Scarborough College

• Location: Scarborough, England,
• Year of foundation: 1898,
• Number of students: about 450,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Scarborough College is a British private boarding school for children from 3 to 18 years old. Senior students studying at Scarborough College in grades 12-13 graduate with an International Baccalaureate (IB DP) degree, having previously received education according to the national system of England.

Scarborough College was founded in 1896-1898 as a boys-only school. Having survived many difficulties, changes and restructuring, including the pandemic, today Scarborough College offers high-quality international education in several departments: from preschool to senior. About 450 boys and girls study on the campus, most of whom are locals; foreign students come from a dozen countries, but their number does not exceed 50-70 people.

Thanks to their high qualifications, long-term teaching experience, and modern teaching methods, Scarborough College students achieve amazing success in GCSE and IB final exams, and enroll in leading universities around the world.

Students at Scarborough College can dedicate their energies outside of school hours to improving their knowledge in a specific field. The enrichment program is open to all students from first to 13th grade, with a minimum of two lessons per week in selected subjects, which take place during lunch and after school.

Scarborough College has several academic departments, each focused on the education of children of a specific age: preschool, primary, secondary, senior.

Students in grades 5-6 are given school Chromebooks, with which they can do part of their homework, projects, they can also be used to receive assignments in a remote format (for example, in case of illness).

College residences are a combination of traditional values and modern life. The four boarding houses are located in a quiet residential area of Filey Road, close to the city center, a stone's throw from the campus.: They are historic buildings built during the Georgian and Victorian periods.

The students are looked after by dedicated boarding school staff and academic mentors: they live in the same houses, monitor the safety and well-being of the students, and organize entertainment programs.

Several residential buildings have undergone extensive repairs in recent years, and minor renovation work continues at Willersley. The college community is proud of the residences: they are stunning, cozy, and more like a home than a boarding house.

• Bankory House is a boarding house for high school students. The estate is located opposite the playgrounds on the south side of the college, consists of 32 single rooms with private bathrooms, there are three small living rooms, each with its own kitchen, direct access to the playing fields. Other sports facilities, such as an athletics track and a sports hall, are within a five-minute walk.
• Crews House is a boarding school for boys aged 11-16. This is a small house that accommodates up to 20 students in grades 7-11. There is a large common hall, a kitchen, a staff room downstairs, and bedrooms for several students. The residence offers a beautiful view of the sports complex, playing fields, the castle and the South Bay of Scarborough. It is only a five-minute walk from the college and the beach, which makes life here a real pleasure.
• Willersley House is a three—storey boarding house for 33 girls, which has rooms of various shapes and sizes that give the residence an unusual homely atmosphere. On the ground floor there is a warm and comfortable living room, a kitchen, the building has its own library, several play areas, rooms of decorative and applied arts, a piano. The bedrooms are divided into three floors, they are a set of single, double and triple rooms: all have a desk, a wardrobe, a locker for each girl.
• Weaponness House is a newly renovated boarding house to the highest standards that accommodates up to 61 Sixth Form students. The building itself is a beautiful, majestic Victorian-style building set amidst large gardens on Filey Road, just a few minutes' walk from the school itself. Students live in shared rooms with facilities on the floor, many boarders are accommodated in single rooms with a private bathroom.

Meals for Scarborough College students are provided by Holroyd Howe Catering service, which specializes in providing freshly prepared meals exclusively to private schools and colleges. The dishes are tailored to the local culture and the individual needs of most students. The best ingredients of British origin are used in the preparation: the organization has partnerships with a number of farmers, producers and suppliers of fresh vegetables, meat, fruits and other components of proper nutrition.

A few facts about nutrition at Scarborough College:

• 100% of meat and 90% of fruits and vegetables are grown in the UK,
• The eggs come from farms certified by the RSPCA Freedom Farm and the Red Lion quality mark.,
• Fish listed as endangered species are not used.,
• Fresh pastries are made on site, and milk comes from an accredited farm.

In addition to high-quality, balanced meals, students are given the opportunity to participate in cooking, such as kneading pizza dough, baking bread, decorating cupcakes, and other culinary activities.

Subject list: Art, business, Business and management, design, ecology, economics, ethics, geography, health education, healthy lifestyle, history, Information Technology, music, Natural science, philosophy, Psychology, Religious studies
Activity list: swimming

Scarborough College students have a variety of extracurricular development opportunities. One of them is to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which challenges self—discipline, physical fitness, and teamwork through expeditions and community service. Participation in events is available from 9th grade, the program runs throughout the fall semester, and expeditions begin during the Easter holidays and last until the end of August. The destinations students will travel to include Wales, Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, East Yorkshire Wolds, and North York Moors.

Another similar program is called Yorkshire Grit and is a set of activities that strengthen students in grades 7-9 with their best qualities. From yoga, sailing to surfing, debates, and hiking, any of the events allows children to discover new sides of themselves, gain important skills, and broaden their horizons.

Thematic communities and clubs reflect the diverse interests of students in several ways:

• Sports sections: rugby, hockey, running club, swimming, dancing, zumba, chess, tennis, horse riding, cricket and others,
• Languages: French, Spanish,
• Art: visual arts, choir, performing arts, orchestra, costumes and props,
• Other: discussion society, FPS computer games, calligraphy, ICT preparation club, science club, war games, film club, engineering club.

Music direction at Scarborough College is included in the curriculum, but is also available outside of it. The ensembles are numerous and eclectic, both choral and instrumental, suitable for all levels of knowledge in various musical genres. Major concerts are held on campus every semester, and short performances are conducted weekly.

Scarborough College has implemented a House system in which each student belongs to a separate group:

• Armstrong,
• Cooper,
• Crews or Hornby (named after former principals).

Students can earn points for their Home by representing it at sports competitions, quizzes, and performances. Defending the honor of their group at competitions, students feel like part of the team, which instills in them a team spirit, an understanding of healthy competitions and self-confidence.

• Outstanding exam results: 45% of students receive grades from A* to A (9-7), with an overall pass rate of 92%,
• Accredited International Baccalaureate World School (IB),
• A campus that combines history and modernity,
• Four comfortable residences,
• Comprehensive support from admission to university admission.

Scarborough College has several academic buildings, students of different ages study in different buildings. The preparatory department is located in a modern, purpose—built building separate from the historic main building of the college, and the preschool department is located in the old premises of the Bramcote School across the street. Excellent conditions have been created for children to explore the world around them both in small classrooms and in outdoor areas.

The senior classes attend classes in the main building of the British college: there they have access to science and ICT classes, a sports hall, an open field for playing sports, performing arts studios and other specialized facilities. Lessons are conducted in well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards, audio and video players.

Each age department of the school has its own dining room, and a cafe is additionally available to high school students.

The academic year consists of three semesters:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-March,
• Summer: April-July.

Classes for older students are held from Monday to Friday. Weekends are Saturday and Sunday, national and international holidays, and summer vacations.

An approximate list of additional expenses includes:

• Entrance fee,
• Deposit for a place in the residence,
• Government and other examination fees,
• Additional academic support,
• Some activities,
• Habitation.

If the student chooses to study with accommodation and meals included, the price will include:

• Accommodation in the residence,
• Food,
• Laundry services,
• Medical insurance,
• Textbooks and stationery,
• Provision of games and travel,
• Student Chromebook usage at school and beyond,
• Wi-Fi,
• A full program of weekend activities during the school year,
• Transfer by minibus or train from/to Manchester.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 75 GBP
• Deposit for a course/programme 5000 GBP
• Other 300 GBP

The admission procedure consists of several stages:

• Submission of the application, submission of the required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Receiving a positive response from the admissions committee, with the help of which you can issue visa documents,
• Passing entrance exams: a personal interview, a test of knowledge of English and several basic subjects,
• Making a deposit to book a place in the residence,
• Arrival at the campus: attending introductory events, checking into the boarding house, start of training.

Scarborough College is a small institution, so the selection of new students is quite strict: the prospective student must meet all the admission requirements, be sure to submit all the required documents, and meet the selection criteria.

The outstanding academics, extracurricular development, and character nurtured at Scarborough College enable high school students to continue their journey at top universities around the world. Some of them, who have accepted college graduates in recent years, are:

• King's College London — Medicine,
• Leeds Beckett University – Sports Sciences,
• Royal Holloway, University of London — Computer Science, Psychology,
• University of Birmingham — Theoretical Physics
• University of Essex — Engineering,
• University of Exeter — Accounting,
• University of Erlangen-Nuremberg — International Relations,
• University of Glasgow — Psychology
• University of Newcastle — History and Archaeology, Marketing and Management,
• University of Sheffield — Physics,
• University of Toronto — Economics
• University of Warwick — Economics
• University of Westminster — International Business.

International students must provide the following documents:

• Personal: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit; the same documents should be submitted to parents or guardians,
• School reports for the previous two academic years,
• GCSE equivalent exam results,
• A letter of recommendation from the director of the previous place of study.

For comfortable and effective education at Scarborough College, students need a good level of spoken English.

Scarborough College offers tuition assistance in the form of scholarships and financial support. Scholarships have several specializations: academic, musical, mathematical, universal, sports, apply to students in grades 7-11, give a discount on annual tuition fees, cover the entire period until the end of grade 11:

• Academic —  up to 20%,
• Musical – up to 15% (includes free learning to play one instrument),
• Sports — up to 20%,
• Universal — up to 20%.

Every year, Scarborough College can provide a discount of up to 100% to an incoming student in grades 7-9 and on the Sixth Form: it is based on previous academic success, motivation, and overall performance of the applicant.

International students also have access to:

• Maths Scholarship –  £500 discount per semester,
• Hartford Scholarship – available for 11-16 year old students applying from the EU and internationally, is a £100 discount per year,
• The Alderson Scholarship is for international students who are currently in Grade 11 and wish to stay in college. This is an academic scholarship worth up to £2000 per year. 

Financial assistance can be received by families who find themselves in difficult life situations or have more than two children. Parents with many children are also provided with a 10% discount on the education of the second and subsequent children.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision