St Michaels School Wales

• Founded: in 1923
• Location: Brin, Wales, UK
• Type of study: mixed
• Type of accommodation: residence (full board)
• Total number of students: 382 people (about 54 - foreigners)
• Language of instruction: English.

St Michaels School Wales is part of the Broadway Education family company and preaches such values ​​as individual approach, the effectiveness and balance of programs, the comprehensive and harmonious development of each student as a unique personality. The school has an international, comfortable atmosphere, which gives everyone the opportunity to show their talents, talents and unique abilities.

At the UK boarding school, students are admitted from the age of 11, but there are also preparatory, primary classes for young students aged 3-11. Rich experience of work (the school successfully teaches over 100 years) and the qualifications of the teachers provide excellent academic education- the test results (2017 data) speak eloquently:

1) GCSE: 98% of students successfully passed tests for A * -C scores, and 80% earned the highest A * -A scores (according to these data, the school ranks first in Wales)

2) A-level in the UK: 95% of graduates coped with the tests (points A * -C), and 57% - more than half! - managed to reach the highest score A * -A (one of the best parameters in the UK among private schools).

This level of eduaction gives graduates the opportunity to enter the best universities in the UK:

• Oxford University
• Cambridge university
• Cardiff university
• Imperial College London
• University of Birmingham
• University of Warwick
• University of Durham
• University College London and others.

Individual education, personal approach is one of the main and lasting values ​​of education at St Michaels School Wales. This goal is served by small, compact classes, and the intimacy of the whole school, and the care of qualified, experienced teachers, and a flexible schedule. The upbringing of good manners, discipline and responsibility is harmoniously integrated into the curriculum on a par with sporting and creative electives so that students develop and grow as unique personalities.

It is worth noting a special course of PSHEE (classes on health, socialization and personal development), in terms of which are marked and group sessions, and individual consultations at the end of each trimester. For high school students, separate classes and meetings are also held:

• consultations on the preparation of a plan, the choice of subjects
• correct choice of university, faculty, specialty
• discussion of various universities, visits and inspection of campuses
• education in the compilation / motivation letter, enrollment, summary and portfolio
• educational exhibitions and fairs
• Special education for the development of personal / academic qualities and skills.

Mr Steven Allen

Fyling Hall School Principal

Why do parents highly value UK primary and secondary schools?

It’s the combination of our longstanding traditions and core values that parents find appealing. British boarding schools, in particular, are known for fostering a well-rounded set of skills and interests in students. We believe that education should extend beyond textbooks and academic programs to encompass life lessons. Our commitment to traditional values like manners, honesty, and mutual respect is key. As one of our founding students aptly stated, the education that teaches us to live and respect one another is what truly matters.

The learning support department can assist students with mild difficulties and characteristics that affect learning, provided their overall academic performance is satisfactory. The school is not registered to admit students with an official statement of special educational needs issued by local education authorities and does not consider applications from applicants with such a statement.

Language support is available to most international students – ESOL courses or preparation for an English language test. Based on the results of the entrance assessment, the school determines which group is appropriate for the student and how many additional ESOL lessons they will need.

The school combines several levels of education:

• Pre-Preparatory – from kindergarten through Year 2,
• Preparatory – Years 3–6,
• Senior School – Years 7–11,
• Sixth Form – Years 12–13.

Boys and girls are admitted from the age of 3; many pupils join the school at that age and remain until they are 18, upon completing the Sixth Form.

The following year groups are open to international students:

• Pre-GCSE (Key Stage 3) – Years 7 and 8,
• GCSE preparation – Year 9,
• two-year GCSE course – Year 10,
• two-year A-Level course – Year 12.

In 2024, A-Level results were the highest in the school's history of over 100 years, coinciding with the institution's 100th anniversary.

One of the Year 11 mathematics classes achieved the top grade A* on the GCSE Numeracy exam, and a year earlier those same students had received an A* in Mathematics at GCSE at the end of Year 10. They then moved on to the Level 2 Additional Mathematics course, which includes elements of calculus and serves as a foundation for further study of mathematics at AS level.

Among the school's alumnae are a recipient of an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire), awarded for 42 years of service in the police and a lifetime achievement award from a police division, and an athlete who represented Wales at the Commonwealth Games while combining competition preparation with A-Level studies.

A few notable episodes from the school's charitable life:

• pupils from the preparatory department donated a cheque for £832, raised on a non-uniform day, to the charity Wales Air Ambulance,
• Year 13 pupils donated £100, raised through the sale of the school yearbook and a "fancy dress day" event, to the charity HARP, which supports patients with head and neck cancer,
• members of staff who took part in the Great Welsh Half Marathon in Llanelli presented Wales Air Ambulance with a cheque for £1,580 and visited its base in Dafen.

On the campus there are 2 comfortable residences:

• Parc House (grades 7-10, rooms for 1-2 people)
• Ty Mawr House (residence for high school students 11-13 classes with single rooms, private bathroom in each room).

In both residences you have access to the Internet, there are cozy lounges for rest and communication. Constantly work educators and leisure professionals: they help students to solve any problems and problems, correctly make plans for rest and recreation, and from Monday to Thursday they also help with the performance of homework.

Board meals - three meals a day - are served in the common spacious, bright dining room. On request, you can arrange a dietary diet, a menu of medical prescriptions (hypoallergenic, lactose-free, gluten-free).

The extra-curricular program for students, in its richness and diversity, is not inferior to the school course: in their free time, the students are offered so many activities and hobbies that absolutely everyone will be able to show unique talents and abilities. Twice a week the sports sections are compulsory, at the rest of the day everyone can attend education at their own discretion.

1) Sports sections:

• golf
• tennis (large and table)
• rock climbing
• rugby
• netball
• football
• basketball
• swimming
• chess
• baseball
• Athletics
• skiing.

2) Creativity and art:

• playing musical instruments - solo or in a group
• vocals and singing in the choir
• dramatic, theatrical art
• master classes on oratory and debate
• lessons of law
• "The course of young businessmen"
• editorial staff of the school magazine and newspaper
• clubs of foreign languages ​​(including Chinese)
• choreography.

3) Thematic events, excursions:

• Competition for the Duke of Edinburgh Prize (for high school students)
• Big Christmas Concert
• lectures on vocational guidance, employment issues, university admissions
• trips to Bristol, London, Stratford
• excursions to the campuses of major universities
• ski tours in Europe (twice a year)
• Additional English language courses for foreigners + preparation for the IELTS exam.

• The traditional, prestigious British boarding school with a long and successful history is included in the UK Top-100
• Excellent effective programs, a high percentage of admission to the best UK universities in the world (including Oxbridge)
• Small classes, individual approach to each student
• Flexible schedule, a wide range of leisure programs and extra-curricular activities
• Affordable cost + a large selection of scholarships (primarily for academic achievement)
• "Test" programs for foreign students: the opportunity to study 1-2 terms and try their hand at the British educational system.

The campus of the school is well located in the southwestern part of Wales - Carmarthenshire, a small town of Brin: it is a calm, picturesque natural region with magnificent scenery, fresh sea breezes and the absence of noisy highways and roads. London and Heathrow Airport can be reached in about 3 hours, and a major airport in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, can be reached in an hour and a half.

The magnificent infrastructure includes everything you need, which students may need for education, accommodation and leisure:

• Modern classes, lecture halls and lectures with the necessary equipment
• computer classes
• cozy, comfortable living rooms for rest and lounge zones
• numerous playing fields and grounds: indoor and outdoor, for individual education or team games
• an extensive library
• bright and spacious dining room
• 2 modern dormitories for living
• football fields
• tennis courts
• platforms for netball
• basketball courts
• studio for art, creativity and design
• musical rehearsal classes.

The academic year is divided into traditional British trimesters:

• Autumn
• Winter
• Summer

The specified price already includes:

• education on the program (1 year = 3 trimester)
• full board accommodation (double rooms, A-level students - single rooms)
• necessary teaching aids, books and materials
• leisure program, sports and creativity, excursions and entertainment
• laundry service.

The indicated cost is not included and is paid additionally:

• Registration fee
• Examination Boards
• Deposit for tuition (= 1 trimester cost)
• Additional academic and language classes (optional): English language courses ESOL
• Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
• Supplement for single accommodation
• School uniform
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian services)
• Air tickets in both directions
• Round trip
• Compulsory medical insurance
• Personal pocket expenses
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).

The results of the final examinations confirm the consistently high level of academic preparation of the school's students.

• GCSE 2025 – 78.2% of grades A*–A, 100% of students received 5 or more grades A*–C,
• A-Level 2025 – 80% of grades A*–A, 93.5% A*–B, 99.5% A*–C, with 96.4% of students achieving at least one A* or A grade,
• GCSE 2024 – 97.4% of grades A*–C, 88.7% A*–B, 69.6% A*–A, 100% of students received 5 or more grades A*–C,
• GCSE 2023 – 87% of grades A*–A, 97.1% A*–B, 99.8% A*–C, 100% of students received 5 or more grades A*–C, and 90% received 5 or more grades A*–A,
• A-Level in the first year of traditional examinations following the COVID-19 pandemic – 80.2% of grades A* or A,
• A-Level 2026 – 75.1% of grades A*–A, 89.8% A*–B, 98% A*–C.

All entrants undergo an introductory interview (in person or by Skype), provide a school certificate / statement + score sheet for the last 2 years (if the schooling course is not completed yet). An important role is played by the level of the English language - the older the student, the higher the requirements:

• Preparation for GCSE = IELTS from 3-4
• Preparation for A-level = IELTS from 4-4.5
• full course GCSE / A-level = IELTS from 5.5 and above.

In the absence of the IELTS certificate, replacement with an introductory test in English is allowed.

A small number of academic scholarships are awarded by the school at the headmaster's discretion for students entering Year 7.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision