Edgbaston High Private School

• Students age: from 2.5 to 18 years,
• Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom,
• Founded: 1876,
• Type of institution: private school,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: separate (girls).

Edgbaston High is a school that provides a broad, modern, and engaging education. It strives to give girls the confidence, independence and motivation to succeed in school and throughout their lives.

The school teaches female students to understand the impact they have on others and the responsibility they have to give their time and talents to society. Educators create an environment where girls can broaden their horizons, think flexibly, develop leadership skills, and grow as individuals. Girls should and deserve to be empowered, inspired, and engaged throughout their education to leave school fully prepared to succeed in any field of endeavor.

At Edgbaston High School, the educational process is organized in accordance with the principles of individualized learning. Each student has her own mentor who monitors her academic progress and helps her achieve better results.

The school has a strong tradition of excellence in science and technology. There is a special scientific department equipped with the most modern laboratories and equipment. The institution received the "Silver Mark" for the quality of primary natural science education and the "Bronze Mark" for the quality of secondary natural science education.

• Edgbaston High School was founded in 1876 by a group of local women who believed in the importance of education for girls,
• The school's motto is Per Ardua Ad Alta, which means "Through Efforts to High Achievement",
• The school has a strong tradition of social work, students are encouraged to participate in volunteer and charitable activities,
• Edgbaston High School has a thriving alumni community who keep in touch with the school and with each other.

Edgbaston High School is a day school, does not offer boarding. However, the school is well connected to various modes of transportation, making it accessible to students living outside the area.

Edgbaston High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities that cater to students' interests and talents. The school has a strong sports tradition – there are numerous sports teams and clubs, including netball, hockey, tennis, athletics and swimming. A thriving music and drama program flourishes here, with regular performances and concerts throughout the year. Other extracurricular activities include debates, public speaking, and community service.

• The school is consistently ranked among the best independent schools in the West Midlands and the UK,
• In 2019, the school was ranked 23rd in The Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide,
• In 2020, it was ranked among the top ten independent schools in the West Midlands,
• Edgbaston High School has received numerous awards for academic, athletic, and creative achievements.

Education at EHS is supported by an excellent learning base, from state-of-the-art classrooms and science laboratories to ICT complexes and libraries. The school provides excellent conditions for a wide range of creative and sports activities, both included in the curriculum and held in numerous clubs and associations.

Technical equipment is represented by the following items:

• Three art studios that are equipped with everything you need to conduct a wide range of classes, including ceramics, printing and graphic design, traditional painting and drawing. The school also has a graphic design studio where girls can learn special skills and techniques,
• Sewing machines,
• iMacs with software, including GarageBand, Sibelius, and Logic Pro X,
• The theater, which seats up to 600 people and is a versatile room for rehearsals and performances, for teaching technical skills such as lighting, sound engineering and setting creation,

Fall semester:

• Introductory day for new students: 5 and 6 September,
• Studies: September 7 – December 15,
• Mid-semester holidays: October 25 – October 3.    

Spring semester:

• Orientation day for new students: January 8,
• Studies: 9 January – 22 March,
• Mid-semester holidays: February 12 – February 16.

Summer semester:

• Studies: April 11 – July 10,
• Vacation in the middle of the semester: May 27 – June 1.

Additional costs

• The school provides lunches to students, the cost of 5 lunches is 259 £,
• Registration fee £75 – covers administrative costs and is non-refundable,
• The application fee is £300 at the preparatory school, £400 at the high school and the Sixth Form. This fee will be refunded when the student leaves EHS, minus all final payments.

Admission to Edgbaston High School is based on the results of an independent assessment. Guardians will need to create a unique login on the Admissions Portal to officially register, which can be used to book open events, apply (including scholarship applications), fill out important forms, track application progress, and communicate directly with the school.

Edgbaston High School is a school with a high selection rate and a competitive admissions process. In 2020, the school received more than 500 applications for admission to high school and offered places to approximately 80 students. The acceptance rate for Sixth Form was around 30%.

Edgbaston High School has extensive experience in preparing for admission to higher education institutions and future careers. The school's Sixth Form offers a range of academic and professional courses, including A-levels, BTEC and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Diploma). Students are provided with one-on-one guidance and support to help them make informed decisions about their future.

Graduates of Edgbaston High School went on to study at the most prestigious universities in the UK and around the world, including the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge and the Ivy League institutes in the United States. Here are some of the majors that EHS graduates have enrolled in:

• Hippology,
• Accounting & Finance,
• Psychology
• Aerospace Engineering,
• Business Management,
• Biomedical Sciences,
• Global Environmental Change and Sustainable Development,
• Mathematics
• Modern languages,
• Visual effects and animation,
• Architecture
• Civil engineering.

• Girls from the age of 2.5 are taken to the nursery if they are physically, emotionally and socially ready for a learning environment away from home,
• To enter secondary school, a girl will need to pass an age-appropriate entrance test in English, mathematics and French (or the main modern foreign language). She will be interviewed by the school principal,
• Regardless of whether a girl is transferring to high school from another school or is already studyingat EHS, she will need the following qualifications to enter the Sixth Form : at least six GCSEs with grades 6-9, including English and mathematics; individual GCSE assessment requirements for each A-Level subject she chooses.

Scholarships are awarded in recognition of a girl's academic ability and potential based on her entrance assessment and interview. It can be up to 50% of the cost of education and is not related to the financial capabilities of the girl's family.

There are several different types of scholarships offered:

• Scholarships for Grade 7 students (11 years +). A separate application is not required - they are awarded on the basis of the results of entrance exams,
• For passionate and capable musicians, the school offers scholarships to study music. To receive these scholarships, you must submit a separate application before the deadline for registration,
• High School Scholarships – Several subject scholarships in the Sixth Form. External candidates applying for the scholarship must pass an additional exam.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision