Eaton Square Prep School, Eaton Square Preparatory School

• Location: London, England,
• Number of students: approximately 260,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: blended.

Eaton Square Prep School — a private school that is part of the Dukes Education group and offers pre-school and primary education programs. It educates boys and girls aged 2 to 10 years old.

Historically, Eaton Square Prep School was part of the similarly named Eaton Square London school, which offered programs at all levels – from preschool to Sixth Form. Recently, the educational institution has been divided into academic departments and different campuses to provide all students with the best conditions suitable for their age, learning goals and needs. Today, Eaton Square Prep School provides children with a safe and comfortable environment where they explore their own abilities, socialize and learn about the world around them.

One of the distinguishing features of Dukes Education schools is its small capacity – no more than 260 students study at Eaton Square Prep School at the same time. This approach allows teachers to get to know each student personally, provide them with regular individual attention and maintain high-quality communication with their parents.

The educational process extends beyond indoor spaces, offering students the opportunity to study the surrounding world and discover their abilities at the Forest School. A safe location near the academic buildings provides students with the chance to experiment with natural textures, study plants and animals, gain knowledge about safety in outdoor environments, and spend more time outdoors.

There are two academic departments operating here:

• Nursery — from 2 to 4 years old,
• Prep — from 5 to 11 years old.

The school operates on a daytime schedule and does not provide accommodation on or off campus.

Every day, students of all grades receive a balanced diet: morning and afternoon snacks, full meals consisting of several dishes.

A wide range of extracurricular activities perfectly complements the core curriculum, offering students the opportunity to develop their talents in sports, creativity and performing arts. Under the guidance of dedicated teachers, children participate in various clubs:

• Thinking Club,
• Chess,
• Karate,
• Debates,
• STEM,
• Football,
• Cooking,
• Ballet,
• Drama,
• Fencing,
• Netball,
• Yoga,
• Gardening,
• Orchestra,
• Tennis and others.

Students have access to individual lessons in musical instruments, fine arts, singing and other areas. As they grow older, students pay increasing attention to their social skills, especially public speaking skills. Throughout the year, a number of events are organized on campus for which students create projects, write essays and conduct research to present them to the school community.

Three or four times a week, the youngest students spend time outside of campus, walking in parks and gardens, exercising at the Queen Mother Sports Centre. Older students have the opportunity to see the sights of London, such as Hampton Court Palace, the "Living Rainforest" park, Greenwich, the Natural History Museum, and much more. During long vacations, they go on themed trips to ski in Norway, go on an expedition in Italy, or explore the natural beauty of Norfolk. Students active in sports sections travel to Tenerife every year to participate in swimming competitions, and to Italy to demonstrate their skills in skiing.

• Regular ISI inspections and a consistently high overall rating for academic performance,
• Teacher-student ratio — 1:15,
• A rich curriculum,
• Various extracurricular activities,
• Students of 43 different nationalities.

The Eaton Square Prep School campus is located in central London, close to numerous city attractions, public spaces and green areas for walking. Several buildings with small classes and open, safe playgrounds have been prepared for the youngest students. The classrooms provide excellent conditions for creative and intellectual development: a wide range of toys and craft materials, books, and spaces for communication and practicing writing and counting. The school's infrastructure includes:

• STEM Center with science laboratories, science study classrooms, an augmented reality "sandbox" zone,
• Library with a reading room and self-study classroom,
• Computer class with PCs, iPads,
• Creative studio for fine arts and design,
• Music hall with separate rooms for individual lessons,
• Concert hall,
• Cafeteria.

For some classes, external spaces are used: parks, St. George's Square, the Queen Mother Sports Centre and others.

Education at Eaton Square Prep School is conducted in trimesters:

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

Classes are held on weekdays in the first half of the day, followed by extracurricular activities and an extended-day club. Students rest on weekends and holidays, during seasonal vacations.

Snacks and lunches, most extracurricular activities, and a full academic program are already included in the tuition fee. Additionally, you will need to pay for:

• Registration and administrative fees, deposits,
• School uniform,
• Some extracurricular activities, including trips,
• Individual lessons,
• Childcare after classes exceeding the free hourly limit,
• Medical insurance,
• Personal learning materials,
• Personal expenses.

Before submitting an application, the future student's family can visit the campus to meet with teachers and the admissions committee, inspect the school infrastructure, and ask any questions they may have. Then they need to:

• Fill out the registration form and provide the required documents,
• Pay the registration fee,
• Participate in a trial school day with informal assessment by teachers,
• Pass an interview and take tests to check general academic and language proficiency for applicants to grades 1-6,
• Receive an official invitation to study,
• Make a deposit to reserve a place,
• Arrive on campus at the start of classes.

Admission is conducted in order of arrival and subject to availability of places in the classes.

Upon completion of their studies at Eaton Square Prep School, students transition to one of the schools within Dukes Education or continue their academic journey at other institutions across the country:

• Cheltenham Ladies’ College,
• City of London School,
• Dragon School Oxford,
• Emanuel School,
• ACS International School Egham,
• Kensington Park School,
• London Park School Mayfair,
• Queen’s College,
• St Mary’s School Ascot,
• Westminster School.

Families of applicants must provide:

• Personal documents of the child and parents: foreign passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Recommendation letter from the previous place of study if available,
• Academic report for the last academic year, if the applicant is applying to grades 1-6.

Admission is based on the results of a trial school day, an interview, and an entrance test.

The school has the ability to sponsor a limited number of international students and also offers a state-funded free 15-hour childcare program.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision