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Independent
or private schools in the UK are separate from the schools run by the state.
Parents pay fees for their children to attend independent schools,
which are regularly and rigorously inspected to ensure they meet
the highest standards. Independent schools in the UK have a reputation
for excellence throughout the world. |
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school year in the UK begins in early September and runs until the
following July. Students attend School for about thirty-four weeks
of the year covering three terms of 11 to 12 weeks duration. While
September is the normal start for most pupils, many UK Independent
Schools accept pupils at the start of any of the three terms, though
this will depend on public examination preparation. |
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School
holidays, when overseas students normally return home, occur at
Christmas (the last two weeks of December and the first week of
January), Easter (normally the first two or three weeks of April)
and the longer Summer holiday (mid July to the first week of September).
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term has a mid term break (half term) usually lasting seven to ten
days. Students from overseas often remain in the UK for these short
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between the ages of 5 and 11 or 13 attend a preparatory school (sometimes
called a Junior School or Prep). At the age of 11 or 13, they change
to a senior school (sometimes called a secondary School or College).
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preparatory school may be attached to a senior school or prepare
students for a range of senior schools. Transfer from one to the
other is well-managed and the head will keep parents fully informed
of the senior school options. Prep schools are an ideal start for
overseas students wanting to join a senior school on the same basis
and at the same time as the UK students. UK senior schools are a
fine preparation for university life and schools work hard to ensure
that students achieve the best University place they possibly can. |
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Senior
school pupils are prepared for the national GCSE examinations at
age 16, then for AS Levels (a one year course) and then on to A-levels
and/or Vocational A-levels (a two year course including the year
for AS Levels). There are options for overseas pupils to take A-levels
over a three-year period depending on their level of English. An
increasing number of schools are offering the International Baccalaureate
(IB) diploma. |
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Independent
Schools in the UK are dedicated to providing the very best education
and care for their students. Many students living in the UK choose
to go to a boarding School. The overseas students who join them
will quickly realise that they will be well cared for in a family
environment with wonderful opportunities. |
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Houseparents
serve as substitute mums and dads and ensure that there is always
someone to turn to in times of need. Houseparents will also help
to arrange weekend trips, liaise with parents about travel and half
term holidays, help with communications home, monitor academic progress
and ensure students work hard, eat well, sleep well and are happy
and healthy individuals.
Independent
school facilities are extensive and the opportunity to be involved
in music, drama, art, sport, technology, friendships and community
activities after school and at weekends is one of the major attractions
of boarding life. |
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