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A non-denominational day and boarding private school in Co. Meath providing primary education for boys and girls aged 4-13, Headfort is situated in stunning parkland just outside the ancient town of Kells (in the eastern region of Ireland, close to Dublin). We provide an outstanding all-round education centered on individuality and academic excellence. Boarding is available for children aged 9-13 years (Dublin International Airport is just one hour away, making Headfort School very accessible and safe for international students availing of our boarding facilities).

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Primary Education Programmes:
The Irish Curriculum and Common Entrance Curriculum:

JUNIOR INFANTS – 2ND FORM
The first four years of Headfort’s program still use many of the methods set forth by Maria Montessori for their unique curriculum. Core subjects including Maths, English and Irish form the backbone of the program, which also incorporates weekly sessions of PE, Ukulele, French and Speech & Drama.

Pupils also can avail of a number of extra-curricular lessons including piano and guitar.

3RD FORM – 6TH FORM
With a principal aim to cultivate a love of learning, from 3rd to 6th Form, a ‘Primary plus’ core academic curriculum is taught by subject specialists who conduct termly reviews with parents.

This includes English, Maths, French or Spanish, History, Geography, Science (in a fully equipped laboratory), Religious Studies, Art & Design, Computing and a choice between Irish and Latin & Classics.

Our school size allows us to support children as they move ahead through the school at their own rate and there is a teacher devoted to one-on-one sessions for pupils who require support.

The school has specialist Art & Design rooms with a traditional studio and a state-of-the-art Computer Design Lab where coding is an integral part of what is now taught.

Children are regularly prepared for entry and scholarships to leading secondary schools in the locality and around Ireland and the UK including, recently, Eureka, St. Patrick’s Classical School, Alexandra College, Clongowes Wood College, St. Columba’s College, Cheltenham Ladies’s College, Eton College, Marlborough College and The King’s Hospital.

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Address: Headfort Demesne Kells Co Meath, Meath, Ireland

Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2021-06-04 were from:

HK, Hong Kong; Teruel, Spain; and more.

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Vinehall School, East Sussex

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Located in Robertsbridge on the East Sussex / Kent border, Vinehall School is an independent prep school for boys and girls ages 2-13. Boarding facilities are provided from Year 3 onwards for students from throughout the UK and international students from around the world. We offer nursery, kindergarten, pre-prep and prep school programmes.

Situated within easy each of Heathrow and Gatwick airports, as well as the Eurotunnel, our school is set in 47 acres of parkland in an area of outstanding natural beauty. We combine the best elements of a traditional school with a refreshing 21st century approach, with our students benefiting from our excellent modern facilities.

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