Langley School

• Founded: in 1911
• Location: Langley, Durham, UK
• Age of students: 10-18 years
• Total number of students: 713 people (71 at the hostel)
• Type of training: mixed
• Type of accommodation: residence (partial / week / full board), daytime form
• Language of instruction: English.

The private boarding school Langley School was originally called the Norwich High School for Boys (founded in 1911) and was based in Norwich, but since 1946, it has been operating on campus in the small, cozy town of Langley (Durham county). As can be seen from the first name, at first only young men were accepted for studies - but today the institution has completely switched to a mixed training scheme, taking British and foreign schoolchildren from 10 to 18 years. The institution also includes a preparatory school (with a kindergarten) - Thorpe House Langley Preparatory, intended for pupils of 2-10 years old and located 10 kilometers from the main territory (Norwich).

The ratio of teachers to students is 1: 8, which gives teachers the opportunity to give each maximum of personal attention. A small number of students (10-12% of whom are foreign students) also ensures close monitoring of the successes and achievements of each pupil.

According to the statistics of anonymous surveys, 86% of students feel their constant academic progress, 91% are satisfied with all activities without exception, and more than 86% are constantly engaged in sports and are part of school teams and national teams. The academic results of the students at Langley School clearly demonstrate the high level of preparation:

• GCSE: 86% successfully passed the final exams, with 40% earning the highest A * -A scores;
• A-level: 80% of final tests were successfully passed, and 26% managed to earn the highest marks from A * to A.

Foreign students here can attend additional language courses EAL (English as a second language): individual lessons and classes in mini-groups allow to quickly and effectively improve all key knowledge and skills to productively engage with the main class. Senior high school students and high school students have the opportunity, if desired, to prepare for the exams (Cambridge, IELTS, "English as a foreign language").

In general, high school students are provided with broader and fuller opportunities, in particular, in vocational guidance and career programs. Students of Sixth Form live in a separate town-residence, thus becoming accustomed to the independence, self-sufficiency, which awaits them during their studies at the university. High school students work as curators of junior classes, take patronage over young students, referee sports matches, organize recreational and entertainment events. The school administration for pupils of Sixth Form organizes useful professional consultations, meetings with admission commissions and representatives of universities, visits and excursions to the largest campuses, additional academic studies.

Full board is available for children 10-18 years; There is also the possibility to book a weekly board (on weekdays children live on campuses, and go home on weekends or in host families) or a partial board (the same principle, but the days of campus accommodation are selected separately, do not depend on the weekend). In addition, the possibility of a so-called day boarding house is offered: pupils do not spend the night in the territory, but spend their time until the evening - lessons, leisure and entertainment, holidays, creative and sports electives.

For students studying on a week or full board, comfortable residences are prepared:

• Men's House Main Hall (rooms for 1-5 people). Located in a beautiful park area, includes a spacious games room with upholstered furniture. Rooms for senior students are designed for 1-2 people, on request can be selected room with private bathroom;
• Women's House Sailisbury (rooms for 1-2 people) includes a cozy living room for relaxation and communication, a kitchen with necessary equipment and appliances, laundry (for boarders, its services are free);
• Residence for high school students White House (own kitchen and laundry, the house is quite small).

The boarding meal is organized in a common spacious dining room: breakfasts, lunches and dinners consist of several tasty and nutritious dishes, for the preparation of which mainly local ecologically clean products are used. Additionally, children can cook in the kitchens in the residences.

Between the houses regularly held fun competitions and quizzes - to protect the honor of their House is always prestigious and honorable.

Subject list: Art, biology, business, chemistry, design, drama, economics, English literature, geography, history, humanitarian sciences, Information Technology, law, maths, media, music, Natural science, philology, philosophy, physical education, physics, Political science, Psychology, Religious studies

As a self-respecting boarding school, Langley School pays full attention to the comprehensive out-of-class development of schoolchildren. Students have the widest opportunities for sports and active recreation - both within the curriculum and free hours:

• Athletics;
• Football;
• Rugby;
• Kayaking;
• Hockey;
• Tennis (large and table);
• Netball;
• Basketball;
• Cricket;
• Hockey;
• Golf;
• Swimming;
• Rock climbing;
• Judo;
• Fencing;
• Sailing;
• Dances and choreography;
• Skiing;
• Polo.

Constantly held competitions, relay races, friendlies and games between school teams, the championship among athletes of a certain age.

On the campus there is a huge number of clubs, sections and sircles of interest - every child can find a job for himself, communicate with like-minded people, show their unique talents and abilities:

• Photo art;
• Art;
• Needlework;
• Engraving;
• Design;
• Theater and drama, acting skills;
• Playing a musical instrument;
• Singing in the choir;
• Sculpture;
• Drawing;
• Painting and much more.

On campus and outside the school staff constantly organizes exciting and interesting events, holidays, competitions and parties. There are movie screenings and trips to the theater, museums and art galleries, excursions to London and other most noteworthy places in the UK, sightseeing and historical monuments, trips to Cambridge, discos, talent show and costumed balls.

In 2018:

• About 14% of A Level students earned the A * mark;
• 23% of GCSE students received AA * scores.

The school campus of Langley School, 40 hectares in size, is located in the small town of Durham, northeast of England, just 17 kilometers from developed Norwich. You can get to the nearest airport - Norvik - in half an hour, and the distance to Heathrow International Airport is 160 kilometers.

The main building of the school is a magnificent red-brick mansion in the style of "Palladio". In a well-groomed, picturesque park zone, on which the campus is located, there is all that is necessary for children to study and have an active rest, leisure and entertainment:

• Comfortable and bright audiences, lecture halls for education (equipped with modern audio, video, interactive and language equipment);
• A separate training center for high school students with the latest computer equipment;
• Library;
• Banqueting hall;
• Huge common dining room;
• Dance studios;
• Multifunctional sports center;
• GYM's;
• Climbing wall;
• Numerous fields and playgrounds for sports and team games (AstroTurf professional artificial cover and lighting);
• Rugby field;
• Football field;
• Hockey grounds;
• Cricket ground;
• Fields for netball;
• 9 tennis courts;
• Golf course (9 holes);
• Track and field athletics tracks and arenas;
• Medical Center;
• Cozy rest rooms;
• Park area for picnics and outdoor recreation;
• Clean, large lake.

Academic year in school is divided into traditional trimesters:

• Autumn: from September 11 to December 15 (vacation from October 20 to November 6);
• Spring: from January 8 to March 29 (vacation from 9 to 19 February);
• Summer: from April 23 to July 13 (vacation from May 25 to June 4).

Tuition fee already includes:

• Education on the chosen program;
• Accommodation and meals (if the boarding house is chosen);
• Lunches for full-time students;
• Necessary teaching aids, books and materials (except for the Sixth Form course);
• Free use of school infrastructure and equipment, access to the Internet;
• Most leisure activities, circles and sections;
• Insurance;
• Laundry service (if the guest house is selected).

Some services are paid additionally to tuition fee:

• Registration fee (non-refundable);
• Deposit confirming the place on the course (refundable);
• Examination Boards;
• Educational deposit (refundable);
• Additional academic and language classes (optional);
• Additional English lessons for foreign students;
• Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional);
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian services);
• Air tickets;
• Transfer in both directions;
• Compulsory medical insurance;
• Personal pocket expenses;
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents;
• Consular fee (paid at the Embassy).

Extras:

• Registration fee (for accommodation) 75 GBP
• Deposit for a course/programme 1000 GBP
• Transfer (return)
• Study materials
• Visa fees
• Flight tickets
• Medical insurance
• Documents translations
• Pocket money

Applicants must provide:

• A report card with grades from the previous place of study (for the last 2 years minimum) and characteristics;
• Letters of recommendation from teachers (in the priority of teachers in English, mathematics), class teacher and director.

It will be useful to provide any available awards, letters of commendation, letters of appreciation, medals, certificates, etc. For achievements in any field - academic, sports, music, creative. In addition, you will need to pass a personal interview-interview with a representative of the school (in person, by phone or Skype).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision