Slindon College

• Location: Slindon, England,
• Year of foundation: 1993,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: boys only.

Slindon College is an independent residential school that educates boys from 8 to 18 years old.

The institution has been conducting educational activities since 1993, having been founded on the historical territory of the village of Slindon during the time of Queen Elizabeth I. During its existence, Slindon College has been constantly improving in order to now use the best equipment, technology and infrastructure to educate the younger generation.

The educational system of Slindon College is built on an individual approach to each boy, the school ethics are based on strong pastoral care and small class sizes, providing comprehensive support for students. Single-sex education allows students to try their hand at different areas that can be dominated by gender stereotypes in mixed schools.

The school is special in that it adjusts the curriculum to students. Among the students there are children with speech disorders and dyslexia, who study on an equal basis with other students. Most of the teaching staff have advanced scientific qualifications, and specialized educators are certified to provide the necessary assistance both in and out of the classroom.

Thanks to modern teaching methods, the dedication of teachers and a wide range of opportunities for development, students achieve excellent results in final exams, and then when entering universities, colleges in the UK, the USA and other countries.

EAL language support is provided to students from other countries: teachers help students improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills both during scheduled classes and in their free time. Additional support is provided to students who have difficulties in mastering literacy, counting, speech. Specialized teachers organize individual meetings to help pupils in completing the curriculum, improving important academic skills.

The educational system of Slindon College covers three stages of school preparation:

• Preparatory School,
• Secondary School,
• Sixth Form - Graduating Classes.

The school farm is home to many animals: donkeys Loopy and Norman, two alpacas - Cuthbert and Rupert, three peacocks, ducks, chickens and two farm cats. Guinea pigs Biscuit, Muffin and Cookie live in the science block along with the snake Kripke and stick insects. Animals give students a sense of calm, comfort and safety, distracting attention from a stressful situation, and also allow them to gain an experience of care and responsibility.

Pupils of middle and high school are accommodated in a residence on the territory. The boarding house distributes students on different floors according to their age, while all residents always spend time together in common areas, in an open area. The student himself can choose the most suitable format of accommodation:

• Termly – accommodation in the residence during the entire academic year, excluding holidays,
• Weekly — staying at the boarding school from Monday to Thursday, students go home on weekends,
• Flexi – the ability to book a room if necessary.

Pupils in grades 7-9 are accommodated in furnished double, triple or quadruple rooms, and pupils of senior classes are accommodated in single rooms,  providing a calmer environment for self-study, preparation for exams. The pension has several toilets and showers, and a bathtub is equipped on each floor. In common use there are:

• Automotive-themed lounge located on the top floor: with comfortable sofas, bean bags, board games, a dartboard, a Bluetooth speaker and a TV with Sky, DVD player and game consoles, leisure becomes more varied and fun,
• A cosy common room, brightly decorated in the theme of Marvel heroes and furnished with a corner sofa, bean bags, a TV and a kitchenette for making hot drinks, toast and snacks. It is used as a common room for younger students, boys have access to games, magazines, TV with Sky, DVD player and game consoles,
• Laundry.

Together with the students, employees live in the residence, providing round-the-clock support and security, organizing various evening activities for the students.

Students receive a daily balanced meal, the menu for which is compiled by qualified chefs, a nutritionist. Meals are prepared in the school kitchen, served in the dining room at certain hours; Students are offered a choice of two main courses: soups, salads, healthy snacks. Special dietary requirements for allergies or religious beliefs can be met if the student has pre-ordered an alternative menu.

Slindon College has created a system of Houses, which implies the distribution of boys into four different age groups, having distinctive colors and coats of arms. Members of the Houses compete with each other in sports, creativity, academic and social activities, developing skills of healthy competition, leadership, and interaction.

The extracurricular program is aimed at developing each pupil's strengths and talents. A variety of activities, be it sports training, handicraft workshops, music lessons, improve physical and emotional well-being, endurance, coordination, team building, initiative, creativity, self-expression, focus and curiosity. Events are divided into categories:

• Monday: personal development,
• Tuesday and Wednesday: Entertainment activities including swimming, art, drama, and Forest School.

To maintain physical activity, achieve awards and individual goals, training is organized on campus in the following sports:

• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Basketball
• Mountain biking,
• Tennis.

Almost every evening, the residence organizes entertainment events, including FIFA tournaments, board games, movie and pastry nights. On weekends, students go to explore the surroundings: sights, natural beauty, cultural centers. By the end of the school year, a big trip to places like Harry Potter World or Thorpe Park is usually planned.

• High results in ISI verification,
• Alternative curricula for students with learning difficulties,
• More than 50% of high school students get top marks in exams,
• An extensive list of scientific disciplines included in the program,
• Extracurricular development opportunities, including sports and community service,
• Small class sizes.

Slindon College is located in the quiet village of Slindon, on a high escarpment of South Downs, with beautiful views of the parkland and the coast. Despite the rural area in which the school is located, the road to major cities does not take much time:

• 5 miles from the historic town of Arundel,
• 8 miles from Chichester,
• 10 miles from Worthing,
• Approximately 50 minutes from London Gatwick Airport and 90 minutes from Heathrow Airport.

The nearest railway station to the institution is Barnham, from where direct trains depart to London Victoria Station.

The 14-acre learning area includes a variety of facilities for learning, sports and recreation:

• Academic classrooms specialized for each educational level,
• Art and graphic studios,
• Computer room,
• Scientific laboratories,
• Design workshop, technology with garage for the study of the automotive industry,
• Culinary studio,
• Individual tuition classes, additional academic support,
• Dining room, cafeteria,
• Two multifunctional sports halls,
• Library.

The outdoor sports infrastructure includes grounds for team and individual sports, a hard-surfaced play area, and a heated swimming pool.

Next to the educational buildings there is a farm, which is home to donkeys, alpacas, ducks, chickens and cats, has growing beds, composting rooms. The ornamental garden, which is cared for by students and staff, is equipped for sensory development to provide students with the opportunity to explore their senses and nature through sound, smell, texture, sight.

The grounds also include a forest where the Forest School is located and the newly developed Slindon Bike Hub mountain bike track. The track offers three levels of difficulty according to the MIAS Gear Awards qualification structure.

The school owns a Peugeot Boxer minibus that takes pupils to and from Chichester every day; It is also used for school trips, transporting students of the residence to their evening and weekend activities off-campus.

There are three semesters in the academic year:

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

Classes and extracurricular activities are held on weekdays: from Monday to Friday, sometimes on weekends. Students rest on Saturdays, Sundays, on national and international holidays, during the seasonal vacations.

The cost of day tuition includes scheduled classes and activities, office supplies, lunch, drinks and snacks, annual check-up, and accident insurance. When registering accommodation in the residence, dinner and breakfast, accommodation and evening activities are additionally included. Approximate list of additional costs stipulates:

• Registration fees,
• Residence
• Some extracurricular activities, trips,
• State examinations,
• School uniform,
• Individual lessons, additional academic support,
• Personal expenses.

Applicants fill out an online application form, submit documents and pay registration fees. The Admissions Committee invites candidates for an informal interview and subject tests, based on the results of which it sends official letters of admission.

Over the past years, about 50% of high school students have achieved 5 points on the GCSE exam and 5 pupils have achieved 6 or more points. Such high results allow students to continue their educational path at leading colleges and universities in the country and abroad, including:

• Uxbridge College,
• Chichester College,
• Sparsholt College,
• Guildford College,
• Richmond College,
• Earlscliffe College,
• Northbrook College,
• University of Surrey.

Admission usually begins with the fall semester in September, the spring semester in January, or the summer semester in April. Applicants must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance and vaccination certificates, visa or residence permit,
• Academic certificates from the previous place of study, report cards and exam results, if any,
• Reports of a speech therapist, psychologist and other specialists.

Depending on the level of education for which the candidate is enrolled, the admission criteria will vary slightly: for example, future high school students need to have a higher level of English proficiency than applicants for younger groups.

The school offers funding of up to 75%, covering daily and housing fees. Assistance can be provided either for the entire period of the student's studies, or for a certain period.

• Financial support for admission – when a place is offered to a new student, but the parents are unable to pay the fees,
• Financial support for people with difficult conditions – if a change in life circumstances has led to difficulties in paying fees and may lead to the expulsion of a student, and the school does not want to allow this.

Scholarships of up to 10% of the cost of the day and boarding fees are also available to students:

• Academic scholarship,
• Open Scholarship – awarded to a student who will make an exceptionally large contribution to the general life of the college,
• Special Talent Scholarship – awarded based on success in drama, music, or sports.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision