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Private Boarding School in Ireland
St Columba's College, Dublin:
Founded in 1843, St Columba's College is a co-educational boarding school of 300 pupils, aged 11 to 18, in a beautiful setting at the foothills of the mountains overlooking Dublin Bay. We are seven miles south of Dublin city centre. We do have local day pupils, but about 80% of pupils are seven-day boarders. The pursuit of academic excellence is the everyday priority of our highly qualified professional staff. There are 38 full-time members of the teaching staff for the 300 pupils, and the resulting overall pupil-to-staff ratio of under 10-to-1 means small classes and close individual attention. In regular formal staff meetings, individuals' academic problems are discussed. The academic progress of each pupil is at all times closely monitored.
Courses:
Irish Junior Certificate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Transition Year Programme. At the end of each term, all pupils in all subjects sit full-scale formal internal examinations. (The Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations replace these for Forms VI and III in June). Following these, detailed results and reports are sent to parents.
Drama & Performance:
Drama is an integral part of our college life. Facilities include a well-equipped stage, an adjoining purpose-built Drama Room and a large collection of costumes. Pupils in every year are involved in an annual production of some sort, and there are also performance technique workshops for those in Forms II and IV. As well as learning specific performance-related skills, drama allows pupils to build self-confidence, character and social skills, and to work as part of a team whether on- or off-stage. Gaining confidence and skill in speaking and performing in front of large groups is an end in itself, but several of our recent leavers have also gone on to pursue a variety of drama-related courses. There is an extremely active Video Drama group which involves pupils of all ages.
Drama Dublin has a thriving theatre scene and visits to current productions are made as part of the English and Irish Studies courses, and by the Shakespeare Society.
The opportunities for involvement in organised drama through the school are as follows:
Year I - Form Play
Year II- Action Track workshops, Form Play, Junior Play
Year III - Junior Play, Language Plays
Year IV - Junior Play, Senior Play, Action Track showbuild, St.Andrew's Festival, TYP drama module.
Year V - Senior Play, Language Plays, St Andrews Festival
Year VI - Senior Play
Address:
Whitechurch, Dublin, Ireland
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St. Patricks Academy, West of Ireland
Courses / Programs
St. Patrick's Academy lies approximately six miles from both Castlebar and Westport in Co. Mayo, in the west of Ireland. St. Patricks Academy opened in 1985 as a private, Catholic, independent secondary school providing full time education for boarding and day students. On-campus boarding is available to boys only and assistance is provided for the placement of girls wishing to board with selected local families.The school was founded as a student-friendly place where young people could learn and grow academically, spiritually and physically in a safe, caring, environment. The Academy is proud of its success with pupils who have experienced emotional or educational difficulties.
Boarding Programme; Day Programme; Junior Certificate Programme 12-15 years; Transtion Year Programme; Leaving Certificate Programme 16-18 Years; Communication Skills; Physical Education.
ACS Cobham International School, Surrey
Courses / Programs
Located in Cobham, Surrey, southeast England, 20 miles (32 km) south-west of central London, ACS Cobham International School is a non-sectarian, co-educational, boarding and day school for 2-18 year olds, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Cobham offers an American High School Diploma, and also teaches prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Native Language Enrichment (NLE) is provided in over 12 languages as well as English as an Additional Language (EAL).Our campus is located approximately 30 minutes by rail and/or road from central London with housing up to 50% less expensive than central London locations. The ACS Cobham Dormitory is an integral part of the school community, offering separate-wing accommodation for over 100 boys and girls aged between 12 and 18.
ACS graduates attend leading universities including Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics,Oxford, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo and others. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Day & Boarding Programmes for Boys and Girls Ages 2-18:
- Day Programs (Ages 2-18)
- Boarding Programs for boys and girls (Ages 12-18)
- Early Childhood, Lower, Middle, and High School
- Built upon the American education system
- International Baccalaureate programme
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Worldwide University Placement Courses
- Native Language Enrichment (NLE)
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Day Programs (Ages 2-18)
- Boarding Programs for boys and girls (Ages 12-18)
- Early Childhood, Lower, Middle, and High School
- Built upon the American education system
- International Baccalaureate programme
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Worldwide University Placement Courses
- Native Language Enrichment (NLE)
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Alexandra College
Courses / Programs
Alexandra College in Dublin, Ireland, was founded in 1866 and has a long and distinguished history in the field of education for women. The College is under Church of Ireland management and the Archbishop of Dublin acts as Chairman of the Council, which is the governing body. The staff and student body comprises many nationalities and religious traditions which combine to give the College its unique ethos. We are proud of the educational opportunities and community spirit of Alexandra College and are eager to share it with you. We would be delighted to welcome you to the College to see it for yourselves.
Secondary School Curriculum, Transition Year Programme
Headfort School
Courses / Programs
A non-denominational day and boarding private school in Co. Meath Ireland for boys and girls aged 4-13, Headfort is situated in stunning parkland just outside the ancient town of Kells (in the eastern region of Ireland, close to Dublin). We provide an outstanding all-round education centered on individuality and academic excellence.
Children may board from 3rd Form and this encourages an internationally diverse student body with pupils from Spain, France, Mexico, Germany, Russia and many other countries regularly joining for one or several terms. Flexi (maximum 2 nights a week) and ‘ sleep-overs’ for day pupils are welcomed.
Students are regularly prepared for entry and scholarships to leading secondary schools in the locality and around Ireland and the UK.
Primary Education Programmes:
The Irish Curriculum and Common Entrance Curriculum
- JUNIOR INFANTS – 2ND FORM
- 3RD FORM – 6TH FORM
Boarding available for children from 9 years - 13 years.
The Irish Curriculum and Common Entrance Curriculum
- JUNIOR INFANTS – 2ND FORM
- 3RD FORM – 6TH FORM
Boarding available for children from 9 years - 13 years.
Taunton School, Somerset
Courses / Programs
Taunton School is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls ages 0-18 years. Located in the heart of Somerset in the south west of England, we provide a comprehensive co-educational primary & secondary school programme with boarding options for students from the Preparatory Stage and up (ages 7-18). GCSE's, AS and A levels at Sixth Form are all offered in Senior School, as well as the increasingly popular International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.There are 5 boarding houses at Taunton School. Each one offers a distinctive experience, overseen by House Staff and a team of committed tutors. It is a considerable benefit that our large, attractive campus accommodates all of the boarding houses. Access to the wide-ranging, excellent facilities is therefore very convenient.
Close friends on hand, abundant sporting and cultural activities, access to extensive resources and the opportunity to develop skills and friendships beyond those offered in the home environment are just some of the advantages of life at Taunton School. We offer a friendly, relaxed environment that gives an enormous range of advantages to the pupils in our care.
Boarding is a modern, relevant experience and our boarders leave Taunton School as well rounded citizens, equipped to succeed in a fast changing and competitive world.
Co-educational Primary & Secondary School Programme with Boarding for Students ages 7-18:
- The Early Years Curriculum
- Pre Prep
- Preparatory
- Senior School
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- Sixth Form
Core subjects include:
- Maths
- English
- Languages
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Religious Studies
- IT
- Music & Drama...
- The Early Years Curriculum
- Pre Prep
- Preparatory
- Senior School
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- Sixth Form
Core subjects include:
- Maths
- English
- Languages
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Religious Studies
- IT
- Music & Drama...
Southbank International School, London
Courses / Programs
With campuses in desirable locations throughout Central London (Kensington, Hampstead, and Westminster), Southbank International School offers quality International Baccalaureate education to students from the U.K. and around the world (ages 3-18).We offer the continuity of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum throughout all grades, and we are very proud to be the first school in the UK accredited to deliver all three IB programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme).
We are a truly international, co-ed school and our students represent more than 70 different nationalities. Many of our students speak two or more languages.
International Baccalaureate Education (ages 3-18)
Primary Years Programme (ages 3-11)
- PYP Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside
Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16)
- The MYP provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.
IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18/19)
- A challenging two-year curriculum for students in Grades 11 and 12
Primary Years Programme (ages 3-11)
- PYP Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside
Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16)
- The MYP provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.
IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18/19)
- A challenging two-year curriculum for students in Grades 11 and 12