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Prestigious private boarding school Windermere School UK takes a joint form of training, but otherwise faithfully follows the classic British educational traditions, polished by centuries of successful work. Today, there are about 350 boys and girls who are offered a full educational cycle – from 3 to 18.
The school was founded in 1863: Windermere School UK prides itself on its roots and history, simultaneously without fear of mastering modern technologies, innovative pedagogical approaches and techniques, introducing new curricula and additional subjects.
The school works in the organization Round Square, annually passes a strict check from Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI). The combination of academic, physical, creative and personal development helps the school to receive the highest scores in all main categories, and allows students to study in a comfortable, friendly environment. The motto of Windermere School UK is the phrase "The winner is the one who defeats himself."
Quick overview: The training program fully corresponds to the strict National curriculum - children in secondary school (10-14 years) are studying a fairly wide range of academic directions:
Gradually (by the age of 16) the range of subjects studied begins to decline, and the complexity and depth of research is intensified. At the final of the secondary school, students take 8-10 subjects and usually receive a GCSE certificate. In the future, graduates can enter the Sixth Form (IB) programs and fully prepare to enter the university.
Brief information: The IB program at Windermere School is not considered academically limited and selective: it provides high-school students (Sixth Form) with studying the variety of subjects that are most important for their future specialization and admission to the university. Professional advisors in vocational guidance work for the students: they give advice on choosing a university and specialty, help create an optimal curriculum, fill out documents and submit an application to a priority university on time. Windermere School students have several options for learning on the Sixth Form:
For observance of academic balance and prevention of duplication of subject courses, international students are recommended to choose one discipline from the following thematic blocks:
Quick overview of Summer sailing
During the summer holidays, Windermere School opens sailing courses. On the school’s territory there are all conditions for an unforgettable vacation, where students will spend every morning having an exciting sailing course. The program is suitable for students with any level of training.
Brief information of Combination courses (Sailing + Activities / Sailing + Kids Club):
Pupils attending sailing courses can take part in other camp programs where a variety of sporting and creative activities await them.
Windermere School international students live in a cozy, well-equipped campus residence. Separate blocks are provided for boys and girls, and the age parameter is taken into account when resettlement. The rooms offer an impressive view of the lake, are equipped with all necessary furniture (bed, a place for independent work, storage of things) and home appliances.
In each residence there lives a senior educator. He follows the observance of cleanliness, order, discipline, helps students solve household, administrative and other issues.
Windermere School is stunningly situated in a UNESCO World Heritage Site: England’s Lake District National Park. The rugged beauty of the landscape not only makes for an inspiring educational setting but enables students to make use of what surrounds them. The School boasts its own RYA (Royal Yachting Association) accredited watersports centre and boathouse on the shores of Lake Windermere. The School has been awarded British Youth Sailing Recognised Club status for its race training and is the only school in the UK to hold this accreditation.
The school is located in the central part of the large Lake District reserve: the city of Windermere is located 4 hours drive from London, in a calm, green countryside.
The school campus of Windermere School UK is located on the shore of a beautiful quiet lake: children like to walk along the coast, often engage in water sports - canoeing, Kayaks, yachts, swimming, active games.
The total campus area reaches 100 acres - there is absolutely everything that pupils can need for living, studying, resting and leisure :
The cost of training in Windermere School varies depending on the chosen training program and the preferred housing.
Some services are paid additionally to tuition fee:
The Admissions Committee needs a report card from the previous place of training (estimates for the last 2-3 years). Applicants will have to take math and English tests (if the academic performance was excellent, no additional exams are assigned, but other subject tests are possible), and also have a personal interview-(by Skype or phone).
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