Croydon High School

• Students age: 3-18 years old,
• Location: London, United Kingdom,
• Founded: 1874,
• Type of institution: private school,
• Language of instruction: English.

Croydon High School is an independent girls' educational institution in London, UK, funded and operated by the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST). It provides kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school curricula, as well as the Sixth Form for high school students. The school has a wide range of academic subjects and an extensive program of extracurricular activities. Croydon High School has an excellent reputation in the UK and is famous for its individual approach, which allows each child to reach their potential.

The educational process at Croydon High School is structured in such a way as to ensure the comprehensive development of students, based on the principles of innovative and effective education. The curriculum is based on the British national education system, including GCSE and A-levels.

The school offers a wide range of subjects, including compulsory subjects - mathematics, English, science, history, geography, physical education and religious education, as well as additional subjects - foreign languages, music, theater arts, art and design, information technology, economics, law.

The educational institution pays special attention to the development of students in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), offering additional programs and activities - Science and Engineering Club, Mathematics Club, STEM camp.

The school provides an individual approach to learning and personal development of students, offering individual consultations, additional classes, including at home.

Croydon High School is a girls' school that covers the entire cycle of education from kindergarten to school with in-depth study of subjects and obtaining an A-level qualification. The institution does not have separate faculties and colleges, but offers a wide range of subjects and educational programs that cover various areas of knowledge. 

Croydon High School believes that education should be broad and diverse, therefore it encourages the development of interests and talents in various fields, including science. A few scientific advances that have been made by Croydon High School students:

• In 2019, the student received a gold medal at the National Biology Olympiad,
• In 2018, a team of students won first place at the robotics competition in London,
• In 2017, a student of the school won a gold medal at the National Chemistry Olympiad,
• In 2016, the student received a gold medal at the National Mathematics Olympiad,
• In 2015, the student was awarded a silver medal at the National Physics Olympiad.

The school encourages participation in various scientific events, such as scientific exhibitions and conferences. In 2019, for example, several Croydon High School students presented their projects at the London Science Exhibition.

• The school was founded in 1874 and became a member of the Girls' Day School Trust in 1896.
• In 1899, the school moved to its current buildings on Old Farleigh Road, where it remains today,
• Croydon High School is one of the oldest girls' schools in the UK,
• In 1915, the school became the first girls' school in the UK to introduce a program of physical education and sports,
• The school has connections with some notable alumni, including writer Dorothy L. Sayers, who wrote a series of detective novels about Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane.
• In 2016, a student of the school was selected to participate as a torchbearer at the Olympic flame in Rio de Janeiro,
• The school has partnerships with local and international universities such as Kingston University and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA),
• The school encourages students to participate in various educational projects such as Global Social Leaders, Duke of Edinburgh Award and Young Enterprise,
• In 2019, the school celebrated its 145th anniversary,
• Croydon High School won first place in the Best Girls' School category at the prestigious School Awards ceremony in 2018.

Croydon High School does not provide accommodation, so parents or guardians should provide accommodation for their daughters outside of school. However, the institution has its own bus service, which provides transportation of students from home to school and back.

Croydon High School provides a wide range of opportunities for students to develop their skills and interests beyond the curriculum. The school organizes numerous clubs - a choir, a theater group, an orchestra, a dance studio, sports teams. It also hosts a variety of events - cultural evenings, excursions and trips, competitions and tournaments.

• The school has a high reputation in the UK and gets excellent results in exams,
• The institution offers a wide range of study programs and subjects, including mathematics, science, humanities, arts,
• The school has an extensive program of extracurricular activities, including sports activities, music, theater and others,
• Croydon High School has high ratings in the UK. She was awarded the title of "Excellent" in the field of education in 2018, according to the results of an audit by Ofsted (Office for Standards for Education, Children and Young People in the UK). In addition, the school is part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), which is a testament to its prestige and reputation in the field of education in the UK.

Croydon High School has modern and high-quality equipment designed to teach and ensure a comfortable stay for students. The school provides access to high-speed Internet and has computer classes with the latest computers and software, there is a library, laboratories for scientific experiments, studios for art and design, music studios, theaters.

Access to various sports facilities is also provided, including gyms, a hockey field, tennis courts, and a swimming pool. All furnishings and equipment of the institution meet high standards of quality and safety.

Croydon High School operates on a trimester system, with three trimesters per year. The calendar of the school year is published on the school's website, approximate dates:

• Trimester 1: September 6 – December 8,
• Trimester 2: January 9 – March 23,
• Trimester 3: April 23 – July 5.

Additional costs may include fees for excursions, books, compulsory uniforms and additional lessons. Parents and guardians should consider these costs when planning education for their children at Croydon High School.

Croydon High School's admissions process includes applying for a place, testing, and interviewing faculty. Parents or guardians can interact with school management and faculty to learn more about the curriculum and determine if the school meets their needs and expectations.

In 2021, the school received more than 300 applications for admission, of which about 90 students were enrolled. The average score for admission was 121.

It is known that the school accepts only those students who demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, talent and potential.

Students who graduate from Croydon High School have high prospects in later life and career. Most graduates enter the best universities in the UK, USA and other countries of the world, and later occupy senior positions in various sectors of business and public life.

• Online application – parents must complete an online application and provide the required documents (birth certificate and student grade reports),
• School attendance – The student and their parents must visit the school in a meeting with the principal and teachers. During the meeting, programs will be presented and issues related to admission will be discussed,
• Testing - the student must be tested in several subjects: depending on the age of the student, it can be mathematics, English and science,
• References – the school may request references from the student's previous teachers or other educational institutions that he attended,
• Interviews – some students may be asked to be interviewed by the principal and teachers,
• General requirements for all students include a level of English proficiency, good academic performance. The final decision on enrollment is made by the director of Croydon High School on the basis of all submitted documents and test results.

Croydon High School offers several scholarships and grants for students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance or in other fields:

• Academic scholarships: provided to students who demonstrate a high level of academic performance. The amount of the scholarship may be different and depends on the achievements,
• Sports scholarships: provided to students who demonstrate outstanding athletic achievements,
• Arts Scholarships: Awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in creativity – music, dance, drama and visual arts,
• Tuition grants: provided to students who are experiencing financial difficulties with tuition fees.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision