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Independent Private School in Devon, South West England
Plymouth College:
Plymouth College is a co-educational school based in the bustling maritime city of Plymouth with the magnificent moorland, countryside and coastal landscapes of Devon and Cornwall close to hand. Our two locations, Prepschool towards the west near Stonehouase and our senior school to the north in the Mutley Plain shopping district are easily accessible and have been at the forefront of education in the South West of England since 1877 and, whilst quietly conscious of the past and traditions remain forward-looking and dynamic. The school offers continuous education from ages 3 to 18 years with boarding facilities at the Senior School from age 11. We have a long tradition of providing a happy environment in which all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our recent Inspection Report described the life of a Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil as 'rich and rewarding' and we aim to provide children with the best possible start to their academic careers.
Vision:
Plymouth College seeks to produce happy, knowledgeable and caring young adults who gain confidence in learning and who strive to reach their full potential.
We aim to provide a diverse and enriching education that promotes self-discipline, motivation and excellence, in addition to consideration for others. This is underpinned by a belief in the importance of respecting ourselves and one another, appreciating individual differences and encouraging each other.
Above all, we wish to see our pupils become independent and self-sufficient citizens who will succeed and contribute responsibly as members of a global community.
Features of our school:
* State of the art college preparatory curriculum
* Residential accommodation for 90 at Ford Park
* Residential accommodation for 50 at The Millfields
* Self-catering base for outdoor activities for 20 people on Dartmoor
* Assembly hall seating up to 250 with audio/lighting equipment at Ford Park
* Theatre and chapel at The Millfields
* Sports hall, gymnasium, 25 metre pool, all weather and outdoor pitches for various sports, fitness suite and squash courts at Ford Park
* Sports hall, hard and grass pitches at The Millfields
* Professional catering
* In excess of 50 classrooms on two sites
* IT suites
Faculty:
We boast a team of experienced and friendly staff, and our own activities are run by qualified professionals.
Programs:
Day Program; Boarding Program; Preparatory School; Reception; Kindergarten; Lower School; Senior School; Sixth Form; Whilst most teaching time is given to core subjects, English, Maths and Science, ample time is given to other subjects to ensure a balance is maintained. Music, Dance, Drama, Art and Sport are also part of the curriculum.
Redidential Life:
We offer boarding facilities in 2 houses at the Senior School from age 11.
Ford Park:
College House is a row of Victorian villas with three houses for the boys containing approximately 50 beds and three houses for girls with about 40 beds. The bedrooms are very homely and range from one to four beds per room. Each room has plenty of storage and a desk for personal study. There are no en-suite rooms but there are plenty of bathroom facilities throughout the houses.
On the ground floor of both the boys and girls sides there are a range of activity rooms with TV, video and DVD facilities, pool and table tennis, pianos, computers with free internet access and quiet rooms for relaxing. Each side also has a pay phone and its own kitchen for making drinks and snacks.
We provide all bedding and bed linen for visitors but not towels. An in-house laundry service for personal items can be arranged.
The Millfields:
Captain's House was formerly part of the Royal Naval Hospital and can sleep up to 50 people in twin or single rooms. The bedrooms are in four wings on two floors and each room has its own basin - there are plenty of shower/bathroom facilities throughout the house. Each floor has a kitchen for making drinks and snacks and there are various common rooms with TV and games facilities. Other facilities include a washing machine/dryer, pay phones and computers with free internet access. Bedding and bed linen is provided although guests must bring their own towels.
Catering:
Meals are served in the dining halls at both sites and are prepared by our friendly and experienced catering team. The food is of a very high standard and menus can be arranged to suit your tastes.
Over the years we have had a wide range of different groups staying with us in the holidays. Some have just had bed and breakfast accommodation while others have had full catering and taken advantage of our classroom, drama and sports facilities. For this reason we will work with you to put together a package that suits your needs.
To reach us by Rail:
The main line station is Plymouth, only a 5 minute taxi journey away from both Schools, it has regular connections to London, Birmingham and the South West.
To reach us by Air:
Plymouth Airport is 15 minutes from the Schools and has connecting flights to London and other UK airports.
Outside the Classroom:
For over a hundred years past pupils have continued their relationship with Plymouth College through the OPM (Old Plymothian and Mannamedian) Club. The OPM Club boasts a number of sporting sections with their Rugby and Hockey teams being amongst the strongest in the area. Cricket, Golf, Bowls and Squash are foremost among the rest and the club are always keen to support new initiatives.
Address:
Clarence Place, Plymouth, England , UK / GB
Vivace Theatre School, Glasgow
Courses / Programs
Vivace Theatre School is a Glasgow based Youth Arts Academy, providing first class training in Acting, Singing, Dance, Musical Theatre, Early Stages Performance and Drama School Audition Preparation for young people aged 2-18yrs. We run exciting performing arts term-time courses, summer schools and education projects in nursery, primary and secondary schools throughout Scotland and since opening in March 2003, have quickly established a reputation for quality, value and above all fun. We are located near Glasgow Green, Glasgow´s oldest Park in the east end of Glasgow.We firmly believe that young people need ample opportunity to transfer their skills from the classroom onto the stage and for this reason we aim to complete a minimum of two productions with each class per academic year. If you are keen and want to try something new then give us a call. We demand and maintain a high quality of performance from our students but all necessary support and tuition is provided by our committed and enthusiastic staff.
We offer first class training in Acting, Singing, Dance, Musical Theatre, Early Stages Performance and Drama School Audition Preparation for young people aged 2-18yrs. We run exciting performing arts term-time courses, summer schools and education projects in nursery, primary and secondary schools throughout Scotland.
London Christian School
Courses / Programs
London Christian School is a brand new independent primary school that exists to provide an excellent Christian education for the children of London. We are located in Borough and are easily accessible via all major routes and subway stations. Our teachers have extensive teaching experience in State schools and Christian Schools in the UK and Australia.It is our goal to provide schooling that corresponds with the educational desires and responsibilities of parents, and which works towards the development of the whole child in a dynamic, loving and purposeful community. Clear communication, positive relationships, real life experiences and a richly varied curriculum are all integral components in the educational journey of our students.
Primary School Program. The weekly timetable assigns an hour each day to English and Mathematics based curriculum activities. Around these core subjects there is a networking of Science, Geography, History, Religious Education, Personal Health, Society Education, Physical Education, Design and Technology, Music, Art and Drama.
Purley Nursery School and Children’s Centre, London
Courses / Programs
Purley Nursery School and Children´s Centre in Croydon, in London, Surrey, has a fine tradition of nursery education spanning fifty years. Purley Nursery School and Children’s Centre offers integrated Education and Care places for 3 and 4 year olds and a range of provision to support families within the Community. We are open 7.45 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. across 49 weeks of the year. We have a highly qualified multi-professional team of Early Years teachers and Early Years Educators. While your child is with us, she/he learns to be an independent, happy and confident person. We encourage parents to use our childcare across the whole week wherever possible for 2 ½ hours on a daily basis morning or afternoon. We believe that this provides valuable continuity for children. Staff carefully plan activities across the whole environment that support all six areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We believe that children learn by ‘doing’ supported by discussion with an interested adult.
Early Years Foundation Program for for three and four year olds; Preschool Program; Full-time Programs; Part-time Programs. Our curriculum follows all six areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): Creative; Physical; Communication, Language and Literacy; Mathematical; Personal, Social and Emotional; Knowledge and Understanding of the World.
Simply Learning Tuition, London
Courses / Programs
Simply Learning Tuition is a private tuition organisation based in London that provides full-time homeschooling, relocation services and educational consultation for all examined subjects in the UK, from ages 2-30. We work closely with leading independent schools and we also provide residential tuition anywhere in the world as well as hourly classes from locations in Knightsbridge and Chelsea.Our tutor's job is to restore your child's self-belief and quickly get them back on the track to academic success. They will also show them how assert themselves in class: to ask questions when they are interested and to seek help when they don't know the answers.
During a course of tuition with us, our students make remarkable progress and are often amazed to see how even small changes in approach can make a big difference. Simply by being shown how exams are marked and how to read and answer questions properly, children can effectively apply the knowledge they already have to great effect. A short course of tutorials can improve exam results by an average of 20%.
Private Tuition for all levels and all ages including:
- Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7)
- Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11)
- Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14)
- Entrance Examinations (11+ examinations)
- GCSE courses
- English, Mathematics, Science
- AS & A Level courses
- Tuition for Adults
- Summer courses
- Further Education
Wide range of services:
- Residential Tuition
- Home Schooling
- Mentoring
- Special Educational Needs
- Educational Consultancy
- Interview Preparation
- Exam Technique Courses
- IT and Touch Typing
- Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7)
- Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11)
- Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14)
- Entrance Examinations (11+ examinations)
- GCSE courses
- English, Mathematics, Science
- AS & A Level courses
- Tuition for Adults
- Summer courses
- Further Education
Wide range of services:
- Residential Tuition
- Home Schooling
- Mentoring
- Special Educational Needs
- Educational Consultancy
- Interview Preparation
- Exam Technique Courses
- IT and Touch Typing
Cambridge International School
Courses / Programs
Cambridge International School is are a very happy, hardworking, private school in Cambridge, a university town in the county of Cambridgeshire, in East Anglia in south east England, about 80 km (50 miles) north of London. We provide an inspiring, exciting education for children aged 3-16, made up of pupils from all over the world. Located in the Cherry Hinton suburb of Cambridge, we are proud to serve families from from Cherry Hinton, Shelford, Grantchester and other communities throughout the Cambridge region.
We offer a broad and enriching curriculum, striving to achieve the highest educational standards in a caring and supportive environment.
Opened in 2006, the Cambridge International School now has classes for each year group from Nursery to IGCSE. A particular feature of the school is our commitment to providing an unpressurised learning environment based around a child’s readiness to learn.
The school has recently become accredited by the University of Cambridge to become a Cambridge International Centre. This is the school’s first full Ofsted inspection.
Infants Program; Nursery Program; Primary School; Junior School; Senior School. Subjects include English, maths, science, history, geography, French, Spanish, art, Business Enterprise, filming and sport.
The key concept for this School is based around readiness to learn; children who show an interest in learning to read will be encouraged to do so, others, who are not ready, will learn in different ways.
The key concept for this School is based around readiness to learn; children who show an interest in learning to read will be encouraged to do so, others, who are not ready, will learn in different ways.
The American School in London
Courses / Programs
The American School in London is a coeducational, independent school of over 1,200 international students, in Kindergarten 1 through Grade 12. Located in Central London near Finsbury Park, our students take full advantage of this wonderful city as a classroom, participating actively in its vibrant historical, artistic, and cultural venues. At the threshold of continental Europe, we introduce our students to the background and experiences that will create the international citizens of tomorrow.We offer a singular opportunity to students—an American curriculum delivered by a first-rate faculty in one of the great cultural centers in the world. Students are selected on the basis of past school records, teacher recommendations and standardized testing scores. Because ASL is a home away from home for so many, we make sure there's always something going on. Extracurricular programs help students discover and develop their talents. From athletics and arts, to language study and community service, programs at the Lower, Middle and High School levels provide avenues to success for every student.
Early Childhood Program; Kindergarten Program for 4 and 5 year olds; Lower School Program; Middle School Program; High School Program; Advanced Placement Program; Athletics Program; Summer Programs. ASL follows an American curriculum of the highest quality. Subjects include English, math, social studies, science, Italian, music, art, drama, physical education and field studies.