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Wellington School, Somerset:
Wellington School, located in Wellington, Somerset (140 miles west of London), England, 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.

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About Wellington School:

Photo of Boarding School in Somerset, UKWellington School was founded in 1837 and now comprises two schools, Wellington School and Wellington Junior School. The Senior School is a fully co-educational day and boarding school with 80% day pupils, 20% boarders, 55% boys and 45% girls and now numbers 700 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18.

The purpose-built Junior School, opened in September 2009, occupies an adjacent site sharing many of the facilities of the Senior School. It currently numbers 200 boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 11. The Headmaster is a member of HMC.

Boarding at Wellington:
Wellington School offers full, weekly and flexi boarding – these last two increasingly popular with parents and pupils, who find it suits modern family life. Boarding aims to help pupils gain independence, self-reliance and leadership skills and the boarding community provides a friendly, caring environment based on family values. Live-in House staff, supported by tutors and matrons, are committed to knowing each pupil and ensuring pastoral care as well as academic monitoring. They also make sure boarders have fun through organised activities ranging from cinema to bowling and shopping trips.

The Senior boys (13 - 18 years) live in two houses, Willows and Lights; the Lower School boys (10 - 13 years) enjoy the space of Darks House. Lower School girls live in the Avenue and Senior girls in Beech House. Each House has a close-knit sense of family and community, and joins in interhouse events - working together to raise money for charity, performing boarders’ plays, celebrating Chinese New Year.

Co-educational Day & Boarding School Programmes for Students Ages 3-18:

- 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)

Focus on Academics:

- Encouraging Academic Excellence
We have a reputation for encouraging academic excellence through teachers who are passionate about their subjects. Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 24: small enough for one-to-one support and large enough for the cut and thrust of lively debate. We practise the best of traditional methods whilst seeking to innovate and adapt to changing times and the individual learning needs of our pupils.

- Develop Individual Talents
From years 7-9, the curriculum is notable for its breadth. We want our boys and girls to discover and develop individual talents in order to make appropriate choices for GCSE. In addition to GCSEs, students take the International GCSE study in Mathematics and Sciences, recognised as a rigorous and effective preparation for A level.

- Impressive Exam Results
Our sixth formers take AS and A levels with many choosing to undertake the Extended Project, highly valued by universities. Our impressive exam results pay testimony to our approach.

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Address: South Street, Wellington, Somerset, England , UK / GB
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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)
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)
Ruthin School, North Wales
Courses / Programs
Located on the outskirts of Ruthin, the county town of Denbighshire in North Wales, Ruthin School is a co-educational day and boarding school for students ages 11+. We are one of the oldest public schools in the United Kingdom, and we welcome students from all over the UK as well as international students from around the world.

We provide a high-quality secondary school education with GCSE and A-level exam preparation. Full boarding is available. Pupils are accommodated in one of three boarding houses and boys and girls are accommodated separately. The accommodation in each house consists of either single or double rooms. If two pupils share a room, we try to ensure that they are from different countries which helps the international student's spoken English.

Ruthin is a small enough school to allow all staff to know all the pupils, whether they teach them or not. Our staff are highly committed to the aims and ethos of the School, dedicated to developing the full potential of all. We are focused on the individual student and allowing pupils to grow in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
Day & Boarding School for Boys and Girls Ages 11+:

- Comprehensive secondary school programme
- GCSE exams
- A-level exams / Sixth form
- Full boarding available (including holidays)
- Extra-curricular activities (music, drama & a wide variety of sports)
Queen Ethelburga's College
Courses / Programs
Located in York in the north-east of England, Queen Ethelburga's College is a private day & boarding school for boys & girls of all ages, from Kindergarten all the way up to A-level. Queen Ethelburga's welcomes boarding pupils ages 5 to 18. Our Collegiate comprises four schools and a kindergarten, each with its own unique qualities, but all sharing a common purpose of providing students with a first class education and the opportunity to work towards higher education and a successful career.

No matter whether a child joins our boarding community in the Prep School or in the Sixth Form; whether they choose to stay with us all week, all term, or occasionally, there will be a warm welcome in one of our boarding houses.

The number of girls or boys to a room varies - normally from 4 down to 1 or 2 (dependent on age and availability). Queen Ethelburga's has it all - excellent academic results, a great deal of fun and excitement out of school hours, a huge number of things to do with loads of equipment and facilities.

There are strong academic standards across the Foundation, and students are encouraged to have high expectations for their achievement and career prospects.
The Queen's Kindergarten:
- Children from 3-months to 3-years of age

Chapter House Preparatory School:
- Students ages 3-10

King's Magna Middle School:
- Students ages 10-14

Queen Ethelburga's College:
- Students ages 14-19
- Traditional curriculum of GCSEs and A Levels

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's
- Students ages 14-19
- Offering a wider, career-based curriculum
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.;
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