St Leonards School

St Leonards School

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.

St Michael’s School

St Michael’s School

St Michael’s School

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.

St. Michael’s College

St. Michael’s College

St. Michael’s College

Address – Oldwood Road, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8PH, United Kingdom

Website – www.st-michaels.uk.com

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.

Strathallan School

Strathallan School

Strathallan School

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).

The Abbey College

The Abbey College

Address – 253 Wells Road, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, WR14 4JF, United Kingdom

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

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.

The Royal School Wolverhampton

The Royal School Wolverhampton

Address – Penn Road, Wovlerhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0EG, United Kingdom

Website – www.theroyalschool.co.uk

School Type – Coeducation (with optional boarding)

Philosophy

The Royal Wolverhampton School is a coeducational school founded in 1850. Students who travel daily to school are mostly British students who live in the city of Wolverhampton. Students from other cities and international students could stay at the school dorms. The community around the school welcomes foreign students and is very friendly, making it easier for students to settle-in. Besides academics, the school focuses on children’s esteem, tolerance and compassion for others. In other words, the school focuses on a holistic development of all its students.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Both GCSE and A-Level classes are kept to a small size so the teachers could more closely care for each student. In addition to classroom learning, a wide range of extracurricular activities are offered to help students develop their character, personality and leadership skills.

Location

The Royal School Wolverhampton is located in the suburbs of the city and only 40 minutes away from Birmingham International Airport. The environment surrounding the school provides foreign students the opportunity to fully experience living in Britain.

Farlington School

Farlington School

Address – Farlington School, Strood Park, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PN, United Kingdom

Website – www.farlingtonschool.net

School Type – Girls-only (with optional boarding)

Philosophy

Farlington is an all-girl with optional boarding for students who lives too far for daily travel to and from school. The school offers classes from nursery all the way to high school. Farlington places importance on the development each and every child and design classroom activities with that in mind. Students are encouraged to express themselves and their abilities through music, art, stage performances and sports.

The school dorms are comfortable and students have the option to say in groups of six or in a single room. After homework and other school assignments are complete, students spend time doing various activities with each other. Field trips in the evenings and during weekends are also frequently held.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Year 7 to Year 9 students are taught the national curriculum. There are a variety of subjects to choose from and students will get to learn together in small groups. The school offers many different subjects to choose from, however, Year 7 and Year 8 students must all learn French, Spanish and Latin.

In Year 9 and year 10, students study the GCSE subjects. There are a total of 12 subjects students would study.

Farlington School offers a wide range of subjects for the Sixth Form. Besides academics, students also engage in activities to develop self-expressions, the arts, music, drama and participate in various sports and well as volunteer activities (community services) and participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award project.

Most foreign students at the school would be attending EAL (English as an additional language) on all levels as well.

Location

Farlington is located on the outskirts of Horsham and spans across an area of 82 acres between Surry and Sussex County. The school is approximately 20 minutes from Gatwick airport.

Harrogate Ladies’ College

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

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.

Abbots Bromley School for Girls

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.

Moira House Girls School

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.

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.