Castle School Pembrokeshire

• Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales,
• Year of foundation: 2009,
• Number of students: more than 100,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: mixed.

Castle School Pembrokeshire is a school that represents quality British education for children from preschool to high school age.

The school opened in 2009 on the territory in Cresselli, then in 2015 moved to the Sodston estate - one of the historical sights of Pembrokeshire. More than £ 500,000 was spent by the school principal to purchase the territory and modern equipment, which indicates his serious attitude to comfortable learning and innovative education.

Initially, the institution provided programs only for children from 11 to 16 years old, but thanks to the efforts of parents of students in recent years, both preschoolers and primary school students have begun to study at the school.

Classes are often held outdoors. One day a week, students in all grades gather in log cabins and lawns to explore the natural sciences, the world around them, and learn new skills. Training takes place in a bilingual format - in English and Spanish.

The school is open only during the day, so students are not provided with places to stay.

On campus there is a large dining room with a kitchen, where the chefs prepare meals daily on the basis of healthy food: children will be able to have a full lunch or buy snacks, drinks and pastries. The cost of set lunches per semester is £ 210.

Every year, students of the Key Stage 3 program, that is, grades 7-9, rest in the camp: they walk a lot, study cooking courses, participate in hikes, develop knowledge about survival skills.

Trips and excursions are also organized for all students:

• Team building weekend with visits to organizations and master classes for grades 7-9,
• Skiing,
• Charity in cooperation with local organizations: visits to orphanages and institutions for the elderly, hospitals and shelters,
• STEM-excursions with lectures under the guidance of IT specialists,
• Tourist trips to Spain.

The campus also hosts many extracurricular activities: music and theatre lessons, drawing and literary reading clubs, leadership and participation in debates, sports team training and scientific research. Students who have difficulties in studying or an interest in a particular discipline can attend subject electives under the guidance of teachers. Also, all students can improve their language skills in additional classes in German, Japanese, Spanish, French.

Sport occupies an important place in the extracurricular life of students. The main directions of training are:

• Soccer
• Chess
• Hiking
• Healthy Lifestyle Club.

Pupils have the opportunity to supplement their resume with victories in the Duke of Edinburgh Prize. When entering universities, the certificates and diplomas of the prize will be taken into account as individual academic achievements.

• Small classes – up to 20 people,
• Excellent GCSE results: in recent years, graduates have achieved 96% of passing scores, with the majority of grades from A to A*,
• A wide program of extracurricular activities.

The campus of the institution is located on the territory of one of the oldest estates in Wales - Sodstone. From the outside, the building retained its original appearance, and inside it underwent a serious repair - the following were equipped:

• Light lecture and practical classes,
• Scientific laboratories,
• Studios of additional education,
• Library with reading room,
• Dining room,
• Outdoor recreation areas,
• Gym
• Computer labs.

Dates of semesters in the academic year:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-March,
• Summer: April-July.

Subject classes take place on weekdays, electives and activities - after classes and on some weekends.

Additional costs:

• Lunches – £210 per semester,
• The external fund of the school is 45 £ per year,
• Additional classes – from £ 120 per semester,
• Books, consumables as needed,
• School uniform.

The admission process includes a few simple steps:

• Visiting the campus to get acquainted with the management and teachers,
• Filling out an application, providing the required documents,
• Passing test tasks and interviews,
• Waiting for the registration letter.

During the academic year, future students can visit the campus with an introductory tour to understand that the school is suitable for them.

For admission, applicants must provide personal documents and reports from the previous place of study. Admission to school begins at the age of three.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision