Bales College London

• Age of students: 11-18 years
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Founded: 1972 year
• Type of institution: private school
• Language of instruction: English
• Type: collaborative.

Bales College is a private independent school in London offering a caring and motivating environment that will encourage children to achieve better results.

The private school is located on a quiet, green campus in kensal green's W10 neighborhood, between Notting Hill and Queens Park. The school prides itself on an atmosphere of inclusiveness and positive learning.

Employees of the institution offer a high level of individual care for the child - the main goal is to ensure his safety in all respects. Children celebrate the family atmosphere at Bales, which makes them feel comfortable and ready to learn.

The main values of the school:

• Respect
• Humor
• Energy
• Persistence.

Bales is an independent school and Sixth Form College for children between 11 and 18 years of age that accepts British and international students. Most of the students are local, about 10% are foreigners. Students join Key Stage 3, Grades 7-9, GCSE courses in Grade 10 or 11, and A-Level courses in Grade 12 or 13.

The guide meets each week to critically analyze student progress and develop an academic program. Primary school classes have two objectives: the development of subject knowledge and skills, as well as more general learning abilities.

The institution offers full coverage of the national curriculum in grades 7-9, with the opportunity to continue studying a range of GCSE subjects in grades 10 and 11. GCSE courses are based on the Edexcel curriculum with a combination of GCSE and IGCSE. Homework is also a key aspect of the learning process: children receive weekly homework in each subject according to an alternating calendar, this is recorded and monitored through the online learning portal. Teachers provide timely and instructive feedback on students' work to encourage further engagement and research.

The school uses Durham University's CEM system to conduct a process of monitoring each child's progress. Tests are completed at the moment the child enters school to ensure a learning profile. It illustrates the strengths and areas of development for each student, providing teachers and leadership staff with valuable information to assist each child in learning and development.

• For grades 7-9, the Midys system is used,
• For grades 10 and 11 , the Yellis system,
• For Sixth Form (Grades 12 and 13), the Alis system.

The learning cycle for any class includes learning activities, experimenting, researching, and reflecting on experiences. Goal setting helps create a structure and vision of what the student would like to achieve. Bales students set goals based on their current knowledge and academic performance.

Final exams are held annually in June. Parents receive a grade letter each semester, a full written report at the end of the Easter semester, and parent evenings are held in mid-December and summer. Repeat classes are held during the holiday period for GCSE and A-level students.

Subjects taught:

• Arts, painting and design,
• Biology, business,
• Chemistry, informatics,
• Economics
• English literature,
• French, German, Spanish,
• Geography, history,
• Mathematics, physics.

The institution welcomes applications from children who have been identified as having additional educational needs (e.g., needs for speech, language, and communication, the help of an autism specialist, or special learning difficulties such as dyslexia). There are a number of employees specially educated in this area: for example, Mr. Mark Yersley is the acting senCo, and Ms. Monika Wojczyk is an educational psychologist who works on individual support for children as needed. The school works closely with families and relevant local authorities to ensure that every child with additional needs receives the support and guidance needed to succeed. SENCo and the Deputy Director ensure that highly qualified and experienced employees conduct education in such a way as to ensure that the requirements of the Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for the child are met.

The place where you live is a huge part of your learning experience. Several accommodation options are available to international students of Bales College:

• Students who have friends or relatives nearby may stay with them subject to bales college approval.
• Students can arrange their own homestay accommodation with a registered provider, but this must be verified and approved by Bales College.
• For students who need help finding the right family, the college works closely with several homestay providers to help students arrange safe and comfortable living nearby.

By studying art and design at Bales, children are introduced to a variety of techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, printing and ceramics. The quality of the artwork created by students of all annual groups is outstanding, as can be seen in regular exhibitions. Each child is encouraged to explore and experiment while developing their technical artistic skills.

Drama is taught on a weekly rotation with music in the lower grades of school.

School trips are extremely important for the educational, cultural and social development of students, they are an integral component of the Bales academic program. Day trips around the country are held regularly for all groups:

• Appearances at the LSE and the Royal Geographical Society,
• Visiting universities,
• A day at the Yayoi Kusama Art Exhibition,
• French Institute,
• Theatrical excursion "Curious Incident",
• British Museum,
• Museum of Science,
• Lectures on particle physics at the Rutherford Institute,
• A week of summer activities.

Senior staff also organize annual trips to continental Europe, usually in groups of different years. The visit to Spain became a popular part of the Bales calendar.

• Students receive high results in A-level: 53% of graduates earned A-A* grades, and A*-C - 99%.
• Bales was founded as an A-level college, and its main goal is still to help students succeed at A-level,
• About 10-20% of students come from abroad: in connection with the relocation of the family or for the purpose of admission to British universities.
• One- and two-year A Level courses have been taught here for more than 40 years. During this time, more than 4,000 students have passed the A-Level exams.
• Local staff have extensive teaching experience, many of them have advanced degrees, and some work in examination bodies such as Edexcel.

Bales is within walking distance of the Moberly Sports Centre, a state-of-the-art complex that includes a gym, 2 swimming pools, 2 indoor basketball courts and 8 badminton courts. Children from grades 7 to 9 study at Moberly for more than 3 hours a week, including swimming, football, basketball/netball and badminton.

Bales also has pedestrian access to various outdoor sports fields, track and field tracks and basketball courts.

The academic fee for international students is £5650 per semester (£16,950 per academic year) for all annual groups.

Additional expenses:

• Registration — 200£; is paid upon confirmation of the place,
• Deposit – 500£; is held until the end of the course,
• Science Lab – £45 for an A-level science subject per semester,
• Exams – £120 for A-level subject,
• Lunch – £945 per academic year (required in grades 7-9 inclusive),
• Uniform – £110 for students in grades 7-11,
• CAS fee – 640£; for students who require a CAS visa application.

The admission process includes:

• Informal interview at school,
• Providing school reports for the last two school years,
• Filling out the questionnaire and other necessary documents.

Graduates enter the top universities of the country and the world:

• UCL (including dental and pharmaceutical programs),
• Kings College London,
• SOAS,
• University of Manchester,
• Birkbeck (University of London),
• Royal Holloway (University of London),
• University of Durham,
• University of Bristol,
• University of Exeter,
• University of Nottingham,
• University of Dundee.

Bales College adheres to high standards, the student community is expected to work productively and dedication. Most local students have a very strong academic background and academic record, however the school staff are looking for versatile individuals with a passion for learning, so sometimes they are willing to accept students with lower academic results who can demonstrate an exceptional attitude to learning. The most important admission criterion is that students will fit well into the student community.

The standard entry points are Grades 7, 9, or 12. Depending on the individual circumstances, entry into other age groups will be considered.

Students look for the following characteristics:

• great interest in education,
• a mature approach to learning and interaction with staff and students,
• exemplary behavior and attitude,
• a strong desire to contribute to the school community, including extracurricular activities,
• willingness to work hard to achieve goals.

Requirements for candidates:

• Completed application form,
• Copy of passport details page,
• Transcripts for the previous 2 years,
• Proof of English (if any),
• A successful interview with a Bales College employee.

English Language Requirements:

• For junior school: Junior school varies depending on what year the child applies for. Bales College will conduct an English language test as part of the application process.
• For Sixth Form – students must have IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent. Bales College may assess the level or waive this requirement based on previous qualifications.

Academic scholarships can be awarded for outstanding academic achievement, usually for students in grades 11-13 and on the basis of entrance examinations.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision