School type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
Myddelton College is a new school open to students in September. The school has a concept that believes every student has their own ability and aptitude, therefore are encouraged to draw their own potential. The schools focus on student’s aptitude, whether it’s academic aptitude, creative arts, sports and music. The schools specialize in modern technology in teaching in the classroom. The school is a Microsoft Showcase School which brings technology as an alternative or student in learning as well as learning outside the classroom.
Location
The school is located in Denbigh, a small town in north Wales surrounded by nature and has a high security system. It takes about an hour from Manchester and Loughborough Airport or about 3 hours from London and 40 minutes from Chester.
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
Oswestry School is a coeducational school with the option for students who are not able to travel daily to and from school to stay at the school dorms. The school was founded in 1407 and is Britain’s oldest school. Located in the beautiful region of Oswestry, the school is unique and offers security to all its students. Highlights of Oswestry School are those such as the low students per teacher ratio and the modern learning facilities. The school utilizes modern technology to help maximize the effectiveness of the lessons and the teachers aim to help students discover their potential as much as possible.
Curriculum and Qualifications
Offers GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level
The classes are divided into small groups so that each student gets the teacher’s full attention. Many students from Oswestry continue to join leading universities in the UK such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Warwick, London School of Economics, University College London, Manchester, Leeds and Bristol.
Location
The school is located in Oswestry in Wales, set amidst the atmosphere of a traditional English town. It is easy to get to London by rail and traveling to Birmingham, Manchester or Liverpool takes less than 90 minutes.
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
Truro School is boarding school coeducational school. Admission is open to students aged 3 to 18 and boarding house accepts students from aged 11-18. The school is founded in 1880, there are a total of 990 students as of 2016.
Location
Truro School is located in Truro, Cornwall. It is a 30-minute drive from Cornwall Airport Newquay and takes approximately 4 hours from Heathrow Airport.
Curriculum and Qualifications
Students can enroll in GCSE course, 1 year GCSE and A-Level.
Academic Achievement
In the year 2015, more than half of our students who studied in GCSE scored A*- A and 1/4 scored A*. As for our A-Level students, 77% of students score A*-B and 99.7% passed the A-Level examination
Type of school Co-educational Boarding and Day school
Philosophy
The School was founded in 1712 by Royal Charter to ‘improve navigation’ through education, preparing boys for service in the Royal Navy. Today discovery, exploration and challenge remain at the heart of educational values. The school encourages pupils to discover their passions and strengths as well as challenge them to be ambitious inside and beyond the classroom. RHS is also recognised for the distinctive and modern education. RHS empowers young people to learn and develop in a changing world, giving students the knowledge, skills and personal qualities to navigate their way confidently through university and beyond.
Curriculum and Qualifications
English National Curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13 – GCSE and A Level
Location
Suffolk, United Kingdom
Academic Achievement
An average of 97% of our upper sixth pupils go to a university of their choice and, of these, 50% to Russell Group or other top universities.
As a result of the Royal Hospital School’s maritime heritage and watery location next to a 400 acre man-made reservoir and between the Stour and Orwell estuaries, it has become a Centre of Excellence for Sailing with unrivalled provision and opportunity for sailing.
Intensive English/ ELS Support
Years 7-9
Pupils may be withdrawn from some other classes to have specialist English lessons. These will focus on access to the curriculum and helping with language problems in other subjects.
Years 10-11
There is the possibility of specialist English lessons instead of taking a modern foreign language. These will take place in small groups with the focus on the academic vocabulary needed in all school subjects. Pupils can also work towards the Cambridge Main Suite Exams (University of Cambridge ESOL or IGCSE English as a Second Language). However, wherever possible, pupils are encouraged to take another foreign language. If English support is needed, this will then be arranged on a one-to-one basis, which will mean withdrawing the pupil from other lessons.
Years 12-13
Pupils will have timetabled specialist English lessons alongside their A Level subjects. These will help with their chosen subjects and, if required, help to work towards an IELTS qualification which is needed for entry to university in the UK.
Address – Filey Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3BA, United Kingdom
Website – http://www.scarboroughcollege.co.uk/
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
Scarborough College is an Independent Day and Boarding School for Boys and Girls aged 3 to 18 years.
Scarborough is set in beautiful surroundings and the houses are located in the quiet residential area of the south cliff. The town centre is within walking distance and has good shopping facilities which boarders can enjoy at weekends. Weekend trips also include cultural trips and the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the local area.
Our beautiful campus overlooks the spectacular North Yorkshire coast and the popular seaside town of Scarborough.
Curriculum and Qualifications
At GCSE the students, both British and International, follow a rigorous programme based on sound academic subjects but tailored to the needs of individuals. In the sixth form, the students follow the International Baccalaureate which offers a stimulating and internationally renowned qualification which attracts students from all over the world and prepares them for study at the world’s major universities.
Location
Scarborough has a direct rail link with York. York is an hour away by car. London is 3 hours by train. Regular trains run from London and Edinburgh, change at York for Scarborough. Scarborough College is approximately 5 minutes by taxi from the station.
Address – Old Hall Green, Near Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1DS, United Kingdom
Website – http://www.stedmundscollege.org/
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
St Edmund’s College is a coeducational Catholic Orthodox School founded in 1568, which currently has about 630 students in total. The hostels which are located near the city of London and Cambridge spans over an extensive area and safe environment. The school curriculum is delivered in English for GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A-level, which enables students to enter the top 20 universities in the UK. For GCSE, the class size consist of around 22 to 24 students, while for A-Level, each class usually consist of between 14 to 16 students.
Curriculum and Qualifications
Students of St Edmund’s College study the national GCSE curriculum and A-Level subjects, as well as IB subjects for admission into university. Students who successfully complete the IB could continue to apply for admission to leading universities in London and Cambridge.
Location
The school campus is vast 1,000 hectares of space that spans over a safe and secure environment, ideal for children to study and discover themselves. Traveling to the school is easy and is conveniently less than 1 hour by car from London and Cambridge.
Address – St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, KY16 9QJ, United Kingdom
Website – www.stleonards-fife.org
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
St Leonards School is an outstanding academics school that offers both day and boarding programs. The IB results of students from St Leonards School in the Sixth Form are higher than global average. The school accepts students between 12 to 19 years old. Although the school building is designed traditionally, the school offers modern facilities to aid in students learning under a safe and warm environment.
Curriculum and Qualifications
Students ages 12to16 years old are taught in preparation for GCSE and IGCSE or Pre-IB examinations. The IB (International Baccalaureate) is a diploma, which is considered a pre-university certification.
St Leonards is the only school in Scotland that focuses on high school students in the Sixth Form courses 100% only for the IB Diploma.
Location
The school is located in St Andrews, a town that is known for renowned universities and located near the beach. There are many historical places to visit and the beautiful countryside is not that fare from big cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow which has an international airport.
Address – Bryn, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 9TU, United Kingdom
Website – www.stmikes.co.uk
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
St Michael’s School, established in 1923, is a leading private school in Wales and ranked in the top 100 private schools in the UK. The school has a long history of students who continue to study in the University of Oxford and Cambridge. The school is open to both male and female students for primary and secondary school. There are currently 380 students, most of who are from Britain. The school aims to help students fully develop their own potential and gives students the opportunity to study courses which they are interested in. This is in order to lay a solid foundation for students to further their higher education in the future.
Curriculum and Qualifications
Pre-GCSE (Key Stage 3)
GCSE 2 years (7-10 subjects)
A-Level 2 years (4 subjects)
Location
St Michael’s School is located only 15 minutes away from Swanseas city and close to the M4 rail line. It is thus convenient to travel back and forth between the school and nearby cities. The school is around three hours and a half from London by train.
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
St Michael’s College is a small school that strongly focuses on improving student’s achievements. The school has small class sizes so that each student receives adequate one-to-one attention from the teacher. St Michael’s College is an international school and offers placement for students from all over the world.
Curriculum and Qualifications
St Michael’s College offers the GCSE, A-Level, University Foundation courses and Summer courses. The teachers also assist students with the English Language for all subjects.
For students who are deciding on a school, St Michael’s College also offers trial classes to assist students in deciding if the school is right for them or not. In the evening and weekends, there are various sports, activities and excursions organized by the school which students could join.
Location
St Michael’s College is located in the “Heart of England”, close to the city of Hereford and Worcester, located in the hills north of Worcester. Worcester is known for its famous natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere and security. The school offers students the most ideal environment for learning.
Address – Forgandenny, Perth, PH2 9EG, Scotland, United Kingdom
Website – http://www.strathallan.co.uk/
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
Strathallan School is one of Scotland’s leading boarding and day schools located on a beautiful 153 acre campus in rural Perthshire.
Academically, Strathallan’s record is one of the strongest in the Scotland with most of pupils going on to university including Oxford and Cambridge. Every pupil is encouraged to develop his or her own potential to the full whether academically, in Sport, or Music, Art, Design Technology or Drama. Strathallan offers a wide range of courses using both English and Scottish qualifications.
Curriculum and Qualifications
At the end of Third Form, pupils choose subjects for GCSE study. Normally pupils will choose nine subjects, which include both compulsory and optional subjects
In Sixth Form pupils narrow their studies to four or five subjects at AS level, then three or four subjects at A-level in their final year. As an alternative pupils can choose to study for Scottish Higher qualifications.
Location
Strathallan School is situated on a 153 acre campus in rural Perthshire, about 7 miles from Perth.
Strathallan is within easy reach of the international airports – Edinburgh (45 minutes) and Glasgow (1 hour).
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
Taunton School is a coeducational school with the option to stay at the school dorms for students who are not able to travel to and from school on a daily basis. The school was founded in 1847 and has since continued to maintain its ideals to prepare students for their future. The school is structured into 3 main goups: the Taunton School Preparatory (Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten), Taunton School (Primary and Secondary) and Taunton School International. To support school curriculum and student’s learning, the school has comprehensive facilities including a theater, art studio, music room, library, IT center, gymnasium as well as 2 restaurants and a swimming pool.
Curriculum and Qualifications
A-Level
IB
BTEC
Two Year GCSE
One Year GCSE
Academic Summer Schools
Location
Taunton School is located in the south west of England. There are rails connecting to London. By car, it takes less than 2 hours by car to travel to major cities such as Exeter; while Bristol is only 40 minutes away.
School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)
Philosophy
Abbey College was founded in 1874; located in the heart of England, the school campus spans over a 70 acres land that is surrounded by nature.
The school offers courses to prepare students for university: IGCSE, A-Level, and Foundation Course and English courses. Summer courses are also available for all educational levels and student from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The Abbey College is known for its diverse courses that cater to different student needs that range from summer courses to pre-university courses.
The institute has small size classrooms so that each student gets maximal attention from the teacher to aid with their learning.
Curriculum and Qualifications
Abbey College offers these main courses:
GCSE
A-Level
Foundation Course for University
Location
The school is located at the Malvern Hills away from Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester which is only 30 minutes away by car. Students traveling from Cheltenham, Stratford could do so via the train or car which takes about 1 hour. The school is around two hours and a half from London.
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