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Stanborough Secondary School:
Stanborough Secondary School in Watford, Hertfordshire, is an independent, co-educational school with a strong and established academic tradition The Seventh Day Adventist Christian roots of the school make it welcoming to all faiths and pupils from around the world. With over 40 nationalities (age range 3–18), Stanborough School is referred to as the United Nations.
Our spacious boarding school provides accommodation for over 60 boarders. It is not unusual for students to share a room with someone who comes all the way from Australia, Asia, Africa, America or other parts of Europe to seek the benefits of a British education.
Located in over 40 acres of beautiful parkland and only 30 minutes from London, the school provides the ideal setting for learning. By placing emphasis on a wide range of cultures and curriculum choices, we aim to develop our pupils in as many ways as possible. The School offers a balanced and challenging education, which will stand our pupils in good stead in their future careers and within the community at large.
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Our spacious boarding school provides accommodation for over 60 boarders. It offers the opportunity for pupils to create their second home away from home. Pupils come from a variety of nations and backgrounds. It is not unusual for students to share a room with someone who comes all the way from Australia, Asia, Africa, America or other parts of Europe to seek the benefits of a British education.
The international boarding school staff are trained, caring, trustworthy and dedicated. They maintain close contact with parents regularly informing them about their child's adjustment to the boarding school environment. Parents receive boarding school reports twice a year and boarders can share their concerns with the staff.
Students have access to telephones and internet so that they can easily communicate with their parents and friends. The boarding school offers three lounges where students can spend their free time studying or socializing. The entertainment lounge is equipped with DVD/VCR facilities with digital surround-sound.
A mini-kitchen, snooker table and a PlayStation can be found in the recreational lounge. Internet-enabled computer stations as well as mini-library are available in the study lounge.
Boarders enjoy regular sporting activities, trips to nearby London and many social events - many of which are organised by the pupils themselves. Evenings of international cuisine and traditions celebrate the cultural diversity of the boarding school.
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Caterham School, Surrey
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Caterham School is a HMC co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 - 18 years located in Surrey, near the Greater London Area in South-East England. Our senior school offers GCSE and A-level sixth form programmes. We are one of the top five co-educational day and boarding schools in the country, providing an education for life in a caring environment based upon Christian values.We believe that a truly excellent education is about more than academic achievement alone. We focus on developing the whole person, aiming to ensure that each pupil leaves here ready for life at university and beyond with life skills to help him or her succeed in whatever they may do in the future.
At Caterham, we do not simply prepare pupils to do their best in exams. We help each pupil to understand how to think independently and creatively. We train pupils in information skills so that they understand how to make best use of reading skills and research techniques. As a family school with Christian values we provide a caring and stimulating environment.
Secondary Day and Boarding School Academic Programmes:
- Senior school for boys and girls aged 11-18
- GCSE courses
- A-level courses
- Sixth Form
- Boarding school programme
- English as an Additional Language (EAL lessons for all students from overseas)
- Senior school for boys and girls aged 11-18
- GCSE courses
- A-level courses
- Sixth Form
- Boarding school programme
- English as an Additional Language (EAL lessons for all students from overseas)
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...
Saint Felix School
Courses / Programs
Situated 95 miles north east of London in Southwold, Suffolk, Saint Felix School is an independent, co-educational day (ages 1-18) and boarding (ages 8-18) school catering for pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form. Whichever boarding option you choose, you can be assured that there will be excellent care and attention from a team of experienced staff who are dedicated to providing for each individual's needs. Founded in 1897, we are known for our warm, friendly, family atmosphere and for our very distinctive approach to educating young people for life in the 21st century. At Saint Felix boys and girls ‘learn for life’. They achieve outstanding academic results and at the same time are taught the habits of mind they will need to cope with the challenges of life beyond school.
Saint Felix School is located 95 miles north east of London, on 75 acres of beautiful grounds in Southwold, Suffolk, on the North Sea coast of England. With Southwold and the sea on the doorstep and a backdrop of stunning Blyth valley countryside, our site provides a safe, healthy and inspiring setting for study and recreation.
Boarding School Study Options for Boys and Girls ages 8-18:
- Full Boarding
For families living a great distance away / overseas
- Weekly Boarding
For families living closer to the school who are able to spend time together at weekends.
- Flexi-boarding
For pupils involved in evening activities one, two or three nights each week.
- Occasional Boarding
For pupils who may have an early start/late finish from a school outing, or whose parents are called away on work or family business.
- Full Boarding
For families living a great distance away / overseas
- Weekly Boarding
For families living closer to the school who are able to spend time together at weekends.
- Flexi-boarding
For pupils involved in evening activities one, two or three nights each week.
- Occasional Boarding
For pupils who may have an early start/late finish from a school outing, or whose parents are called away on work or family business.
Rochester Independent College
Courses / Programs
Located in the County of Kent, just east of London, Rochester Independent College (RIC) is a progressive alternative to conventional secondary education with a happily distinctive ethos. Accepting day students from the age of 11 and boarders from 16, the focus is on exam success in a lively, supportive and informal atmosphere. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations.
The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school. About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders. Our Halls combine the informality of a university residence with the supervision and pastoral support appropriate for young adults.
The College offers students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence, and acts as a stepping stone between school and university.
Students who are 15 are considered if their 16th birthday falls within the first half term of the academic year. College accommodation is in either single or double rooms. All rooms have a direct telephone and internet connection.
RIC is accredited by the ISC (Independent Schools Council) and a member of the Independent Schools Association.
Testimonial:
“I was so impressed with all the classes & teaching I saw and came away with a very positive view of the College, its ethos & aspirations for the students. The priority of teaching & learning was foremost and the students projected such a positive attitude towards their studies”
- Peter Read, Education Advisor
Programs for Boarding Students ages 16 and up (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- One-year and two-year GCSE courses
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Film and Media Studies
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- One-year and two-year GCSE courses
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Film and Media Studies
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Kent College Pembury
Courses / Programs
Kent College Preparatory School & Kent College Pembury is a leading independent girls' boarding and day school with a Senior School (ages 11-18) and Prep School (ages 3-11) sharing the same site in Kent, in the south-east of England. As well as providing an excellent learning environment, Kent College offers a secure and happy home for boarders. At KC, family-run boarding houses provide spacious, comfortable accommodation and there is a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in all houses. Our boarders come from all over the world and we maintain a good balance of British and international girls in houses and classes.
Most girls are full boarders who stay at weekends, whilst a number of local girls are weekly boarders who go home on Friday evenings. Flexi-boarders pay on a per-night basis.
The Senior curriculum is planned with due regard to the Key Stage 3 (KS3) National Curriculum, although we provide a greater variety of subjects. Students in Years 10 and 11 are usually aged 14 to 16 and follow the two-year GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) course with public examinations at the end of Year 11. In Sixth Form, students can choose from a variety of A-level options.
Prep School Programme for Girls (ages 3-11) and Senior Boarding School Programme for Girls (ages 11-18):
Senior School Curriculum:
- Key Stage 3 (KS3) National Curriculum (Years 7, 8 & 9)
- Years 10 & 11 (GCSE level)
- Sixth Form (A Level)
- Full, weekly & flexi-Boarding Programmes
Senior School Curriculum:
- Key Stage 3 (KS3) National Curriculum (Years 7, 8 & 9)
- Years 10 & 11 (GCSE level)
- Sixth Form (A Level)
- Full, weekly & flexi-Boarding Programmes
Ruthin School, North Wales
Courses / Programs
Located on the outskirts of Ruthin, the county town of Denbighshire in North Wales, Ruthin School is a co-educational day and boarding school for students ages 11+. We are one of the oldest public schools in the United Kingdom, and we welcome students from all over the UK as well as international students from around the world.We provide a high-quality secondary school education with GCSE and A-level exam preparation. Full boarding is available. Pupils are accommodated in one of three boarding houses and boys and girls are accommodated separately. The accommodation in each house consists of either single or double rooms. If two pupils share a room, we try to ensure that they are from different countries which helps the international student's spoken English.
Ruthin is a small enough school to allow all staff to know all the pupils, whether they teach them or not. Our staff are highly committed to the aims and ethos of the School, dedicated to developing the full potential of all. We are focused on the individual student and allowing pupils to grow in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
Day & Boarding School for Boys and Girls Ages 11+:
- Comprehensive secondary school programme
- GCSE exams
- A-level exams / Sixth form
- Full boarding available (including holidays)
- Extra-curricular activities (music, drama & a wide variety of sports)
- Comprehensive secondary school programme
- GCSE exams
- A-level exams / Sixth form
- Full boarding available (including holidays)
- Extra-curricular activities (music, drama & a wide variety of sports)