Cambridge International School
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Description of Cambridge International School
Cambridge International School was founded in 2006 and today hosts children aged 3 to 18 years for effective, intensive educational programs. In total 350 students study in the institution: the school is proud of its multiculturalism and internationality - after all, students come here from 32 countries, speak 27 languages, and the composition of teachers also includes representatives of different nationalities and states. The main goal of Cambridge International School is to provide comfortable opportunities for effective, quality education in conditions of mutual respect and tolerance.
Curricula for students are formed quite extensive, diverse, including a large number of subjects and disciplines. Such an approach makes it possible not only to give the main foundation of knowledge, but also to form a stable craving for learning, a love for new knowledge, and make it more open. Here they aspire not only to put in the necessary academic knowledge - children are taught to be more independent, attentive, hardworking and diligent, educate them as self-confident strong personalities, while being kind to others and responsible for their actions.
The foundations of a modern educational institution were laid back in 1976, when Jill Sturdy founded a very small (2 classes for 11 people) school with a warm and homely atmosphere. After many years, the directors expanded the opportunities for teaching children by building the Holme Court School in Berdfordshire, where children with learning disabilities, such as those with dyslexia, could learn. Holme Court School is still considered to be a "sister", a friendly institution with the modern Cambridge International School: the latter was opened in 2006 by the forces of the founder's children. So far, the basic principles and postulates laid down by Gil Stardi are still here:
- Small classrooms;
- The most friendly and benevolent atmosphere;
- The upbringing of independence in children.
This is the first and only non-selective international school in the vicinity of Cambridge. In 2015, the institution joined the International Schools Partnership program and began participating in student exchange programs.
The Cambridge school adopted a uniform (of course, separate sets for boys and girls), a special form for sports and studying.
What is important to consider when choosing a school, in addition to rankings and professionalism of teachers?
Location, student and extracurricular activities - clubs, communities. The type of education is joint or separate (only for boys or only for girls), of course. Religious affiliation (if or not, how clearly expressed), a unified policy, the presence of a curfew and a uniform.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Cambridge International School
The middle classes are from the 3rd through the 6th grade of the general education school. As in the primary classes, the groups here bear the names of different seas:
- Grade 3 = Aral or Arafura
- 4 class = Aegean
- Grade 5 = Adriatic or Alaska
- 6 class = Archipelago.
Beginning of education in the middle classes can be exciting for students, therefore in the first year teachers are especially attentive to children, help them to join the new academic environment, the academic process. The curriculum now includes many more subjects than before. Not decreased, but only increased and the number of leisure activities, electives, circles and sections.
In the 4th grade, children are actively accustomed to independence, attentiveness, develop perseverance. Developing of skills of analytical thinking, the ability to ask the right questions, work begins on personal projects - this lays the foundation for research activities for the future.
In the 6th grade, teachers of different nationalities, representatives of different cultures are actively involved with children. Children learn a lot about the modern world and politics, talk and debate about international problems and relations of Great Britain, study the cultures of the world, various nationalities, foreign languages. This makes it possible for pupils to move to the upper grades, nurturing a sense of tolerance and respect for others, and to be more positive-minded.
The cost of studying includes office supplies, books and manuals, the necessary materials.
Separately paid and not included in the cost of the programs:
- Registration fee
- Lunch during the school day
- Consular fee (paid at the embassy)
- Visa fees and services
- Transfer in both directions
- Air tickets in both directions
- Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian's job)
- Pocket costs
- Medical insurance
- Examination fees and expenses
- Additional excursions and trips, hiking.
This course relates to the Sixth Form stage, final exams: students are getting ready to receive a profile certificate and enter the prestigious chosen university. At the level of AS (first year) and A-level (second year), 3-5 selected subjects are studied: it is recommended to take into account not only your interests and bright abilities, but also the requirements of the profession, university and faculty when drafting the curriculum. At the A-level level, the following disciplines are taught at the school:
- Biology
- Business course
- Spanish
- Economy
- English
- French
- Geography
- History
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Environmental Sciences.
The cost of studying includes office supplies, books and manuals, the necessary materials.
Separately paid and not included in the cost of the programs:
- Registration fee
- Lunch during the school day
- Consular fee (paid at the embassy)
- Visa fees and services
- Transfer in both directions
- Air tickets in both directions
- Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian's job)
- Pocket costs
- Medical insurance
- Examination fees and expenses
- Additional excursions and trips, hiking.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The meals are provided for the pupils according to the boarding system: it is a varied and balanced diet that meets all the needs of children and adolescents. The menu changes every day. There are special diet options for children, limited by medical and dietary prescriptions, as well as for representatives of certain religions, for vegetarians.
Subjects and sports
Activities Cambridge International School
Cambridge is one of the most famous university cities in the world, founded many centuries ago. The historical realities, the academic atmosphere and the majestic old buildings with the newest cinemas, shopping and entertainment centers, shops and cafes are surprisingly connected here. You can get to London in 45 minutes, but unlike the capital, it is very quiet, the pace of life is much more measured. At a distance of a small bus ride is the legendary Cambridge University - the center of knowledge, the subject of the dreams of thousands of students from all over the world. At the weekend you can come here on an excursion. In Cambridge (the city) you can visit various museums and art galleries, explore cultural monuments, art and history, take a walk in the shops or sit with friends in a cafe. The city is very green: here you can find many groves and forests for walks, lawns and meadows for a picnic or barbecue.
Cambridge International School offers a wide range of leisure activities for students, there are a variety of activities and clubs, optional courses, and much attention is paid to sports. Physical culture and sport accompanies children from the moment of admission to the very issue - it is accepted to develop not only the mind, but also the body. High school students can take physical studying even as one of the graduation subjects at the IGCSE level. The most popular sports - among boys and girls - include the following:
- Track and field athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Football
- Running Including running with obstacles)
- Hockey
- Netball
- Tennis
- Rugby
- Swimming.
High school students can take part in competitions for the Duke of Edinburgh Prize.
Advantages
- In 2018, according to the GCSE program, 55% of students received grades A - A *.
Admission dates and extra charges
The academic year at Cambridge International School is divided into terms (3 periods during the school year):
- Autumn: from September 6-7 to December 9-15 (high school students start to study Earlier and finish a little later because of a more intensive educational program)
- Spring: January 5 to March 31
- Summer: from April 20 to July 7.
There are small rest breaks in the middle of each trimester: October 24-28, February 13-17, May 29 - June 2.
Tuition fee already includes office accessories, books and manuals, necessary materials).
Separately paid and not included in the cost of the programs:
- Registration fee
- Lunch during the school day
- Consular fee (payable at the embassy)
- Visa fees and services
- Transfer in both directions
- Air tickets in both directions
- Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian's job)
- Pocket costs
- Medical insurance
- Examination fees and expenses
- Additional excursions and trips, hiking.
All the necessary payments must be made before the first school day of the relevant term.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 100 GBP
- Application fee 500 GBP
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Cambridge International School
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. |
