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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Westonbirt School
Westonbirt School students are tasked with learning to be independent and organize their work without the constant and close supervision of adults. To achieve this goal, a special curriculum has been developed, largely focused on the independent study of the material and giving a certain share of benefits and freedom.
The curriculum includes the following subjects:
- 7-9 classes: English, mathematics, science, French, art, technology, drama, geography, history, informatics, music, physical culture (including and sports games and swimming), religion, sewing and cooking.
- 10-11 grades (preparation for the high school program and obtaining the certificate): English and literature, mathematics, science, two or three foreign languages, as well as subjects to choose from (physical culture, computer science, practical classes).
Westonbirt School students are tasked with learning to be independent and organize their work without the constant and close supervision of adults. To achieve this goal, a special curriculum has been developed, largely focused on the independent study of the material and giving a certain share of benefits and freedom.
Sixth Form allows you to prepare for entering the University. Girls can choose to study medical sciences, biology, mathematics, physics, international finance and many other sciences.
Each student is given a separate bedroom cabinet to make the learning process as comfortable and productive as possible.
As a sports destination, girls can choose yoga, zumba, golf, tennis, swimming and volleyball.
The school accepts for studying from 5 years. Children can stay in the school on a full board from the age of 10 years.
Description of Westonbirt School
- Language learned: English;
- Location: Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom;
- Students age: 11-18 years;
- Accommodation: boarding house;
- Curriculum: secondary school, A-Level, GCSE, Prep School;
- Total number of Westonbirt school students: 200;
- Type of training: joint (3-11 years), separate (only girls, after 11 years).
Westonbirt School was founded in 1928. Today it is one of the 25 best private schools with secondary education programs throughout England (according to the Daily Telegraph). The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2011 noted the outstanding success of schoolchildren and school graduates, and the school was ranked in the top three private schools (The Financial Times). Private school Westonbirt pays attention to both academic lessons and extracurricular, creative and sports pursuits. Such an integrated approach leads to amazing results: every year more than 70% of graduates receive high scores in the A-level exam and continue their studies at prestigious universities. The school is deservedly proud of its graduates, whose ranks include a large number of famous personalities: Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi; actresses Rosamund Pike, Claire Bloom and Phyllida Lo; writer Iris Murdoch, Princess of Jordan Haya Bint Al Hussein, etc.
Westonbirt School occupies a vast area of ​​210 acres, and the main building is a solid Victorian mansion. There is a large number of well-kept lawns, gardens, parks, as well as a separate building of the Business School, which was opened in 2013.
Curricula:
The school provides several different programs for international teaching:
- Main School (from 11 years old),
- Preparing for the GCSE (from age 13),
- Sixth form (from age 16),
- GCSE program (9 subjects),
- AS-level (4 subjects),
- A-level.
In addition, the institution emphasizes the study of foreign languages: from the age of 7 schoolgirls begin to learn French, and from 10 years as an elective can choose the Spanish language.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Westonbirt School students live in cozy rooms, for which the entire top floor of the Westonbirt School is separated. Younger schoolgirls live in rooms of 5 people, high school students can claim separate bedrooms.
Subjects and sports
Activities Westonbirt School
Thanks to the good equipment of the Westonbirt School, the girls are offered a large selection of extracurricular activities (art, ballet, cooking, theater, different cluba, amusement clubs and many others), as well as various sports.
Advantages
- Only an hour's journey separates the area from Heathrow Airport, the culturally developed cities of Bristol and Bath are also close, and the town of Tetbury itself is very calm, quiet and safe.
- The school accepts for the training British students and international students from 11 to 18 years - the multicultural environment of students helps them to quickly overcome the language barrier, adapt to a new educational and cultural environment.
- Groups consist of 16-20 students. Students can always have help from the local Training Support Center. The school equipped with scientific laboratories, self-study rooms and an extensive library. For talented, gifted students, special courses are prepared that will help to maximize their abilities and talents.
Facilities and equipment at Westonbirt School
Much attention is paid to sports activities. There is a huge modern Sports Center to the services of students equipped with everything necessary. They can practice in the pool (indoor, 25 meters), attend aerobics and fitness classes, as well as train in open areas, the territory of which exceeds 250 acres. Students take part in golf, rugby, polo, football, netball, attend the Tennis Academy. It is believed that students of Westonbirt School first invented badminton!
Separately it is worth noting the theater group: not only regularly performs are held on its own stage (theater for 450 seats), but also the group goes on tour to London, Bath and Bristol. Music and choir classes are also popular. The school also equipped with three spacious and bright studios for painting. There are a huge number of clubs on interests: a culinary club, rock climbing, jumping, a debate club, a social projects club, horse riding (Beaufort Polo Club) and many others.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year is divided into trimesters: autumn (September 2 - December 11), spring (January 6 - March 18) and summer (April 12 - July 9). Holidays, vacations, weekends are provided for rest and free time.
Additional fees:
- Visa fees and services;
- Medical insurance (1 £ / day);
- Flights;
- Transfer in both directions;
- Registration fee- 200 £;
- Deposit - 5000 £;
- School uniform ;
- Optional, elective classes: riding school, music, drama, tennis, housekeeping, polo, golf.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 200 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 5000 GBP
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Westonbirt School
The chold has been studying at this school for the second year - there are no complaints.
Excellent British boarding school far away from big cities, green campus and good teachers.
We took Westonbirt School due to two options: it is considered one of the strongest in the country in the middle classes, plus separate education since 11 years old (only girls study).
Our requests for universities are high, so we went to England in the 7th grade (now finish the 8th), to prepare properly and in the final certificate there were excellent grades according to a complicated program (by the way, not all go to A-level, by the way did not know). Our daughter does best in math and physics, mindset to the exact sciences, and wants to get education in IT.
So, in ordinary schools, boys often get more "emphasis" from teachers on the exact sciences, and girls, they say, do better as humanities scholars. Here, no discounts are made to anyone: you are good at math - it means that you will be in the best class. Comparing assessments and developing abilities no, girls are not shy about doing all kinds of research, solving problems quickly and practically. Well, as for leisure (they say, they will not learn to communicate with the boys) - there are enough periodic general events (sports and entertainment) and excursions.
Our daughter is studying at Westonbirt School. We are ready to leave a positive response about both the school and the company that organized our trip - Smapse.
If you want to send a child to study abroad - forget about independence and do not think that you can do everything yourself. Save time and effort, contact professionals! During the preparation for the trip, there were many subtleties. We were very glad that Smapse was chosen as our agent. We really liked the approach of specialists: very sensitive, pleasant in communication guys, very professional, educated. They answered all our questions, we chose the options for us, under our requests. And the enrollment was free, which surprised us a lot (expecting a large commission, even already put aside money for this): Smapse does not work as intermediaries, but as partners of foreign schools, that's why they do not take money from us. We paid only for the translation of documents and the booking of air tickets.
Our daughter really likes the school - the only thing she asks for the upper grades (now she's in high school) is to move her closer to London. It's probably nice for us to be in a pastoral village, and young people appreciate more big busy cities. When we look at universities and senior schools, probably, we will really pick up something more capital, although it will be more expensive. Another plus of Westonbirt School - attractive cost of studying. At the same time, we got acquainted with rankings - Westonbirt School shows itself very well, and the daughter's teaching reports are excellent. We sure that our daughter will get excellent education.
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