Parkside School for Boys

• Location: Cobham, Surrey, England,
• Age of students: from 2 to 13 years old,
• Type of studying: separate, school for boys,
• Language of instruction: English.

Parkside School is a prestigious institution with a rich heritage located in Cobham. Founded in 1879, this private preparatory school accepts boys between the ages of 2 and 13. Kindergarten has a mixed form of studying, with girls being admitted to kindergarten between the ages of 2 and 4.

Parkside School serves as an ideal environment that fosters children's curiosity. The school encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, taking responsibility for their own learning, and students develop the courage to overcome every challenge, persevere in difficult situations, and bravely overcome their fears and anxieties.

Parkside School offers a course based on the National Curriculum, which includes the core subjects: mathematics, English, sciences and arts. Additional subjects are also included in the program: PSHE, French and Latin. The humanities, including history, geography, philosophy and religion, are taught using an interdisciplinary approach: these subjects are not considered in isolation, but are linked to each other and to other subjects to provide a deeper understanding.

Curriculum variations and additions may include a variety of projects, research, and activities that help students put their knowledge into practice and develop critical thinking, collaboration, and self-reliance skills.

Parkside School is open from 7:30 to 18:00, during this time the school guarantees full care and supervision of boys.

Parkside pay importance to healthy eating for both students and staff, and actively promotes this concept, through science, sports and PSHE lessons, they talk about all the benefits of healthy eating, discussing the potential consequences of not eating it.

Holroyd Howe, a leading provider of meals to independent schools, works with Parkside School to provide delicious and nutritious freshly prepared meals. Students are offered themed lunches and specialty days, allowing students to try new types of food and explore the seasonality and variety of ingredients available.

To coordinate and organize the transport of minibuses from home to school, Parkside School partnered with the transport company Kura. The routes cover most areas around the school, including East Horsley, Effingham, Great Bookham, Cobham, Oxshott, Weybridge, Molesey and Wimbledon.

Parkside's philosophy is to provide a variety of learning programs and opportunities to develop interests and talents. School clubs offer a variety of activities that help children expand their horizons, make new friends, and develop their skills. Sports clubs, performing arts clubs, environmental clubs, creativity clubs, relaxation clubs, music clubs, and STEM clubs all support enthusiasts to explore the world around them.

In the primary school, all excursions are conducted in Parkside's own minibuses, with the exception of trips to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Children visit various places: Wisley Garden, Observation Center, Chertsey Toy Museum, Woking Mosque, Cobham High Street, Pizza Express. In addition, 2nd grade students represent Parkside at music festivals and regularly sing for the elderly residents of the Springfield Home.

Community-based trips begin in Year 4 and include a two-day trip to Sayers Croft, where students develop survival skills in the woods. In Year 5, children go on a two-day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, in Year 6 on a three-day trip to Belgium, in Year 7 on a four-day trip to Normandy, and in Year 8 on a five-day trip to Italy. where they begin to study the graduate program. Tours continue throughout the year and include a visit to Hampton Court, orienteering at Box Hill, visits to London museums, tours of Nower Wood and more.

Every two years, there is a cricket tour for Year 7 and Year 8 students on St Lucia during the Easter holidays, which is always hugely popular. Every two years, ski trips are held for students in grades 5-8, during which children master the ski slopes of Europe.

Parkside School, located in the prime location of Cobham, is the perfect place for active boys to study – spread over 45 acres, the school offers a unique mix of educational opportunities and natural beauty.

One of the main advantages of Parkside is the presence of a 22-meter indoor pool. The school sports center offers grounds, tennis courts for tennis lovers, outdoor cricket nets.

The school is proud of the modern equipment of its classrooms and laboratories, which meet the highest requirements and provide a comfortable environment for educational activities. Spacious and cozy classrooms create a favorable environment for the development of new knowledge, the library and the music and drama hall are places where students can reveal their talents and interests.

The kindergarten building has its own fenced playground, where children can spend their free time under the supervision of educators.

The school year at Parkside School is organized with a balance between study and leisure, helping students to use their time efficiently and be ready for new challenges. The academic year lasts 10 months, starting in September and ending in June (sometimes early July), divided into autumn, spring and summer trimesters. The longest holidays are summer, lasting about 2 months.

Additional costs may include: 

• Registration fee,
• Deposit
• Visa
• Migration
• Residence
• Nutrition
• School transport,
• Accident insurance,
• Health insurance,
• Learning support,
• Educational materials and stationery,
• School and sports uniforms,
• Music lessons, LAMDA,
• Extracurricular activities,
• Events and excursions,
• Personal expenses.

• Parkside Nursery: After visiting Parkside Nursery and making a decision, parents are required to complete the registration form, sign an agreement, and pay a deposit for a guaranteed seat.
• Parkside Pre Prep School. In order for the boy to join Pre Prep, he and his parents will be invited to visit the school in person, where they can see the teachers in action, feel the atmosphere of small classes and appreciate the facilities offered. For admission to grades 1 and 2, the boy will be invited to a trial day where he will study with his peers, he will have a grade in English and mathematics to determine his ability to fit into the Parkside curriculum according to his age group.
• Parkside Prep School. Boys are invited to a "Tasting Day", which they can choose after registration to spend time with other children of their age. Assessments will be conducted in English and Maths to ensure that the boy can successfully master the curriculum alongside his peers. After a successful day spent with new friends, the school will be able to offer the candidate a place – this will be confirmed by the signature of the admission form and the payment of a fee/deposit.

About 270 children are currently studying on the territory of Parkside School, striving to receive a quality education and develop their potential.

When registering a candidate, the school invites the boy to a trial day, the so-called "Tasting Day", so that he can spend time with his peers and get acquainted with the routine of the school day. During this short period of time, English language and math skills will be assessed to ensure that the boy is ready to start a curriculum appropriate for his or her age group.

Parkside School is committed to making education as accessible as possible to all. The school is well aware that some students may face financial difficulties, preventing them from receiving a quality education. However, Parkside believes that every child has the potential to be a valuable asset to the school. Therefore, tuition support is offered for families who meet certain requirements – this support is called a "School Scholarship" and is based on the family's financial needs rather than the child's academic ability. The school always considers each boy's suitability and ability to succeed at Parkside individually; the exact percentage of support is determined on a case-by-case basis.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision