Castle School Pembrokeshire

• Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales,
• Year of foundation: 2009,
• Number of students: more than 100,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: mixed.

Castle School Pembrokeshire is a school that represents quality British education for children from preschool to high school age.

The school opened in 2009 on the territory in Cresselli, then in 2015 moved to the Sodston estate - one of the historical sights of Pembrokeshire. More than £ 500,000 was spent by the school principal to purchase the territory and modern equipment, which indicates his serious attitude to comfortable learning and innovative education.

Initially, the institution provided programs only for children from 11 to 16 years old, but thanks to the efforts of parents of students in recent years, both preschoolers and primary school students have begun to study at the school.

Classes are often held outdoors. One day a week, students in all grades gather in log cabins and lawns to explore the natural sciences, the world around them, and learn new skills. Training takes place in a bilingual format - in English and Spanish.

Open Days provide a great opportunity for parents and students to visit campus to meet teachers, infrastructure, and students already enrolled. A team of dedicated staff will be guides ready to share their experiences and showcase the unique learning opportunities that the institution offers. Open days are held all year round.

Prospective students are also offered trial study days. At Castle School, we recognize that the transition to a new school can be a challenging stage for students and strive to make the process as smooth and comfortable as possible. Trial days are carefully designed to give prospective students a sense of a caring yet rigorous educational environment and community support.  From attending classes and participating in extracurricular activities to interacting with teachers and fellow students, transition days provide insight into school life, helping students feel more prepared for their future studies.

The school is open only during the day, so students are not provided with places to stay.

On campus there is a large dining room with a kitchen, where the chefs prepare meals daily on the basis of healthy food: children will be able to have a full lunch or buy snacks, drinks and pastries. The cost of set lunches per semester is £ 210.

Every year, students of the Key Stage 3 program, that is, grades 7-9, rest in the camp: they walk a lot, study cooking courses, participate in hikes, develop knowledge about survival skills.

Trips and excursions are also organized for all students:

• Team building weekend with visits to organizations and master classes for grades 7-9,
• Skiing,
• Charity in cooperation with local organizations: visits to orphanages and institutions for the elderly, hospitals and shelters,
• STEM-excursions with lectures under the guidance of IT specialists,
• Tourist trips to Spain.

The campus also hosts many extracurricular activities: music and theatre lessons, drawing and literary reading clubs, leadership and participation in debates, sports team training and scientific research. Students who have difficulties in studying or an interest in a particular discipline can attend subject electives under the guidance of teachers. Also, all students can improve their language skills in additional classes in German, Japanese, Spanish, French.

Sport occupies an important place in the extracurricular life of students. The main directions of training are:

• Soccer
• Chess
• Hiking
• Healthy Lifestyle Club.

Pupils have the opportunity to supplement their resume with victories in the Duke of Edinburgh Prize. When entering universities, the certificates and diplomas of the prize will be taken into account as individual academic achievements.

• Small classes – up to 20 people,
• Excellent GCSE results: in recent years, graduates have achieved 96% of passing scores, with the majority of grades from A to A*,
• A wide program of extracurricular activities.

The campus of the institution is located on the territory of one of the oldest estates in Wales - Sodstone. From the outside, the building retained its original appearance, and inside it underwent a serious repair - the following were equipped:

• Light lecture and practical classes,
• Scientific laboratories,
• Studios of additional education,
• Library with reading room,
• Dining room,
• Outdoor recreation areas,
• Gym
• Computer labs.

Dates of semesters in the academic year:

• Autumn: September-December,
• Spring: January-March,
• Summer: April-July.

Subject classes take place on weekdays, electives and activities - after classes and on some weekends.

Additional costs:

• Lunches – £210 per semester,
• The external fund of the school is 45 £ per year,
• Additional classes – from £ 120 per semester,
• Books, consumables as needed,
• School uniform.

The admission process includes a few simple steps:

• Visiting the campus to get acquainted with the management and teachers,
• Filling out an application, providing the required documents,
• Passing test tasks and interviews,
• Waiting for the registration letter.

During the academic year, future students can visit the campus with an introductory tour to understand that the school is suitable for them.

With high graduation rates, high school students have an advantage in applying to universities and colleges around the world. The Sixth Form diploma is accepted at many accredited higher education institutions and carries enough weight for a student to be admitted even without entrance exams.

For admission, applicants must provide personal documents and reports from the previous place of study. Admission to school begins at the age of three.

Castle School Pembrokeshire can offer scholarships and financial assistance to children from families in difficult financial situations. Scholarships are also awarded to students who are successful in their studies and extracurricular activities.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision