone close at hand to care for them.
Dulwich College is an academically selective independent boarding and day school for boys located in Dulwich, which lies south of the City of London only six miles from the River Thames. Our boys are aged between 11 and 18, and generally in the top 15 percent of the national academic range. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and have diverse interests which enrich the life of the College.
Almost all students proceed to university, with about a sixth being accepted into Oxbridge or top American universities. Boarding at Dulwich is truly international, with boys coming from all over the world, and this adds to a cultural atmosphere of tolerance and intellectual curiosity.
We also cater for the busy London parents who like to have their sons home at the weekends. There are three boarding houses at Dulwich, all close to the campus. Each house has a housemaster who is resident with his family. The College benefits from historic buildings in a delightful environment; it has a distinguished tradition of inspired teaching and genuine scholarship. We seek to build on this to achieve our aim and so help current and future generations of Alleynians to be well prepared for life.
- Boarding Programmes for boys from Year 7 (11+)
- Day Programmes (bays ages 11-18)
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Remove Year (Year 12)
- Sixth Form (Year 13)
Core subjects include:
- English
- Math
- Science
- Business studies
- Modern languages
- Design & technology, and more...
Greenfields Independent Day & Boarding School is an ISA-approved private school in East Sussex in south-east England. Conveniently located just 30 miles from London and 30 miles from Brighton, we have a fully licensed and accredited Montessori based Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School (K-8) and 6th Form. Boarders are accepted from the age of 10, and day students from the age of 3.
At Greenfields, we utilise proven study methods (Study Technology) and a strong moral code (The Way to Happiness) ensuring happy students, no bullying, no drugs and successful graduates. Students an all-round education for life, including National Curriculum and English Language (EFL) unit with excellent academic results. With a high staff-student ratio, students are guaranteed individual all-round service.
Greenfields believes that the purpose of education is to enable and empower individuals to gain far greater affinity with the world around them through a love of knowledge in its various forms. Learning is interwoven with living. A full and rich understanding of the various subjects and aspects of life should be part of any healthy education.
Day & Boarding School Programmes for Boys & Girls ages 3-18:
- Lower School (up to 11 years old)
- Lower Senior School (11 to 14 years old)
- Upper Senior School (14 to 18 years old)
- Sixth Form College (16 to 18 years old)
- A Level Programmes
- English as a Foreign Language
- Summer School for junior and senior students
- Standard National Curriculum subjects
36. Malsis School, North Yorkshire
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Located in Cross Hills, North Yorkshire, North Central England, Malsis School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school offering programs to students ages 4-13 (day) and 7-13 (boarding). Malsis’ staff has a deep understanding of how young children learn, and make the best use of the grounds and facilities to help the process. Teachers ensure that each individual is engaged and enthused to grow in confidence and ability.
‘Home from home’ is a phrase best used to describe the family atmosphere of some boarding schools, but at Malsis it doesn’t go far enough. There is never a dull moment as a boarder at Malsis. New boarders quickly slot in to life in the warm, homely dormitories and help is always on hand to do homework for the next day’s lessons.
Playing to children’s strengths and rewarding them for striving for their best, Malsis builds the best possible foundation for development.
Co-educational Day & Boarding Programmes for Students ages 4-13:
- Day Programme (Ages 4-13)
- Boarding Programme (Ages 7-13)
Core subjects include:
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Computing/ICT
- EFL/ESL
- Art
- Foreign Languages, and much more ...
37. St. Paul's School, London
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Situated in the London Borough of Brent in northwest London, St Paul’s is an independent school offering an outstanding, all-round education for gifted boys ages 13-18, with day programmes for boys from Year 9-13, and boarding facilities available for boys of 16+ (Year 11 upwards). The School has a strong academic tradition to which staff are committed.Boarding has always been part of the school's provision and continues to play an important role here for many families. We offer full, weekly and flexi boarding options.
As well as accommodating boys for whom the daily commute to this part of London would be impractical, we have a number of boys whose parents have relocated abroad or to other parts of the UK.
At St. Paul's, we believe a good education must also develop character and a sense of values, and must strike the right balance between the intellectual, physical and spiritual. With this aim in view, we offer extensive sporting facilities and a wide range of extra-curricular activities to cater for each individual pupil.
- Boarding Programs for boys 16+ (year 11 upwards)
- Full boarding (including weekends) and flexi-boarding options
- Day Programs for boys in year 9-13
- Middle School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
Core subjects include:
- English Literature
- Math
- Science
- French / German / Spanish...
38. UWC Atlantic College, Llantwit Major, Wales
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UWC Atlantic College is a prestigious international residential school in the UK. We are an independent, co-educational sixth form college based in the Vale of Glamorgan, a 45 minute drive from Cardiff, Wales. Atlantic College prepares students to embark on life as emotionally mature and globally aware adults, ready to make a positive difference in their future communities.
Each year, 350 students aged 16 - 18 from 80 different countries benefit from a world-class International Baccalaureate educational experience. UWC Atlantic College is committed to making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
The student community is divided into seven house communities in purpose-built student houses. Each house accommodates around 48 students, a mixture of boys and girls, who live on separate corridors. In general four students, each of a different nationality, share a room.
Each House has a day room with a small kitchen, study rooms and drying rooms. The accommodation of the Houseparents, one or both of whom are staff members, is attached to their respective houses.
- Boarding Programme for boys and girls 16-18 years old
- Day Programme option
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
- Atlantic Pre-Diploma (Ages 15-16)
- Atlantic College Mission Initiative (Sixth Form)
Curriculum subjects include:
- Literature Course in Mother Tongue Language
- Foreign Language
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Art, Music or Theatre Arts
- Integrated Development Programme
- Extra-Curricular Activity Programme
