Mount House School Private School

• Year of foundation: 2017,
• Location: Barnet, United Kingdom,
• Age of students: 11-18 years old,
• Number of students: 300+,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: day school.

Mount House is a young school that has already managed to establish itself as a modern and advanced educational institution that demonstrates high GCSE and A-level results, excellent rates of admission to the world's best universities.

Each student is provided with the necessary support to develop intelligence and curiosity, resilience and independence. Classes are held in small classes, experienced teachers know each of their pets perfectly, nurturing and developing their strengths and providing the necessary support in working with difficulties.

In the age of modern technology, the school supports the aspirations of students and helps them form their intellectual and moral tools in accordance with the demands of the time. For example, seminars are held for students on relevant topics:

• skills in working with social platforms;
• digital hygiene habits;
• ethical and moral problems of behavioral policy on the Internet;
• media literacy;
• online privacy and security.

The school has 4 Houses, named after trees: oak, cedar, ash and holly. At home, they maintain healthy competition with each other, within each of them, close ties are established between students; Older students often help younger students to achieve common goals, and elected house wardens represent their faculty on an equal footing with teachers who act as heads of faculties.

The academic programme is complemented by a variety of elective and extracurricular formats designed to instill a love of knowledge and learning, provide intellectual stimulation and help students broaden their horizons. Along with traditional board game clubs and dozens of sports teams, Mount House has its own unique offerings:

• Lecture Club,
• Model House of Commons,
• University group.

There is a "Sport for All" program that promotes inclusivity, builds collaboration and teamwork skills, encourages healthy lifestyles, and encourages students to join sports clubs and teams. All this creates a positive stimulating environment that helps both boys and girls succeed in various sports, learn to take responsibility and develop physical skills.

A wide range of sports activities are available; In the afternoons, school teams compete with other local schools and participate in regional and national athletics, soccer, netball, basketball, hockey, golf and trampoline gymnastics – in addition to badminton, gymnastics, cross country, table tennis and handball in physical education classes.

The school provides no less opportunities in the field of creativity. In the Creative Corner club, they teach how to work with oil and pastel, watercolor and charcoal, clay and textiles, and in the Go Create classes, children learn how to create a digital product using various techniques, shoot with mobile devices and SLR cameras of compact and medium format, learn how to edit images in Photoshop and other editors up to GCSE and A-level difficulty levels.

The school choir performs sacred and secular music, its rehearsals are held at least once a week under the supervision of professional singing teachers. In addition to the choir, students can develop their vocal skills in an "open mic" format to the accompaniment of a guitar or piano. Starting from the 7th grade, the program includes instrumental music classes; the course covers all genres and styles; Brass and percussion ensembles, several jazz bands and other groups regularly gather. Individual lessons in strings, woodwinds, and guitar are offered.

• Compact Classrooms

Mount House strives to maximize the effectiveness of each of its students' learning, so the classes here are small - from 7-10 to 15 people.

• High academic performance

The school regularly demonstrates excellent results in state exams - this is possible thanks to a combination of a rich academic and extracurricular program, a vibrant atmosphere in the classroom, high professionalism of teachers and careful continuous monitoring of student progress at every stage of learning.

• Individual approach

Mount House supports motivation and encourages each student to reach their full academic potential, teaches children to be independent, think independently, express their ideas and judgments.

• Teamwork

Art, drama and music, on the one hand, contribute to the development of individuality, on the other hand, they teach to work in a team, contributing to the development of a sense of teamwork, comradeship. Sport also plays an important role in this.

• Education of individuality

Students are taught to listen to peers, value different opinions, and at the same time encourage individuality by cultivating talents and cultivating self-confidence.

• Preparing for real life

Education at Mount House extends far beyond the classroom, ranging from participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program to a unique advanced course in its final year. Students can demonstrate their leadership qualities in student councils, social activities, and dozens of other situations, both academically and extracurricularly.

Mount House has everything you need to meet all your student needs, from state-of-the-art computers with the latest software in classrooms and labs to impressive sports facilities. The school has partnered with some local facilities, such as the Southgate Hockey Stadium in Trent Park, Hadley Wood Courses and the Old Fold Manor Golf Club, so that students can attend for classes.

• Registration Fee

Expat students must pay an application fee when submitting an application - it is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application. Upon enrollment, a deposit is made.

The cost of daily meals is included in the tuition fee. Additional charges:

• textbooks and teaching aids;
• snacks during excursions and trips;
• school bus;
• some excursions and trips;
• state examinations;
• music lessons;
• LAMDA classes and exams;
• consumables needed for certain extracurricular activities and electives.

• Visit School

The administration encourages potential applicants to attend one of the open days or book an individual tour.

• Register online

To submit a formal application, applicants need to fill out an electronic registration form and pay the registration fee; The application must be accompanied by the child's recent school report.

• Family Interviews

After processing the application, the admissions committee will send an invitation for an interview with the director; If necessary, it can be carried out remotely, using video communication.

• Entrance exams

Prospective 7th grade students must pass entrance exams to assess academic proficiency in mathematics, English, and nonverbal reasoning; In addition, applicants will have to undergo a formal interview with a senior teacher.

To enrol in the Sixth Form, you must pass an interview and demonstrate a sufficient GCSE level (a minimum of 7 points in the selected A-level subjects; expat students who have not taken GCSEs are asked to take an assessment test).

• Offer of a place

Applicants who successfully pass the entrance exams receive an offer of a place. Proposals are sent out in January, and the deadline for response is March 10-15.

At Mount House, students have access to the services of a career specialist who offers one-on-one support and guidance, as well as assistance in preparing internship or university applications. Higher education fairs and open meetings with representatives of admissions committees and teachers of major universities, graduates are held on campus.

A number of special courses are available to Sixth Form students, including:

• admission to the university;
• features of the UCAS procedure;
• student finance;
• life skills;
• key steps in applying for UCAS.

The school has established close cooperation with the Russel Group, Oxford and Cambridge universities.

Mount House accepts expat students subject to certain conditions:

• living with the parent who applied for a parent visa;
• living with a close relative in the United Kingdom.

After the initial registration and entrance exams, applicants must pass an interview with the director (optionally in the format of a video link); The school then requires a refundable deposit (expat students must also pay the first semester fee).

Mount House offers a range of grants and scholarships that demonstrate a commitment to the school's values, strong academic ability, and talents in sports, music, and the arts. The scholarship can be honorary, having no monetary equivalent, or material, in the amount of up to 20% of the annual tuition fee. An application for a scholarship must be submitted at the time of enrollment in the school.

In addition to the scholarship for excellence in studies, Sixth Form students can apply for music and art scholarships: to qualify for such an award, students must show commitment to school, take part in extracurricular activities, participate in sports, arts, music, and set a good example for other students.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision