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MCS Magic Castle School
Programs and prices, tuition fees in MCS Magic Castle School
Pre-School (Kindergarten)
- Age - from 1 year to 7 years.
The Pre-School program at MCS offers education for children from 1 year to 7 years. Education in the kindergarten is based on the British educational program, conducted in English and Russian languages.
Teachers and students communicate with each other in English, but for those who do not speak it sufficiently, they make explanations in Russian. All information in the classroom is presented in the form of a game, giving children the opportunity to create, be interested, communicate and adapt to learning at a comfortable pace. In addition to the main classes there are electives: choreography, drawing, music, walks in the fresh air, excursions and much more.
Junior MCS students are always under the supervision of the school staff. Children are provided with five meals a day, classes with a speech therapist if necessary, individual care and attention.
Primary and Middle School
- Age – from 7 to 15 years,
- The training period is 9 years.
Students from the moment of admission to school and until the end of the 9th grade are trained in two programs: Russian and British. Classes are taught by native speakers of two languages, some teachers were born and trained in the UK.
A distinctive feature of the Russian educational program is an intermediate certification at the end of each trimester and year. Studying basic subjects and engaging in project activities, students work both in groups and individually. Mathematics is taught not boring and understandable - in the learning process, the basics of logic and the development of critical thinking are used. In an expanded format, children study experimental sciences, music, cooking, design and modeling.
Since one of the main pillars of education in MCS is the development of the personality of each student, this is given a lot of time. Students regularly create their own projects, embodying their ideas and demonstrating strengths in both learning and creativity.
At the end of the ninth grade, students will have to pass the Russian Unified State Exam or the British GCSE.
A-Level (High School)
- Age – from 16 to 17 years,
- The training period is 2 years.
The senior classes at MCS are focused on the British A-Level program. The process uses a research approach to the study of subjects, so children sincerely love physics, chemistry and mathematics.
All training and communication takes place in English. Based on the results of the training, current and annual certification is carried out.
English language
- Age - from 7 years.
Additional English classes are held in two formats: twice a week or daily after classes. The number and complexity of classes depends on the age of the child and his goals.
English-speaking teachers help students do individual tasks (homework in the classroom), provide interesting methods for language development: debates, quests, competitions, lectures and presentations, organize exciting excursions to consolidate the material received.
Preparation for the study of British subjects
Students have the opportunity to prepare in advance for admission to schools and universities in English-speaking countries, starting to study British subjects in the primary grades. Thus, students will have access to:
- Mathematical concepts, terminology, fundamentals of probability theory and data analysis, non-verbal reasoning and non-standard tasks,
- Humanities and natural sciences: fundamentals of geography, history, physics, chemistry, biology,
- Practical skills of oratory and presentations, structuring ideas and confident presentation of material in oral, written formats.
Summer Camp
- Age - from 7 years.
MCS offers to spend the summer holidays excitingly and usefully, providing several options for a summer camp:
- Camp for children from 7 to 14 years, from 12 to 16 years
Within a few weeks, students will be able to learn the basics of natural sciences, develop their language level, spend a lot of time in the fresh air and find new hobbies for themselves. English is taught by native speakers, which allows us to call the summer program truly effective - one week of training in the camp is equal to a year of learning English at school.
The camp runs from the beginning of June to the end of August, the shifts last one week and have individual themes.
- English Camp
Any vacation during the school year can be spent within the walls of the English camp MCS. Here, children daily study basic disciplines in an interesting and exciting format, visit Moscow exhibitions and museums, interact with native speakers and relax. Every day, children spend a lot of time in nature, constantly speak English and hone important life skills. You can study both full-time on one of the campuses of the school, and online.
- Summer Kindergarten
For pupils from 2 to 6 years old, a summer vacation program is offered, within the framework of which children will learn English, learn about the world around them, engage in creativity and sports in the open air. From the end of May to the end of August, weekly shifts are held on various topics dedicated to cultures and countries of all continents.
- Camp in Sochi
All students have the opportunity to relax and improve their language level outside the Moscow campus, coming to Sochi for a few weeks. Participants of the camp are waiting for a variety of entertainment: swimming in the sea, daily activities, games and quests, communication with native speakers and much more. The shift takes place from 12 to 26 June, students are provided with accommodation, meals, medical care and other services.
Description of MCS Magic Castle School
- Location: Moscow, Russia
- Year of foundation: 2009,
- Language of instruction: Russian, English,
- Type: mixed.
McS English School offers a full-cycle education from kindergarten to high school. The age contingent of students is from 1 year to 17 years.
Students simultaneously master two programs: British and Russian, after graduation having the opportunity to enter both Russian universities (with the results of the Unified State Exam) and any international ones (with the results of the British exams GCSE and A-Level). The study load is balanced, so students study both programs as efficiently as possible at the optimal time, without overloading and leaving energy for hobbies and personal pursuits.
MCS is a full-time school. All subjects are taught by professional teachers - native speakers of Russian or English. Students of the institution annually demonstrate high levels of academic knowledge at the Olympiads and final exams.
Educational process
In the learning process, students are not given homework: all students are engaged in individual tasks at school, where they also store all textbooks and notebooks, personal laptops.
Accommodation, meals, prices
All pupils are provided with five meals a day during the school days: breakfast, second breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and light dinner. The menu is developed in conjunction with highly qualified nutritionists, so the food can be called healthy, balanced and safe even for those who have allergic reactions or special medical needs. Dishes are prepared taking into account the season and include a variety of ingredients: fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products, cereals.
Activities MCS Magic Castle School
Students have the opportunity to develop their personal interests within the school walls. After the main classes, MCS opened circles of choreography, art and design, IT technologies, cooking, music, sports and personal growth - more than 30 areas of extracurricular development.
On the basis of learning English, individual lessons are also held for students of all ages. Students gain knowledge through master classes, games, exciting competitions and quests, can prepare for exams.
During the holidays, all students have the opportunity to join school excursions to the sights and public places of Moscow.
Advantages
- Bilingual education,
- Small classes: from 10 to 15 children depending on the stage of training,
- High school students are fully prepared for admission to schools and universities in the UK or other countries,
- Level of education – private school in England,
- More than 10 years of quality education,
- Certification of the institution in the international system.
Facilities and equipment at MCS Magic Castle School
Pupils of the junior, middle and senior school departments are trained in different buildings. The campuses are located at five addresses of the city of Moscow:
- Chernyshevskogo lane, metro station Novoslobodskaya,
- 1-i Khvostov per., st.m. "Glade",
- Krasnoproletarskaya str., metro station Novoslobodskaya,
- Likhov per., st.m. "Tsvetnoy Boulevard",
- Pictornaya Str., metro station "Polezhaevskaya".
Some buildings accommodate students of a kindergarten and one of the school departments. For training, lecture and practical classes with audio and video equipment, computer classes and recreation areas are equipped.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year consists of trimesters and lasts from September 1 to May 31. Trimester dates:
- September-November,
- December-February,
- March-early June.
The institution operates on a 5+1 system, which implies a week-long vacation after every five weeks of training. The exception is classes in March-April - in the spring months, training lasts nine weeks.
So, the holidays fall on the following dates:
- 10-14 October,
- 21-25 November,
- December 24-January 9,
- February 20-24,
- May 1-9.
MCS is a full-day school that is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The main classes last until 14:00, between them there are breaks of 15 minutes. After the lessons, students take time to develop their interests by attending clubs and sections.
Many aspects of educational life are included in the cost of the program. In addition, you will need to pay for books and consumables.
Extras:
- One-time entrance fee 300000 RUB
Enrolment process
The process of admission to the school begins with filling out a questionnaire full-time on campus or online. It is necessary to provide the required documents and find out the date of passing the entrance tests in English and Russian, mathematics. Also, all adult family members are interviewed.
Enrollment is based on the results of testing, subject to the availability of free places in the class of interest.
Perspectives
High school graduates receive an A-Level and GCSE certificate or a Cambridge CAE certificate, which give a great advantage when entering universities in English-speaking countries. Upon completion of MCS, children have a high level of English language proficiency equivalent to TOEFL 110, IELTS 8.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
To enter MCS, you will need:
- Personal documents of the child: birth certificate, SNILS, registration at the place of residence, medical card,
- A copy of the passport of one of the parents,
- Completed contract and confirmation of acceptance,
- The result of knowledge of English.
Levels of language proficiency for each of the classes:
- The first is YLE Starters,
- The second is YLE Movers,
- The third is YLE Flyers,
- Fourth – KET,
- Fifth – PET,
- Seventh – FCE,
- The ninth is CAE.
Scholarships MCS Magic Castle School
- A 5% discount is given to a second child from the same family who goes to MCS (+ a discount of one registration fee).
- A discount of 3% is provided for payment of 9 months at once.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
