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King Edward's Private School, Bath
Programs and prices, tuition fees in King Edward's Private School, Bath
Kindergarten
- Age – 3 years,
- Duration of study — 1 year.
Kindergarten offers an exciting and stimulating world in which school life begins and is the first step in a child's learning journey at King Edward's. A caring approach ensures that every child develops and enjoys learning. The kindergarten creates an environment for happy and independent children, spontaneity and fun reign in the hum of children's conversations.
With its own dedicated space located on the grounds of King Edward's School (Bath), the kindergarten offers an intimate indoor and outdoor environment that has been designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and independence. Three bright and airy interior spaces allow for free movement and access to a dedicated outdoor space with various exploration areas, including a sandbox, stage and changing corner, garden beds for growing plants and vegetables, a climbing area and a "clay kitchen".
Preparatory School
- Age – from 4 years old,
- Duration of study — 1 year.
Children in the preparatory school are taught within the framework of the EYFS, but more and more attention is paid to teaching numeracy and literacy skills, further development of creative abilities.
The love of reading and writing develops daily: children learn to read and write, including regular individual reading with teachers, and weekly visits to the school library are organized. Each child is encouraged and supported in the development of literacy through a progressive approach that includes a solid foundation in storytelling.
A strong focus is placed on the development of mathematics, taking a practical approach using games – this is a vital step in learning and understanding for problem-solving, reasoning and arithmetic. Math skills are developed both indoors and outdoors and are incorporated into other sections of the curriculum.
Particular attention is paid to the physical health of children: two physical education lessons are held weekly, children regularly attend the Forest School and go swimming.
Grades 1 & 2
- Age – 5-7 years old,
- Duration of study – 2 years,
King Edward's School (Bath's) in-house curriculum for Grades 1 and 2 is rooted in the national curriculum but has been refined to best meet the needs of today's children and the environment in which they find themselves. The resulting system provides a rich and engaging experience for children, gradually introducing more formal academic pursuits.
Junior School
- Age – 7-11 years old,
- The duration of study is from 2 years.
In primary school, children are at the center of learning. For children to become well-rounded, happy, caring, and active participants in society, they must be able to think, communicate, cooperate, take responsibility, and make decisions. The school organizes lessons in such a way that each child develops his or her key skills and the necessary qualities of an effective learner: resilience, resourcefulness and the ability to communicate with others.
Children are introduced to an extensive curriculum, the number of disciplines increases: this gives each student time to develop their thinking, confidence and skills in each subject, with the support of subject teachers.
High School
- Age – 11-16 years old,
- The duration of study is from 2 years.
High school is a warm, welcoming, lively environment where students are encouraged to strive for the highest standards in all areas of life.
In grades 7 and 8, instruction begins with a wide range of subjects, to which are added more options to choose from in grade 9. By the time students choose options to take their matriculation exams, they will have a clearer picture of their strengths and passions. Each student will be able to choose a suitable additional set of subjects, which will be combined with the main ones: English, mathematics, all three sciences and a modern foreign language. In the programs of grades 9-12, the school provides its students with more freedom of choice and flexibility.
Sixth Form
- Age – 16-18 years old,
- The duration of study is 2 years.
Sixth Form students are presented with a vital choice to further specialise, with a strong focus on each student's personal interests and academic merits as they consider their education and potential careers after high school. King Edward's School (Bath) offers career guidance and testing to support this fundamental choice, followed by UCAS and higher education guidance when students wish to progress to their chosen A-Level subject, which they will complete in Year 13.
At the heart of the Sixth Form curriculum is the understanding that students are most successful when they are taught interesting and engaging lessons by experts in their field. The school strives to ensure that each student graduates with valuable academic skills, finding their intellectual and academic passion and realizing their potential in their chosen fieldDescription of King Edward's Private School, Bath
- Location: Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
- Age of students: from 3 to 18 years old,
- Type of study: blended,
- Language of instruction: English.
King Edward's School, Bath is a leading coeducational day school for students aged 3 to 18. With impressive academic results, the school provides a special and stimulating environment for children from a wide range of backgrounds, in which everyone is encouraged to strive for academic, athletic and creative excellence, to acquire a lifelong passion for knowledge, discovery and adventure.
King Edward's School fosters in each of its students not only the desire for intellectual development, but also a strong sense of morality and spirituality. Pupils clearly understand the difference between good and evil and are aware of their rights and responsibilities in the school community. Children are encouraged to develop qualities such as honesty, integrity, a sense of duty, loyalty, courtesy, tolerance and compassion.
Educational process
The school curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and includes English, French, Spanish and German. The school offers each student 5 to 10 different extracurricular academic activities or hobby groups.
Regular educational trips and lectures by invited speakers are held.
Normal opening hours are 8:35 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children can come to junior school from 8:00 a.m. onwards, and after-school supervision of students is available until 6:00 p.m. every day.
Faculties and colleges
King Edward's School is divided into the following divisions:
- Kindergarten
- Preparatory School,
- Junior School,
- High School,
- Sixth form.
Accommodation, meals, prices
King Edward's School is a day school and does not offer accommodation or accept students living in foster care programs. All students must live with a parent or legal guardian.
Although the school welcomes applications from international students, King Edward's School does not sponsor students under the Child Student Visa program. Parents need to ensure that their child has the appropriate immigration status to live and study in the UK.
Activities King Edward's Private School, Bath
King Edward's School has a drama and music department. The Drama Department puts on school plays every year, such as Fiddler on the Roof and Pride and Prejudice. Performances for junior classes, designed for students from 7 to 9 years old, are staged separately. About 80 students participate in each production. One of the school's popular productions is the Disney fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast".
King Edward's School recently introduced the LAMDA exams and even put on a show in Edinburgh.
At the end of 2017, King Edward's School presented Pop the Musical, a show based on the book by writer Catherine Bruton, who teaches English at the school.
More than 20 instrumental and choral groups in various musical styles currently work at the Faculty of Music. Music groups that meet each week include:
- Junior Choir,
- Chamber Choral Orchestra,
- Brass band
- Wind Instruments Group,
- String ensemble,
- Percussion Ensemble,
- Saxophone Ensemble,
- Steel pan Group,
- Ukulele band.
King Edward's School works with Bath Abbey and Bath's permanent orchestra, the Bath Philharmonia Orchestra, to organise annual joint concert performances at historic venues in Bath, including the Assembly Halls and the Town Hall. Every year, the Faculty of Music organizes the KES Music Festival, which includes concerts throughout Batu, numerous performances at the school itself.
King Edward's School regularly organizes various trips and excursions:
- Participation in the harvest festival at St. Michael's Church,
- Visit to the Westonbert Arboretum,
- Guided tour of the Art Gallery of Victoria,
- Visit to the Battle of Lansdowne Site,
- A walk through Medieval Bath,
- Guided tour of the National Gallery in London,
- A walk in Kew Gardens,
- Visit to Cardiff Castle,
- Participation in a 3-day sports tour,
- 2-day hiking trip to Stowford Manor.
King Edward's School pursues a policy of an active and healthy lifestyle. The developed physical education program is aimed at developing the best physical "intelligence", involving children in a variety of games and sports. Sports sections:
- Soccer
- Rugby
- Netball
- Hockey
- Cricket
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Trail running,
- Athletics.
Facilities and equipment at King Edward's Private School, Bath
King Edward's Senior and Junior Schools are located on a 19-acre campus overlooking Bath. The school consists of several buildings:
- The Main Block (Q) is the main building used for the study of English, Mathematics, Music, Physics, and Chemistry. The scientific laboratories in Block Q have recently been renovated. The main building also houses the Broughton Theatre and music classes.
- Built in the 19th century, Nethersole House now houses the Faculty of Religious and Philosophical Studies, History, Business, Economics and Learning Support, the Principal's Office and the Reception Room.
- The Holbeche Centre is home to the Sixth Form Centre and classes in art, design, technology and photography.
- Nearby are Block G and the newly built Block L. The sports hall is used for meetings and education, matches, games.
- In September 2008, the high school opened a new building (Block B) that houses many major faculties, including biology, psychology, and computer science.
- The Wessex Building is located north of Nethersole House and was opened in 2015 by the Earl of Wessex. It houses the Porter Library, Willett's Dining Room, and a conference room.
- The school opened an all-weather sports field in November 2016.
- On campus is The Rose, a new theater center with state-of-the-art technology and equipment.
- In 2020, the school's newest educational institution, Block L, was opened, which is a language block dedicated exclusively to language purposes, which is located between Block G and the Holbeche Centre.
- A temporary building called the M block is currently being used to teach math classes.
The junior school has its own adventure playground, which is equipped with an obstacle course, a pond, a wildflower garden, garden beds and greenhouses. In addition, there is a playground for several sports.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year at King Edward's School runs from September to June. The year is divided into 3 trimesters, between which vacations are organized:
- Autumn trimester (September – December),
- Christmas Vacation (2 weeks),
- Spring trimester (January – March),
- Easter holidays (2 weeks),
- Summer term (April – June),
- Summer holidays (2 months, July and August).
Additional costs:
- Entry fees and KES deposit,
- Instrumental music education,
- School lunches (for junior and senior grades),
- Learning support (tutoring, extracurricular activities),
- LAMBA Fees,
- Care before and after school,
- Personal Accident Insurance,
- Student Property Insurance,
- Uniforms and sports uniforms,
- Stationery
- Extracurricular activities.
Enrolment process
When applying to King Edward's School, the following steps must be taken:
- Sign up. Fill out the online registration form for the selected study program and pay a non-refundable application fee.
- Evaluation. The child will be invited to the school for a trial day: during this time, the teachers will assess the child's abilities and their compliance with the school requirements. In addition, a request will be made to the current school for a reference report (does not apply to those entering kindergarten or preparatory school).
- Offer of a seat. Parents have two weeks to accept the offer of a place.
- Preparation of documents for admission. A full package of documents for admission is sent to parents within a semester before the child enters school. Additionally, parents will have to pay a deposit for the offered place.
Applicants for admission to junior and high schools, the Sixth form, will need to pass entrance exams - this is a control test in mathematics and English. In addition to these tests, the child will be required to pass a logical thinking test based on drawings/diagrams. About 50 minutes are allotted for each work.
Enrolment statistics
Currently, about 1134 people study at King Edward's School (Bath).
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Students wishing to enrol at King Edward's School will be required to pass entrance exams. Most pupils enter the school at the beginning of the 7th or 12th grade, however, if the number of places allows, KES also accepts pupils in grades 8, 9 and 10.
Students taking the entrance exams will take papers that test oral reasoning, mathematics and English. Samples of theses in mathematics are sent to all registered applicants before the day of assessment.
Students wishing to enter the Sixth form must achieve a minimum entry goal consisting of a Grade 4 GCSE, or Grade 4 IGCSE, or C and above in English and Mathematics (preferably 6th grade or B or above).
Scholarships King Edward's Private School, Bath
Currently, King Edward's School provides scholarship payments for students in grades 7 and 12. Students whose parents cannot afford to pay for school tuition in full can count on scholarships. Once a scholarship has been awarded, unless the parents' financial circumstances change, the scholarships are usually maintained for the duration of the student's stay at school.
All scholarships are subject to annual review and may be increased or decreased depending on changes in family income, but this is always only after discussion and consultation with parents.
In addition, King Edward's School assists students with uniforms or other expenses (e.g., school trips).
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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