Lingfield College

• Founded: 1940,
• Location: Lingfield, Surrey, United Kingdom,
• Students' age: 3-18,
• Number of students: 800+,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: full-time school.

Lingfield College is a day school in Lingfield, Surrey. It was founded by three sisters of the Order of Notre Dame in 1940 in Lingfield – the first building was Bathnor's House, located on the site of a modern elementary school. In the 50s and 60s, it was intensively expanded and built up: the school received a new residential wing, a canteen, a chapel and study rooms, the stable was transformed into a kindergarten during this period, and the high school received several modern laboratories and a gym. In 1986, the school became secular, and the boarding school was closed. In 1996, boys were recruited for the first time, and by 2000 the school had completely switched to co-education.

During this period, a new scientific building, a music and theater hall were built, and additional land was purchased to create a football field. In 2003, the new Sixth Form Center was put into operation, and the art block was expanded to meet the growing needs of the school. In 2005, the library was expanded, and three years later, the main building of the high school was expanded, a separate cafeteria for high school students was built, and the gym was expanded. Finally, in 2011, a new canteen for junior high school students was built, and the old one was converted into an assembly hall and art classes.

BTEC-2023:

• 70% — A*-B (A-Level) and D*-M (BTEC),
• 95% of EPQs were A*-B.

GCSE-2023:

• 54% of the scores received were 7.8 or 9 (equivalent to A or A*),
• 98% — 9.

Lingfield College is located on an area of more than 20 hectares in a picturesque area among the hills of Surrey, half an hour's drive from the British capital, on the outskirts of the village of Lingfield - it occupies two sites, each with its own entrance, a drop-off point for school buses and parking.

Lingfield Train Station is within walking distance and Gatwick International Airport is less than 20 minutes away. From London, the campus can be reached via the M25 and A22 motorways, or by train, from East Croydon in the direction of East Grinstead to Lingfield station.

Extracurricular activities are diverse and numerous: from a debate club and various circles and student communities of interest to a theater, a choir and a dozen vocal and instrumental groups.

Schoolchildren from the 2nd or 3rd grade begin to learn to play musical instruments: along with the traditional cello, violin and piano, dozens of wind and string instruments, drums, percussion, and various vocal formats are offered. Each teenager has 30 thirty-minute music lessons throughout the year: 12 in the fall and 18 in the spring and summer trimesters. Twice a year, parents are provided with a detailed report on their progress, and reporting concerts are held.

Preparatory and high school offer a rich programme of activities, including excursions and trips around the country: every year pupils go to Hindlip Warren in Ashdown Forest, Greenwich Observatory, Thornbridge Castle, Kakmere Haven, visit the Roman villa in Bignor, Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. Concerts and theatrical performances are held, pupils visit the Royal Albert Hall and the Reigate Music Festival.

At Lingfield College, guest experts regularly give lectures on a wide range of topics, which makes learning not only useful, but also interesting and exciting.

• Admission Prospects

According to statistics, 92% of Lingfield College graduates enter prestigious universities in the UK, EU, USA and Japan. The school makes every effort to provide special support to its high school applicants throughout the admission process.

• School of Self-Reliance

Combining the best qualities of traditional British boarding schools with the democracy of day schools, Lingfield College allows you to teach a teenager to build a routine, manage time, and acquire useful skills necessary for studying at a university without unnecessary stress and trials.

• High teacher-to-student ratio

Despite the fact that Lingfield College is a large school, highly motivated teachers do not leave their wards to the mercy of fate, monitoring not only the academic performance, but also the well-being of students. An important role is also played by the Admissions Counselling Service and the Support Office, which offers professional tutors to every student.

The campus is home to a wide range of facilities that cover all the needs of Lingfield College educators and students, from academic to recreational, athletic, and creative. In particular, the school is proud of its state-of-the-art sports facilities, many of which are suitable for regional and national tournaments:

• Two indoor sports halls are universal premises for various sports - from tennis and basketball to hockey: they are equipped with information boards, a video recording system and automatic stands for spectators.
• 7 all-weather indoor courts and 5 outdoor courts,
• A full-size AstroTurf pitch with a sand surface, lighting and sound systems, ideal for football and hockey matches at any time of the year,
• 2 grass cricket pitches.

Sixth Form and high school are located on a separate site, in two separate buildings: Each has classrooms for classes, a cafeteria, a library, a canteen, lecture halls for 180 and 150 seats respectively, modern recreation rooms with table football and various accommodation options.

When applying, it is important to carefully check the deadlines for submitting applications and exams, as well as the start and closing deadlines for accepting documents. Remember: For Prep School, High School, and Sixth Form, they can differ significantly.

The admission procedure is designed in such a way that each stage is as comfortable as possible for the child and his family members.

A personal visit will give you the opportunity to get an idea of the life of the school or kindergarten: this can be done within the framework of open days, individual excursions or various events held throughout the year.

You can apply for a place at any time during the year, but the processing time may be adjusted depending on availability. After that, within a week, Lingfield College will prepare a formal offer of the place; priority is given to relatives of children already studying at Lingfield College.

The application will not be considered without payment of a non-refundable registration fee – it is intended to cover related costs and entrance exams.

Lingfield College provides the necessary support for graduates in making decisions about their future careers: there is a career program, career guidance courses, children can benefit from the support of psychologists and professional career counselors.

Admission is carried out on a non-selective basis.

Lingfield College has developed a number of scholarship programs designed to empower students. Scholarships are offered for children entering grades 5, 7, 9 and 12 in the categories "Music", "Sports", "Academic", and for students in grades 7, 9 and 12 - scholarships for those who excelled in the field of drama and visual arts.

Applications for scholarships and the corresponding attestation of junior pupils are carried out in the 4th grade, in the case of an award, the award is paid up to the 8th grade. Applications for scholarships for high school students are submitted in the 6th and 8th grades, respectively (the scholarship in this case is awarded from the following academic year).

The amount of scholarships varies: in the preparatory school, we are talking about a 10% discount on tuition and an in-kind payment of 5% of the tuition fee; In high schools, the amount of academic scholarships is up to 20%, sports, theater, music and art scholarships are up to 10%.

Additionally, students can apply for a means-tested scholarship.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision