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St. Edmund’s College
Programs and prices, tuition fees in St. Edmund’s College
In the high school students study:
- In the first year - 5 subjects (1 general, 4 optional);
- In the second year - 4 subjects (in some cases, the number can be reduced to 3).
A-level final examinations are counted as entrance to the university.
The program provides for the study of at least 9 subjects. Some of them are mandatory. The studying of fundamental disciplines is completed by passing exams. Academic results on them affect the category of the GCSE certificate.
Prep School, Preparatory Department
- Age – from 2 to 11 years,
- The term of study is nine years.
St Edmund's College Preparatory Department covers three years of kindergarten plus an academic programme in grades 1-6. From the very first day, children are surrounded by care and attention to their abilities, hobbies and interests, thanks to which they effectively master the curriculum and develop their strengths. As they mature, more horizon-expanding subjects are gradually included in their schedules: starting with grammar, numeracy and the world around them, students move on to more complex topics in science, humanities and sciences, while devoting due time to physical education, music and performing arts.
Outside of school hours, children can participate in a variety of themed clubs, sports sections, and activities on campus.
By the age of 11, each student will have a strong academic foundation to move on to a more challenging high school curriculum.
Summer School
- Age - from 9 to 17 years,
- Dates – July,
- Language level – from B1,
- The duration of training is three or six weeks.
In July, St Edmund's College offers English language courses for students from the B1 level. For 3 or 6 weeks, students will attend weekly educational excursions covering the topics of science, history, British culture, thereby regularly practicing speaking skills and enriching vocabulary.
English lessons take place four days a week from 9:15 am to 12:30 pm with a 15-minute break. Each student will attend 36 hours of English classes in three weeks.
In addition to core classes, students can attend one-on-one lessons for an additional fee, focusing on difficult topics or exploring areas of interest to them.
Description of St. Edmund’s College
- Location: Old Hall Green, Hertfordshire county;
- Age of students: 11 - 18 years old;
- Programs: Primary school, Secondary school, GCSE, A-level;
- Number of students: 805;
- Foundation year: 1568;
- Type of education: mixed;
- Accommodation: residence;
- Price: from 9 000 GBP full board per term;
- Ranking: included in the list of leading British co-educational boarding schools.
St. Edmund’s College is surrounded by parks and nature conservation areas. The school campus of 400 acres is considered one of the most beautiful in the county.
St. Edmund’s College has been working in England for more than 450 years. There are centuries-old traditions of British education. Today's students are proud of their school. Here they have an opportunity to discover their potential, develop their abilities and achieve high academic results.
Compassion and patience are the main moral values. At school, students acquire not only basic knowledge, but also important social skills necessary for living in a modern human society.
Academic preparation
The school accepts foreign students from 11 years old. Applications are recommended to be submitted in advance, in a prestigious school there is a waiting list for enrollment. Possible waiting period is from 1 to 2 years.
Educational process
In the learning process, each student is given individual attention by teachers and specialized staff who are focused on the student's achievement of his goal and overall success in his studies. International students are provided with not only subject, but also language support, thanks to which they quickly adapt to the English-speaking environment and master the curriculum more effectively.
Another feature of St Edmund's College is the safe green space that hosts many academic classes – the Forest School. Under the supervision of teachers, students study the world around them, focusing on experiments and research, working in groups and individually. In the Forest School, students are taught safety, independence and responsibility, and their active lifestyle is supported.
Faculties and colleges
St Edmund's College teaches at several educational stages:
- Prep School – children from 2 to 11 years old,
- College – students from 11 to 16 years old,
- Sixth Form – high school students aged 16-18.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The Cambridge school offers accommodation in comfortable residences on the campus. There is a warm atmosphere in each hostel . Children are offered 1-2-bedded furnished rooms. Conveniences are on the floor. There are rest rooms, kitchens. Accommodation in the school is possible on a full board basis. Meals are organized in the dining room. The menu is mainly English and European cuisine.
Subjects, specialties
Activities St. Edmund’s College
Extracurricular life at St Edmund's College offers the development of students' creative, sporting and social interests through group activities, individual training, participation in competitions and exhibitions.
The main sport here is rugby, competitions in which are held at the city, regional and national levels. Boys' and girls' teams regularly train on and off campus, earning awards and individual scholarships.
St Edmund's College offers a range of sports taught at amateur and professional levels:
- Athletics
- Soccer
- Cricket
- Golf
- Hockey
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Netball
- Lacrosse
- Table tennis
- Handball.
During the year, various events are organized, in which creative student groups take part. Students devote their free time to playing musical instruments, singing solo and in a choir, participating in the orchestra and other groups, engaged in acting, set design, editing and photography. The musical theater program offers students individual, group classes in ballet, jazz, step, acting, and vocals.
The Joint Corps of Cadets (CCF) at St Edmund's College is part of the national organisation CCF, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence. In college, students can join a section of the Army or the Royal Air Force (RAF), participate in the Drummer Corps. The training is aimed at developing self-confidence, teamwork and leadership skills, providing opportunities to learn practical skills: first aid, map reading and outdoor skills. As well as weekly training, cadets take part in weekend exercises and summer camps that take place on college grounds, even at Army or Royal Air Force training grounds across the UK and overseas.
One of the long-awaited highlights of the school year is a journey in which all classes participate separately: such a multi-day trip will give students the opportunity to explore the history, culture and sights of the UK and other countries, broaden their horizons and gain new experiences. In the recent past, students have visited France, Barcelona, India, Costa Rica, Poland, and Iceland. The journey will also be a great addition to the personal portfolio of those students who are interested in winning the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Advantages
- St. Edmund’s College is the oldest Catholic school in England. Education and upbringing here are held in accordance with main religious values. A visit to the church is compulsory for all students. College will be an excellent choice for those who honor Catholic traditions;
- Actually, there are no students of one nationality in one class. It contributes to rapid linguistic progress of foreign students;
- Rich cultural programs and a wide range of leisure activities help to reach good excelence in educational process and to fill up student's free time;
- The college conducts an active social life. Students can take part in various projects, charitable actions, and get experience of volunteer work;
- Modern St. Edmund’s College is an intercultural environment (22 nationalities are taught in the school), contributing to the development of social and communicative skills.
Facilities and equipment at St. Edmund’s College
Success of the educational process is maintained by well equipped infrastructure:
- Classrooms;
- Modern laboratories;
- Several computer classes;
- A library with a computer room for working with electronic resources;
- A linguocenter;
- Own medical center.
The sports infrastructure is represented by a complex with several halls (for fitness, athletics, aerobics, etc.), fields and playgrounds for team games, a tennis court. To develop the creative abilities of students, interest clubs are open (work in educational buildings and residences).
Admission dates and extra charges
Studying period: September - June.
Additional fees:
- Registration fee - 85 GBP;
- Deposit - 500 GBP;
- Library fee - 30 GBP;
- Music lessons - 204 GBP per 1 trimester tool (includes 30-minute classes).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 100 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 750 GBP
Enrolment process
The family of the prospective student must fill out the registration form, provide documents and pay the application fee. The school staff will invite children and their parents for an interview, tests in the main subjects, after which they will decide on admission. Upon receiving an official invitation to study, the family will need to pay a deposit to book a place in the classroom and then arrive on campus at the beginning of the semester.
Perspectives
Pupils' high GCSE and A-Level scores allow them to progress to leading universities around the world, including prestigious Russell Group institutions, the universities of Leeds, Nottingham, Durham and York.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
St Edmund's College accepts international students in all classes by requesting:
- Personal documents, including passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
- Language test results at levels A2 to B2 – depending on the year of admission,
- Copies of academic reports for recent academic years,
- A letter of recommendation from the previous place of study.
Scholarships St. Edmund’s College
Scholarships are awarded at each educational stage, encouraging students who are especially successful in study, sports, creativity and school life. The award covers part of the tuition costs for one year, but can be extended if high performance is maintained.
A discount program is also available to students:
- 10% discount for children from families of the military Air Force,
- Discounts for siblings - from 5 to 15% on the annual tuition fee for the second, third and subsequent children studying at the same time. If five or more children from the same family are registered at the school, a 50% discount will apply to their studies.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about St. Edmund’s College
My daughter really likes school (we are studying for the second year, we will be transferred to graduation classes the next year, we do not plan to change the school). Good teachers, strong preparation, there is a language course for foreigners so that children can get used to it faster. Very competent communication with parents, curators and teachers in touch and online, and you can call, clarify any moment, which, I think, is important and exciting for any parent. The territory is well guarded, children are constantly supervised - there have not been any difficulties or emergency situations.
Thanks for the help with enrollment (manager Angelina) and timely work with our documents and visas, everything went quickly and efficiently thanks to Smaps.
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
