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St. Patricks Academy, West of Ireland: St. Patricks Academy is a private Catholic independent second level school situated in a most picturesque setting among trees and woodland in the shadow of Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, between Castlebar and Westport in Co. Mayo, in the west of Ireland. The surroundings lend themselves to a most tranquil atmosphere which in turn helps our students to benefit from a stress-free environment. Founded in 1985, St.Patrick's Academy allows students to participate in a virtual classroom program for the subjects that suit their specific educational requirements without the need to physically attend the school.
Academic Curriculum: The Curriculum is based on the Irish National curriculum with a very high solid religion component and follows the syllabi of the Department of Education.
What we offer: • Special emphasis on small classes (approximately 12) • A great deal of individual attention. • A relaxed family atmosphere in a tranquil rural setting. • A personalised caring approach by our staff aimed particularly to help students with their specific problems.
We offer a broad range of subjects such as the following: Irish, English, Maths, Geography, History, Science, Computer Studies and Music. Transition Year: Our Transition Year Programme is a very exciting and full programme covering all aspects of the best in education and character training. Students will find our programme very challenging, a great foundation for obtaining an excellent Leaving Certificate while incorporating all the necessary skills to develop sound judgement and good social skills for the future.
Academic Subjects: Gaeilge/Cultural Studies English/Communications Languages Mathematics Biology/Chemistry Geography/Tourism Business Studies/Mini Company
Third Level taster subjects: Media Studies Film Studies
Cultural Studies: Art Craft Design Drama Music Home Economics
Work-Related learning: Career Guidance Work Experience Community Work Mini Companies Visits to and by Employers Third Level Colleges Educational trips: Educational trips are arranged each year to places of historical, scientific or scenic interest at home and abroad. Recently these have included trips to Dublin (Kilmainham Jail, Collins Barracks Craft Museum,), Sligo (Lake cruise on Lough Gill). Communication skills: Discussions, debates and other group activities are provided as valuable training for young people. We encourage our students to exchange ideas, express their opinions and develop social skills. Physical Education: A modest range of sports facilities. Though limited by numbers and amenities, we do provide football, rounders and volley ball as well as running and training as outside activities, aerobics and gymnastics exercise programmes as well as trips to local sports complexes for indoor sports.
Moffats is a family-owned, co-educational independent day and boarding school in England that caters for the needs of boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13. The school is located in its own beautiful 100-acre estate in the south of rural Shropshire on the Shropshire-Worcestershire border, within easy daily travelling distance of Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Kidderminster.
At Moffats, boarding is for children 7-13 years of age, and there is always something going on. Moffats is a true boarding school in the traditional sense. We offer a flexible range of daily, weekly and full boarding services, which cover all the things that parents would normally provide if they were at hand, including medical care, clothing, shoes and more.
Boarders’ bedrooms, in the upper two floors of the main house, are shared by small groups of children of similar age. A matron is always on call for all children during the school day, and a duty matron sleeps in every night. Moffats School is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Co-ed Day & Boarding School Programs for Primary & Secondary Students:
- Day Programmes for boys & girls ages 3-13
- Boarding Programmes for students ages 7-13
- Traditional, high-quality education in small classes
- The Little Moffats Curriculum (ages 3-7)
- Moffats – Main school curriculum (ages 7-13)
- Common Entrance syllabus
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.
Situated in Kent, just 35 minutes south-east of London, Rochester Independent College (RIC) is an alternative to conventional secondary education, and provides day programs (ages 11+) and boarding programs (ages 16+) to students from the U.K. and international students. About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders.
The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school. We offer students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence that acts as a stepping stone between school and university.
At RIC, there is no uniform, no bells ring and everybody is on first name terms. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations.
“My wife and I left RIC after our visit convinced it was the right move for our daughter. In fact, it’s the kind of school we both would have loved to have gone to ourselves.” - Parent Testimonial
Alternative Secondary School Education: - Day students ages 11+
- Boarding Students ages 16+ (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)
Academic Courses include: - 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)
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools are twin day and boarding schools that share the same estate at Marlston, Hermitage in the Berkshire countryside. Brockhurst teaches boys from six to thirteen years of age, while Marlston House teaches girls of the same age.
Boys and girls are taught together in our vibrant co-educational pre-prep school (ages 3-6). From Year 2 they are taught separately in small, single-sex classes. We believe this is the best system for developing their academic potential.
Boys and girls continue to mix for the many social and extracurricular activities we provide. At the age of thirteen, their classes are combined again in preparation for the Common Entrance exams.
At Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, we aim to provide a first-class, unique education in a disciplined and happy, family environment. Both schools offer a broad curriculum, which includes art, drama, music, and an exciting variety of other activities. This breadth is reflected in the range of scholarships achieved.
Approximately 1.25 hours drive west of London, our schools are situated in a magnificent Jacobean style mansion set in 500 acres of stunning Berkshire countryside. Our mission is to develop enthusiastic, self-confident and well-mannered girls and boys with enquiring minds.
- Co-educational pre-prep school (ages 3-6)
- Single-sex primary schools with boarding facilities for boys (in Brockhurt) and girls (in Marlston House)
- Common Entrance exam preparation
Subjects include:
English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, Computing, Technology, Scripture, Music, Art, Drama and Physical Education
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.
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.
Wesley College is a co-educational, day and boarding school with over 880 students. Founded in 1845 for the Methodist Community in Ireland, Wesley College combines all of the best traditions of the past with modern, state of the art facilities. While priority is given to students from the main Protestant denominations, the College prides itself on its inclusive community spirit and welcomes students of all faiths. Wesley College is committed to academic excellence. Students are offered a wide curriculum and taught by a professional and dedicated staff. We also offer a range of extra-curricular and sporting activities in the belief that these assist a sound general education and contribute to the whole person. The College boasts outstanding facilities on a large site at the foot of the Dublin mountains, providing the ideal environment for students in our care.
The curriculum comprises the following components: Preparatory Class (Equivalent to sixth standard in the primary school), Junior Cycle Programme (a three year course leading to the Junior Certificate examination), Senior Cycle Programme (Form IV - Transition Year: a one-year programme removed from the pressures of State examinations), Leaving Certificate Course: a two-year course leading to the Leaving Certificate examination).