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Private Boarding School in York, UK
Queen Ethelburga's College:
Located in York in the north-east of England, Queen Ethelburga's College is a private day & boarding school for boys & girls aged 0-19, from Kindergarten all the way up to A-level. Queen Ethelburga's welcomes boarding pupils aged 5 to 18. Our Collegiate comprises four schools and a kindergarten, each with its unique qualities, but all sharing a common purpose of providing students with a first class education and the opportunity to work towards higher education and a successful career.
Boarding Facilities & Options:
- No matter whether a child joins our boarding community in the Prep School or in the Sixth Form; whether they choose to stay with us all week, all term, or occasionally, there will be a warm welcome in one of our boarding houses.
- The number of girls or boys to a room varies - normally from 4 down to 1 or 2 (dependent on age and availability). Queen Ethelburga's has it all - excellent academic results, a great deal of fun and excitement out of school hours, a huge number of things to do with loads of equipment and facilities.
Strong Academic Principles:
There are strong academic standards across the Foundation, and students are encouraged to have high expectations for their achievement and career prospects.
There is a very wide curriculum available, which enables students to pursue their individual interests and aspirations across a range of fields, alongside a vast array of extra-curricular opportunities which enable students to widen their experience and gain both skills and confidence.
Day & Boarding School Programmes for Students Ages 0-19:
Our programmes are designed for girls and boys from 0 to 19 years, offering Day, Weekly and Full Boarding. Those pupils who join us will enter a board-based programme of lessons including English, Mathematics, three Sciences, Music, the Arts, Languages, Information Technology and the Humanities. Careers lessons, Sport and PSE are also included. GCSE, Sixth Form A-Level Preparation.
The Queen's Kindergarten:
- Children from 3 months to 3 years of age
Chapter House Preparatory School:
- Students ages 3-10
King's Magna Middle School:
- Students ages 10 – 14
Queen Ethelburga's College:
- Students ages 14 – 19
- Traditional curriculum of GCSEs and A Levels
The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's:
- Students ages 14 – 19
- Offering a wider career-based curriculum
Address:
Thorpe Underwood Estate, York, England , UK / GB
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)
Greenfields Independent Day & Boarding School
Courses / Programs
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 2.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 2-18:
- 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
- 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
Worth School, Turners Hill
Courses / Programs
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.
Co-Educational Boarding & Day Programmes:
- 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)
- 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)
Oswestry School, Shropshire
Courses / Programs
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 4 -18 with boarding facilities available for boys and girls from 11-18 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 23 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 11-18 years
- Day Programmes for boys and girls 4-18 years
- Prepcare Nursery Section
- Lower School
- Upper School
- Sixth Form
- Learning Support Department
- English as an acquired language (EAL) Lessons for international students
- Day Programmes for boys and girls 4-18 years
- Prepcare Nursery Section
- Lower School
- Upper School
- Sixth Form
- Learning Support Department
- English as an acquired language (EAL) Lessons for international students
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)
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