Bradfield College Private School

• Founded: in 1850
• Location: Bradfield, Berkshire, United Kingdom
• Age of students: 13 to 18 years
• Total number of students: 780
• Type of accommodation: residence
• Type of pogram: mixed
• Language of instruction: English.

Bradfield College (Private School Bradfield College) was created by Thomas Stevens in 1850 as a school for boys. To date, Bradfield College firmly holds the position of one of the best and most prestigious educational institutions of the United Kingdom. Bradfield College, located in the village of Bradfield amidst the unspoilt countryside of Berkshire, attracts students from all over the world with a high level of education, excellent reviews, a solid reputation of one of the leading national educational institutions in England, built on excellent academic programs and individualized approach to each student.

Private School Bradfield offers unsurpassed academic programs for its students, giving the opportunity to receive the most interesting theoretical knowledge and practical skills, applicable not only in class, but also in everyday life. Highly qualified teachers build their classes on a personal approach to each student, respecting his needs, revealing talents and helping to achieve the goals. In addition, students have their own website, where they store teaching materials.

Graduates of Bradfield College show high academic results. In 2017, more than half of the students received high grades (A * or A) in many subjects of the GCSE program. The total percentage of students who received points A * -B for the final exam was 87%. Students of International Baccalaureate programs also received high academic results, which enabled them to enter the top international universities of the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Italy and Australia.

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.

Bradfield College is located in the picturesque Berkshire County in the south of the UK. It covers an area of ​​250 acres, on which one of the country residences of the royal court was located in the past. On the campus of the school you can meet the majestic buildings of the Victorian era, well-tended gardens and park alleles.

The school offers accommodation in comfortable residences with cozy rooms. Student life is built in such a way that all students feel at home. All pupils living in the residence are under the tutelage of Housemaster or Housemistress, who are their daily mentors and guides - a 24-hour day-care for students is organized in the hostel.

At Bradfield Private College for the 9th form students there is Faulkner's own residence, designed specifically for new students - it helps to help every teenager in his communication and adaptation to the new environment. For senior students, the "senior house" operates. In total, the school has 11 residences - 7 houses for boys and 4 for girls, about 70% of all rooms are in separate rooms, 30% - in 2-3 rooms.

Bradfield provides a modern infrastructure for the creative, sporting and intellectual development of students.

1. Sport

One of the goals of the college is to give each student a positive experience of participating in sports and the opportunity to enjoy the sport. Thanks to the wide range of activities offered, talented employees who lead the circles, students are given the best possible environment for achieving this goal. In Bradfield College there are more than 30 available sports sections:

• Fitness
• Hockey
• Football
• Cricket
• Netball
• Lacrosse
• Athletics
• Tennis
• Badminton
• Swimming
• Fencing
• Equestrian sport and more.

2. Music

The purpose of the music department is to satisfy the most diverse musical tastes and aspirations of students. Within the framework of the music faculty, individual and group classes are conducted in the following disciplines:

• Singing
• Orchestra
• Playing with modern instruments
• Choir
• Participation in the orchestra, etc.

In addition, special seminars, lectures and meetings with famous musicians and music figures are held for students.

3. Theatrical art

Drama is one of the most popular areas of extra-curricular activities in the college. Bradfield conducts a large-scale audition for his students, within which they can try themselves as actors and directors. Lectures and workshops on theatrical art in 2017 were conducted by Claudia Harrison, Matt Barber, Kirk Baltz and Stuart Lain.

Bradfield College sees the goal of its work in providing prestigious educational programs for young people, built in accordance with international standards of education and meeting modern requirements. The benefits of studying at Bradfield College include the following:

• Comprehensive education aimed at personal growth of students
• Experienced teachers
• Modern infrastructure
• Lovely location
• A large number of creative and sports circles and sections
• Interesting extracurricular activities
• Development of a sense of responsibility and independence of students, curiosity
• Wide outlook of students
• Active social life
• School values ​​are compassion, tolerance and openness to the new.

Bradfield College offers a modern and developed infrastructure for its students:

• Music Center
• Greek theater
• Sports Complex
• Fitness Centre
• Information Center
• Tennis courts
• Indoor pool
• Dance studio
• Extensive library
• Golf course
• IT-laboratory
• Wireless Internet
• Scientific Center and others.

Every year, Bradfield College invests significant amounts in the development and continuous improvement of equipment and learning conditions for students. He does everything possible to make learning interesting, quality and comfortable. Among the latest projects are the following:

• StuntPavilion is an extensive pavilion that houses shops and a common recreation room for students, where they can meet friends and discuss the latest news. After reconstruction StuntPavilion is also a light cafe, bar with an open terrace.
• The Greek theater, which has been the creative workshop of the college for over a century, was reconstructed in 2011. During the reconstruction, stone seats were restored, construction work was carried out in an expanded and adapted theater building and much more.
• The Science Center "Blackburn" is a modern scientific center for students, functioning since 2010.

The price of education per student is:

• Trimester - 12105 £
• Academic year - 36315 £.

Additional costs are:

• Air tickets and a round trip
• Visa and consular fees
• Medical insurance
• Registration fee - 25 £
• Deposit confirming the place on the program - 600 £ / 1000 £ (depending on the course)
• Deposit at a rate of 1 trimester
• Additional English lessons - £ 1200 per term
• Guardianship
• Fee for tests
• Pocket costs.

About 780 students aged 13 to 18 from the UK and from abroad (310 girls and 470 boys) are educated at the school. Usually boys and girls join Bradfield College at the age of 13 (9th grade).

For admission, you must provide the following documents:

• Report card for the last 2 years
• Teacher feedback
• Covering letter
• Sports, creative and scientific awards and certificates
• The results of the international English language test.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision