Wrekin College
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Description of Wrekin College
- Location: Wellington, Shropshire, United Kingdom
- Age of students: 11 to 18 years
- Total number of students: 450 people
- Educational programs: middle classes (level KS3), GCSE, A-Leve
- Type of accommodation: full-time form and board
- Type of studying: mixed.
Independent private school Wrekin College (Rekin College) provides effective educational programs for children from 11 to 18 years old from around the world and works in a cooperative learning scheme: both girls and boys can study here. Each child can choose priority and convenient type of studying on their own: there is a daily form (without accommodation), full board (when the child lives 7 days a week at the campus residence) and a week-long boarding school (weekdays, students spend on campus, and on weekends Leaves in the home of his or her host family). The total number of students reaches 450 people.
The Wrekin College campus is located approximately 3.5 hours from London, in Shropshire, in the small town of Wellington. Rekin College was founded in 1880 by the forces of Sir John Bailly, a well-known philanthropistt. Today, the total campus area reaches 100 acres, and thanks to the stunning green scenery surrounding Rekin College, he received the nickname "The School in the Garden".
Students from all over the world appreciate the high level of academic education that allows them to enter the most prestigious and ranked universities, including Cambridge and Oxford. Academic preparation at school clearly demonstrates its high level during the annual GCSE and A-level exams. So, in 2013 at the GCSE level, 87% of the students received high scores from A * to C, with 31% earning the maximum A * -A scores. For the A-level exams (statistics also for 2013), 87% of graduates also received excellent high scores from A * to S.
The institution is a full member of the Headmasters 'and Headmistresses' (HMC) Directors Association and is regularly audited by a respected Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) commission. According to the latest inspection (in 2011), Wrekin College received excellent grades in all key parameters and indicators, demonstrated a modern level of equipment and an excellent, friendly, comfortable for children atmosphere. It is also important that children of any nationality, origin, or creed can study here: the official religion of the campus is traditionally Anglicanism, but it is by no means inflicted.
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Wrekin College
The main program for completing secondary education in the UK, which allows you to obtain a valuable diploma - with a GCSE certificate with good grades, the student can continue studying in college and enroll in the Sixth Form and then the University. In the curriculum, there are many different disciplines and subjects (the list is given below): some of them are compulsory for all (like English and mathematics), some - students choose independently as electives.
- English
- English literature
- Electronics
- Spanish
- German
- Theatrical skills and drama
- Biology
- Economy
- Religious Studies
- Geography
- Chemistry
- History
- The photo
- Political science
- Design
- Informatics and communication technologies
- French
- Music
- Art
- Mathematics
- Latin
- Chinese.
This program is often called a model, the "gold standard" of British education. It is designed for 2 years and provides a high level of independence among students: they form their personal curriculum completely by themselves, choosing those subjects that are most interesting to them and which will be needed for admission to university and higher education. Selected subjects (usually 3-4 disciplines) are studied in-depth, thoroughly, practically at the university level - that's why the holders of the A-level certificate with good grades are exempt from entrance examinations to the overwhelming majority of universities in the world.
Items for study can be selected from the following list:
- English literature
- Electronics
- Spanish
- German
- Theatrical skills and drama
- Biology
- Economy
- Religious Studies
- Geography
- Chemistry
- History
- The photo
- Political science
- Design
- Informatics and communication technologies
- French
- Music
- Art
- Mathematics
- Latin
- Chinese.
Accommodation, meals, prices
For those children who have chosen tuition based on a boarding house (week or full), they are accommodated with beautiful comfortable residences. On the Wrekin College campus in the houses there are all conditions for a complete rest, as well as self-study, all the premises are fully furnished and equipped with the necessary equipment. Children are constantly, around the clock, supervised by experienced and qualified caregivers, who help them to solve various issues, monitor the observance of cleanliness and discipline.
Subjects and sports
Activities Wrekin College
During the extra-curricular hours of children, there is a wide choice of optional classes, sports and active recreation, interesting events and excursions.
The sports and physical development of children is paid close attention - here there is only the main list of sports that pupils can engage in free time (some of them are even included in the curricula of Wrekin College):
- Golf
- Polo
- Football
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Fitness
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Hockey
- Aerobics
- Netball
- Tennis courts
- Volleyball
- Rugby
- Squash
- Gymnastics
- Basketball
- Shooting.
There is also a large number of circles and sections on interests, creative studios, scientific and academic communities, there are always interesting trips abroad and excursions, and a special Center for Development and Care organizes its events.
Facilities and equipment at Wrekin College
Wrekin College meets all the highest world standards and provides students with everything they need for studying, recreation, living, sports and creativity. For students open access to a spacious library and music school is provided, runs its own theater and art studios. The sports infrastructure is also full: studying is provided in the gymnasium and sports hall, in a spacious pool with heated water, on tennis courts or one of the numerous grounds for team competitions (many are located in the open air). The cricket pitch on the campus is so high-quality that the school even hosts city level competitions!
Admission dates and extra charges
The price of the course is not included and paid separately:
- Registration fee
- Deposit confirming the place on the course
- Compulsory contribution to school development
- Examination fees
- Tuition fee = cost per term
- Additional academic activities (optional)
- Additional excursions and entertainment (optional)
- Visa fees and services
- Consular fee (payable at the embassy)
- Round trip airfare
- Round trip (calculated depending on the selected airport)
- Medical insurance
- Personal pocket expenses
- Custody (registration fee in the agency + guardian's job).
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Wrekin College
Recommendations on when to apply
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