Abbey College Malvern Private School and Camp
Description of Abbey College Malvern Private School and Camp
- Founded: in 1874
- Location: Malvern, Worcestershire, UK
- Age of students: 14-19 years
- Total students: 150
- Type of eduaction: mixed
- Type of residence: residence / host family
- Language learning: English.
The private school and camp of Abbey College Malvern was founded back in 1874, which allows all its branches and departments (including the prestigious London) to use age-old traditions and pedagogical practices today, not forgetting to adapt them to the passage of time.
Abbey College Malvern - the school is quite small, because every student here can count on individual attention and care. In each class, no more than 7 people study. Therefore, experienced teachers, if necessary, can quickly adjust the course, pull students in case of difficulties or lag. The process is assisted by personal supervisors, mentors, who work especially closely with high school students, outlining for them the optimal ways of entering the selected university.
The private boarding school works with all key British and international education programs: GCSE, A-level (two-year), Foundation, summer language camp and English as a foreign language (ESL) courses.
What is the camper-to-staff ratio, and how do you ensure adequate supervision and support?
We maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio to ensure personalized attention and supervision. Our trained staff members are available 24/7 to support campers and oversee activities.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Abbey College Malvern Private School and Camp
GCSE / IGCSE
A typical British program for students aged 14-16 (IGCSE is specially adapted for foreigners): this is a secondary education course leading to a prestigious certificate and prepares students to complete complex Six Form senior courses.
The program includes a large number of both mandatory (minimum 5) and elective subjects (up to 10):
- English language and literature
- Maths
- ICT (information and communication technologies)
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Economy
- Business course (entrepreneurship, paperwork)
- Art
- Story
- Geography
- Foreign languages (optional).
The cost of the GCSE course is:
- 3 terms = £ 26,800
- registration fee = £ 175.
A-level
The complex, intensive two-year course is designed for graduates seeking to enroll in the best universities in the UK and the world (16-18 years old).
The first year (AS-level) studies 4-5 selected directions, the second year (A-level) only 3 of them remain. All students choose their disciplines, there is no compulsory curriculum: it gives you the opportunity to focus on the most priority disciplines and prepare to the selected university, faculty and specialty.
- Economy
- Business courses
- Biology
- Mathematics (several levels, including higher)
- Chemistry
- Jurisprudence
- Physics
- English language and literature
- Geography
- ICT
- Art
- Accounting
- Computer science
- Story
- Foreign languages (optional)
- Right.
The cost of the program A-level:
- 3 terms = £ 28,200
- registration fee = £ 175.
University foundation
One-year course, especially convenient for foreigners - it is often chosen even as an alternative to A-level (16-17 years old). It takes only a year and is aimed, among other things, at intensively improving the language skills of English - however, it should be borne in mind that the most privileged and prestigious universities in the UK consider the Foundation academically insufficient and require only A-level or IB certificates.
The three main subjects studied are ICT, mathematics and English. The rest of the disciplines are recruited depending on the direction and the department preferred by a particular student:
- Business: economics, accounting and auditing, business basics
- Law: doing business, course “Man and Society”, sociology, basic course of law
- Art and Design
- Engineering, higher mathematics, physics
- Natural sciences: biology, physics, chemistry
- Medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology: special training in chemistry, biology, physics.
Foundation course fee:
- 3 terms = £ 28,200
- registration fee = £ 175.
Summer English courses for children and teenagers
- Dates: June 9 - September 1
- Dates of arrival: at least 2 weeks, arrivals and departures on Sundays
- Age of students: 8-17 years
- Language learning: English.
An effective summer course is perfect for students of 8-17 years who want to spend time with pleasure, to significantly improve their level of English and prepare for long-term study abroad. The comprehensive course is aimed at strengthening and developing all the basic language aspects:
- Grammar
- Reading
- Listening (listening comprehension)
- Vocabulary (active vocabulary expansion)
- Writing
- Oral speech (spoken English)
- Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
- Improving communication skills.
Additionally, successful students can prepare for the delivery of specialized exams: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge exams, IGSE. Small classes of 12-16 people help to make the learning process more individualized and effective, and useful recommendations of teachers and curators - to outline the optimal future course of study. Every week, 16-18 hours of English are provided in differentiated groups: on the day of arrival, all students take an entrance test for their level of knowledge.
The cost of staying in the summer camp is 725 £ / week per person - the price already includes:
- English course
- Accommodation and meals on campus (boarding)
- Weekly laundry service
- Care and supervision of a child 24/7
- Use of the entire school infrastructure, access to the Internet and the library
- Required study guides, books and materials
- ID card
- Excursions (minimum 2 every week), leisure and entertainment activities
- Corporate certificate at the end of the program and personal recommendations of teachers, curator.
Additional charge:
- Registration fee = £ 50
- Training deposit = £ 50 (refundable).
Accommodation, meals, prices
The majority of students live in residences on campus: the placement takes into account age and gender. High school students traditionally occupy individual bedrooms, while middle-class students accommodate 2-4 people (if you wish, you can book a room with a private bathroom, but an extra charge will be required).
Residences and the whole territory is guarded 24/7; Teachers, tutors and curators are constantly located near the pupils to help in solving any problems.
Student meals are organized with truly British scruples and attention. In addition to common living rooms, each residence has kitchen areas where you can make tea, sandwiches and snacks, and the main board meals are prepared by professional chefs and are served in the cozy dining room. On weekdays, students eat three times a day, on weekends they can enjoy brunch (late breakfast and dinner): these are delicious, varied dishes from different nations of the world. Optionally, you can book a diet or vegetarian diet, the menu according to medical or religious prescriptions.
Activities Abbey College Malvern Private School and Camp
Abbey College Malvern boasts truly outstanding opportunities for out-of-class employment, creative and sports development of children:
- Sports:
- table soccer
- tennis
- swimming in the pool
- volleyball
- table tennis
- basketball
- archery
- aerobics
- horseback riding
- softball
- football
- paintball
- golf
- badminton
- fencing
- choreography
- canoeing
- carting
- strength training
- mountain tourism
- squash
- rock climbing.
- Creativity and art:
- Music
- Drama and theater
- Drawing
- computer education and programming
- Dancing.
- Leisure activities and entertainment:
- Discos
- Bowling
- Cabaret show
- Theme parties and fun holidays
- Sitting by the fire and barbecue, picnics
- Excursions in the surrounding area and in major British cities
- Karaoke.
Please note that some of these options (for example, golf and horse riding) are available for a fee, as they use the infrastructure of the companies and clubs closest to the school. Details you specify our manager.
Advantages
The school is rightly proud of the academic results of its students, because it proves the best quality of the programs:
- In 2013, more than 89% of graduates (A-level course) earned an average score from among the highest A * -AB * grades, and higher C scores (i.e. passing grades) received 100% - all without exception received certificates and passed exams
- In 2016, 100% of graduates also received certificates (points from C and above), and 54% received the highest points - A * -A
- Graduates become students of the most prestigious universities: Cambridge and Oxford, the universities of Manchester, Bristol, Nottingham, high schools in Newcastle, Derby and Buckingham.
Facilities and equipment at Abbey College Malvern Private School and Camp
The city of Malvern of Worchester County, where the school is located, is famous for being a beautiful, picturesque, safe and calm city in central England. You can get to London in 2.5 hours (by train or by car), nearby are also such interesting cities as Oxford, Gloucester, Worcester, Cheltenham, Hereford and Stratford (30-60 minutes by car).
The total campus, as if lost in the depths of green hills on the banks of the River Severn, reaches 60 acres - everything is prepared here that you may need for education, recreation and extracurricular activities:
- A big library
- Modern computer classes
- Scientific and practical laboratories for research and experiments
- Cozy living rooms for relaxing and socializing
- Large, multifunctional sports center
- Assembly hall for general meetings
- Dance studios
- Football fields
- Volleyball, badminton and basketball courts
- Tennis courts
- Large outdoor pool
- Modern and bright classrooms
- Residences to stay.
Admission dates and extra charges
The cost of the GCSE course is:
- 3 terms = £ 34,000
- registration fee = £ 175.
The cost of the program A-level:
- 3 terms = £ 35,400
- registration fee = £ 175.
Foundation course fee:
- 3 terms = £ 35,400
- registration fee = £ 175.
This price does not include:
- Registration fee
- Medical insurance
- Tutorials, books and materials
- Additional Spanish lessons (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Air tickets in both directions
- One way transfer - Heathrow = £ 195, Birmingham = £ 100, Bristol = £ 130, Gatwick = £ 120
- Escort at the airport - £ 45
- Personal pocket expenses
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).
Dates of trimesters:
- Autumn - from September 9, 2019 to December 13, 2019
- Spring - from January 6, 2020 to April 4, 2020
- Summer - from April 20, 2020 to June 19, 2020.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 50 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 50 GBP
- One way transfer - Gatwick 240 GBP
- One way transfer - Heathrow 195 GBP
- One way transfer - Birmingham 100 GBP
- One way transfer - Bristol 130 GBP
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Anyone who wants to go to school must provide:
- Report card (for the last 2 years at least)
- Recommendations and characteristics from teachers (in priority - teachers in English and mathematics), class teacher, head teacher, director
- Cover letter on the topic “Why do I want to study at Abbey College Malvern?”
- All sorts of awards, certificates, commendations, medals, etc. (academic, sports, creative, social areas)
- Certificate of proficiency in English.
Sometimes the school asks for additional math tests (but this requirement is not necessary in most cases).
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
