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Military Career Preparation - Residential Sixth-form College

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Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College:
Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College is a co-educational, residential sixth-form boarding college in Loughborough in Leicestershire, Central England. One of the top colleges in the country, Welbeck offers a two-year A-level education for students wishing to pursue an engineering based career in the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and MOD (Ministry of Defence) Civil Service. The college accommodates around 340 students on a superbly equipped, ultra-modern campus.

Our Aims:

Photo of Military Career Preparation - Residential Sixth-form College- To maintain its ethos as a unique, MOD specialist training establishment, for sixth form students, destined for a career in one of the Armed Services or within the MOD civil service.
- To offer all students a range of opportunities so that they can achieve to the best of their ability within a framework of shared values and standards.
- To value and nurture each student as an individual, thus preparing him/her for life beyond the college.

In particular, Welbeck College:
- Is a college with a fully residential boarding population
- Is a college of focused students embarking on a military or military related career
- Is a college in which there is a strong and active partnership between students, parents and the College

Sixth-Form AS / A-Level Curriculum:


Lower Sixth Curriculum:
All Lower Sixth students study four AS level subjects. Mathematics and Physics are compulsory. Most of the courses available for Welbeck MOD students at University are engineering based and will therefore require Mathematics and Physics. Mathematics will be studied for six one-hour periods per week, (one per day), with an additional half hour of prep every night. All other subjects are taught for five periods a week.

Upper Sixth Curriculum:
All Upper Sixth students are encouraged to drop an AS level and take up an enrichment subject. In exceptional circumstances, a student may carry on with four A levels.

AS & A-Level Courses:
All of the subjects offered for AS and A Level courses at Welbeck are designed to allow students to develop their scientific skills and/or to develop a broader range of knowledge and understanding.

Core subjects currently available for students include:
- Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Electronics; Computing; Geography; History; Government & Politics; Business Studies; Design & Technology; Sport and Physical Education

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Address: Forest Road, Leicestershire, LE12 8WD, Loughborough, England , UK / GB
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-01-10 were from:

Sheffield; Milton Keynes; West Bromwich; Dereham; Blackpool Lancashire; Camberwell, London; Tidworth; wigston; Boston; and more.

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Moffats School
Courses / Programs
Moffats is a family-owned, co-educational independent day and boarding school in England that caters for the needs of boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13. The school is located in its own beautiful 100-acre estate in the south of rural Shropshire on the Shropshire-Worcestershire border, within easy daily travelling distance of Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Kidderminster.

At Moffats, boarding is for children 7-13 years of age, and there is always something going on. Moffats is a true boarding school in the traditional sense. We offer a flexible range of daily, weekly and full boarding services, which cover all the things that parents would normally provide if they were at hand, including medical care, clothing, shoes and more.

Boarders’ bedrooms, in the upper two floors of the main house, are shared by small groups of children of similar age. A matron is always on call for all children during the school day, and a duty matron sleeps in every night. Moffats School is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Co-ed Day & Boarding School Programs for Primary & Secondary Students:

- Day Programmes for boys & girls ages 3-13
- Boarding Programmes for students ages 7-13
- Traditional, high-quality education in small classes
- The Little Moffats Curriculum (ages 3-7)
- Moffats – Main school curriculum (ages 7-13)
- Common Entrance syllabus
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Rossall School, Lancashire
Courses / Programs
Situated on the picturesque coastland of Lancashire in the Northwest of England, Rossall School is a highly acclaimed boarding and day school for boys and girls from Nursery all the way up to Sixth Form (including the International Baccalaureate Programme). We accept day students from ages 3-18+, with boarding students beginning from Year 7 (age 11). Depending on individual circumstances and requirements, students can choose to be either a Full Boarder, a Weekly Boarder or a Flexi Boarder.

We offer a safe and supportive home-from-home to pupils from far and wide. In addition we aim to provide a healthy boarding environment where every pupil is encouraged to discover and reach their full potential. Central to this is the house system where a positive ethos stimulates the development of valuable skills such as leadership and teamwork.

Our British students hail from all over the UK, and our international students at Rossall come from 30 different countries around the world. Your son or daughter will enjoy a truly international experience within a traditional British environment, making lifelong friends from all over the world with the added benefit of developing a wider world view.
Co-educational Boarding & Day School Programmes:

- Day Programmes (Ages 3-18+)
- Boarding Programme from Middle School (Ages 11-18+)
- Primary Years Programme (including Nursery & Reception)
- Junior School
- Middle School
- Senior School Programmes
- Sixth Form
- International Baccalaureate Programme
- English Language Support
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ACS Cobham International School, Surrey
Courses / Programs
Located in Cobham, Surrey, southeast England, 20 miles (32 km) south-west of central London, ACS Cobham International School is a non-sectarian, co-educational, boarding and day school for 2-18 year olds, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Cobham offers an American High School Diploma, and also teaches prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Native Language Enrichment (NLE) is provided in over 12 languages as well as English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Our campus is located approximately 30 minutes by rail and/or road from central London with housing up to 50% less expensive than central London locations. The ACS Cobham Dormitory is an integral part of the school community, offering separate-wing accommodation for over 100 boys and girls aged between 12 and 18.

ACS graduates attend leading universities including Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics,Oxford, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo and others. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Day & Boarding Programmes for Boys and Girls Ages 2-18:

- Day Programs (Ages 2-18)
- Boarding Programs for boys and girls (Ages 12-18)
- Early Childhood, Lower, Middle, and High School
- Built upon the American education system
- International Baccalaureate programme
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Worldwide University Placement Courses
- Native Language Enrichment (NLE)
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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Fulneck School, Leeds
Courses / Programs
Fulneck School, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire (44 miles from Manchester) in the north of England is an independent school offering nursery, junior, senior and sixth form education from the ages of 3-18. Boarders are accepted from the age of 9. Fulneck is a popular boarding school with separate houses for boys and girls. Boarding is offered on a full, weekly or flexible basis, reflecting the needs of the modern family.

Your child’s needs are catered for in our relaxed family atmosphere where the needs of the individual are paramount. Most students are accommodated in single or double rooms. The boarding houses are run by experienced, caring staff who understand the needs of young people who are away from their families.

We ensure our boarders feel at home in our safe and secure surroundings. There is an excellent system of pastoral care which ensures the welfare and well-being of each individual. Boarders are encouraged to personalise their rooms to make them feel comfortable and to ensure their life in our boarding house truly is a ‘home from home’.
- Day Programmes for Boys & Girls (Ages 3-18)
- Residential Boarding Programmes (Ages 9-18)

Core subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Design Technology
- English Literature
- Geography
- German
- Government and Politics
- History
- Art...
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EduKick Manchester – Football & Education Courses
Courses / Programs
EduKick, Inc is a leading organization that provides international football academies, academic year soccer boarding schools, monthly & summer camps abroad, with the aim of equipping young student soccer players for life’s challenges in a way no other experience can.

As well as being prepared for a competitive international soccer environment, our students also learn a deep appreciation for a new language and culture.

EduKick Manchester - Football & Education Courses invites English and non-English speaking soccer players from around the world to join our unique soccer boarding school in Manchester in North West England.

We welcome boys and girls ages 13+ to join our academic year-long and half-academic year soccer boarding programs, as well as monthly and weekly soccer camps. Our long-term programs combine academic studies with daily football training from professional coaches.

EduKick's programs are available in the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Mexico, China, Brazil, Israel, Canada and the U.S.

Parent Testimonial:
"For Cody, Edukick was a truly amazing experience! He met other boys from all over the world and made lasting friendships. The soccer training and facilities were excellent."
- Patti, Mother of Cody - Canada
EduKick Manchester – Football & Education Courses: Soccer Boarding School offering full-time academic studies and daily high level technical football training.

- Academic Year Football Program

- 1/2 Academic Year Football Program

- Monthly Football Camps

- Weekly Football Camps

- English as a Second Language (ESL) included in all programs

- BTEC Sports Studies program available for English-speaking students
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Rochester Independent College
Courses / Programs
Situated in Kent, just 35 minutes south-east of London, Rochester Independent College (RIC) is an alternative to conventional secondary education, and provides day programs (ages 11+) and boarding programs (ages 16+) to students from the U.K. and international students. About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders.

The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school. We offer students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence that acts as a stepping stone between school and university.

At RIC, there is no uniform, no bells ring and everybody is on first name terms. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations.

“My wife and I left RIC after our visit convinced it was the right move for our daughter. In fact, it’s the kind of school we both would have loved to have gone to ourselves.”
- Parent Testimonial
Alternative Secondary School Education:
- Day students ages 11+
- Boarding Students ages 16+ (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)

Academic Courses include:
- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form
- One-year and two-year GCSE courses
- Retake programs – GCSE and A level
- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs
- Film and Media Studies
- Visual and Creative Art courses
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
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