Stover School

• Location: Newton Abbot, Devonshire, United Kingdom
• The age of students: 3 to 18 years
• Total number of students: 380 people
• Educational programs: GCSE, A-level (elementary, middle and senior classes, Sixth Form)
• Accommodation type: full-time; Boarding house (residence)
• Type of stusying: mixed.

Independent private school Stover School offers effective, comprehensive educational programs for children from 3 to 18 years: this is an excellent opportunity to complete the entire course of secondary education in comfortable, favourable conditions. The institution operates on the principle of mixed education - both boys and girls can study here: the total number of students today reaches 380 people.

Stover School was founded in 1932 by the famous teacher Joan Ki - under the management of her family, the institution was located until 1956, and was later transferred to the management of a large charitable foundation.

All students and teachers appreciate the picturesque location of the campus (it is located on the territory of a large nature reserve), as well as the friendly and benevolent atmosphere inside the school. Thanks to a small number of students, a truly chambery, warm atmosphere reigns here - everyone knows each other by name and in person, constantly in contact during studying and extra-curricular activities. The educational programs are designed in such a way as to take into account the age features and interests of each age group of students. Classrooms for lessons are formed small, so that teachers have the opportunity to give everyone due personal attention, to practice an individual approach, in time to monitor possible difficulties and celebrate all successes.

Stover School regularly passes certification and testing of independent organizations and commissions - according to the latest data from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for the year 2014 the school earned the following marks:

• "Good": academic successes of children, the level of education and living in the boarding house, the level of upbringing and development of children, the quality and organization of the curriculum, the organization of out-of-class education;
• Excellent: working with parents, the quality of teaching, learning conditions, childcare and safety, the quality of school management, the quality of childcare.

According to statistics for 2014 academic the results of the students were excellent:

• GCSE: 26% of the students passed the exams for the highest scores A * -A, 54% earned high marks from A * to B
• A-level: 15% of the graduates showed the best results (A * -A), and 58% of the students earned good grades from A * to C.

Stover School has no dominant denomination and religion - children of all beliefs can learn here, being brought up in an atmosphere of traditional Christian values.

Henrietta Lightwood

Marketing and Admission Director at Dukes Education

What advice can you give to potential applicants who choose UK schools?

I would advise you to actively study English, read more - it actively develops understanding of the language, knowledge of grammar, construction of sentences and phrases. Try to talk to as many people as possible, look for resources on the Internet, watch movies - be more active!

The school actively uses modern technologies to provide comfortable learning both in and out of the classroom. Distance education is one of the tools through which students learn more effectively, retain information faster, and always have access to their academic progress.

Some of the online portals that help students in the learning process are:

• A separate school page that collects all the information about remote learning, including links to Google Classrooms, YouTube channel, PHSE,
• Stover School Portal – Secure access to a range of online systems, including school email, folders, and files, as well as Google Classroom, Kerboodle, Sparxmaths,
• Email – All high school students have access to email to communicate with their teachers, with each other for educational purposes, can access their account at school and at home,
• Google for Education — the websiteis directly linked to the school's website on Google for Education, available to all teachers and high school students,
• Kerboodle is used by science and mathematics departments. Kerboodle contains instructional content, assessment materials, and reporting tools, provides teacher notes, on-screen lesson planning and presentation materials, an extensive bank of learning resources, including videos, animations, podcasts, worksheets, and digital versions of textbooks,
• SparxMaths – Used in prep and especially high school, it combines rigorously vetted world-class content, intelligent data science, and an easy-to-use technology platform to enhance, support math teaching in schools. Sparx Math Homework helps create and manage personalized math homework for each student, giving students access to thousands of step-by-step video lessons that help them understand math topics,
• Dynamic Learning is a browser-based web-based platform that Hodder Education, one of the UK's leading publishers of educational materials, uses to provide additional resources to its paper textbooks. These resources vary from subject to subject, may include electronic versions of printed materials, practice exam papers, audio recordings, online tests or assignments, assessment charts, and teacher notes,
• Education City – Used in a prep school. This portal allows for remote learning, assessment, and lessons, and provides engaging educational resources and games for students ages 3 to 12.

The second tool of the Stover School educational system is the Forest School, which allows for outdoor activities: in these lessons, children get the opportunity to explore and learn about the world around them through practical work, develop confidence, independence and communication skills.

Stover School consists of several academic departments: Preparatory Department, Primary and Middle School, Sixth Form.

Stover School hosts the United Cadet Corps (CCF) to encourage self-confidence, self-motivation, and self-discipline in a safe and caring community. Students benefit from attending a variety of activities, whether it's leadership workshops, team projects, fieldwork, and more. Participation in the CCF program is available for the entire school year, starting in grade 9.

For students prepared rooms in comfortable, fully furnished and equipped residences directly on the school campus. Junior students occupy common bedrooms (for 5-6 people), high school students can count on private or double rooms.

Children are looked after by experienced educators and teachers (they live in the same houses) around the clock: they are responsible for discipline, cleanliness and order in the residence, help the students to solve any problems.

Stover School doors are always open during the academic time, so that students at any time can take advantage of all the infrastructure facilities: a laboratory, a library, a sports hall, an art studio or a workshop.

Nutrition of students is another pride of the school: professional, qualified chefs work there, forming a balanced, healthy, tasty and varied diet. Options are available for vegetarians. On request, a special (dietary, religious) menu can be organized.
 

Subject list: Art, biology, chemistry, design, drama, economics, ethics, Fashion, geography, history, Information Technology, maths, media, music, Natural science, philosophy, physical education, physics, Psychology, Religious studies, sports science, textile

In their free time, students are available a diverse, rich and interesting extra-curricular program. Traditionally, for British boarding schools, the sports field is developed - we list only the most popular sports:

• General fitness
• Tennis (mostly large)
• Netball
• Dances
• Hockey
• Cross-country running
• Rugby
• Baseball
• Athletics
• Football
• Cricket
• Gymnastics
• Golf
• Horse riding.

Open many studios and circles on interests: fine arts, painting and drawing, culinary club, club of movie lovers.

Stover School is famous for its achievements in music: many well-known and talented musicians of our time were educated here, honing their skills in school years. Students often take individual lessons - the most popular is playing a musical instrument, more than 200 variants! We will name the most popular:

• Clarinet
• Keyboards
• Brass instruments
• Flute
• Guitar
• Stringed instruments
• Drums
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Pianoforte.

• The small, chamber dimensions of the school provide an individual approach to each student, constant communication between all students and teachers among themselves;
• Educational programs combine intensive academic work (corresponding to national standards) and the education of traditional Christian values;
• Classes include no more than 15-20 people: the teacher can give maximum attention to each student, closely monitor his progress and achievements, adapt the educational course to the personal characteristics and character of each;
• Extra-curricular activities and electives can also be tailored to the needs of a particular student or group - the curriculum is very flexible;
• A qualified school psychologist is always ready to help any student of any age. Also on campus around the clock (including weekends) an experienced nurse is on duty;
• Special home economics lessons (or as they are called in the UK - "home economics", home economics) help both boys and girls to gain valuable economic skills, culinary skills;
• Excellent academic results on GCSE programs and A-level help graduates to enter the best universities in the country and the world (including Cambridge and Oxford).

Stover School is located in Devonshire, near the small cozy town of Newton Abbot. You can get to London in about 3 hours. On the well-groomed, spacious territory of the campus (the total area reaches 26 hectares!) Is all that is necessary for schoolchildren for study, recreation, sports and creativity:

• Spacious academic buildings with bright modern classrooms and lectures
• Scientific laboratories for practical studies and studies
• Comfortable residences
• Fine art studios and of painting
• Center for Arts and Technology
• Photostudio
• Own Theater and Concert Hall
• Music Classes
• Multimedia Center
• Large multi-purpose sports complex
• Tennis courts (6 courts with professional all-weather covering and lighting)
• Numerous sports fields, tracks and playgrounds, track and field track
• Football fields
• Rugby fields
• Fields for netball
• Hockey fields And grounds
• Cricket field
• Golf courses
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pool.

The campus is located on the grounds of the large Stover Park: it provides a safe ecological environment, clean air away from big cities, excellent landscaping of the territory.

In the academic year, there are 3 terms.

The following components are paid additionally:

• Registration fee
• Deposit confirming the place on the course
• Contribution to school development
• Examination fees
• Tuition fee = cost per term
• Additional academic activities, including individual ones (optional)
• Additional activities, excursions, trips, electives and sections (optional)
• Transfer in both directions
• Air tickets in both directions
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian services)
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee in the Embassy
• Personal pocket expenses
• Compulsory medical insurance.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 100 GBP
• Deposit for a course/programme 1500 GBP

The admission process consists of several stages:

• Filling out the application form, paying the registration fee,
• Submission of required documents,
• Passing interviews, entrance exams on campus or online,
• Visiting trial days if necessary,
• Receiving an official invitation to study,
• Making a deposit to book a seat in a class, residence,
• Arrival at the campus: accommodation in the boarding house, attendance at orientation events, start of training.

Stover School is a small school, so the admission of new students is very limited. Applications are accepted all year round and are collected in a queue, from which several dozen students enter each year.

Outstanding final exam results give high school students the opportunity to gain admission to top universities around the world, including UCL, Oxford, University of Manchester, University of Leeds, and more.

For admission to Stover School, you must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, birth certificate, health insurance, visa or residence permit,
• Academic reports for the last two academic years, scorecards and exam results (if any),
• Certificates from specialists, if available: speech therapist, speech pathologist, psychologist and others. If the child needs an alternative meal, this must be communicated immediately when applying,
• Language test score: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or equivalent. The older the class to which the applicant enters, the higher the level of his/her knowledge should be,
• Individual achievements in sports, creativity, science, social activities.

All documents must be translated into English and certified.

Scholarship programs at Stover School are divided into five areas of merit: academic, creative, musical, sports, tennis. Scholarships are designed to reward outstanding achievement and exceptional talent, taking into account the assessment results, ability, potential, attitude, and work ethic of the student.

Some of the scholarship programs are:

• The academic scholarship is awarded based on the results of exams, an interview with the student, and a report from the current school. The reward ranges from 5 to 15% discount on tuition fees,
• Several athletic scholarships are awarded each year, which are based on a commitment to the values of the school and a demonstration of the ability to progress, achieve high levels of success in the student's chosen sport. The extensive program covers both practical and theoretical aspects of development, includes a variety of master classes with guest speakers, nutrition tips, development of individual training plans, skills workshops, access to sports facilities and fields,
• The Tennis Academy provides students with three team play sessions per week. Students who receive a scholarship can pay for one of them.

The school also offers discounts based on specific criteria:

• Allowance for siblings – 10% of the amount paid for the second, 20% for the third child from the same family,
• Allowance for the families of members of the armed forces - minimum fees for additional expenses (uniforms, transportation, laundry services, etc.).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision