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Harrogate Ladies’ College

Address – Clarence Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2QG, United Kingdom

Website – www.hlc.org.uk

School Type – Girls-only (with optional boarding)

Philosophy

Harrogate Ladies’ College was founded in 1893 as an all-girl school with an extensive history in academic excellence, sports, music and the arts. In 2010, the school was ranked the best of all of the school sin England for A-Level. Currently, there are 340 students enrolled from 20 different countries around the world. More than half of the student in Year 7 to Year 13 stays at hostels. Year 13 students stay at a more independent hostel called the Tower House which has a large relaxation area and modern kitchen and private bedrooms for each student. Each villa would also have a teacher and an assistant who heads the living quarters and closely overseas the well-being of the students. There are also 4 nurses permanently stationed to care for students’ health.

Curriculum and Qualifications

There are currently 22 GCSE subjects offered and 28 A-Level subjects. The school was awarded in 2012 in recognition for its excellence in the School of Accounting, Economics and Psychology. For every subject, the school has facilities to support students’ learning such as a design and technology room, science labs, music rooms, sport centers and a swimming pool.

Location

The school is located in Harrogate and covers nearly 70 acres of land. Students could easily travel to the school by train or car. Manchester Airport is about 90 minutes away and London is less than 3 hours away by train. The school has a friendly community in its surrounding area and students are ensured safety among friendly people in the community.

Kingswood School

Address – Lansdown, Bath, BA1 5RG, United Kingdom

Website – http://www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk/

School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)

Philosophy

Kingswood School was founded in 1748 by John Wesley, a person who is regarded as an influential figure in the 18th century. He was committed to the establishment of schools with academic excellence. The school encourage students to have a high understanding of what is being taught and develop a love for learning. This is because John Wesley realize and understand very well nurturing relationships that are filled with joy and generosity is an important and integral part of the learning process. Kingswood School places importance on religious and moral norms; for student to respect each other.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Kingswood School teaches GCSE and A-Level subjects to foreign students. Learning through activities that calls for courage, determination and self-reliance are encouraged. As such, the school offers many activities. Kingswood also monitors how its students have performed in the past to take into consideration how effective the courses are being taught. To ensure students receive the best education experience, communication and coordination between teachers and parents are given high importance.

Location

Kingswood School is located in Lansdown neighbourhood at the town of Bath and 10-minutes walking distance from the city center. Heathrow and Gatwick Airport is approximately one and a half hour away.

Moira House Girls School

Address – Upper Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 7TE, United Kingdom

Website – http://www.moirahouse.co.uk/

School Type – Girls-only (with optional boarding)

Philosophy

Moira House was established in 1875 as a girls-only school. Students who are not able to travel to school and back daily have the option to stay at the schools dorms. Moira House accepts application from students between 2 to 18 years old for admission into preschool all the way to Year 13. The school is located in the south of London in Eastbourne and is about 2 hours away from London itself.

The school is well known for the performing arts and receives invitation to perform abroad every year in various countries including Australia, Canada, USA, Thailand, Dubai and Hong Kong.

Curriculum and Qualifications

GCSE courses are taken in Years 10 and 11. English, English Literature, Maths, Science (Single Science or separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics), French and Religious Studies (short course) are core subjects and girls select their remaining optional subjects from those on offer, giving a total of 9 or 10 subjects.

Optional subjects at GCSE include: German, Spanish, History, Geography, Economics, Drama, and Art and Design, etc.

In Sixth Form, students normally study 4 subjects to AS level and continue with 3 of these to A level.

A-Levels are offered in Business Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, Further Mathematics, ICT, French, German, Spanish, Music, Photography, etc.

Location

Moira House Girls School is situated in Eastbourne, an attractive holiday resort town on the South Coast. There are excellent direct road and rail links to London, and good accessibility to Heathrow and Gatwick, the UK’s leading international airports.

Abbots Bromley School for Girls

Address – Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, WS15 3BW, United Kingdom

Website – http://www.abbotsbromley.net

School Type – Girls-only school (boarding option available)

Philosophy

Abbots Bromley School was founded in 1874. The school consists of two entities: Abbots Bromley Preparatory School which is a coeducational school for students from ages 3 to 11 years old and Abbots Bromley School for Girls which is a secondary school for girls only, open to students aged 11 – 18 years old. The school has facilities such as a large gym, an indoor swimming pool, a hockey field, an area for playing various athletic sports and other extracurricular activities. There are also large spaces where the school dance takes place as well as school plays and other events.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Abbots Bromley School for Girls offers many subjects for the GCSE and A-Level.

GCSE – Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physic, French, German, Spanish, Art, Music, History, Geography, Humanities and Business Studies
A-Level – Subjects offered in addition to GCSE subjects include Law, Photography, Social Studies, Politics, Economics and Accounting

In addition, the school also offers subjects for the arts such as dance and drama. These courses could be studied alongside the other subjects.

Location

Abbots Bromley School for Girls is only 1 hours from the airports in Birmingham, East Midlands, Manchester and 3 hours from Heathrow International Airport.

Moorland School

Address – Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JA, United Kingdom

Website – http://moorlandschool.co.uk/

School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)

Philosophy

Moorland School is located on the edge of the historic town of Clitheroe. The school has an outstandingly beautiful site with more than 15 acres of grounds that are utilised for many activities and provide a serene learning environment. Moorland School is able to offer seamless education from preschoolers through to 18 years.

Curriculum and Qualifications

The Senior School covers Years 7 to 11 and follows the standards set down in the National Curriculum, with each child taking 10-12 subjects at GCSE level.

Moorland Sixth Form has a completely unique outlook on educating their students. At Moorland we will consider offering any additional specialist ‘A’ level subjects were you have shown interest. We also offer a one year ‘A’ level entry programme for those students who need to acquire a higher understanding and working knowledge of the English Language. In support of this, we employ dedicated EFL teachers to support this programme.

Location

Moorland School is located on the edge of the historic town of Clitheroe. The school is 1 hour away from Manchester International Airport.

Adcote School for Girls

Adcote School for Girls

Address – Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY, United Kingdom Website – http://www.adcoteschool.org.uk School Type –Girls-only Boarding School

Philosophy

Adcote School for Girls is a small school that was founded in 1907. The school spans over an area of 30 acres and has a total of 280 students only. The school is open to students ages 4 to 18 years old.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Adcote School for Girls teaches many different subjects and fields. Besides GCSE, the school also offers IGCSE and various extracurricular activities for students to participate in such as Art, Design, Textiles and Sports. These activities promote students’ creativity, ambition, responsibility and compassion towards others. Most students in the Sixth Form study 4 subjects in the AS Level (first year of the A-Level course) and then go on to choose 3 subjects for A2 (last year of the A-Level course).

Academic Achievement

At Adcote School for Girls, we take pride in our outstanding results as well as the quality of the experience our pupils get as a result of studying at a truly traditional and unique British Boarding School. This year, almost 90% of Adcote pupils have achieved the equivalent of at least 5 passes at grades A*-C in their GCSE and iGCSE results. Overall, 64% of all grades awarded at A2 or their equivalent were at the top awards possible, A* or A, with 85% of all grades awarded at A*-C. The average UCAS tariff at A level was an amazing 526, which is equivalent to A*A*AA for each pupil! Our alumnae have gone on top universities in the UK and abroad such as the University of Oxford, Princeton University, Imperial College London, University of Warwick, MET Film School, University of Glasgow and Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris.

Location

Adcote School for Girls is located in Shrewsbury and is only 1 and 3 hours by car from Manchester Airport and Heathrow Airport respectively.

Badminton School

Badminton School

Address– Westbury Road, Westbury On Trym, Bristol, BS9 3BA, United Kingdom

Website – www.badmintonschool.co.uk

School Type – Girls-only (with boarding option)

Philosophy

Badminton School is a private school for girls with boarding option. Founded in 1858, the school currently has 450 students from primary to secondary years. In addition to the already outstanding academics, the school also focuses on a well-rounded development of all children, promoting students’ confidence and providing the opportunity for students to fully express themselves through a variety of activities. Parents are able to contact the head teacher or the classroom teacher any time.

Curriculum and Qualifications

The school offers courses for GCSE and A-Level. Students could choose to study 9 or 10 subjects from a range of subjects offered such as English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Information Technology.

A range of A-Level subjects area offered for students to choose to study according to their interest. Subjects include those such as English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Nutrition, French, German, Spanish, Latin, Classical Civilization, History, Geography, Religion, Technology, Music, Arts (drawing, design, fabrics, ceramics, jewelry, and metal sculpture), gymnastics and games.

Location

The school campus is an area of 50 acres and close to the University of Bristol. Bristol is one of the key cities in the south west of England. It takes around 2 hours to travel to London by train. There is a lot of greenery surrounding the school as the school believes that a good environment would help enhance students’ learning.

Bedford School

Address – De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU, United Kingdom

Website – http://www.bedfordschool.org.uk/

School Type – Boys-only (with optional boarding)

Philosophy

Bedford School is a school for boys aged 7 to 18 years which was founded in 1552. Bedford Boys School aims for academic excellence and good students’ test scores. The school instills the love of learning and studying in students as well as develops students to become analytical thinkers.

In addition to standard academics, Bedford School has a history of sports wins to be proud of. Bedford School is the center of many international athletes. The school has an artificial turf for playing various sports, an indoor swimming pool, tennis and squash courts. The school also has a good relationship with local sport clubs.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Bedford School offers the GCSE, A-Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

For GCSE, students study 5 subjects as follows: Mathematics, English, Science, English Literature and Foreign Languages. Students must then choose 3 additional subjects from a range of subjects offered at the school.

For A-Level, students will study four subjects in the first year and in the second year. For ID, student study just 3 subjects according to subjects offered in the curriculum. There are 3 advance subjects and 3 standard subjects offered.

Location

The school is located 75 minutes from London Stansted airport by car and 30 minutes from London Luton airport. To get to the school from London Gatwick Airport, take the Piccadilly line which connects St Pancras International station with the Heathrow Airport.

Bellerbys College

Address – Brighton, London, Oxford และ Cambridge

Website – http://www.bellerbys.com/

Type of School – Cooperative Education (with optional boarding)

Philosophy

Bellerbys College was founded in 1959 and is dedicated to preparing students for university. The school has been ranked by the Financial Times as the number one school in the UK in the past year as a result of the number of diversified courses open to students from around the world. The school provides a variety of curriculums including: GCSE, A-Level, Foundation, First year Undergraduate studies in Business and Pre-Masters courses.

Students interested in the Faculty of Medicine can pursue their medical studies at Bellerbys College through A-Levels. Students will be supervised and guided by qualified teachers as well as intern at a hospital in the UK to gain valuable, hands-on experience and knowledge. The school is dedicated to preparing students to enter university. Therefore, the school has an Oxbridge group, a group committed to preparing students interested in continuing their studies at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Pre-GCSE and 1 Year GCSE
GCSE Pathway Programme
A Level
Foundation Courses (Art and Design/ Business, Finance and Management/ Engineering/ Humanities/ Management and Computing System/ Law/ Science and Pharmacy/ Media)
Undergraduate Year 1 in Business and Management
Pre-Master Courses

Location

The school is divided into four campuses: Brighton, Cambridge, London and Oxford. Each location offers a unique educational experience and each campus is located not too far from the city, allowing convenient travel to and from the campus.

Bishopstrow College

Address – Bishopstrow, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9HU, United Kingdom

Website – http://www.bishopstrow.com/

School Typ – Coeducation Boarding School

Philosophy

Bishopstrow College is a boarding school that offers courses to prepare and improve students’ English Language skills for students who would like to study at a boarding school in the UK. Bishopstrow College is about getting students well prepared to attend a school from the over 80 locations across the UK such as Eton College, Winchester College, Harrow, Badminton School, the Cheltenham Ladies’ College or Wycombe Abbey. In addition, the school also helps to prepare students who want to study in Switzerland and the United States.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Bishopstrow College offers English Language courses as well as courses in preparation for exams for students from 7 to 17 years old. The school calendar is split into 4 semesters per academic year and is closed for only one month in December.

The school also offers sports and activities outside of the classroom for students to attend six days a week and excursions on Sunday.

Location

Bishopstrow College is located in Bishopstrow in the market town of Warminster. It is close to downtown attractions such as Salisbury and Bath, and is only 90 minutes from London Heathrow airport.

Bosworth Independent College

Address – Nazareth House, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN2 6AF, United Kingdom

Website – www.bosworthcollege.com

School Type – Coeducation Boarding School

Philosophy and Special Features

Bosworth Independent College was founded in 1977 and is open to secondary education student ages between 14 and 19 years old. Each classroom consists of a small group of students. There are about 8 students per instructor at a time. The faculty is made up teachers with a wide range of expertise in different disciplines, many of whom hold a doctorate degree.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Bosworth Independent College offers 2 curriculum: GCSE and A-Level

– For GCSE, 15 subjects are offered

– For A-Level, 19 subjects are offered

The school also offers special courses for students preparing to apply into Oxford or Cambridge University as well as those planning on medical school. For A-Level, scholarships are offered to students with outstanding academic results as well.

For students who speak English as a second language, the school offers language courses to help student catch up and apply for other subjects. All students applying for the school must take a test to determine their language skills and be enrolled into the appropriate English Language classes.

Location

The school is located in Northampton, a historic town in the heart of UK. Getting to the school from London takes about 1 hour by train or car. Since the school is located in a university town, the atmosphere is conducive to learning. The school itself is a modern but peaceful campus.

Box Hill School

Address – Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6EA, United Kingdom

Website – www.boxhillschool.com

School Type – Coeducation Boarding School

Philosophy

Box Hill School is a coeducational school for students between 11 and 18 years old. It was founded in 1959 and is a member of the Round Square, an organization committed to improving the abilities of the students. The teaching style encompasses both classroom and out-of-classroom activities. This mix of academics, out-of-classroom activities and excursions will help students develop their potential and discover their hidden talents.

Box Hill School is a relatively small school but offers a warm and caring atmosphere to all the students. Students are encouraged to both live and learn many principles such as internationalism, democracy, the environment and leadership, as well as contribute to the community.

Curriculum and Qualifications

The school focuses on small learning groups in order to provided close attention to each student. This enables the teachers to develop a fully supervised learning environment for IGCSE, A-Level and the IB Diploma option. There is also an International Study Centre to support international students in particular.

Location

Box Hill School is located in a beautiful natural setting in Surrey, close to the main road. The school is easy to get to and located just 40 minutes from central London.