Radnor House Sevenoaks Private School

• Location: Sandridge, Sevenoaks County, England,
• Year of foundation: 2016,
• Number of students: about 500,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: mixed.

Radnor House Sevenoaks is a private day school for boys and girls from 2 to 18 years old. Programs from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form are taught here, based on the national English education system.

In 2016, Radnor House Sevenoaks opened its doors as a new educational institution established on the basis of Combe Bank, an independent school for girls and a historic estate in Sevenoaks County. Since then, both boys and girls have been educated, with more than 500 students of various nationalities receiving high-quality knowledge, interdisciplinary skills, opportunities for talent development and comprehensive support from qualified teachers. The educational staff includes specialists in various disciplines, who have many years of experience in teaching both local and foreign students, thanks to their sensitivity, respect for the individuality of each student, students achieve excellent results both in their studies and in extracurricular areas.

The individuality of each student is the basis of the entire educational process. Although the curriculum includes compulsory subjects, it is possible to create a personal list of electives to explore areas that are genuinely interesting. Extracurricular activities allow foreign students to discover new talents or succeed in those specialties that they already know. Thematic clubs, a variety of cultural events, creativity and sports - everything is created for students to develop comprehensively.

On the educational campus there is an equipped area for outdoor activities - the Forest School. Students take part in outdoor lessons every week: these classes, taught by Forest School specialists, give children the freedom to explore, play, build, create, imagine, and use their senses to learn about the environment, interact with each other. Children sing around the fire, learn to use and make tools, build shelters, identify insects and build houses for squirrels. Workshops teach practical skills that they can apply in the garden and forest areas during other lessons and games.

Radnor House Sevenoaks provides educational programs at all stages:

• Nursery — preschool,
• Prep — initial,
• Senior — intermediate,
• Sixth Form is the senior.

Radnor House Sevenoaks operates on a full-time basis, so accommodation is not provided for students.

Radnor House Sevenoaks is responsible for balanced, healthy and quality food at the award-winning catering company Thomas Franks. All meals are prepared in the school kitchen to ensure that students receive fresh breakfasts, lunches and snacks every day. The menu offers students a wide variety of main courses, including vegan, vegetarian portions, a variety of salads, fruits, yogurts and healthy sweets. The catering company prioritizes local suppliers, recycling, sustainable fishing, which is noted by many environmental agencies as an excellent approach to providing nutrition.

Extracurricular opportunities are presented for each age range of pupils: both junior pupils and students of middle and high school benefit from an extensive list of thematic clubs, sports sections and creative groups, participate in cultural events and excursions.

The entire curriculum of the junior department is based on a game approach, so every day children take part in a variety of activities in the Forest School with sandboxes, gyms, specialized studios. Students are encouraged to participate in national and local events: Young Enterprise, The Duke of Edinburgh Award, UK Maths Challenge and Young Engineers. The Performing Arts Department offers numerous weekly clubs, off-site private lessons for LAMDA, New Era Academy, and ABRSM exams. Middle and high school students can join one of 140 sircles of interests to pursue their habits and abilities:

• Adventure Society,
• Board games,
• Book Club,
• Creative writing,
• Drama Club,
• Eco-Council,
• Discussion Club,
• French Language, Culture Club,
• Cinema Club,
• Karaoke club,
• Model United Nations,
• Photography,
• Quiz,
• Radio Club,
• Spanish Language Club, Culture Club, and many more.

At Radnor House Sevenoaks, foreing students are regularly given the opportunity to take on leadership roles, developing a sense of responsibility and community involvement. Each class has two student leaders who represent their peers on the school board, where students set the agenda and address issues that impact their school experiences. In addition, staff run an annual school-wide "Day of Change" during which all students contribute to local charities. Leadership opportunities continue to develop throughout high school with roles in peer mentoring, community service in 12th grade, participation in the Sixth Form leadership team. These responsibilities are an integral part of the Primary School Award (Years 7-8), the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, the Sixth Form Diploma.

A variety of trips within the UK and abroad are included each year, enriching academic learning. Excursions cover a wide range of topics and experiences:

• The "Global Challenge" in Borneo,
• Trekking in China,
• Geographical excursion to Iceland,
• Historic Memory Visit to Auschwitz,
• Ski trip,
• Scientific trip to Mexico,
• Art Journey to New York.

All high school students have the opportunity to join the choir's annual trip: the choir has already visited several European countries, and the last trip was to Disneyland in Paris, where they took part in the Disney Performing Arts Workshop.

Inclusive sports allow successful athletes to achieve success through participation in national teams, pre-season programs, and sports scholarship initiatives. All boys and girls have equal opportunities in the main sports: hockey, football, cricket and swimming. The complete list of sport destinations includes:

• Badminton,
• Basketball,
• Dance Fitness,
• Netball,
• Taekwondo,
• Table tennis,
• Yoga,
• Tennis.

Speakers from different industries, with different experiences, visit the school every semester to hold debates for students, share knowledge at music and art workshops, well-being talks, thematic seminars.

Radnor House Sevenoaks organises large-scale events for all students, celebrating national and global events. Thanks to collective celebrations, students can learn a lot about other cultures, share the customs of their country. Events such as Chinese New Year, Holocaust Day, Mental Health Awareness Day, Black History Month, and International Women's Day are all included in the curriculum, with a team of specialists preparing themed days for each.

• Radnor House Sevenoaks is a member of the ISA Association of Independent Schools, the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools IAPS,
• The ISI report gave an "excellent" rating, equivalent to "excellent" from Ofsted, for the quality of teaching, a variety of opportunities for personal development,
• An extensive list of extracurricular activities,
• Scholarships and grants that encourage achievements in various fields of activity,
• Individual approach to each child,
• The campus is a historic estate with modern equipment.

The campus is located near Sandridge, in the district of Sevenoaks, Kent. The Combe Bank estate, where classes are held today, has changed many owners since the XVIII century. A Palladian-style house during the World War provided for the recovery of the wounded, Combe Bank has been a monastery boarding house and day school since the 1920s, and on September 1, 2016, opened its doors to all pupils of Radnor House Sevenoaks.

Located in a luxurious 27-acre Category I listed mansion, Radnor House Sevenoaks boasts outstanding learning facilities. Students of all grades have access to modern premises designed for both academic classes and extracurricular development:

• A STEM center with three specialized laboratories,
• A specially designed Music and Performing Arts Centre with several study rooms, an adjacent music theory classroom for GCSE and A-Level students,
• Two iMedia packages in the computer room,
• Full-size, all-weather field with Astroturf coating for individual, team training,
• 25-meter indoor pool,
• Large multifunctional sports hall with cricket nets, basketball area, stands,
• Trail track,
• Six outdoor sports grounds,
• Dedicated study areas for high school students,
• Dining room for all students, separate café for high school students,
• Preparatory computer class,
• Two libraries equipped with literature of different genres,
• A special Pre-Prep playground that includes a Forest School Playground for younger pupils.

Students can use the school bus starting from the third grade. Radnor House Sevenoaks operates six bus routes around the area, offering a shuttle service to Sevenoaks Station for students visiting day clubs.

The applicant's family will have to fill out a detailed questionnaire about their child, provide his/her documents and pay registration fees. Admissions officers provide an opportunity to visit the campus, spend a trial day in the classroom to understand whether the school is suitable for the future student. In the future, the family must attend an interview, and the child must attend entrance tests.

Admission decisions are made based on previous academic achievements, test results, and interview communication. After receiving an official letter of readiness for admission, the applicant's family must pay a deposit to book a place in the classroom, then prepare to arrive on campus.

Graduates of Radnor House Sevenoaks achieve excellent results in the final exams, in the last seven years 100% of them have obtained a place at the university of their choice, including many prestigious institutions of the Russell Group:

• University of Bath,
• Cardiff University,
• University for the Creative Arts,
• University of Exeter,
• University of Leeds,
• University of York,
• Newcastle University,
• University of Leicester,
• Nottingham Trent University,
• University of Reading.

Prospective students must have personal documents, including a passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit, academic certificates from the previous place of study, individual achievements (if any). For those who enter middle and high school, there are requirements for the level of English proficiency - all classes are conducted in it, so for comfortable learning, you should have a level of at least B2.

Radnor House Sevenoaks awards scholarships to recognize, support students who demonstrate exceptional passion and talent in their chosen fields. Scholars not only excel academically or in the arts, but also serve as role models, inspiring others with their perseverance, pursuit of personal excellence. Each year, the school offers a limited number of scholarships to international students who demonstrate special potential.

Scholarships cover between 5% and 10% of annual tuition fees; in exceptional cases, an Outstanding Scholarship may be awarded, which offers a large discount at the discretion of the director. In addition, scholarships with income verification of up to 50% of tuition fees are available for high school students.

List of Radnor House Sevenoaks Scholarships is represented by:

• Academic
• Art, drama, music, sports,
• Universal.

Families can take advantage of a 10% discount for the third or subsequent children enrolled in the school: the discount will apply to the youngest child, excluding children in the Nursery; when a child from kindergarten goes to the Reception, the discount is deducted from the older child and applied to the younger child.

As part of the general budget funding, the school annually allocates funds from the assistance fund in case of sudden, unforeseen need for a small number of students. Parents of a child whose financial situation has suddenly changed can apply for assistance, explaining their situation.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision