Brentwood Private School

• Brentwood School founded: in 1557
• The age of the students: 3-18 years (board from 11 years)
• Total number of students: 1519 people, 75 of them at the boarding house
• Type of studying: mixed
• Accommodation type: boarding house, residence (from 11 years)
• Location of the school: Brentwood, Essex, England.
• Average score for IB: 37 (2016)

The private boarding school Brentwood School was founded in 1557. Today it is a modern educational institution that fully meets the standards of British education and the requirements of the world community - and at the same time preserving its history, charm and unique appearance. The school campus, spacious and well-equipped, is located just 24 miles from London (to the southeast), in the city of Brentwood - the total area (including well-maintained parks and gardens) reaches about 80 acres.

There are several studying departments at the independent schools London:

• Preparatory classes (3-7 years)
• Elementary classes (7-11 years)
• Middle and senior classes (11-18 years).

The motto of the institution is a Latin phrase, literally translated which can be as "Morality, education, upbringing." The director from 2004 to the present day is a graduate of Oxford and Cambridge, Ian Davies, who previously worked at a similar post in schools in St. Petersburg. Dunstan's College and Latymer Upper.

Initially the school, like many other institutions in Great Britain, accepted only boys for studying  - the mixed type of studying was accepted only in 1974 (first in senior, graduating classes, and since 1987 - on general grounds, with 11 years). Today in school, children study mainly in mixed classes, excluding the course of secondary school from 14 to 16 years. All students without exception wear the necessary uniform. The official religion of the school is Anglicanism (regular services and mass are held), but children of any confession and religion can study here, this does not affect the educational and extracurricular process in any way.

The main academic programs of the school are courses GCSE, A-level, IB. For foreign students, supportive English language courses (EAL) are provided, a great deal of attention is paid to other foreign languages ​​- French, German, Italian, Spanish (they can be taken at the A-level exams, and Italian at the GCSE). According to statistics, GCSE students take examinations in 8 disciplines at least a score of C and higher at 99%, and in the A-level course, students choose 3-4 subjects for examination.

Sarah Hicklin

Director of International Admissions at Oswestry School

At what age do foreign students usually enter schools in the UK?

Usually 13 years old or even earlier. It is possible at 16, there are also many of them, but if you do not know English well enough by this age, it may be too late.

Students are admitted to the boarding school from 11 years of age or older. There are 2 large residences on the campus:

• Mill Hill

A women's residence for 28 people, housed in an old, very beautiful Victorian building (inside all rooms modernized, renovated and fully meet modern quality standards). Mill Hill is managed by Mr. and Mrs Shipway, whose children also attend school.

• Hough House

A man's house for 47 people with a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

In each residence there is a fast Wi-Fi, own sports and gaming platforms, computers and TV, DVD, cozy living rooms with billiards, table football and other games. Approximately 70% of students occupy private bedrooms. An experienced nurse is constantly on duty on the territory, and all exits to the city (one or with friends) occur only with the permission of the tutor.

Meals are organized in the common dining room (full board, three times a day in buffet style).

On the school territory there is a special shop where you can buy sweets or stationery, educational supplies. With the permission of the administration, full-time students can come to school on their bicycle or car (parking is provided). Students who have distinguished themselves in their studies or behavior are awarded special privileges and gratitude, but students can be removed from the educational course or excluded from the fault (one of the most serious is alcohol use).

Subject list: administration, Art, astronomy, biology, chemistry, design, drama, economics, English literature, Environmental science, Filmmaking, Food technology, foundations of religions, geography, Health care, history, Information Technology, literature, maths, music, Natural science, philosophy, physical education, physics, politics, Psychology, Religious studies, Research project, Visual arts

Sport is an integral part of the daily life of schoolchildren. In the fitness center an individual program of classes is prepared for everyone. There are regular group studying sessions, various sections:

• General fitness
• ABC
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Water aerobics
• Intense circular studying
• Karate
• Dancing (different styles)
• Football
• Cricket
• Tennis
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Rugby
• Swimming
• Cross-country running locality
• Track and field athletics
• Fencing
• Squash
• Table tennis
• Gym
• Jumping on the trampoline.

Administrators have not forgotten about the children gifted in the creative sphere - there are a lot of sections, studios, craft workshops with the best equipment and software, and its own extensive library. Many of the circles have been successfully working on the campus for more than 50 years! Of the most popular it is worth noting the theater studio: in regular productions a large number of children are employed: someone plays on the stage, someone is responsible for props, scenery and costumes, someone directs the director's and scenario process, and someone controls the light and sound.

More than 100 children (about 25% of the total) are engaged in music on a regular basis, individual with the teacher - the school has a variety of different instruments. There is even an opportunity to take exams in the musical direction! In total, the school has formed more than 13 permanent collectives:

• 3 orchestras;
• Bag band;
• Wind ensemble;
• Choirs (often perform in cathedrals).

Many students play in the National Youth Orchestra and the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, the Youth Orchestra of the county. Dance classes are represented by jazz, classical choreography and ballet. For designers, special newest licensed programs and functional fast PCs were purchased: approximately 40 students take these courses at GCSE level, 15 choose design as one of the specialties of A-level.

Exams at the GCSE and A-level courses can also be taken for dramatic, theatrical mastery: the school constantly hosts performances. It is trully wide variations of disceplins among music schools in London.

The campus is just 40 minutes from London, which opens up a wide range of opportunities for excursions, interesting exploring trips and walks. Directly on the territory of the school there are also constantly arranged fascinating events and celebrations, parties and joint film screenings, shopping trips, paintball and go-karting.

The sports infrastructure of the campus is so well developed that the school grounds even served as one of the studying grounds during the 2012 London Olympics! On the campus there is a large multifunctional fitness center (instructors will help to create an individual program of classes), two swimming pools (the main one with paths of 25 meters and the studying one for those who are just learning to swim). Built 3 basketball courts, 4 squash courts and 7 for badminton - all fields are all-weather and professionally lit.

The architectural appearance of the school is beautiful and unique: many buildings that are still used by students were built in 1568! The modern Center of Art, Design and Technology, the Center for the Study of Natural Sciences, the Center for Performing Arts are separately built.

The following components are paid separately:

• Registration fee
• Tuition fee
• Tutelage (registration with the agency + guardian services)
• Medical student insurance
• Air tickets in both directions
• Round trip
• School uniforms
• Personal pocket expenses
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
• Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).

The amount already includes:

• Tuition on the chosen program
• Accommodation and meals (residence, full board)
• Supervision of pupils and full guarantee of their safety
• Regular check of progress
• Regular reports for parents.

Foreign nationals most often enter independent schools London at 11, 13 and 16. For 11-year-old students, an internal school entrance examination is designed, for students of 13 years - a universal Common Entrance. For 16-year-old students applying for a seat on the Sixth Form (A-level or IB) program, there are requirements for the GCSE certificate: at least 6 subjects must be passed at a level no lower than B, and subjects planning to be studied at the A-level must Be handed in at least A.

According to statistics, only 20% of students come from public schools, the rest from private (including 30% coming from the preparatory classes of the Brentwood Preparatory School).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision