Harrogate Ladies College

Private boarding school Harrogate Ladies College is an elite and prestigious private boarding school for girls 11-18 years old. This is one of the best private women's schools in the UK: graduates have high A-level results, more than 90% successfully enrolled in elite British and world universities. At the same time, the administration and pedagogical staff of the school are not directed solely at the academic drill: girls are brought up with a sense of tact and knowledge of etiquette, give the opportunity to develop personal qualities and skills, independence, responsibility, perseverance and diligence, without forgetting the creative and sporting aspects of each person.

The structure of the school includes a kindergarten - Bankfield School - and a branch of the elementary school of the day type for children 4-10 years old, where boys are allowed (Highfield School). The school program is divided into two parts:

• First two years Secondary school are devoted to the general study of a wide range of academic subjects - this laying a solid foundation of basic knowledge. Mandatory modern foreign languages ​​are studied: most often Spanish, German or French
• In the future, students are already more proficient in choosing subjects , Preparing for the GCSE exams and enrolling in the Sixth Form, the program becomes more complicated and deepens.

Duchy College Harrogate includes three academic departments:

• Preschool - for boys and girls from 2 to 4 years old,
• Preparatory – for boys and girls from 4 to 11 years old,
• Secondary education is for girls from 11 to 18 years old. In the coming years, boys will also be enrolled in secondary school classes.

The three chapters are interconnected, provide a holistic learning experience, and have the same principles, one campus, one board of governors, and one director. This collaborative approach allows faculty members to share experiences, knowledge, and best practices to ensure academic and pedagogical excellence at all three academic levels.

Each student is assigned to a certain house-board: in the residences for girls, cozy bedrooms for 1-4 people are prepared (usually in the common rooms there are younger students) - the age principle is strictly taken into account when resettlement . In each residence there is a well-coordinated team of educators and their assistants, teachers and administrative staff: they monitor the observance of cleanliness, hygiene and order, help the girls to solve a variety of everyday, administrative, educational and personal issues.

High school students 13 years of age occupy a separate residence Tower, located 5 minutes walk from the main building. Here the students are offered a greater degree of personal freedom: they can go out into the city (with the teacher's warning), prepare their own food on weekends, invite friends to visit. Senior students plan their own schedule of work, homework and rest, organize the order, cleanliness and discipline in the Tower themselves. Schoolgirls are constantly visited by a duty officer who checks the quality of life, upbringing and discipline of girls.

The school has its own medical center with Qualified personnel (therapist and nurses), if necessary, student can register with a doctor of any profile.

Subject list: Art, biology, business, chemistry, design, digital literacy, drama, economics, English literature, Food and nutrition, Food technology, geography, history, IELTS preparation, Information Technology, maths, music, Natural science, photography, physical education, physics, Psychology, Religious studies, sports and social education

Students have access to a wide range of sports facilities and active leisure activities:

• Aerobics;
• General fitness;
• Hockey on the grass;
• Lacrosse;
• Fencing;
• Basketball;
• Athletics;
• Netball;
• Badminton;
• Swimming;
• Squash;
• Golf;
• Tennis;
• Judo.

You can do both in a team and individually: many Schoolgirls play in national teams and teams, present their alma mater in regional and national, even international competitions and tournaments.

There are many opportunities for creativity, intellectual work and art:

• Cooking;
• Theater, drama and acting skills;
• Painting;
• Simulating clothes;
• Music (singing in the choir and solo, playing music and tools);
• Ceramics and more.

On weekends (and sometimes evenings on weekdays), various excursions, leisure and entertainment events are organized. It can be:

• Kayaking;
• Master classes in various crafts;
• Film trips or movie screenings on the campus;
• Bowling tournaments;
• Visits to theme parks;
• Various walks and excursions to the most interesting cities and places in the UK.

• More than 130 years of academic activity,
• The quality of education, the emphasis on revealing the individuality of each of the students, a wide range of extracurricular activities are noted by the Good Schools Guide agency,
• High Praise of ISI 2024 Inspection,
• Excellent A-Level results: 85% at A*-C, 60% at A*-B, 25% at A*-A,
• More than 22% of students pass GCSE exams with top scores,
• An international student body with representatives of more than 20 nationalities.

The school campus is located in the county of North Yorkshire, near the center of the lively small town of Harrowgate. The nearest major city, Leeds, and York, is just 20 miles from the college.

Tuition fee already includes :

• Training on the selected course;
• Accommodation and meals (residence, full board);
• Basic English course for foreign students - EAL, preparation for IELTS;
• Tutorials , Books and materials;
• Free use of the entire school infrastructure;
• Medical assistance at school;
• Leisure, sports, entertainment, Excursions on weekdays and weekends.

Some services are paid additionally to tuition fee:

• Registration fee;
• Educational deposit;
• Additional sections (music, theater and drama), sports optional (golf, large Horse riding, horse riding);
• Additional lessons (including individual ones);
• Additional English lessons;
• Additional entertainment and sightseeing Activities (optional);
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian's services);
• Personal pocket expenses;;
• Mandatory health insurance;
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification, courier delivery of documents;
• Consular fee (payable to Ambassador Ve);
• Roundtrip Flights;
• Transfer in both directions.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 75 GBP
• Application Fee 1000 GBP
• Deposit for a course/programme 13255 GBP
• Transfer (return) 260 GBP

Future students of Duchy College Harrogate submit a completed application and provide the required documents, after which they are invited to take entrance exams in English, mathematics, and for an interview with the principal. Based on the results of acquaintance and testing, a decision is made on admission to the school.

Most high school students successfully pass the GCSE and A-Level exams, after which they continue their educational path at such prestigious universities and colleges as:

• Bath Spa University,
• Queen’s University Belfast,
• University of York,
• University of Nottingham,
• Cardiff University,
• University of Liverpool,
• Manchester Metropolitan University,
• University of Warwick,
• Leeds Arts University,
• Kent and Medway Medical School.

Graduates enter in-demand and highly competitive specialties: textile design, medical sciences, mathematics and statistics, law, international business, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering and others.

Most children come to school at 11, 13 and 16 years of age. For the admission committee it will be necessary to prepare a report card for the last 2-3 years (from the previous place of study), take exams in mathematics and English and pass a personal interview (in person or by Skype).

The school regularly arranges meetings and open days. International students can personally communicate with students, teachers, director and administrative staff, inspect residences and study rooms, participate in several events and finally decide on your enrollment.

The institution offers an International Scholarship Program, which is determined by a limited number of students based on exceptional talent in academics, dance, music, sports, or the arts. In addition to the award, students receive a 15% discount on general fees, participation in a program of special scientific events, mentorship from a teacher, and attendance at a gala dinner.

There is also a discount program that reduces tuition costs by 5% for students whose younger siblings are already enrolled in school. Daughters and granddaughters of graduates also receive a discount - already 10%.

Some students receive financial aid up to 100% of the annual cost of the program.   The amount of financial aid available to families is determined by their individual financial situation.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision