Exeter School

• Location: Exeter, England,
• Founded in: 1633,
• Number of students: about 900,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: blended.

Exeter School is a private day school that offers programs for children from 3 to 18 years old.

Exeter School has its origins in the opening of Exeter Free Grammar School on 1 August 1633, which was attended only by boys at the time. With the passage of time and the change of the outside world, the school has changed, expanded and improved to provide its pupils with the best education and first-class facilities for self-development.

Students are in the caring, responsible hands of highly qualified teachers who not only teach academic subjects, but are also engaged in the extracurricular development of children. A wide range of additional courses, clubs and sections will allow students to devote time to their interests, develop strong skills and succeed after graduation.

Exeter School uses iPads to teach elementary and middle school students. New students receive an iPad along with an introductory course when they start school, most often in September. Since September 2020, the school has been operating a "Bring Your Own Device" scheme for Sixth Form students. 

The internet, which is supervised by staff and filtered for use by students, is available on the school day and during lunch in designated rooms. All students and educators should adhere to acceptable usage policies that promote the mature use of ICT facilities. 

The school offers domestic and international live-in trips, providing accommodation, necessary equipment in case of hiking, qualified supervisors and external support.

Exeter School provides full-time education only and does not have residencies. Exeter School cooperates with a society of host families who are happy to accommodate pupils in their homes: so children are in a caring, comfortable environment and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture, customs of England and learning English.

Students are provided with hot lunches on the days of academic classes and excursions. A variety of dishes are served daily in the dining room, including vegetarian dishes and those suitable for children with special medical/dietary needs. Salads made from fresh vegetables, meat of various types and fish fingers are especially popular; Most of the products are locally sourced and undergo regular quality checks.

The extracurricular life of junior, middle and high school students is really rich – children broaden their horizons, have the opportunity to try their hand at new areas of art, music, sports and social activities.

In the junior school, drama plays and informal music concerts are held throughout the year, giving students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to perform both on the school stage and on city venues. Regular large-scale events are the annual Christmas carols and the spring concert, in which all children of the primary department take part. 

The sports direction is supported by many circles and sections. Local and county matches are played against public and private schools, and these include IAPS competitions in sports such as squash and swimming. Home matches are the main event of the sports calendar for all students. As part of the seasons, trainings are held in such sports as:

• Hockey
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Netball
• Cricket.

Exeter School offers a wide range of extracurricular and dining activities for children of all interests, with most of them at no extra cost. A lot of hobbies are supported here through the activities of thematic clubs:

• Chess
• Computer Science and Programming,
• Dramatic Art,
• Sewing
• Brass band
• Chorus
• Playing stringed musical instruments,
• Christian Union,
• Graphic and 3D design,
• Model United Nations,
• Photography
• Reading
• Medical community.

Excursions and tourist trips are regularly organized for students of all ages: students visit Stover Country Park, the Eden Theatre, Exeter city centre, Coldharbour Mill and other local attractions every year.

• ISI Reports Awarded Exeter School for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Extracurricular Activities,
• The relationship between teachers and students is seen as a joint activity built on friendship and mutual respect,
• Excellent exam results: 100% A-Level exam pass rate – 21% A* grades, which is four times the national average,
• A wide range of extracurricular activities: music, art, sports and more,
• Small number of students in groups: middle grades 18-25, GCSE grades 10-22, A-Level 3-15.

Exeter School is a 25-acre facility located in Exeter, England. The campus is well equipped: in addition to large playgrounds, it has its own 3G arena with Astro-turf covering, a studio area, an indoor shooting range and much more. Since the senior and junior schools are on the same campus, the junior school has access to all school facilities on the premises.

The indoor 25-meter pool opened in the summer of 2017: students in grades 3-4 can take swimming lessons all year round, and older children use the pool during physical education classes. The new building will allow Exeter School to enhance extracurricular activities and focus on competitive swimming, providing students with the opportunity to take part in a range of other water activities such as water polo. 

There are two well-stocked libraries on campus, one in each part of the school. Extracurricular activities take place in facilities such as a drama studio, art studios, a purpose-built music school, a chapel and a gallery. The school has a number of modern ICT facilities:

• Four computer labs in high school and one in junior school,
• Special classrooms for music, design technology, and Sixth Form learning.

The primary department is equipped with a safe play space, including a mini space playground and a wide range of play equipment, such as large outdoor musical instruments. An assembly hall and special spaces for art classes, laboratory spaces for science and technology allow students to broaden their horizons and learn what they like.   Sixth Form students have their own centre with rooms for classes and seminars, a quiet space for reflection/study and a cafeteria.

The sports infrastructure includes not only a large swimming pool and an open area for walking, but also:

• Gym for team games and physical education,
• Climbing wall,
• Fitness and dance studios,
• Squash courts,
• Netball courts,
• Football fields,
• Rugby and lapta fields,
• Cricket nets and pitches,
• 17 tennis courts.

The school year starts in September and lasts until the end of May. Students study in semesters – the academic program consists of fall, spring, and summer semesters. Throughout the year, there are vacations and weekends in honor of national and international holidays. Classes are organized on weekdays:

• Junior classes — 8:25-15:40, extended classes until 17:30,
• High School and Sixth Form – 8:30-15:55, clubs and classrooms are available until 17:15.

An approximate list of additional costs:

• Registration fee upon admission,
• Deposit for booking a place in the group,
• Lunches for high school students,
• External exams,
• Academic Support,
• School uniforms,
• Excursions and tourist trips,
• Personal spending.

Exeter School staff recommend that parents of prospective students first visit the school at one of the Open Nights or make an appointment with the principal: this will help to determine the exact location of the study and get acquainted with the teachers, campus infrastructure and training programs. After visiting the learning area and talking to the principal, the child can spend a trial day in class to interact with the children who are already enrolled and spend time in the classroom.

The next step will be to submit an online application or write it on campus. Documents must be attached to the application, and the registration fee must be paid. The Admissions Committee will review the submitted application and, if successful, make an official offer of a place. After that, parents need to sign a contract within three weeks and pay a deposit to book a place in the group.

The alumni network includes thousands of successful specialists in various fields. Upon completion of their studies at Exeter School, students enter higher institutions in England, Great Britain, the USA, Canada and other countries, continuing to receive high-quality education and degrees that will help them build a career in the future. Famous Exeter School alumni include:

• Actors: Beatty and Ella Edmondson, Matthew Goode, Georgia King, Ben Nealon,
• Civil servants: Michael Aron, David Belloti, David Collins, Paul Cosford,
• Athletes: Matt Hopper, Jack McBrien, Major Henry Rue,
• Scientists: Martin J. Ball, Robin Bush, J. Balsdon, Maurice O'Connor Drury, F. Gordon.

Exeter School's former students also include doctors, military commanders, literary authors, journalists, and founders of large companies. Thanks to the high-quality knowledge gained at Exeter School, students can achieve incredible success in their professional activities.

Admission is possible in grades 3, 5, 7, 9 and 12, but if there are free places, new students can be admitted to other classes. Applications for admission are accepted until December 1 of the year before the expected start of classes.

For admission, foreign candidates must provide:

• Child's personal documents: passport and birth certificate, health insurance and vaccination certificate, visa or residence permit in the UK,
• School reports for previous years of study.

The level of English proficiency is important as the instruction is provided by native teachers. It will be more convenient for the student to attend classes with knowledge at the B1 level.

The educational institution provides a 5% discount for the second and 10% for the third child from the same family. Academic scholarships and need-based financial aid are also available to students.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision