The King's School Ely
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Description of The King's School Ely
The King's School Ely is an independent private school of mixed education, founded in 1541. Today, about 950 people study here, and its popularity is growing every year. The main religious tradition of The King's School is Anglicanism, but it is not imposed: students of any religion can enroll.
The school is located in the town of Ely - a quiet, calm, safe and picturesque area in the heart of Cambridgeshire. You can get to London in about an hour and a half, to Cambridge - in 15 minutes by train. Or - a historically valuable, ancient city, which dates back to the 7th century. At the same time, it includes all the necessary modern urban infrastructure: shops, cafes, markets and entertainment venues.
Here, students from all over the world are offered a variety of balanced studying programs that meet modern standards of quality and educational needs:
- Kindergarten
- Preparatory classes
- Middle classes
- High school
- International studying center for GCSE
- Summer school and language camp.
In addition, the King's School Ely is deservedly proud of its sports sections, providing strong and professional studying for children in various sports, as well as a rich creative and extracurricular program, giving everyone the opportunity to show their talents and abilities.
Among the graduates of the educational institution there are many well-known and famous people, professionals and respected specialists in politics, sports, art and science:
- Olympic gold medalist Goldie Sayers
- Lord Brown of Madingley (John Browne), Executive Director of British Petroleum
- King of England Edward the Confessor.
This is one of the seven schools founded by Henry VIII in 1541 - just when they began to dissolve the monasteries and transfer their possessions to the ownership of schools. The monastery in Ely was founded in 673 by Saint Etelreda. The school was called "The School of Latin Grammar at the Church of Ely" until 1720, and in 1970, joint training was introduced. In 1973 the institution was visited by Queen Elizabeth II. The buildings of the school are considered to be the oldest residential buildings in Europe.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in The King's School Ely
Quick overview: an educationa program of primary school is designed for international students.
About the educational program: Young students study a fairly large list of subjects. They must form a solid and stable foundation of knowledge for further education.
List of subjects to study:
- Design and technology;
- English;
- Religion study;
- Computer science;
- Physical Culture and sport;
- Drama art;
- Geography;
- Natural Sciences;
- Mathematics;
- Social Education;
- History;
- Latin language;
- Art;
- Music.
About the educational program of middle school: this is an opportunity to qualitatively and fully prepare for the level of GCSE: the educational certificate is highly regarded all over the world and is accepted by most educational institutions, therefore preparation for its receipt must be effective.
The following subjects are studied by international students:
- Art;
- Design and technology;
- Biology;
- Health education;
- Geography;
- Religion study;
- Chemistry;
- English as a Foreign Language;
- Computer science;
- Latin language (optional);
- English;
- Music art;
- 2 foreign languages ​​(French,Spanish or German);
- Mathematics;
- Drama art;
- History;
- Physics.
Quick overview: an educational program of GCSE for international students is designed in accordance to high standart of education in Great Britain.
About the educational program: before receiving a certificate of secondary education, students attend both compulsory courses and additional disciplines, which they choose according to their taste and interests.
List of mandatory subjects:
- Mathematics;
- English;
- Religion study;
- English literature (or media);
- Natural Sciences (allows you to get a double or triple diploma due to the aggregate of several subjects).
Additional subjects can be selected from the following list:
- Physical culture (theory);
- Design and technology: food technology;
- Classical Civilizations;
- English as a Foreign Language;
- Art;
- History;
- Production of textile;
- Basics of business;
- Design and technology: the resistance of materials;
- Latin language;
- Spanish;
- Drama art;
- German;
- French;
- Music art;
- Geography.
Brief information: the A-level program provides an opportunity to thoroughly prepare for admission to the chosen university. The certificate of this course is highly valued in the world and in many educational institutions it is accepted as an analogue of the entrance exam. As a rule, in the first year 4 selected subjects are studied and 3 subjects are left in the second. Subjects can be studied as a standard level, and on a more complex, in-depth.
List of subjects to study:
- Classical Civilizations;
- English literature;
- Government and politics;
- Art;
- Design and technology: the resistance of materials;
- Drama art and theater;
- German;
- English as a Foreign Language;
- Mathematics;
- Design and technology: food technology;
- Sport and physical culture;
- Biology;
- Computer science;
- Music Technology;
- Religion and Ethics;
- Basics of business;
- Geography;
- Production of textile;
- French;
- Chemistry;
- Spanish;
- Cinema Science;
- Economics;
- Psychology;
- Music art;
- Photo art;
- History;
- Physics;
- Latin language.
Quick overview: International Center provides for international students chance to significantly improve their English language skills and fully prepare for entering the UK educational institutions. Several courses are available.
About Preparation for GCSE (1 year):
- Student's age - 14-15 years old;
- The minimum level of knowledge is average;
- List of subjects:
- English (as a foreign language);
- Biology;
- Mathematics;
- Chemistry;
- Geography;
- History;
- Physics;
- Computer science;
- Art.
About Intensive preparation for GCSE (1 year):
- Student's age -15-17 years old;
- Entry requirements - A "higher than average" level of knowledge;
- List of subjects to study - the same as previous program;
- Each curriculum includes up to 9 disciplines, and gifted and persistent students can additionally attend math lessons (advanced level).
About the educational process (general for both courses): the school staff recommends to take a summer school course before enrolling, so that adaptation and immersion in the language environment is easier. Students of the international center live in a separate residence, but they can participate in all common activities and use the school infrastructure on an equal footing with participants in the main programs.
About the educational course: the summer camp and the language school accept children from 13 to 16 years old from all over the world. This is an excellent chance not only to significantly improve the level of the English language, but also the opportunity to adapt to the academic, educational, cultural and linguistic atmosphere, to find new friends and finally have fun and happy!
List of subjects to study:
- Human Sciences;
- English;
- Natural Sciences;
- Mathematics.
List of extracurricular activities:
- Art lovers club;
- Hip Hop Club;
- Wind Ensemble;
- Jazz ensemble;
- Jazz, chamber and church choir;
- Cello lessons;
- Photo art;
- Chess club;
- Saxophone lessons;
- Culinary Circle of interest;
- Clarinet lessons;
- Master classes in design and technology;
- Flute lessons;
- String ensemble and quartet;
- Guitar lessons;
- Dance studio (also choreography is taught at the GCSE level).
No less attention is paid to sports and active leisure:
- Athletic Club;
- Netball;
- Archery;
- Hockey;
- Football;
- Tennis;
- Cross Country club;
- Sailing;
- Rugby;
- Basketball;
- Swimming;
- Kayaking;
- Cricket.
Twice a week competitions, games and friendly matches are held, and some students achieve success even at national and international competitions.
Accommodation, meals, prices
On the campus of The King's School Ely there are 2 residences for junior schoolchildren, 4 for high school students and 2 dormitories for foreign students: each building has its own unique atmosphere, individual appearance. There is everything necessary for comfortable living and rest, for independent studies. Students are placed in accordance with the age parameter in the rooms for 2 or more people.
Subjects and sports
Activities The King's School Ely
In their free time, interesting and informative activities, sports and intellectual games, excursions and trips are constantly organized for pupils. A lot of time is devoted to social and charitable work, participation in the competition for the Duke of Edinburgh Prize. Many students attend classes at the Cadet Corps, many of them are alternative classes for the Ely Scheme program:
- Many outdoor activities;
- Adventures and hikes;
- First aid courses;
- Rock climbing and the basics of survival in the wild;
- Orienteering and hiking.
On weekends, you can visit a conversation club (Spanish, Chinese or French), watch movies with other students, learn to drive, attend "Language, Truth and Logic" lessons, go carting or skating, go on a friendly match or sports game, visit the museum or give time to shopping.
Facilities and equipment at The King's School Ely
Territory of the King's School Ely is a monument of historical and architectural heritage, protected by the state. It has its own library and music school, a center for arts and technology (whose cost is more than $ 3 million), functional scientific laboratories for practical classes, a common spacious dining room and well-equipped classrooms. The sports infrastructure is represented by numerous fields and grounds - both for individual lessons and for sports games, own boat station and a swimming pool. From the monastery there is a charming old chapel with the original decoration and decor: there are regular meetings and celebrations, the choir sings.
Admission dates and extra charges
Dates for 2019:
Winter Term - from January 7 to April 3, 2019
Summer Term - from April 24 to July 5, 2019
Autumn trimester - from September 2 to December 13, 2019
Dates for 2020:
Winter Term - from January 6 to March 27, 2020
Summer Term - from April 20 to July 3, 2020
Fees
- A refundable £ 100 registration fee, payable only once, is required when the student first registers with King's Ely.
- For students residing outside the EEA, the registration fee is £ 150.
- Deposit £ 500
- Individual music lessons are conducted by guest music teachers (VMT) at a rate of £ 38.92 per hour (£ 24.00 per 37-minute lesson). The normal fee for a trimester package is 10 x 37 minute lessons at £ 240.00 (£ 720.00 per school year).
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 150 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 500 GBP
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
In the younger grades of the King's School Ely, you can enter 7,8,9 and 11 years, in the senior - at 13 and 16 years. The general package of documents is as follows:
- Application form;
- Receipt for payment of registration fee (65 £);
- Report card with estimates for the last 2 years;
- Cover letter on "Why I want to study at your school";
- Recommendations from the last place of studying;
- Medical inquiry;
- List of subjects of prospective studying;
- References, certificates, gratitude for sports and creative achievements
- The results of the English language test.
Depending on the educational level you plan to enroll, the priority assessments of the admissions committee vary:
- Younger classes - the date of a personal visit to the school for an informal interview, math test, English language and essay (usually in January) is assigned. Key indicators - report card and evaluation of exam results.
- High school - report card and the results of the entrance examination;
- Sixth Form - GCSE exam results or equivalent certificate;
- International Center - applicants take tests in mathematics, native and English. The report card with grades and recommendations from the previous place of study are also taken into account.
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about The King's School Ely
Recommendations on when to apply
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