St Benedict's School Ealing

• Location: Ealing, England,
• Founded in: 1897,
• Number of students: about 1180,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of training: mixed.

St Benedict's School Ealing (St Benedict's) is a private Catholic day school for students aged 3-18. Despite their historical belonging to Catholicism, children of any religion are admitted to the institution.

The history of St Benedict's began in 1897 with the founding of the first Benedictine abbey in London. Under the leadership of the community of monks, a school for boys was opened in 1902, which over time grew, improved and expanded. In 1948, the educational institution received the now well-known name, and by 2008 it switched to a completely mixed format of student education.

Today, St Benedict's teaches programmes for all stages of school education, educating around 1,180 students of different ages, nationalities and religions. Uniting in a friendly community, students devote time not only to obtaining high-quality knowledge with a focus on the modern requirements of the labor market, but also pay attention to their own interests. More than 100 thematic clubs, sports sections and creative areas, various campus and outdoor events await students outside of school hours.

The school is proud of its outstanding results both in the learning process and in the GCSE and A-Level exams. Highly regarded by the responsible authorities, St Benedict's ranks high in the rankings of schools in England.

The Academic Support Department strives to provide comprehensive support to each student, offering a range of additional services: from individual lessons with subject teachers, mentoring to a career plan, a language course for international students.

St Benedict's School Ealing offers programmes at all stages of schooling:

• Nursery,
• Junior School,
• Senior School,
• Sixth Form.

St Benedict's School Ealing operates in a full-time format and does not provide accommodation.

The main kitchen is staffed by a qualified team of cooks, who on weekdays offer pupils a varied menu of hot and cold dishes, salads, healthy desserts and drinks. Lunch is available to all students, from preschool to Sixth Form.

St Benedict's School Ealing supports the diverse interests of its pupils by offering a variety of leisure clubs, collectives and sports sections. Many areas are included in the curriculum for compulsory study, but are also taught outside of school hours to support students who want to make great progress. For example, creativity at St Benedict's is presented in the form of circles in needlework, fine arts, playing musical instruments and singing in a choir, acting and other areas.

The main sports for boys are rugby and cricket, for girls - athletics, netball, hockey. These sections are taught at a serious level: students regularly attend trainings, participate in interschool and regional competitions, devoting a lot of time to physical and psychological development. Swimming clubs, fencing, football, badminton and many other sports are also available to students.

St Benedict's School Ealing has more than 100 themed clubs that reflect the main hobbies of its students. By joining the community, students receive support from like-minded people, can promote and implement their ideas, and gain new experience:

• Debate
• Programming
• Literature
• Yoga
• Sewing
• Aviation
• Robotics
• Spanish
• Chess
• Ecology
• Theology, philosophy,
• Ancient Greece,
• Math puzzles,
• Model United Nations,
• Voluntary service to the community.

St Benedict's School Ealing offers students in grades 9-12 participation in the United Cadet Force (CCF), a military training program that involves the development of physical, psychological, and communication skills. Cadets participate in a wide range of activities, including shooting, adventure training, and tactical exercises, and are responsible for junior cadets. Every semester there is a weekend in the field + a week-long summer camp. Participation in the CCF will be a great addition for those students who would like to receive the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a distinctive award for students active in volunteering, sports, expeditions; her Gold Prize is awarded at Buckingham Palace by Prince Edward.

• An institution with a rich history, traditions and Catholic values,
• Foreign students are accepted and are provided with comprehensive support, including language,
• Outstanding exam results,
• An extensive academic program with a variety of subjects,
• Various extracurricular areas for creative, sports development,
• Summer short-term courses during the holidays.

St Benedict's has several study areas in Ealing, where students of the junior and senior departments study separately. The school also operates sports facilities located in Perivale, which can be reached by public transport or school transport.

While preserving the historical architecture in its appearance, St Benedict's School Ealing brings modern technology to the learning process: classrooms, laboratories, computer rooms and libraries are equipped with interactive whiteboards, PCs, wired internet access and high-speed WiFi. The infrastructure includes many specialized premises, including:

• Meeting rooms,
• Rehearsal rooms, assembly theater hall,
• Studios of art, dance, music, technology,
• Multifunctional sports hall with equipment for team and pair sports,
• Playgrounds for younger pupils,
• Dining rooms, cafeterias,
• 14 acres of sports fields, including areas for basketball, football, badminton, cricket and other sports,
• Conference rooms for seminars.

The academic year consists of three trimesters:

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

In July and August, there are afternoon classes for younger students on campus.

During the year, students visit campus on weekdays, rest on weekends, holidays and during seasonal holidays. At the end of each trimester, verification tests are held to track academic progress.

Approximate list of additional costs:

• Registration fees,
• Additional care for preschoolers,
• Nutrition
• External exams,
• Individual lessons,
• Use of school transport,
• Personal study materials,
• School uniform,
• Personal expenses.

The admission process for international applicants does not differ from the admission of local candidates: all prospective students will have to fill out a registration form and pay an admission fee, provide the required documents and arrive on campus to take tests in the main subjects, attend an interview. Based on the results of this stage, the admission committee will decide on the admission of the applicant.

Every year, 20-30 new students are admitted.

Every year, 95% of high school students successfully complete their Sixth Form studies, entering leading universities in the UK, including Russell Group and Top-10 institutions. Some of the universities that have accepted St Benedict's alumni are:

• Lancaster University,
• Cardiff University,
• University of York,
• University of Reading,
• King’s College London,
• University of Bristol,
• University of Glasgow,
• Imperial College London.

All foreign candidates must have a passport, visa or residence permit, medical documents, and pass tests in basic subjects appropriate to their age. You will need to provide an academic report card and a certificate of predicted grades, a letter of recommendation from the previous place of study.

St Benedict's School Ealing rewards high-achieving students with annual scholarships awarded in the fields of arts, sports, music and academic achievement. Students from 11 to 18 years old can apply for the award.

Scholarships are also available to applicants who have presented outstanding academic transcripts upon admission and students in need of additional financial support. Financial aid can cover up to 100% of the annual tuition fees.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision