Private Boarding School in Wales

Christ College Brecon:
Located 31 miles north of Cardiff, in Brecon, Wales, Christ College is one of Britain's most ancient schools and is an independent day & boarding school for boys and girls aged 11-18. We provide a comprehensive Secondary school program for both day and boarding students from Years 7-13. Christ College is a popular choice for those seeking a school that offers high academic standards and real personal development in a warm friendly environment, set in a stunning location.

- Academic Excellence
At Christ College we are proud to have achieved outstanding A Level and GCSE Results.

- Class Sizes & Quality Teaching
At Christ College we have highly qualified and committed staff with a generous 1:9 teacher:pupil ratio. We have modern teaching facilities throughout the campus with ICT skills developed using state-of-the-art and campus wide wireless network.

- The Christ College Community
The School buildings reflect the school's ancient past as well as its determination to provide the best modern facilities possible for our pupils.

- Outstanding Location
Christ College occupies a beautiful site on the outskirts of Brecon, a safe, small market town in the Brecon Beacons National Park. We are situated in an area which contains some of the most spectacular and diverse landscapes in Europe.

- Junior Curriculum (Years 7, 8 & 9)
- Middle School Curriculum (Years 10 & 11)
- Sixth Form Curriculum
- Extra-Curricular Activities

Pupils follow a broad-based curriculum, studying English, Latin or Welsh, Math, Science, French, Art, Geography, Music, Design, Technology, History, Physical Education, Drama, Information Technology, PSE and Religious Studies.

Community Spirit:
There is a strong sense of community at Christ College. Each of our six houses has its own character and is run like an extended family by Houseparents. They are ably supported by a team comprising of Assistant Houseparents, tutors, and domestic staff who will ensure that your child's welfare and health are safeguarded, as well as their academic progress.

The house system provides stability and the fact that the houses comprise of both Boarding and Day pupils means that all of the pupils in the houses interact in every area of school life. Day pupils benefit from the huge range of activities and superb facilities while Boarders can enjoy friendships that extend well beyond the school gates and into the local community.

There are six houses spread across the Christ College campus including:

Alway House:
A junior boarding and day house for boys and girls in Years 7 and 8. Moving up to a senior school can be quite a daunting experience. In Alway House we aim to provide a friendly and secure environment in which boys and girls in the first two years can develop both individually and as part of a team.

De Winton House:
Senior boarding and day houses for girls in Years 9 to 13. In 1985, after a long history as a successful boys' school, Christ College went co-educational in the Sixth Form and de Winton House was built with that purpose in mind. Then in 1995 the school started to take girls from the age of 11 and at that point de Winton changed its role, becoming home to girls from the age of 13 upwards.

Donaldson's House:
Senior boarding and day houses for girls in Years 9 to 13. In September 1998 Donaldson's became the second senior girls boarding house at Christ College. Completely refurbished to tailor the needs of the "new" inhabitants, Donaldson's provides a warm, comfortable environment in which to both work and play.

Orchard House:
Senior boarding and day houses for boys in Years 9 to 13. Orchard House is the smallest of the three senior boys boarding houses, and is located on the edge of the school campus, a few minutes’ walk from the main classroom block, the Sports Hall, and Dining Halls. There are around 45 boys in the house, predominantly boarders, and the accommodation is an eclectic mix of ancient and modern.