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St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross
Programs and prices, tuition fees in St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross
Nursery + Reception
- The age of students is from 3 years old.
The curriculum consists of Forest School, French, swimming, music, drawing, ballet, mathematics, phonetics, grammar and reading. Each of the lessons allows the girls to immerse themselves in the exploration of the world around them, they develop skills and self-confidence, get inspired and reveal their potential.
The administration supports and stimulates the desire of parents to participate in the educational process. Open days, master classes, tea parties and parent breakfasts - girls can participate in them with their parents and grandparents. There they also share their impressions of school and study.
The little ones at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross spend time studying, relaxing and playing. Classes take place from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.
Year 1–6
- The age of students is from 7 years old.
In the primary grades, girls are offered a rich and varied curriculum that allows them to engage in fine arts, humanities, German, French or Spanish, and exact sciences. They are curious, ask questions to increase their knowledge, demonstrate a sense of adventure, share opinions, and contribute to a dynamic learning environment.
The small size of study groups allows students to fully immerse themselves in the learning process and build strong relationships with teachers who know what they can achieve and how to succeed. All teachers are dedicated professionals who strive to make the curriculum as practice-oriented as possible, so studying takes place in an interactive form, with an emphasis on discussion and involvement of students in the process.
Classes are usually conducted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to 35 p.m.
Year 7–13
- The age of students is from 12 years old.
At St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross, an exceptional approach to teaching leads to outstanding results in A-level exams. Classes take place in the dynamic and engaging atmosphere of the purpose-built Cedar House Centre.
The specialized SMS Ignite program is unparalleled: it offers the division of high school into 6 academic stages, which gives girls the opportunity to personalize learning, build their experience base and make choices in favor of what will contribute to their future aspirations.
Entrepreneurship Day, a PACCAR team building activity and a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, dozens of clubs, clubs and hobby groups, from boxing and tennis to crochet and rock music, all help you build confidence and learn new skills in your free time.
Classes are usually held from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm.
Description of St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross
- Location: Gerrard's Cross, Buckinghamshire,
- Founded in: 1872,
- Language of instruction: English,
- Type of education: for girls.
St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross is an independent day school for girls from 3 to 18 years old.
Educational process
The curriculum at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross is tailored to the unique needs of each student. The Learning Enhancement and Personalised Support team helps girls with a variety of neurodivergent and learning disabilities reach their full potential, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism spectrum disorders, hearing loss, and mental health issues.
LEAPS consists of 3 teachers, who, among other things, are qualified administrative specialists and have certificates of SpLD practice. Their tasks include creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which girls can always receive support. At the preparatory level, female students can benefit from classroom support, small group classes, online learning platforms, or one-on-one classes depending on need. These can be, for example, assistive technologies such as text editors and text-to-speech programs.
Accommodation, meals, prices
At St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross, we believe that healthy meals promotes good eating habits from an early age, which in turn has a positive impact on lifelong attitudes towards food. In addition, having lunch together with friends and educators develops a sense of community and important social skills. The school cooperates with Holroyd Howe, which organizes catering: representatives of the company guarantee the high quality and freshness of ingredients and ready meals. The school chef has a creative approach to his work and regularly updates the menu, including unusual items on a par with classic dishes, prepares authentic international dishes, takes into account various religious and cultural features of nutrition, dietary needs and allergic reactions. Every day students have a choice of:
- Main course of vegetarian or meat products,
- Halal food,
- Positions from the salad bar,
- Jacket potatoes,
- Paste
- Sandwich
- Baguette.
In the school canteen, nuts are not used for cooking.
Activities St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross
Extracurricular formats at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross are no less active and interesting than the main educational process. On a regular basis, 120+ thematic circles, sections, clubs work on campus: the schedule of their meetings is often changed and updated so that all girls can attend classes at least once. For active extracurricular activities, students can receive various bonuses, for example:
- St Mary's Challenge Bronze Award if they participate in two events within three semesters and attend at least 80% of all formats as spectators,
- A Silver Award for participating in three events over three semesters and demonstrating leadership skills in at least one of them,
- A Gold Award for participating in four events and demonstrating leadership skills in at least two of them over three semesters,
- Platinum is awarded to high school seniors who plan, organize, and lead junior high school clubs for three semesters.
The campus often hosts themed quizzes and sports days, theater performances and culinary competitions, swimming and debate competitions, scientific workshops and photo exhibitions, dance and film evenings.
Advantages
- Lessons are held in small groups.
- The administration adheres to an integrated approach to education, in which each girl is invited to accept and reveal her unique potential. A favorable atmosphere forms a sense of belonging to the team among students, they know their self-worth for society, they can receive support at any time.
- Spiritual and educational work is the basis of everything that happens at school. Administrators and educators are convinced that girls perform best when they are happy and feel connected to the community to which they belong.
- All theoretical lessons and practical classes at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross are designed with up-to-date knowledge and research on specific topics. The goal of the school is to provide students with practice-oriented knowledge and tools that will help them become confident individuals in the future, achieving their goals in any career direction. All this is possible thanks to innovative teaching methods and an individual approach. None of the girls gets lost in the crowd, each of them achieves her own success.
- Teachers know each mentee's strengths, passions, and learning styles, and can quickly identify where more effort is needed to develop specific skills. Personal mentors help girls find their true calling.
Admission dates and extra charges
Examples of additional services include:
- Personal consultations of teachers,
- Music, public speaking and acting lessons, including from the prestigious LAMDA,
- Entrance fees for the state exam,
- School trips,
- Gymnastics, tennis and martial arts training,
- Trips in a minibus,
- School uniform.
Enrolment process
All applicants to St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross go through several stages of admission:
- Visit school online or offline.
- Registration of an application for admission.
- Passing entrance exams and assessment of submitted documents.
- Receiving an offer from the school administration.
Perspectives
Girls at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross receive one-on-one career support from a dedicated Higher Education Coordinator. Its goal is to help each student realize their academic and career plans. It is an integral part of graduating class education.
Scholarships St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross
Scholarships at St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross support and encourage exceptional female students' talents. Potential scholarship recipients must succeed in their studies, use the opportunities of a specialized program and serve as an example for their peers. Every year, the administration awards several scholarships for admission to grades 7 and 12 in the following areas:
- Academic performance,
- Artistic Arts,
- Theatrical creativity,
- Music
- Sport.
Successful students receive a comprehensive scholarship tailored to their subject area, which includes seminars, trips, workshops, leadership development opportunities and more, including a tuition discount of up to 30%. Scholarships are paid until the end of the 13th grade.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross
Recommendations on when to apply
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