St. Felix Private School
Description of St. Felix Private School
- Location: Reidon, Suffolk, United Kingdom
- The age of students: 2 to 18 years
- Total number of students: 400 people
- Accommodation type : residence (boarding house) and day form
- Type of studying: mixed.
The prestigious private school of St Felix School currently studies more than 400 boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 18: balanced, effective academic programs that meet the high British standard of quality. The school is conveniently located in a quiet and peaceful countryside, in the seaside area of ​​Suffolk (London can be reached in about 3 hours).
Initially, the school was founded as a female boarding house in 1897 - the mixed type of education here was transferred relatively recently, in 2003. The institution is aimed not only at the qualitative academic preparation of students, but also at the full development of their sports and creative talents, the education of valuable personal and leadership qualities, rules of conduct and etiquette.
The pupils of the school demonstrate excellent academic performance: according to the GCSE and A-level examinations, 40% of schoolchildren receive the highest A + graduation each year to A. Each classroom has a small number of students to give to the teachers the opportunity to give each student a maximum of personal attention, to practice an individual approach. Children often speak to other students - they develop their oratory, independence, self-confidence, ability to defend their point of view and see any problem from several angles. Compulsory sports are also required: the physical development of pupils is also included in the list of basic priorities of the school administration.
The educational institution regularly undergoes attestation and profile checks. According to the latest inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI, conducted in 2014), the school received the following points:
- "Good": academic successes of children, quality of teaching, level of education and boarding, working with parents;
- "Excellent": quality and organization of the curriculum, quality of childcare, the organization of extracurricular upbringing, the level of upbringing and development of children.
The school instills traditional Christian values ​​for students: the official religion on campus is not supported, therefore students of any religion and confession can comfortably study at St. Felix School.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in St. Felix Private School
Two-year course (8-9 grades, 14-16 years), completing the UK under the program of incomplete higher education. Within two years students study a wide range of academic disciplines: it helps not only to form a stable basis of knowledge, and to enable the student to decide on the most priority, interesting fields of knowledge and sciences. The curriculum includes both mandatory and optional subjects (including sports and creative sections):
- English
- French
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Geography
- History
- Music
- Design
- Physical Education and Sports
- Natural Sciences (Comprehensive Program)
- Art
- Classical Latin
- Classic course (Latin + Greek + history of classical civilizations: Rome, Greece)
- German
- Theater and drama
- World religions (theology)
- Russian language.
The two-year program (the Sixth Form stage) not only completes the student's school path in the school - it helps to prepare well for entering the chosen university. The A-level certificate is valued so highly in the UK and the world, which allows the entrant to avoid additional entrance examinations.
Within 2 years, students study 4-5 subjects selected independently: it allows you to focus on quality studying for the chosen specialty or faculty, to give maximum attention to priority areas of knowledge. Usually for the first year (AS), 5 subjects are selected (taking into account the academic balance - without repeating the courses and duplicating them among themselves), in the second year of them there are 3-4 disciplines that are given in the exams. Available options are:
- English
- Modern foreign languages: Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Russian - to choose from
- Business
- Geography
- Higher Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Physical Education and Sports
- Theater and Dramatic Art
- History
- Mathematics (basic course)
- Music
- The classical course (Latin, Greek, the history of classical civilizations)
- Art and Design
- Religious studies (theology)
- Technology and Design
- Economy.
Accommodation, meals, prices
For students who live on a full board basis, the campus is equipped with cozy, comfortable residences: the rooms are equipped with all necessary furniture and appliances. Children are looked after by teachers (many of them live in the same houses as children).
The food is also boarding, three meals a day, the diet is delicious, varied and balanced.
Subjects, specialties
Activities St. Felix Private School
Among the students, various kinds of sports are very popular - each student devotes his free time to classes in a particular section. The campus offers sites and equipment for the following classes:
- Chess
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Dances
- Running
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Rock climbing
There is a large number of studying groups and studios on interests:
- Cooking
- Music
- Rock Band
- Orchestra
- Theatrical Circle
- Chorus
- Club of young entrepreneurs, etc.
Facilities and equipment at St. Felix Private School
The campus of the school (total area - about 30 hectares) is equipped with everything necessary for study, active and quiet rest, sports and creativity, walks and picnics in the open air. There is a student theater and a music school, many scientific and practical laboratories. Playgrounds for team sports and a functional spacious sports complex will allow each child to find a job for himself.
Admission dates and extra charges
The following components are paid separately:
- Registration fee
- Deposit for confirming the place on the course
- Contribution to the whole school development
- Examination fees
- Additional tuition fee
- Additional lessons (optional)
- Additional leisure activities, excursions, some sections (optional)
- Transfer to both sides
- Air tickets in both directions
- Guardianship (agency registration fee + guardian services)
- Medical student insurance
- Visa fees and services, translation and certification of documents
- Consular fees (payable at the Embassy)
- Personal pocket expenses
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 100 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 2000 GBP
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about St. Felix Private School
Recommendations on when to apply
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