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Image of Christ College Brecon Christ College Brecon:
Located in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales, 31 miles (48 km) north of Cardiff, Christ College is one of Britain's most ancient schools and is an independent boarding & day school for boys and girls aged 11-18. Christ College is an increasingly popular choice both with parents and with their sons and daughters. Indeed, it is an ideal choice for those seeking a school that offers high academic standards and real personal development in a warm friendly environment, set in a stunning location. Overseas pupils are a valued part of Christ College and make a great contribution to the international nature of our community enhancing the educational and cultural experience.


Location and Facilities:

 

Photo of Private Boarding School in Wales Christ College occupies a beautiful site on the outskirts of Brecon, a safe, small market town in the Brecon Beacons National Park. We are situated in an area which contains some of the most spectacular and diverse landscapes in Europe.

However, excellent road and rail links mean that major town and cities are very accessible with Cardiff and Swansea being less than 1 hours drive away; Birmingham just over 2 hours away and London being just over 3 hours drive away.

Facilities include:
- Extensive playing fields, astro turf, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, mini astro turf
- Accommodation (6 boarding houses)
- 250 seat theatre
- IT Suite
- Classrooms (12)
- Library
- Chapel
- Social Centre
- Function Room

Boarding Life:

There are six houses spread across the Christ College campus:
- Alway House - A junior boarding and day house for boys and girls in Years 7 and 8.
- de Winton House and Donaldson's House - Senior boarding and day houses for girls in Years 9 to 13.
- Orchard House, School House and St. David's House - Senior boarding and day houses for boys in Years 9 to 13.

Your child will have unrestricted access to their Houseparents and this open-door policy encourages a strong relationship between parents, staff and pupils.

The house system provides stability and the fact that the houses comprise of both Boarding and Day pupils means that all of the pupils in the houses interact in every area of school life. Day pupils benefit from the huge range of activities and superb facilities while Boarders can enjoy friendships that extend well beyond the school gates and into the local community.


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Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2023-02-27 were from:

cardiff; Swindon; LONDON; Telford; Hong kong, Hong Kong; TSUEN WAN, Hong Kong; and more.

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Queen Ethelburga's College
Courses / Programs
Located in York in the north-east of England, Queen Ethelburga's College is a private day & boarding school for boys & girls of all ages, from Kindergarten all the way up to A-level. Queen Ethelburga's welcomes boarding pupils ages 5 to 18. Our Collegiate comprises four schools and a kindergarten, each with its own unique qualities, but all sharing a common purpose of providing students with a first class education and the opportunity to work towards higher education and a successful career.

No matter whether a child joins our boarding community in the Prep School or in the Sixth Form; whether they choose to stay with us all week, all term, or occasionally, there will be a warm welcome in one of our boarding houses.

The number of girls or boys to a room varies - normally from 4 down to 1 or 2 (dependent on age and availability). Queen Ethelburga's has it all - excellent academic results, a great deal of fun and excitement out of school hours, a huge number of things to do with loads of equipment and facilities.

There are strong academic standards across the Foundation, and students are encouraged to have high expectations for their achievement and career prospects.
The Queen's Kindergarten:
- Children from 3-months to 3-years of age

Chapter House Preparatory School:
- Students ages 3-10

King's Magna Middle School:
- Students ages 10-14

Queen Ethelburga's College:
- Students ages 14-19
- Traditional curriculum of GCSEs and A Levels

The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's
- Students ages 14-19
- Offering a wider, career-based curriculum
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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:
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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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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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Warminster School
Courses / Programs
Located in West Wiltshire, in the South West of England (90 minutes from London), Warminster School is an independent, day and boarding school for boys and girls from the age of 3 to 18. Warminster School provides a warm, open and friendly Pre-Prep, Preparatory, and Senior School academic environment in which pupils are well cared for, well educated, and encouraged to respect the staff and each other.

Our five Boarding Houses have a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and the experienced resident House staff provide a warm and supportive environment. All Houses have a Common Room and computer facilities that students can use in the evenings and weekends.

There is 24 hour seven day supervision and care during term-time and a wide range of activities and trips are available with lots of opportunity to acquire new skills.

As the first school in the region to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma to Sixth Formers in addition to the traditional A-Level programme, we are confident that we deliver high quality education at a level to suit all our students.
Preparatory & Senior School Programmes:
- GCSE's
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- A Level programme
- AS and A2 qualifications

Core subjects include:
- Art
- Business Studies & Economics
- Drama
- English as a Foreign Language
- English
- Geography
- History
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Foreign Languages
- Music
- Physical Education
- Psychology, and more
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Langley School, Norfolk
Courses / Programs
Situated in Langley, Norfolk, just 10 miles south-east of Norwich in south-east England, Langley School is a day school, boarding school and sixth form for boys and girls ages 10-19. We provide a full and comprehensive secondary school and university prep curriculum alongside Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Flexi/Occasional Boarding, and Day Boarding options.

Langley School exists to provide a first-class, all round education within a friendly, inclusive and supportive community. By focusing relentlessly on improving standards our students will learn to be independent, valued citizens and develop their abilities to the full.

We select co-educational boarders and day pupils, based on their overall potential, who are prepared to benefit from and be active partners in the continued success of Langley private schools.
Day School, Boarding School & Sixth Form Programmes for Boys & Girls Ages 10-19:

Boarding options include:
- Full Boarding; Weekly Boarding; Flexi/Occasional Boarding; Day Boarding

Core curriculum subjects:
- English; Maths; Sciences; Humanities; Media Studies; Modern Languages; Technology; Drama; Music; Art; Social Sciences; PE and Games..

Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Arts and Crafts; Sports; Duke of Edinburgh; Music; First Aid; Academic; Design Technology; Drama; History Society; Debating; Polo...
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International School of Creative Arts, Buckinghamshire
Courses / Programs
The International School of Creative Arts (ISCA) is a specialist co-educational day and boarding school that provides a 2 year A-Level programme, a 1 year Art Portfolio programme and an intensive summer diploma programme aimed at international and UK students ages 16+ years who wish to study art at university.

Set on 20-acres of landscaped gardens in Wexham, Buckinghamshire (30 minutes west of Greater London), and run in association with the University of the Arts London, ISCA is the only secondary school in the world that offers access to Central Saint Martins’ Foundation Plus course directly from A-Level studies. This is an intensive summer programme which affords the same qualification as the renowned Central Saint Martins’ one-year Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.

The school actively encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities with an Enrichment Programme that builds on both academic and personal development. We believe that school life should not only provide a high standard of education in the classroom but also the opportunity to learn the broader skills needed to lead a rich and rewarding life.
A-Level & Creative Arts Boarding & Day Programmes for Students Ages 16+:

A Level Programme (2 years):
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
- English Literature & Language
- History of Art

Other Creative Arts Programmes:
- 1 year Portfolio
- Intensive Summer Diploma
- Academic Enrichment
- Social Enrichment
- ESL tuition for students with limited English
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