Riddlesworth Hall School
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Description of Riddlesworth Hall School
- Established: 1946
- Location: border of Suffolk and Norfolk counties (Diss), United Kingdom
- Age of students: 2 to 13 years (primary classes)
- Total number of students: 78 people (27 at the guesthouse)
- Type of accommodation: guest-house, residence (available from age 7)
- Type of study: separate (only for girls)
- Language of instruction: English.
The well-known preparatory school Riddlesworth Hall School specializes in separate education - only girls from 2 to 13 years old study here (boarding Cambridge school is available for students from 7 years and older). The academic goal of the institution is to prepare students to enter the best private schools in the UK (including co-education). The school of Riddlesworth Hall can learn the children of any religion and denomination, nationality and color. Much attention is paid to the education of valuable personal qualities: courtesy and tolerance, good manners (courses of etiquette), self-confidence and purposefulness.
All classes are held in small classes, which guarantees an individual approach to each child, attention to his unique abilities and needs. It was here that the Princess Diana was educated: this eloquently speaks about the quality of academic programs, the level of service and the professionalism of teachers.
All students are constantly under the supervision and care of the school staff: no emerging issue or issue will not be left without attention of educators and teachers.
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Riddlesworth Hall School
- Quick overview: The curriculum for schoolchildren 5-13 years covers practically all subject areas of knowledge - this helps to lay the foundation of knowledge for further education, to identify the interests and inclinations of each child. The list of educational disciplines, like the depth and complexity of training, is expanding every year: for example, if at the very beginning of the study course children study natural science as a single course, then in the future it begins to divide into:
- Biology;
- Physics;
- Chemistry;
- Geography,
The school day ends no later than 16:30: at this time, not only the subject lessons are laid daily, but also creative activities, sports training - full-fledged, comprehensive development of children is one of the school's top priorities.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Young ladies live in a comfortable common residence: they are cozy common rooms for 4-6 people and common facilities (in sufficient numbers are on the floors). With the girls in the residences, there are always teachers and teachers: they monitor the observance of cleanliness, order and discipline, help in solving various household and administrative issues. The boarding house for children is available from 7 years and older.
The school meals are also boarded - for the breakfasts, lunches and dinners the girls gather in the common spacious dining room. When pupils go on long excursions, each receives a full-fledged packed lunch in a convenient package.
Activities Riddlesworth Hall School
Girls have ample opportunities for sports - for this, the campus has all the necessary infrastructure, equipment and instructors:
- Swimming and water aerobics;
- Hockey;
- Netball;
- Gymnastics;
- Tennis;
- Horse riding;
- Choreography;
- Archery.
There is a large number of clubs and circles on interests, sections of art education: embroidery, knitting, painting, music school, drama Art, playing in the school orchestra or singing in the choir, housekeeping and even ballet. Pupils can bring their pets from home: they will not only learn how to take care of them properly, but they will also be able to overcome the stress associated with leaving their relatives.
Interesting sightseeing trips and excursions to the most notable British cities are constantly organized. Student groups visiting the sights and monuments of Cambridge, London, Norwich, walking on the university's majestic campuses, go to theaters and cinema, art galleries. On the campus, interesting leisure activities are also regularly arranged: it can be intellectual quizzes and contests, sports tournaments, joint screenings, discos and costumed parties, big holidays and birthdays - every day the girls will be unique!
Facilities and equipment at Riddlesworth Hall School
The school is located in the small cozy town of Diss on the very border of the large counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The nearest major cities are Cambridge and Norwich: they can be reached in one hour and 45 minutes respectively; The road to Heathrow International Airport and London takes about 2 hours (for international students a transfer to the campus is organized).
The total campus area reaches 12 hectares: it is a well-groomed, beautiful and green parkland. On campus there are football and volleyball fields, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, computer classes with the latest PCs (all have Internet access), cozy lounges with upholstered furniture, TV and DVD - to study here pleasantly, calmly and comfortably.
Admission dates and extra charges
Some services are paid additionally to tuition fee:
- Registration fee;
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification, courier delivery of documents;
- Consular fee (paid at the Embassy);
- Custody (registration with the agency + Guardian's services);
- Transfer;
- Roundtrip air tickets;
- Personal pocket expenses;
- Compulsory medical insurance.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 60 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 500 GBP
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
All students entering the school must pass a general academic test for the level of knowledge (universal comprehensive) and have a personal interview with a representative of the school administration.
Literature and references
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Riddlesworth Hall School
Recommendations on when to apply
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