St George's School Ascot

• Location: Ascot, Berkshire, England,
• Founded in: 1877,
• Number of students: about 300,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: girls only.

St George's School Ascot (SGA) is a private school for girls aged 11-18, offering middle and high school programs.

Having begun its educational activities in 1877, the institution for some time taught only boys, only by 1904 it was reorganized to teach school programs to girls. Today, SGA has the necessary accreditations, high marks from responsible national and international agencies, preserving long-standing traditions and a focus on the comprehensive development of the younger generation.

The school is famous for the excellent results of students in GCSE and A-Level, the quality of teaching, a variety of subjects and extracurricular areas, and a wide range of additional services. All these advantages attract to the campus not only local, but also foreign students who want to get a competitive diploma and knowledge for admission to leading universities in the UK and abroad. Foreign pupils are given special attention in the process of adapting to the English-speaking learning environment, thanks to which all girls are united in a friendly, multinational community with different interests and views.

St George's School Ascot has a dedicated EAL department set up to support international students. Its employees organize additional English classes, accompany girls in the process of adapting to an English-speaking environment, and help build a personalized plan to improve speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. Upon completion of the Sixth Form, each graduate has an English language level of at least IELTS 7.5.

SGA teaches programs in two phases:

• Senior School – grades 7-11,
• Sixth Form – Grades 12-13.

St George's School Ascot concentrates on reducing its harmful impact on the environment by choosing products from local farmers, eco-friendly packaging and ensuring plastic reuse.

Pupils are accommodated in three residences, each of which divides girls by age groups: grades 7-10, 11-12 and 13, respectively. At the beginning of the year, students can choose the most suitable accommodation format for them: full board with permanent stay on campus and departure during the holidays, flexible boarding with 2-3 days of accommodation in the residence weekly. If there are free rooms, girls studying in full-time form can stay on campus overnight.

• Markham House is housing for students in grades 7-10. Pupils are accommodated in rooms for 2-8 people, have access to shared kitchens, living rooms and bathrooms,
• Knatchbull House is a residential building for students in grades 11-12. Since at this age they need to concentrate more on their studies, they live in rooms for 1-3 people, they can use common areas: bathrooms, equipped kitchens, living areas,
• Loveday House is a residence for Sixth Form high school girls who are in their final year of school. They have their own bedrooms and a number of shared amenities such as bathrooms, self-study areas, kitchens and living rooms.

An award-winning team of professional chefs offers students a daily balanced meal with a varied menu. Girls can choose from a wide range of salads, hot and cold dishes, fresh fruits and homemade yogurts, visit food trucks with food according to seasonal, thematic recipes. Depending on the form of study, female students receive either three meals a day, accommodated in the residence, or only lunches and healthy snacks, visiting the campus during the day.

St George's School Ascot offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to support girls' diverse interests, giving them the opportunity to try new things. Thematic clubs working after the main lessons offer students to devote time to a variety of activities:

• Board games,
• Needlework, textiles,
• Philosophy
• History of Art,
• Classic cinema,
• Drawing from nature,
• Playing musical instruments,
• Chorus
• Orchestra
• Modern dance, ballet, Pilates, Zumba and others.

An important place in extracurricular development is occupied by sports. The infrastructure of St George's School Ascot allows students to try their hand at team, pair and individual activities:

• Swimming
• Athletics
• Netball
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Softball
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Badminton
• Running.

Sections are taught at a fairly high level, thanks to which students participate in city and regional competitions and deserve an award. Sport is also part of the Duke of Edinburgh Prize program, which involves not only physical training, but also participation in expeditions and volunteering.

Students staying in the residence for the weekend have access to various entertainment activities, excursions:

• Theatrical trips to London,
• Trip to the water park,
• Visit Thorpe Park, London Zoo,
• Dance workshops,
• Going to the cinema,
• Holiday shopping,
• Visiting the beach.

Throughout the year, trips are held for all girls, during which they can gain new knowledge and experience. For example, the art department visits world-class galleries in London, and students in the classics department visit ancient sites in Bath and St Albans. Pupils of music clubs and sports sections take part in a number of special rounds: girls in grades 8-9 play in a netball tournament, while older girls go to Paris twice a year for an event at EuroDisney. Members of the Chapel Choir travel to sing at venues across Europe as part of their two-year tour.

• 99% of high school girls successfully pass exams,
• Rated "Excellent" in all areas from ISI,
• A high score from The Good School Guide,
• One of the leading schools listed in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023, Muddy's Best Schools Guide, Girl's Schools Association,
• A variety of academic subjects offering specialization in different scientific fields,
• Personalized approach to each girl,
• Comprehensive support from the moment of admission to the transfer to the university,
• Active extracurricular activities.

The SGA training grounds are a few minutes from Ascot, a 45-minute drive from London. The city of Ascot and the county of Berkshire are known for historical sites, famous racetracks and stables, extensive GREEN areas.

The school covers a 30-acre area that contains:

• Spacious classrooms with interactive equipment,
• Scientific center with subject laboratories,
• Library, reading rooms,
• ICT room and two additional computer laboratories,
• Music classes, recording studio,
• Studios of Dramatic and Fine Arts, Dance, Photography, Textiles,
• Theater hall for 300 seats,
• Cooking, Food Technology Class,
• Dining room, cafeteria,
• Three residences.

Sports infrastructure includes:

• 25-meter indoor pool with six lanes,
• Large sports hall,
• Eight tennis courts,
• Sports pavilion,
• Three football fields,
• Technogym Fitness Room,
• Six illuminated netball courts,
• Indoor cricket nets.

SGA owns a fleet of minibuses that take students to other parts of the region, used during excursions.

The SGA academic calendar includes several trimesters:

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

Lessons are held on weekdays in the morning and afternoon, after which extracurricular activities and thematic clubs are organized. Students rest on weekends and holidays, during the seasonal holidays.

The list of additional costs includes:

• Registration fee,
• Accommodation, meals,
• Individual lessons,
• Language Support Course,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• School uniform,
• School transport,
• Personal study materials,
• Personal expenses.

The admission process is available in both face-to-face and online formats. Applicants need to:

• Fill out the registration form, provide the required documents,
• Pay the entrance fee,
• Attend an interview, entrance tests in core subjects and English,
• Receive an official invitation to study,
• Make a deposit to book a seat in a class, residence if necessary,
• Arrive on campus at the beginning of the term.

The school welcomes about 70 new students every year.

All international applicants must provide:

• Personal documents of parents, child: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Official academic transcript for the last academic year.

Admission is based on entrance exams.

St George's School Ascot encourages successful female students who have outstanding results in teaching, sports, arts and social activities. Many extracurricular clubs, scientific areas offer their own scholarships - for example, a swimming section, the Faculty of Natural Sciences. The scholarship is for one year and may cover part of the tuition fee or other expenses.

Financial support based on material needs is also available to the families of female students.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision