Downside School
In 2018 near 34.63% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades 
The fascinating combined program is conducted on the basis of Downside School for more than a year and invariably attracts students from all over the world (age 8-17 years).
The academic load is 20 lessons weekly: all basic language skills are improved, the language and emotional barriers are overcome, pronunciation is improved, vocabulary is expanded (classes of up to 15 people each). The rest of the clock is devoted to exciting and fun activities, interesting excursions and walks, sections of sports and creativity.
The duration of summer courses is from 2 to 6 weeks, the requirements for entrants are minimal - students are accepted even with the most basic level of English.
The large and famous Downside School is popular among students all over the world. Successful educational experience has more than 400 years of productive work - the last 250 years the school is in a new, constantly renovated building, where technical and infrastructural opportunities are regularly updated. Today, the Downside School campus is just 12 miles from the bustling historic Bath, near the picturesque Mendip Hills.
The school was founded in 1606 by the Benedictine monks and was originally located in France. The school moved to England about 250 years ago, in 1814. At first the school provided educational services only for boys, but today the studying is conducted on a mixed basis: about 430 boys and girls from 9 to 18 are studying here (about 16% are foreign students, 390 are boarders). The total campus area reaches 500 acres.
Downside School is a religious category, the official religion of the campus is Catholicism. This brings a lot of advantages for students. Firstly, this is a serious financial support, and secondly, excellent conditions for creative work, especially music and singing: fine acoustic halls and studios, permanent practices at the best venues, 4 regular choral competitions with valuable prizes. Binding Downside School to the Catholic Church allowed to create an amazing, huge library, which has no analogues in the UK: it is especially appreciated by A-level students who chose courses in history, philosophy, art, classical languages, etc. In general, the school pays much attention to the study of classical history and languages: here one of the best in the country courses in Latin, Hebrew, Greek. Catholic education of schoolchildren helps them to become more tolerant, well-bred, harmonious personalities - regular conversations with the tutor, regular developing events, obligatory Sunday Mass, interesting cognitive excursions and lectures are provided for this.
The traditional British course of incomplete secondary education includes a fairly wide range of subjects - most of them compulsory, some can be studied as optional:
The "golden standard" of British education, the best program to prepare for British universities is offered to foreign students. The A-level course is designed for 2 years, during which only 3-5 subjects selected by the student are studied at an in-depth, complex level. Certificate A-level with high grades allows you to enter even the best universities in the UK without additional entrance exams.
You can choose subjects for studying from the following list:
This course is provided at the International Studying Center "Kings at Downside" and is designed specifically for international students aged 11-14 (both boys and girls) who want to prepare for the qualitative and effective preparation for entering British schools and colleges, or to continue their education in any other country in the world.
The curriculum of the center is very flexible: admission is conducted 4 times a year, and the minimum duration is 1 trimester. Nevertheless, school teachers and educational counselors recommend admission to a one-year course: this will allow them to fully adapt to the new language, cultural and educational environment, to increase the level of the English language to free, confident possession, and to bring the knowledge of academic subjects in line with the requirements of the British system.
The fascinating combined program is conducted on the basis of Downside School for more than a year and invariably attracts students from all over the world (age 8-17 years).
The academic load is 20 lessons weekly: all basic language skills are improved, the language and emotional barriers are overcome, pronunciation is improved, vocabulary is expanded (classes of up to 15 people each). The rest of the clock is devoted to exciting and fun activities, interesting excursions and walks, sections of sports and creativity.
The duration of summer courses is from 2 to 6 weeks, the requirements for entrants are minimal - students are accepted even with the most basic level of English.
A combined course is designed for active students who like to combine studying, sports and leisure.
The academic load of the program is low - only 15 hours a week - but this is enough to significantly improve the level of English. All basic skills develop: reading, listening, writing and speaking. The vocabulary expands and pronunciation, communication skills improve.
In addition, students dedicate weekly 6 hours of studying in tennis. Professional coaches are engaged with the children: they are able to work with experienced players, and with beginners, will help to create an optimal and effective educational program.
Combination of holiday, sports and English is offered to those who like to relax with pleasure!
In addition to academic English lessons (15 hours a week) students are expected to have 6 effective hours of riding exercises weekly. Stables, arenas and all necessary infrastructure is only 10 minutes walk from the main building of the school. With the children there are professional instructors and coaches: they will make for you the most effective educational program, based on the initial level of skill, and help to hone the existing skills.
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