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Loretto School, Edinburgh:
Loretto School is a small, friendly co-educational boarding and day school for 3 - 18 years olds in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. Set in 85 acres of leafy campus just outside Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, Loretto School provides an all-round education for just over 500 boys and girls - boarders, flexi-boarders and day pupils. Our school is made up of two parts - the Junior School (3-12 years) and the Senior School (aged 12 and over). Pupils can board from age 8, although most boarders join the School from age 10.

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Day & Boarding Programmes for Boys & Girls Ages 3-18:
Loretto School's academic aim is to ensure that the minds and intellects of all pupils are stretched and fulfilled, regardless of ability and background. Excellent and varied resources, reflecting both innovative and traditional educational approaches, are supported and enhanced by small classes and firm but friendly relationships Photo of Private Boarding School in Edinburgh, Scotlandbetween pupils and teachers. We also emphasise the tri-partite foundation of good communications between the school, parents and pupils.

Our priority is to encourage Lorettonians to become independent thinkers, capable of distinguishing truth from fiction, unafraid of intellectual debate and discussion, courteous in their challenge of established views, respectful of the opinions of others and confident of their abilities to meet the challenges of a modern world.

Stage 1: Second and Third Form (Pre-GCSE 12-14)
Subject List: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, ICT, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Personal and Social Health Education, Physics, Physical Education, Religious Studies and Spanish. Most pupils do all the above, except in the choice of Latin instead of a second Modern Language. Overseas pupils may do English as a Second Language in small groups with specialised teachers.

Stage 2: Fourth/Fifth Forms (GCSE 14-16)
GCSE Core Curriculum: English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages (French and Spanish) Biology, Chemistry, Physics and PSHE. GCSE Subject Options: History, Geography, Music and Drama. Pupils do between 8 and 10 GCSEs depending on ability. Programmes of Religious Studies, PE, and ICT are also followed.

Stage 3: GCE - AS
Subject List: Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, English, French, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Physical Education, Spanish, and Theatre Studies. Pupils normally choose 4 or 5 AS subjects.

Stage 4: GCE - A2 (A-level)
Pupils normally complete 3 or 4 A levels for university entrance. IGCSEs, Advanced Extenstion Awards and STEP papers are also studied, particularly in maths and the sciences.

Guidance on Subject Choices
Full guidance on subject choices is offered at each transition between the stages above. In the 6th Form advice is based on strength of interest in the subject, GCSE results, and possible requirements for university degree courses and careers.

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Address: Linkfield road, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland , UK / GB
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Adcote School for Girls, Shrewsbury
Courses / Programs
Situated in Shrewsbury, in the West Midlands of England, Adcote School for Girls is an independent boarding and day school for girls. Founded in 1907, Adcote is the only 'purely girls' independent school in Shropshire, providing a Montessori nursery, junior and senior schools. The school has excellent full-time, weekly or occasional boarding facilities for girls aged 7 to 18. We also offer learning support, a gifted and talented programme as well as English language courses for international students.

At Adcote School we welcome boarders from the age of 8 years old through to the Sixth Form. We offer a safe, caring and disciplined environment in a school where privacy and independence are respected, and where the girls can enjoy companionship, fun and a lively programme of boarding activities.

Boarders live on the first and second floors of the house where the rooms are airy, spacious and attractive. Most girls enjoy sharing a room, whilst some of the Sixth Form have a study bedroom of their own.

As a school we aim to offer an excellent academic education as well as access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities including music, drama and sport.
Day & Boarding Programmes for Primary / Secondary School Girls:

- Boarding Programmes for girls (ages 7-18)
- Day Programmes for girls (ages 0-18)
- Montessori Nursery
- Junior School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
- Learning Support Department
- Gifted and Talented Programme
- English Language Courses for international students

Curriculum subjects include:
- English; Maths; Science; Home Economics; Business Studies; Psychology...
Aysgarth School, York
Courses / Programs
Aysgarth is one of the country’s leading prep schools for boys, incorporating a full boarding focused, boys’ Prep School for 8-13 year olds, and a Pre Prep and Nursery Day Programme for boys and girls ages 3-8. Aysgarth School is situated in the foothills of the Yorkshire Dales, just ten minutes drive from the A1, and 50 minutes from the nearest airport, Durham Tees Valley.

The Prep School, for boys ages 8-13, is the only all-boys boarding and day prep school in the north of England. We are passionate about the benefits that boarding provides. Boys are introduced to a wide range of opportunities and encouraged to explore in a secure environment with their friends. The key pastoral care team includes the headmaster and his wife, the housemaster, the matrons and school nurse, and the form tutors, almost all of whom live on site.

In the north, the school has an unmatched record of sending boys to Eton, Harrow, Radley, Shrewsbury, Stowe, Uppingham and Winchester, as well as Ampleforth and Sedbergh closer by. OFSTED completed a Boarding Inspection in October 2008 and awarded Aysgarth 'Outstanding' as its overall assessment, placing it among the best in the UK.
- College Preparatory Program for boys (ages 8-13)
- Boarding & Day options available
- Pre-Prep and Nursery Program for boys and girls aged 3 to 8 years

Curriculum subjects include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- ICT
- French
- History
- Geography
- Music and Arts...
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, Berkshire
Courses / Programs
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
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)
Rossall School, Lancashire
Courses / Programs
Situated on the picturesque coastland of Lancashire in the Northwest of England, Rossall School is a highly acclaimed boarding and day school for boys and girls from Nursery all the way up to Sixth Form (including the International Baccalaureate Programme). We accept day students from ages 3-18+, with boarding students beginning from Year 7 (age 11). Depending on individual circumstances and requirements, students can choose to be either a Full Boarder, a Weekly Boarder or a Flexi Boarder.

We offer a safe and supportive home-from-home to pupils from far and wide. In addition we aim to provide a healthy boarding environment where every pupil is encouraged to discover and reach their full potential. Central to this is the house system where a positive ethos stimulates the development of valuable skills such as leadership and teamwork.

Our British students hail from all over the UK, and our international students at Rossall come from 30 different countries around the world. Your son or daughter will enjoy a truly international experience within a traditional British environment, making lifelong friends from all over the world with the added benefit of developing a wider world view.
Co-educational Boarding & Day School Programmes:

- Day Programmes (Ages 3-18+)
- Boarding Programme from Middle School (Ages 11-18+)
- Primary Years Programme (including Nursery & Reception)
- Junior School
- Middle School
- Senior School Programmes
- Sixth Form
- International Baccalaureate Programme
- English Language Support
Rochester Independent College
Courses / Programs
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)