Crosfields School

• Students age: from 3 to 16 years,
• Location: Reading, United Kingdom,
• Founded: 1957,
• Type of institution: co-educational day school,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: mixed.

Crosfields School provides a well-rounded education that promotes academic excellence, advancement in individual passions, leadership development, and character building. From nursery to secondary education, the school instills a passion for learning in students through a broad, carefully thought-out and creatively designed curriculum implemented by dedicated teaching staff in well-equipped classrooms. 

Students are given every opportunity to reveal themselves and enjoy the widest range of opportunities for extracurricular work. Participation in them expands the skills and experience of each student, builds self-confidence, develops a sense of social responsibility and strengthens team spirit. 

At the heart of education at Crosfields School is educational work, where the well-being of students is of paramount importance. A caring team creates an atmosphere in which each child feels his importance and the support of others. Based on these values, the team prepares students to leave Crosfields School with the skills, knowledge and mindset to confidently navigate an ever-changing world.

The nursery occupies a separate area on the campus of the school: there are special conditions that allow classes for children from 3 to 4 years old, specially designed for their program, there is a lot of open space for games and creative activities. The fun and discovery are complemented by regular snacks and lunches, during which a variety of healthy meals are offered (all included in the tuition fee). The kindergarten is open from 08:30 to 15:15 during the semester. For those in need of additional care, it is possible to visit the breakfast club (from 07:45) and after-school care (until 17:50) for an additional fee.

In elementary school, Crosfields engages the child in an elaborate mix of hands-on and instructional activities in a positive, stimulating environment. The philosophy of "Strive, Overcome and Challenge" is reinforced by healthy meals served in the elementary school cafeteria.

Breakfast starts at 07:30. Children have a great start to the morning, and in the afternoon they can explore 40 acres of land, where there is an opportunity to breathe fresh air to relax and rejuvenate between lessons.

Previously, Crosfields School was a preparatory school in which students studied until the 8th grade, after which they moved to traditional public schools - both day and boarding. In the 2022/23 school year, the school has 10th grade students: they will be the ones who will take the GCSE exams next year. The decision to expand the school to Grade 11 was based in part on the school's very high academic performance and reputation. Academic performance is high in general examinations, at the level of scholarships, in various entrance examinations and in the state gymnasium for boys.

Crosfields School has a range of facilities to meet the needs of students of different age groups. The school has a specialized kindergarten for children from 3 to 4 years old, for older students, the school has a boarding house in which students from 8 years old can live. Crosfields School provides a proper balance between work and play by providing supervised classes and many opportunities for extracurricular activities.

The school offers accommodation for both boarding and full-time students. There is a purpose-built boarding house for students with shared and single rooms. The residence has a living room, co-working space, kitchen, and classrooms, allowing students to feel at home away from it.

Crosfields School positions extracurricular activities as an integral part of the curriculum. The school offers a wide range of activities to suit a variety of interests, from sports to drama. The theater and music halls meet modern standards of creative spaces, reflect the strengths of the school in the performing arts. Opportunities for performance appear not only at the end of the year, but also constantly in the learning process. There are also four choirs, an orchestra, several instrumental ensembles and about 10 extracurricular circles of creative and performing arts.

Crosfields School has a strong tradition and sportsmanship: teams participate in various sports - rugby, football, netball and hockey. The school has a swimming pool that is used for swimming lessons and competitions. Swimming groups perform very well, winning many medals at the IAPS Championships, and some graduates have qualified for Olympic trials. The school believes that expectations are independent of ability. Here, the focus is on ability – not recruiting with silver awards, but joining the sport, developing healthy habits, and finding something that the student truly enjoys. This can be football, frisbee, rock climbing or judo.

• In September 2019 Crosfields School has passed the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Conformity and Quality Inspection and has received the highest possible grade of "excellent" in all areas.
• As a private school, Crosfields School can offer more than 90 different extracurricular activities that inspire and engage children. Many of these activities are included in the tuition fee.
• In Crosfields School speaks about 40 languages and maintains ties with almost every country in the world. Cultural differences have become the superpower of the school – the true embodiment of diversity, tolerance and the triumph of culture.
• A great advantage is that learning begins in the nursery and develops as children go through all the stages and develop mentally and physically while under care Crosfields School. As a private school , Crosfields School invests in an expanded curriculum, unleashing creativity, developing life skills, and improving employability.

Crosfields School has a range of facilities and equipment to support learning and development. The school has a library with many scientific papers, computer classes, a music and recording room, and an outdoor learning center.

Sports facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts and playing fields. Crosfields School is a sports school, it offers 15 sports and a rich schedule of competitive matches. The crown jewel of the school is the 25-meter indoor pool: half of the pool can be raised and lowered, which allows swimming for all ages with all abilities.

• Fall semester: September 2 – October 23; 29 October – 20 December,
• Spring semester: January 4 – February 12; 18 February – 2 April,
• Summer semester: April 15 – May 28; June 3 – July 23.

• At the beginning, parents need to fill out the school's online application form.
• Next, you need to send a copy of the documents to the school: passport, the last school report and the previous ones. A £100 registration fee is also required.
• After reviewing the application, the child will be invited for evaluation. For younger children, this is an informal play session; For children entering grade 3 and older, a computer-based assessment and an informal interview with a member of the academic group are conducted.
• If the child has successfully passed the certification, then the decision to grant a place is made within 5 working days after the certification.
• After receiving the offer, the guardians will have 10 working days to accept the place and pay the deposit. Deposits: £500 for nursery and for school up to grade 6, £ 1000 for high school grades 7-11.

Many students continue their studies at the best universities in the UK and abroad.

For admission to Nursery:

• Parents must fill out an application for admission and provide the necessary documents,
• The child must go through a short interview with the parents to determine his readiness for learning.

For admission to Junior and Senior School:

• Parents must fill out an application for admission and provide the necessary documents,
• A prospective student must take a math and reading test to assess their level of literacy and knowledge of mathematics,
• A potential student may be invited for an interview with a staff member or teacher.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision