Worth School

• Location of Worth School: Turnes Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom
• Study programs: KS3, GCSE, IB Diploma, A-level
• Students age: 11 to 18 years
• Accommodation type: board / full-time form
• Total number of students Worth School: 590 people
• Type of studying: mixed.

Worth School is a private school that accepts 11 to 18 year-olds for full-time education and boarding, with a total of 590 students. Worth School is located in the small, picturesque and tranquil village of Ternes Hill, a place in West Sussex, near Crawley (it takes less than an hour to get to London, and you can get to the major Gatwick Airport in just 10 minutes). The school was founded in 1933 by the Benedictine abbey. Initially it was an educational institution exclusively for boys: in 2008 Sixth Form (high school) program began to be hosted by girls, and in 2012 coaching was finally accepted. There are three branches:

• Junior School (11-13 years)
• High School (13-16 years)
• High School (16-18 years old, Sixth Form).

The institution harmoniously combines the ancient traditions of Benedictines and modern technologies and innovations - this helps to fully reveal the abilities and talents of each student, to bring up independencein children. There is an institute of mentoring - the mentor of each student is always ready to help in solving various issues, difficult situations, to help in academic development.

Worth School is proud of the high quality of its educational programs. The main directions of studying can be called mathematics, science and linguistics, as well as a large number of interesting and diverse electives that will help the student to reveal all facets of his talent, to satisfy academic interest. Here the preparation for the classical IB program is very strong - the graduates successfully pass the exams and enter the selected universities and higher schools without much difficulty. According to the data of 2015, 30.8% of graduates passed the A-level examination at A-A* level, 64.7% at A* - B level, and GCSE examinations 50.4% of graduates passed at the highest level of A-A*. It often hosts useful workshops, seminars and open lessons, in which current professionals from various fields of activity and professions take part.

Worth School regularly and successfully passes the tests of the prestigious Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) commission - the latter was held in 2014, where the institution received excellent grades in all positions. In the independent directory The Good Schools Guide, the institution is given the following characteristic: "An excellent Catholic school, from which come educated and independent children." At the same time, children of all faiths and denominations are accepted for education. The official religion is Catholicism.

Jake Wilson

Russia, the CIS and Europe Students Admission Regional Director at the National Mathematics and Science College

Why do parents value British elementary and high schools so much?

These are some of the best learning environments you can find. Teaching methods, qualifications of British schools are recognized all over the world, many have adopted them as a model and standard. As they grow up, the child is given great academic freedom - he can explore, question the facts that he is studying, thereby developing independent, analytical, inquisitive thinking. Students in the UK are always at the center of the learning process, with their individual needs in focus.

Since Britain is the birthplace of English, the language of technology, business and science, parents hope that the development of language skills will make it possible to study any literature (research, teaching), build an academic and professional career.

There are 10 comfortable residences on the territory of Worth School - young men and women live in different houses. In each hostel, tutors and a manager are constantly on duty, who are responsible for the safety and comfort of the pupils, and are ready to help with any problems and difficult situations.

Subject list: Art, biology, business, chemistry, economics, English literature, geography, Information Technology, maths, music, photography, physical education, physics, Psychology, Religious studies
Activity list: football, golf, netball, rugby, Squash, swimming, tennis, track-and-field athletics

The Worth School pays great attention to the variety of extracurricular activities - it is an integral part of the diversified development of the individual. Among the students, sports are very popular, physical activity is encouraged in every way: you can engage in athletics, tennis, rugby, netball and football, hockey, cricket, lacrosse, etc. Many children, especially girls, are engaged in aerobics and ballet, play badminton. For extra-curricular activities, billiards, basketball, golf, squash, archery, fencing, general fitness, chess are available. Equally popular are classes in the drama studio, participation in theatrical productions, musicals and concerts. Approximately 40% of students constantly play musical instruments, participate in the activities of ensembles and chorus. A large number of clubs and sections on interests - for example, a club of mathematicians or history buffs, can be engaged in photography, drawing, sculpture, playing in a school orchestra on the campus basis. The program of the Duke of Edinburgh operates, which necessarily includes charitable and volunteer activities - this teaches children to respect and appreciate other people, listen to their desire, instills empathy and compassion.

According to the results of 2019:

• The average IB score was 34.5.
• GCSE: 50% of students received A * / A grades exclusively.

The total territory of the campus Worth School reaches 200 hectares - this is a picturesque, well-groomed, peaceful countryside where students will not be distracted from the learning process. The territory of the school is constantly updated and improved to meet the high standards of modern education and provide students with everything for effective learning and comfortable rest. In recent years, a large number of spacious audiences have appeared on the campus, a modern gym and arts center, a separate fitness center and a fencing hall, a large swimming pool, a dance studio, a professional golf course and a variety of team games. For students free access to the library and computer rooms is organized, there is own theater for classes in the drama studio, a medical center and a chapel are constantly working.

• 7-8 year of study (elementary school) = 4990 £ / day form, 6330 £ / part-board, 6630 £ / full board.
• 9-13 year of study (high school) = 7350 £ / day form, 10380 £ / full board.

Please note some additional fees not included in the price of the programs:

• Registration fee
• Opening of the visa = from 100 £
• Deposit for the place in the school = 10380 £
• Medical insurance
• Deposit for one semester of studying
• Guardianship
• Additional academic studies
• Additional leisure activities and excursions
• Transfer (airport).

Extras:

• Deposit for a course/programme 1000 GBP

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision