St Georges School Ascot

• Established: in 1877
• Location of St Georges School Ascot: Ascot, Berkshire, United Kingdom
• Students age: 11 to 18 years
• Total number of students: 270 people (118 at the guesthouse)
• Type of accommodation: residence, boarding house (available from 11 years)
• Educational programs: GCSE, A-level (middle and high classes, Sixth Form).

The independent private school St. Georges School Ascot, founded back in 1877, today deservedly is considered one of the most prestigious women's boarding schools in the UK - and this despite the fact that it was originally based as a preparatory school for boys! A separate form of education (only girls) was introduced here in 1904, and to this day the institution follows the established principle. St Georges School Ascot is an active member of the profile organization GSA (Association of Schools for Girls).

GCSE exams are handled by approximately 40 people: according to statistics, girls receive more than 8 subject grades of at least C. According to the A-level program, about 30-40 people are engaged: they take more than 3 subjects, and the average graduation mark for exams is 382.

98% of graduates successfully enroll in selected higher education institutions (approximately 60% prefer to take a year off and rest):

• 5% choose medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry
• 49% - humanities, social sciences
• 12% study design and art
• 23% decide on engineering and natural sciences
• 11% get higher education in professional courses (education, architecture, accounting, sports sciences, speech sciences).

Schoolgirls can optionally take additional individual lessons (paid separately) with professors in the profile.

Girls must wear school uniforms. An exception is made only for high school students on the Sixth Form, for which we allow a general business, formal style of clothing.

St. Georges School Ascot belongs to the Anglican church, the most common in the UK. 4 days a week in the local chapel, compulsory morning meetings are held, and all girls attend the Sunday service and the main Catholic Mass during the year. But in the school children can learn other faiths and religions: representatives of other beliefs can perform their rituals and observe the rules inherent in their religion.

Despite the fact that the board works in a separate education scheme and only girls are studying here, the administration and the teaching staff are trying to diversify the leisure and the curriculum of female students, including representatives of other neighboring schools. Student exchanges, educational trips and tours are constantly organized - for example, a musical journey through Europe, an annual trip to Normandy, skiing at well-known resorts, trips to study the history of art. Also, charity, social and volunteer work is encouraged - it helps girls to grow up patient, compassionate.

The St. Georges School Ascot adopted a rather rigid and strict discipline: the rules must be observed clearly and rigorously, each student should serve as an example for the others. The most severe penalties are laid for smoking, drinking alcohol or drugs. Minor misconduct entails work after class, additional duty.

There are cozy comfortable residences for boarding students: all houses are divided according to the age principle (girls live with their peers). Between the residences are constantly held various competitions (creative, sports, intellectual), quizzes - every girl can take part and defend the honor of her house. Most students live in rooms for 2-4 people, there are also larger common rooms, and high-school students in Sixth Form occupy personal single bedrooms.

A qualified doctor and nurse are on duty at school and in dormitories around the clock. Students can visit the nearest city of Ascot: up to grade 9 - only with escort, after 9th grade -  independently.

Subject list: Art, biology, chemistry, Classical civilization, computer techologies, critical thinking, drama, ethics, geography, history, IELTS preparation, maths, music, philosophy, physical education, physics, preparation for PET, Preparation of CAE and FCE, Religious studies, textile

Sports and physical development of schoolgirls are one of the school's top priorities. List only the most popular sports that students are engaged in (the first 8 options are mandatory for everyone):

• Athletics
• Lacrosse
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Gymnastics
• Squash
• Netball
• Rounders
• Modern dance
• Table tennis
• Badminton
• Ballet
• Basketball
• Aerobics
• Volleyball
• Fencing.

The student achieves special success in lacrosse: many schoolgirls participate in regional and national teams, successfully compete in competitions and even go abroad with the team.

High school students can also take part in the competition for the Duke of Edinburgh Prize (a prestigious competition combining sports, night hikes and expeditions, volunteer and community work). Participation in the competition, and especially the victory (three main prizes are envisaged) will be a significant plus when applying to university admissions commissions.

There is a large number of out-of-class clubs, sections and interest groups: for example, the Young Scientists Club, animal care, photography, the Culinary Club. The school also runs the School Council, in charge of leisure activities, the work of groups, the organization of events.

Over 80% of pupils play various musical instruments - there is even the opportunity to pass a special professional exam. On the campus there are more than 10 musical groups:

• Orchestra;
• Choirs;
• Collective of woodwind instruments
•  Jazz bands;
• String ensembles.

Dramatic and theatrical mastery is also popular among students, many even choose this subject on courses GCSE and A-level. You can prepare and pass a special examination of the London Academy of Music and Drama (LAMDA). School plays, productions, and large concerts are regularly organized.

Different types of art and design are studied by 20-30 people (on the GCSE) and 8-10 people on the A-level.

St. Georges School Ascot is located in the historic city of Ascot very close to the Great Windsor Park, practically opposite the famous Hippodrome Escot, where the most prestigious horse races are held in the country. The center of London can be reached in 40 minutes, to the international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick - also for 20-40 minutes. The total campus area reaches 30 acres: it houses ancient brick buildings, a large number of glades, green lawns, gardens and shady groves: windows of buildings and residences offer an excellent view of the picturesque surroundings.

St. Georges School Ascot offers more than 45 modern PCs available for 15 hours a day: they are all connected to a single school network and have an Internet connection. There is a small number of laptops (also with access to the network and the Internet). On the territory there is a large sports hall and fitness rooms, lighted fields for netball and tennis courts. More recently, a new concert hall and separate buildings for design, art and technology have been built. The territory also has its own chapel (the school belongs to the Anglican church).

The course price already includes:

• Studying the selected course
• Accommodation and meals (residence on campus, full board)
• 24-hour childcare and security guarantees
• Medical insurance, medical care if necessary
• Regular monitoring of progress and full report for parents
• Educational tours, trips, student exchanges.

The following options are paid additionally:

• Registration fee
• Academic deposit
• Guardianship (registration with the agency + guardian services)
• Flights to both directions
• Air tickets in both directions
• Personal pocket expenses
• School uniform
• Consular fee (payable at the Embassy)
• Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 125 GBP
• Deposit for a course/programme 10000 GBP

Most girls come to school at 11, 12, 13 and 16 years. All applicants must pass a Common  Entrance (often can be replaced by a school entrance examination).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision