Canford school
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Description of Canford school
- Location: Dorset County, Wimborne Minster
- Age of students: 13 - 18 years old
- Educationall programs: High School, (I) GCSE, A-level, Pre-U
- Number of students: 640
- Foundation year: 1923
- Type of studying: mixed
- Accommodation: boarding house, from 13 years old
- Price: from 11 000 GBP per term with accommodation
- Ranking: A-level results - 6th place in national ranking Private boarding schools, Pre-U - 2 place
Canford school is one of the most prestigious private boarding schools in Britain. Located in a picturesque village in Dorset County, Canford school occupies grounds of Wimborne Manor. The campus stands on the river bank. It is surrounded by a rich Victorian arboretum. The school infrastructure is located on a territory of 100 hectares. The campus has everything you need for a comfortable stay, an interesting pastime.
Foreign students can enter the school from the 13 years old. In the educational institution there is a waiting list for admission, as in many other private schools in the UK. Admission to the school is based on the results of examinations (surrendered in their school) and interviews.
The educational institution functions as a day school and a boarding school. 5% of total number of students are foreign students. Stuyding is offered in small classes (up to 14 people). The ratio of students and teachers is 7:1.
The international students can study in the school only with a sufficient level of English proficiency. The requirements are quite high: minimum IELTS 6.0. Students who need to improve their English skills can be offered summer courses based on the school. During studying, foreign students are given an opportunity to additionally study the language optional (free classes 2 times a week). Individual lessons are also available to students (on a paid basis).
A lot of extracurricular activities are organized for students of all educational levels at the school. They have an entertaining, informative, athletic profile. Particular attention is paid to the physical and creative development of students.
What sets British schools apart?
British education is globally revered for its high quality. The UK's historical connections, like those with Hong Kong, still attract families seeking schools with an international perspective. Parents look for strong academic results and opportunities for their children to build a global network of friends, preparing them for a multilingual, international world. They also value that British schools often pave the way to top universities, not just in the UK but also in the US, which is a significant bonus.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Canford school
In the 9th grade, compulsory subjects are physics, technology and design, physical culture, mathematics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, computer technology, religion and philosophy, classical civilizations and Latin, Spanish, German, drama, music. Also elective disciplines are provided:
- Computer facilities and ICT;
- Foreign languages.
The school offers A-level studying. But some elements of IB are included in the educational process, which are adapted for its needs. From IB, the fundamentals of research work, the theory of knowledge (within the framework of the general education course of "Communication") are taught at the school.
In the 12-13 grades students choose 3-4 subjects for in-depth study from the following groups:
- Latyn, Physics, Higher Mathematics, English, Economics, Chemistry, Business Basics.
- Music, Higher Mathematics, Classical Civilizations, History, English, Biology.
- Politics, geography, economics, higher mathematics, design, drama, chemistry, business.
- Religion Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Modern History, Geography, Biology.
At Cambridge Pre-U, students are invited to study fine arts, design, French and Spanish. Also lessons of Russian, Italian, Polish, Chinese are available, which are paid additionally.
In the 10-11 grades, the required group of subjects includes English literature, English, philosophy, mathematics, the course of "Communication". In addition to studying, there are 7 subjects to choose from. Students can master chemistry, biology, physics, geography, French, Spanish, German, music, business basics, fine arts, drama, and a number of other disciplines.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school offers accommodation in a residence on campus. The housing stock is represented by 7 dormitory residences. Each is designed to accommodate 60 to 65 students. Students live in 2 - 4-bed comfortable rooms. In general, residences have recreation areas, laundries, facilities for internal sports infrastructure, mini-kitchens with coffee equipment, furniture.
The meals in the school are organized according to the boarding principle. The dining room offers a wide selection of European and British dishes. It is also possible to organize dietary, vegetarian meals.
Subjects, specialties
Advantages
- Canford school is one of the best British private boarding schools. Annually, more than 88% of its students receive A-B grades for A-level.
- The academic specialization of the school lies in the field of the British national education system. The A-level program provides effective preparation for entering the university.
- High-quality educational services. Level of academic preparation of students is indicated by the number of positive answers from Oxbridge. 70% of graduates enter the leading universities of Britain and the world.
- Highly qualified specialists. Teachers help students develop strength of character, responsibility, ambitiousness, leadership qualities. Students of the school demonstrate high awareness in the subject areas and cultural competence, understand the depth of their social and moral obligations to society.
- The basis of the school is the highest Christian values.
Facilities and equipment at Canford school
The Canford school infrastructure includes main school building with classrooms, laboratories, a library with a multi-thousand printed fund and modern electronic resources, a computer, a media center, a conference room, a lounge zone. There is also an art gallery, its own theater.
For creative development of students on the campus, a music school with 9 piano studios, a recording studio, an organ hall is opened.
Sports infrastructure is represented by a track and field stadium, sports center with gyms, fitness hall, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, several fields with a grass cover, playgrounds for team games, a golf course.
Admission dates and extra charges
Academic year lasts from September to January.
Additional fees:
- Registration fee 200 pounds;
- Deposit of one trimester amount (returned upon graduation).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 200 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 1250 GBP
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Canford school
We sent the youngest son to study at Canford school: the eldest in Britain received higher education, and we knew about the quality of local education and decided for the younger to start the process early, so that later it would be easier and he would feel more confident.
The Canford school suited us perfectly in all respects: strong teachers in mathematics (my son has a bias in exact sciences), good living conditions, and many useful extra-curricular opportunities. For example, the British are simply obsessed with sports, so it’s simply impossible to not engage in physical education here - we believe that this is a plus, adolescents and children should develop harmoniously, both boys and girls. There is a large selection of electives, so that children will not be bored, although there is almost no free time, the first months Maxim was very tired. Then he got used to and got involved.
Thanks to our manager Angelina for the sensible consultations and professional organization of the receipt - everything was clear and on time, without delay, hidden commissions of some kind and contentious issues.
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. |
