Royal Alexandra and Albert School

• Founded: in 1840
• Students age: 4 to 18 years
• Total number of students: 434 people, 79 of them at the boarding house [ 999.8]
• Type of studying: separate (only for girls).

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School Women's Boarding School is located near London (it is also easy to get to major international airports), special school buses are organized to help day-school girls to get to campus.

Primarily Royal Alexandra and Albert School is known for its excellent academic quality. Here for learning and all-round development a warm, friendly and comfortable environment is created that helps the students to achieve their high goals and demonstrate really great results. The quality of the education is emphasized by the high results at the GCSE and A-level annual exams, as well as by the 93rd place in the national ranking (according to The Daily Telegraph). The director to date is Lynn Taylor-Gubi (Bachelor of Education, Master of Arts).

Royal Alexandra and Albert School accepts only girls for instruction, using the traditional separate learning scheme for Britain. Students actively develop valuable and positive personal qualities: good behavior and knowledge of etiquette, attentiveness to others, independence, responsibility and sense of mutual understanding.

Classes are formed small, and the ratio of teachers to pupils is 1: 8 - this makes it possible to practice an individual, personal approach, to give each girl maximum attention, to carefully track her achievements and successes, possible difficulties.

The academic schedule includes Saturday morning sessions. A Sixth Form Non-Boarding option provides extended access to resources and senior school team support.

Pastoral care is led by the Achievement, Standards and Inclusion team, with all staff trained to uphold a culture of respect and high standards. Student Services supports pupils in Years 7 through 11, handling attendance, punctuality, initial medical triage, and uniform matters.

The school also provides guidance on alternative options such as apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships that combine work with earning a qualification.

Royal Alexandra and Albert School became the first state school in England to receive All-Steinway status, recognizing the quality of its piano education program.

In the 2026 A-Level examinations, 69% of students achieved grades A*-C, and nearly a quarter of all grades were A*-A, double the previous year's proportion. Physics, Economics, and Chemistry each recorded a 100% pass rate at A*-C with average grades of B/B+. In the 2026 GCSE examinations, 81% of pupils attained grade 4 or above in English and mathematics, exceeding the national average.

During the 2023/24 academic year, Key Stage 2 average scores were 106 in reading and 103 in mathematics. Overall, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics combined, while 5% reached the higher standard.

• University of Cambridge (Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology),
• University of Oxford,
• Cardiff University (Politics and International Relations),
• York University,
• Birmingham University,
• Durham University,
• UCL,
• Disciplines: medicine, law, engineering, cybersecurity, and animation.

The school offers Full Boarding for students in Years 5 through 13, Flexi Boarding for Years 3 through 11, and a Non-Boarding option available only in Sixth Form. Most places are boarding places. Junior School pupils have a dedicated boarding house.

Full boarders reside at the school every day and night of the academic term except during half-term breaks and may return home after Saturday morning activities. Flexi boarders participate in all full boarder activities but do not stay overnight regularly. They are required to stay between seven and ten nights per year. They return home in the evening. The school accepts local pupils for flexible boarding and students from around the world for full boarding.

Subject list: Basics of health protection, biology, chemistry, Health & Fitness, history, Information Technology, maths, physical education, physics
Activity list: football, hockey, netball, rugby, swimming

For girls in the Royal Alexandra and Albert School a really interesting and diverse out-of-class employment is arranged, interesting events, contests, shows, concerts and sports days are constantly held. There is a special program that introduces students to the subtleties of various professions, helps them to think about the future educational and career path. There are a lot of clubs and studios - drama, music and dance arts are very popular: girls even take part in regional and national competitions, demonstrating a high level of skill.

Boarders have access to free weekend activities including movie nights, swimming, recreational sports, and fitness center sessions. The trip program offers visits to:

• Restaurants,
• Cinemas,
• Theme parks,
• Theaters,
• Museums,
• Sporting events,
• Shopping centers,
• IKEA.

• Weekly sports matches and national cup competitions against neighboring schools,
• Choir, jazz band, and other ensembles performing regularly at concerts,
• Annual drama productions in both the senior and junior schools,
• Duke of Edinburgh program and Model United Nations club,
• Music lessons on orchestral instruments, harp, drums, piano, organ, recorder, voice, classical guitar, electric guitar, and bass guitar.

• In 2019, according to the results of the A Level program, 42% of students received A * -B marks.

The area of ​​the school campus reaches 35 acres: these are manicured fields and gardens, cozy forest groves for walks and picnics, sports and outdoor activities. The school is well equipped and computerized, with modern technology (it is allowed to bring own notebooks).

The cost of studying depends on the student's age and the corresponding educational level (1 academic year = 3 terms).

The indicated price of the course already includes:

• Education on the program,
• Accommodation and meals (full board, campus residence),
• 24-hour child care and guarantee of its safety,
• Medical insurance,
• Medical assistance when needed.

The price does not include and is paid separately:

• Registration fee,
• Round trip tickets,
• Round trip,
• Visa fees and services,
• Consular fee (paid at the embassy),
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian's work),
• Individual music lessons,
• Horse riding lessons,
• Paid trips and excursions,
• Weekday school bus service from Redhill, Reigate, Merstham, Tadworth, Banstead, Coulsdon, and Caterham.

A refundable deposit is returned when the child leaves the school minus any outstanding charges. There are no compulsory weekends away from school for boarders.

In the 2023–24 academic year, 91% of Year 13 students chose to continue their education at university or another higher education institution after completing A-Level. Of those entering university, 25% chose Russell Group institutions. In 2026, 83% of students confirmed their first or insurance university choice.

In 2026, two students secured places at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, and a quarter of graduates entered Russell Group universities.

All applicants must submit a report card from their previous place of study (a copy is acceptable), fill out a special evaluation sheet that tests knowledge of the mathematics and English language. Girls are also waiting for a personal interview with the Head of the International Department.

The school is non-selective.

• The school admits UK and Irish citizens. Other applicants must have the right to reside in the UK,
• Sixth Form entry requires a minimum of five GCSE grades at 4–9. Students without a grade 4 in English or mathematics must retake the exam in addition to their studies,
• Minimum grade requirements are set for each Sixth Form discipline,
• For qualifications other than GCSEs, the school uses ENIC to determine equivalent grades,
• Students with non-GCSE qualifications must achieve an IELTS score of at least 4,
• Admissions priority is given to applicants who require flexible boarding due to difficult home circumstances or family work commitments,
• Admissions priority is given to students meeting the school's Foundation bursary criteria,
• Supporting letters from doctors, social workers, the current school, or independent third parties are accepted to confirm priority eligibility,
• Employers must confirm parents' work schedules. Self-employed parents need letters from clients,
• Assessment of boarding suitability includes an interview, information from the current school, safeguarding data, and an evaluation of the candidate's ability to adapt to boarding life.

• The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a government bursary to help Sixth Form students with education-related costs,
• The bursary provides funding for travel, excursions, school equipment, and attendance at university interviews and open days,
• Applicants must be aged 16 to 19 and enrolled in full-time or part-time education to qualify.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision