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Private Boarding School in Wales
Christ College Brecon:
Located in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales, 31 miles (48 km) north of Cardiff, Christ College is one of Britain's most ancient schools and is an independent boarding & day school for boys and girls aged 11-18. Christ College is an increasingly popular choice both with parents and with their sons and daughters. Indeed, it is an ideal 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. Overseas pupils are a valued part of Christ College and make a great contribution to the international nature of our community enhancing the educational and cultural experience.
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Location and Facilities:
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.
However, excellent road and rail links mean that major town and cities are very accessible with Cardiff and Swansea being less than 1 hours drive away; Birmingham just over 2 hours away and London being just over 3 hours drive away.
Facilities include:
- Extensive playing fields, astro turf, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, mini astro turf
- Accommodation (6 boarding houses)
- 250 seat theatre
- IT Suite
- Classrooms (12)
- Library
- Chapel
- Social Centre
- Function Room
Boarding Life:
There are six houses spread across the Christ College campus:
- Alway House - A junior boarding and day house for boys and girls in Years 7 and 8.
- de Winton House and Donaldson's House - Senior boarding and day houses for girls in Years 9 to 13.
- Orchard House, School House and St. David's House - Senior boarding and day houses for boys in Years 9 to 13.
Your child will have unrestricted access to their Houseparents and this open-door policy encourages a strong relationship between parents, staff and pupils.
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.
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Christ College
Brecon
Wales
UK / GB
Brecon
Wales
UK / GB
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Wellington School, Somerset
Courses / Programs
Wellington School, located in Wellington, Somerset (140 miles west of London), is a co-educational independent day school for Nursery, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form pupils which also offers boarding facilities for students from the age of 10 upwards. Starting at the age of three, Wellington Junior School offers the widest range of academic, creative, social and sporting opportunities in these crucial formative years. Wellington Senior School follows with outstanding, all round education for day pupils and boarders, right up to age 18. In fee levels and A/B grades at A level, Wellington ranks in the top 10 schools nationally for value for money.
Dedicated House Staff and a personal tutor for each pupil oversee every aspect of a student’s welfare and academic progress and, as in all good partnerships, high standards of courtesy and mutual respect are expected and encouraged. Students register in house groups and attend house meetings, chapels and assemblies together to create a strong sense of belonging.
Co-educational Day & Boarding School Programmes:
- Day Programmes (ages 3-18)
- Boarding Programmes (ages 10+)
- Early Childhood Education (including Nursery & Pre-Prep)
- Junior School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form (including AS, A2 & A-levels)
- Day Programmes (ages 3-18)
- Boarding Programmes (ages 10+)
- Early Childhood Education (including Nursery & Pre-Prep)
- Junior School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form (including AS, A2 & A-levels)
International School of Creative Arts, Buckinghamshire
Courses / Programs
The International School of Creative Arts (ISCA) is a specialist co-educational day and boarding school that provides a 2 year A-Level programme, a 1 year Art Portfolio programme and an intensive summer diploma programme aimed at international and UK students ages 16+ years who wish to study art at university. Set on 20-acres of landscaped gardens in Wexham, Buckinghamshire (30 minutes west of Greater London), and run in association with the University of the Arts London, ISCA is the only secondary school in the world that offers access to Central Saint Martins’ Foundation Plus course directly from A-Level studies. This is an intensive summer programme which affords the same qualification as the renowned Central Saint Martins’ one-year Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.
The school actively encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities with an Enrichment Programme that builds on both academic and personal development. We believe that school life should not only provide a high standard of education in the classroom but also the opportunity to learn the broader skills needed to lead a rich and rewarding life.
A-Level & Creative Arts Boarding & Day Programmes for Students Ages 16+:
A Level Programme (2 years):
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
- English Literature & Language
- History of Art
Other Creative Arts Programmes:
- 1 year Portfolio
- Intensive Summer Diploma
- Academic Enrichment
- Social Enrichment
- ESL tuition for students with limited English
A Level Programme (2 years):
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
- English Literature & Language
- History of Art
Other Creative Arts Programmes:
- 1 year Portfolio
- Intensive Summer Diploma
- Academic Enrichment
- Social Enrichment
- ESL tuition for students with limited English
Plymouth College Preparatory School, Plymouth
Courses / Programs
Welcome to Plymouth College, one of the South West's leading independent day and boarding schools for boys and girls ages 3 to 18, with boarding facilities for Senior School students ages 11 to 18. The school is based in the bustling maritime city of Plymouth in the south-west of England. As well as boarders from the UK, Plymouth and the surrounding area, we welcome pupils from all over the world including Europe, the Far East, Asia and the Americas.In our boarding community, staff and boarders respect and value each other. We encourage our boarders to be happy, healthy and successful individuals with a mature and responsible attitude towards their studies, and with the life-skills necessary for their futures.
We have a wide curriculum which helps us prepare pupils for secondary education,supported by a diverse range of extra-curricular activities. Activities include team practices for sport (both competitive and non competitive) as well as clubs for ballet, modelling, computing, gymnastics, modern dance and more. We have a strong community spirit in which every child combines a desire to achieve with an awareness of the importance of tolerance and consideration for others.
Co-educational Day & Boarding School Programmes:
- Junior & Senior School Day Programme (Ages 3-18+)
- Boarding Program for Senior School students (Ages 11 to 18+)
- Kindergarten
- Reception
- Preparatory School
- Lower School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
- Junior & Senior School Day Programme (Ages 3-18+)
- Boarding Program for Senior School students (Ages 11 to 18+)
- Kindergarten
- Reception
- Preparatory School
- Lower School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
Stover School, South Devon
Courses / Programs
Situated in Stover, South Devon, in the South West of England, Stover School is a leading private boarding school for girls and boys ages 7 to 18 years, with day programmes for 3-18 year olds. Our safe & beautiful surroundings provide multiple opportunities for imagination, enquiry, exercise, competition and fun. Stover has a happy boarding community in which boarders can enjoy life in a relaxed, shared environment. Boarders live in Mansion House or Park House. Younger pupils live in dormitories where they develop friendships that can last a lifetime.
Single or double study bedrooms are available for our Sixth Formers. Each boarding house is staffed by a Housemistress, an Assistant and an Assistant Tutor who all contribute towards offering a wide variety of fun activities. Flexible boarding is available to all our day girls either regularly, for one or two nights per week or as a one off sleep-over, or perhaps more if parents are away. Flexi-boarding boys are placed with local English host families, ensuring that our pupils have someone close at hand to care for them.
Co-Educational Day & Boarding Programmes (Ages 3-18)
- Boarding Programmes (Ages 7-18)
- Day Programmes (Ages 3-18)
- Nursery
- Preparatory School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
- GCSE Examinations
Key subjects include:
- English; Math; Science; Home economics; Foreign languages; Art; Drama; P.E.;
- Boarding Programmes (Ages 7-18)
- Day Programmes (Ages 3-18)
- Nursery
- Preparatory School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
- GCSE Examinations
Key subjects include:
- English; Math; Science; Home economics; Foreign languages; Art; Drama; P.E.;
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)
- 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)
Bellerbys College
Courses / Programs
The UK’s No. 1 choice for international students – More international students choose to study at Bellerbys College than any other college or school in the UK.Bellerbys College has over 55 years’ experience in successfully preparing international students for university in the UK, delivering consistently excellent academic results and progressing students to top Universities with outstanding progression rates across all programmes.
Our specialist colleges in Oxford, Cambridge and London and our modern boarding school in Brighton offer excellent state-of-the-art facilities and expert, specialist teachers. We attract students from all over the world, from as young as 13 because of our outstanding results and the college’s modern and stimulating environment.
We aim to educate young people to the highest academic standard, in a safe, enjoyable and friendly environment that enables students to fulfill their academic potential and achieve their personal goals.
Colleges in Brighton, Cambridge, London and Oxford.
Available courses include:
Pre-GCSE and 1 Year GCSE
GCSE Pathway Programme
A-Level Programme
Foundation Pathways:
- Art and Design
- Business, Finance and Management
- Business with Law
- Business with Marketing
- Chemical Engineering
- Engineering & Computer Science
- Humanities
- Law
- Management & Computing Systems Foundation
- Media
- Science and Pharmacy
Undergraduate Year 1 in Business and Management
Pre-Masters Programme
IELTS Express
English Language Preparation Programme
Bellerbys Summer School
Available courses include:
Pre-GCSE and 1 Year GCSE
GCSE Pathway Programme
A-Level Programme
Foundation Pathways:
- Art and Design
- Business, Finance and Management
- Business with Law
- Business with Marketing
- Chemical Engineering
- Engineering & Computer Science
- Humanities
- Law
- Management & Computing Systems Foundation
- Media
- Science and Pharmacy
Undergraduate Year 1 in Business and Management
Pre-Masters Programme
IELTS Express
English Language Preparation Programme
Bellerbys Summer School