Norwich Private School

• Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England,
• Age of students: from 4 to 18 years old,
• Type: mixed,
• Language of instruction: English.

Norwich School is an academically oriented, private, coeducational day school for students aged 4 to 18. Steeped in the history and heritage of the medieval town of Norwich, the school is located close to the city's historic cathedral and is a traditional but lively place to learn, combining a vibrant, creative culture with values of education and mutual respect.

Norwich School offers an extended timetable that includes the National Curriculum of England and a special development programme called MENO for students in grades 7-11: MENO is designed to encourage a deep approach to learning. In the Sixth Form, students go through an independent program that focuses on developing research and presentation skills, which prepares them for successful entry into university.

Norwich School has the following study departments:

• English
• Mathematics
• Art & Design,
• Religious studies
• History of Art,
• Business enterprise,
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Informatics
• Drama and theater,
• Geography
• Modern languages,
• Economy
• History
• Physical Culture and Sports,
• Philosophy, Religion and Ethics,
• Policy
• PSHE,
• Psychology.

At Norwich School, meals are prepared by experienced chefs on site, and only fresh ingredients are used in the school diet. The menu is developed taking into account the seasonality, is compiled for three weeks, students are offered a wide selection of dishes.

Music and art are central to the life of Norwich School. Each student has the opportunity to learn to play the instrument with the help of specialist teachers. Theatrical productions, the opportunity to perform at concerts, together with bands and in the prestigious school choir performing music from Mozart to Coldplay are in particular demand.

In terms of sports, Norwich School is not limited to its location in the city center, it has everything you need for a variety of activities and physical education lessons. On campus there are tennis courts, a gym and playgrounds, outside the school campus there are sports facilities in the nearby Redmayne playgrounds. The main sports at Norwich School are cricket, football, hockey, athletics, netball and rugby. But one of the main differentiators of Norwich from just an academic institution is the Young Norfolk Sports Academy, which provides additional education and support to the most promising athletes from 15 to 18 years old.

Students will not get bored at Norwich School, because they are busy with various activities and school trips throughout the school year! The school has a huge list of clubs:

• LEGO Club,
• Minecraft Club,
• Dancing
• Theatre
• Horticulture
• Ecology
• Badminton
• Fencing
• Language learning,
• Musical groups and ensembles,
• Cycling
• Juggling
• Chess
• Cooking classes,
• Playing the guitar.

Norwich School is located on a 44-acre (17.81 ha) site next to Norwich Cathedral. Over the years, the school has expanded beyond the original site – in addition to the main building on the cathedral grounds, pupils study in several buildings that are located throughout the area. Many of these buildings are of historical interest and are national monuments listed in the UK. Located in the heart of the city, Norwich City School appropriately combines historic buildings with modern, well-equipped facilities. Individual classrooms support modern teaching methods for a variety of subjects, including art, design and technology.

Norwich School students have access to special spaces in the Bishop's Palace where they can study and spend their free time. One of these spaces is the library, a great place to work in their free time. S ixth Form students have access to the rich resources of the Reynolds Library.

Between lessons, students can enjoy coffee and socialize in the music room, which is particularly popular with students working on group projects. A Common Room (JCR) has been created for younger students, and Sixth Form students have access to additional computers and study rooms in the Bishop's Lounge.

At Norwich School, the school year is divided into three trimesters: Michaelmas, Lent and Trinity. The educational process begins in September and ends in June (in some cases, the first days of July). Between trimesters, vacations are organized, the longest of which are summer (two months).

Additional costs include: registration fee, deposit, visa, flight, accommodation, meals, school transport, accident insurance, medical insurance, private music lessons, tutoring, course materials and stationery, exams (including GCSE and A-Level exams), school uniforms, sports uniforms, extracurricular activities, activities and excursions, personal expenses.

When applying to Norwich School, the candidate will have to go through the following stages:

• Apply by filling out the appropriate online registration form,
• Shortly after the admissions committee receives the application, the candidate will receive an official confirmation with additional information,
• Entrance exams and interview,
• After the admission period, a certificate of academic performance from the current school will be requested,
• Review of the application, test results and documents.
• Offer of admission.

Norwich School is one of the largest schools in the region, with about 1170 students: 250 in the junior grades and 920 in the senior classes and the Sixth Form.

Most graduates of Norwich School successfully enter the universities of the Russell Group, the leading educational institutions in the UK. This is achieved thanks to the qualified assistance that students receive from the first years of study. Students choose the most correct combinations of subjects for passing the GCSE and A-level exams, receiving useful advice and support from the 5th grade. prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. A team of counsellors supports students in their applications, including the Sixth Form Director, Career Manager, Higher Education Professionals and UCAS representatives. The Sixth Form curriculum includes university interview practice and attendance so that students can apply with confidence and on time.

All students over the age of six, regardless of grade, are tested in writing or digitally, then interviewed in an age-appropriate manner. In high school, this stage includes interactive activities that may include creative, artistic, dramatic, scientific, or athletic activities.

An applicant's admission decision is based on an assessment, the result of an interview, and a recommendation received from their current or previous school.

International applicants must prove their level of English proficiency.

The Norwich School Scholarship Program offers a range of unique professional development opportunities that focus on developing the capacity and experience of each fellow. In high school, individual scholarship programs are available in five areas:

• academic achievements (students aged 11, 13 and 16),
• music (students 11, 13 and 16 years old),
•  sports (students aged 11, 13 and 16),
• art and design (only for students 16 years old),
• Performing Arts (16-year-old students only).

At the heart of these scholarship programs is the desire to enrich students and create activities that will fully match their interests and passions. All investments are aimed at enhancing the student experience and helping them develop in their preferred areas of study.

Places in scholarship programs are given to high school students who have extraordinary ability and potential. When selecting candidates, the school takes into account the results of exams, conducts interviews, studies portfolios and conducts auditions.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision