UK High School Road Shows

March 2018

Central UK Road Show March 12 - 15

North UK Road Show March 19 - 22

1 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 1 UK High School Road Shows March 2018

The High School Road Shows are an excellent our events maintain a truly global feel and aren’t way to meet students and build relationships dominated by any one country. with careers advisers in the very best schools across the UK, by way of overseas study fairs Hotels selected for the road show events are a and presentations. These schools include public, minimum of 4 star and are inclusive of breakfast private, grammar and state funded schools in and wifi. Many of the hotels will have gym and targeted regions of the UK, that we feel have the leisure facilities; use of these may be subject to best profile for overseas study. an additional supplement. Hotel rooms provided on the tour are standard double rooms for single Developing a presence in UK schools is occupancy. fundamental to a successful awareness raising and student recruitment campaign. In the build Transportation during the Road Show is by up to the Road Shows, our dedicated UK School executive coach and there will be a continuous Liaison and Operations Manager, Anna Birbeck, supply of refreshments and snacks on board for visits the schools to prepare students for the your convenience during transportation. event, often giving an assembly talk to students in years 11, 12 and 13. Meals are provided at hotels and suitable restaurants that coincide with the event schedule; Each Road Show lasts 3.5 days and the group this may include some lunches being provided at of universities typically visits 10-12 schools, with the schools we visit. access to more by collaborative hosting, where parents and students from schools in the local You can rest assured that we will take care of area are also encouraged to attend. the planning, organisation and management of all aspects of the Road Shows to ensure your The number of universities from each country visit is a comfortable one! is usually limited to 6 per Road Show, to ensure meet. promote. recruit.

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 2 Accommodation & Meals MARCH Monday 12th to Central Road Show Thursday 15th During the Road Show, meals and accommodation are included as follows:

Meals Mon 12th Tues 13th Wed 14th Thurs 15th

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Hotel

Hotel Arrangements

Sunday 11th March Monday 12th March Recommended Hotel: Jury’s Inn, Godstow Jury’s Inn, Godstow Rd, Oxford OX2 8AL Rd, Oxford OX2 8AL This 4* hotel is just a short distance by car/taxi from Materials should be shipped to this hotel using the the centre of Oxford; one of the UK’s most historic pre-prepared labels on the system (speak to your FPP cities with beautiful architecture and countless representative). Please note that accommodation on attractions. As well as free wifi as standard, this the Sunday night is not included in the Road Show hotel has a state of the art health club with an indoor package. We will hold our Breakfast Briefing at Jury’s swimming pool and a fully equipped gym. Inn Oxford on the morning of Monday 12th March This accommodation is included in the Road Show and it is recommended that clients stay in Oxford on package price. the Sunday night (11 March). We have a preferential rate agreed of £85 B&B. Clients wanting to book this Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th March hotel should call the central reservations number on +44 (0)870 4100 800 or the hotel’s main reception Village Hotel Club Birmingham Walsall on +44 (0)1865 489 988 quoting ‘THESTU110318’ to Tempus Drive, Tempus Ten, Walsall, West receive the preferential rate. Or it may be possible Midlands, WS2 8TJ to find a more competitive rate via Expedia (the Just north of Birmingham The Village Hotel in Walsall comparable currently comes up at £87 on this site). is a business ready modern hotel. Around twenty For information on travel to this City and the hotel minutes from Birmingham city centre and close to the - please see logistics information on the system (or main motorway arteries this hotel is ideally located to speak to your FPP representative) provide easy access to the whole of West Midlands area and beyond. At this hotel, you’ll find everything The Student World will be holding an informal you need in once place - it has a gym, restaurant, bar, welcome and drinks reception at at the hotel bar on and even a Starbucks coffee shop. the evening of 11th March at 7.30 pm. This accommodation is included in the Road Show package price

2 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 3 Timetable Central Road Show

09.30 Road Show Breakfast Briefing 10.15 Organise materials and load van day 1 11.00 Depart Hotel monday 12th 11.50 - 13.30 Closed fair at Oxford High School 13.50 - 15.20 Lunch at The Dew Drop Inn, Summertown 16.15 - 18.00 Open fair at St Clare’s Oxford 19.00 - 20.00 Open fair at Headington School

20.30 - 22.00 Dinner Will be served in ‘Coopers’ bar the hotel (Jury’s Inn Oxford)

09.00 Depart Hotel 12.30 - 14.15 Open fair at

day 2 12.00 - 12.30 Lunch Sandwich and salad will be available on arrival at Ellesmere school tuesday 13th 15.00 - 15.45 Coffee Break (if timings allow) at The Boat House, Shrewsbury 16.30 - 18.30 Open fair at

20.00 - 21.30 Dinner Will be served in the Hotel’s Pub, Verve Grill, after check-in

06.45 Depart Hotel

8.45 - 10.15 Closed fair at Newcastle Under Lyme School (may change) day 3 12.30 - 14.00 Closed fair at College wednesday 14th 12.00 - 12.30 Lunch A hot lunch will be available on arrival at Denstone school 16.00 - 18.00 Open fair at Tettenhall College

19.30 - 21.00 Dinner Will be served in the Hotel’s Restaurant, Village Grill

11.00 Depart Hotel 13.00 - 14.30 Closed fair at Royal , Worcester day 4 16.00 - 17.00 Open fair at thursday 15th Lunch On the road 20.00 Drop Off at Central London venue

* The schedule has been designed to maximise your time here in the UK which does mean we will need to leave the hotel and schools on time. If you experience any delays please inform a staff member as soon as possible. Refreshments and light snacks will be available on board the tour bus for your convenience

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 4 Oxford High School Belbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA www.oxfordhigh.gdst.net

Day Fees: £14,484 Road Show Breakfast Briefing Curriculum: A Level Organise materials and load van Depart Hotel Closed fair at Oxford High School Lunch at The Dew Drop Inn, Summertown Open fair at St Clare’s Oxford

Open fair at Headington School Oxford High School is an independent Girls’ only Dinner Will be served in ‘Coopers’ bar the hotel (Jury’s Inn Oxford) day school, located in the heart of the historic city of Oxford. It is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) network of schools, which is the UK’s Depart Hotel leading network of independent girls; schools – as a charity, they are committed to reinvestment for Open fair at Ellesmere College • Electives – a range of short courses co-authored the benefit of their students. by students, staff and external experts, drawing Lunch Sandwich and salad will be available on arrival at Ellesmere school on their interests and passions. Designed to Since its foundation over 140 years ago, Oxford Coffee Break (if timings allow) at The Boat House, Shrewsbury complement A Levels and the EPQ. High School has fostered an outward looking • Perspectives – Modules in well-being, financial Open fair at Shrewsbury School tradition of producing independent-minded, management, health, careers, sport and study trailblazing young women, with the self- Dinner Will be served in the Hotel’s Pub, Verve Grill, after check-in skills, give each student a framework of skills to confidence, drive and determination to go out and help them when they begin university life. make a difference in the world. From the outset the school has been pioneering in its approach to Oxford High School is one of the highest girls’ education and today it remains committed performing schools in the country. Recent A Level to the ethos of continually looking to improve the results were as follows: opportunities on offer to its students. • 40% of grades were A* • 73% of grades were A*-A In the sixth form, Oxford High School offers a • 89% of grades were A*-B very unique curriculum, which it calls it’s 360 programme. It is a completely fresh innovation Oxford High School students go on to study for Sixth Form learning, designed to equip at some of the best universities in the UK and students with the skills, resilience and well-being abroad and recent destinations have included the that today’s young women need for a successful US and Europe. Students go on to study wide- career in a highly competitive global economy. ranging subjects such as engineering, natural The programme consists of 3 elements: sciences, economics, linguistics, geography, • Academics - A levels and Extended Project Arabic & French, Russian & Politics, classics, and Qualification (EPQ). EPQ offers the opportunity psychology. for in-depth study of a chosen topic and the chance to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, independent learning and initiative.

4 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 5 St Claire’s Oxford 139 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7AL www.stclares.ac.uk

Day Fees: £ 18,655 Full Board: £38,820

Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

St Clare’s is a coeducational independent, The careers and higher education programme international day and boarding college in Oxford, (CHE) at St Clare’s is exceptional in both its scope England, offering the International Baccalaureate and provision and was judged outstanding in a Diploma programme, English language courses, recent ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) Liberal arts courses, IB teacher training workshops inspection. The college has a dedicated careers and University Foundation Course. It is the longest and higher education adviser who is available all established IB World School in England. year round to support students with their choices for higher education around the world, for careers Throughout the year, courses for adults include the and for gap years. There is also a specialist adviser University Foundation Course, English language for all US applications. courses, advanced English with academic subjects and Liberal Arts courses for Gap Year students Students have been successful in taking places from US universities. In the summer months, at prestigious universities around the world. adults, teenagers and younger students can study 2017 showed another year of excellent results English language courses. for St Claire’s Students, particularly at a time when competition is strong. Recent overseas In the most recent IB results: destinations include institutions in France, Italy, • 4 students earned the highest possible score Spain, Switzerland and the US and currently half of 45 points (only achieved by just 0.2% of IB the year group in lower sixth are interested in candidates worldwide). studying in North America. • 25% of this year’s cohort achieved over 40 points (which puts them in the top 5% of the world’s IB candidates). • The average points score is 36 (which is equal to 4 grade As at A-level).

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 6 Headington School 1 Headington Rd, Oxford, OX3 7TD www.headington.org

Day Fees: £17,055 Full Board: £33,759

Curriculum: A Level; International Baccalaureate

Headington School is a girls only independent Headington prides itself on the help it provides Boarding and Day school, set in 23 acre site, students with applications to universities only a mile from the centre of beautiful historic abroad. Oxford. Headington is known for it’s academic excellence; it is consistently ranked within the top 2017 was another great year for A levels results 50 UK schools - top 10 for IB - with girls Headington: typically achieving higher grades than their • 62.4% of grades were A*-A predictions on entry. • 86.5% of grades were A*-B

Facilities complement the large range of subject IB results placed Headington 6th in the UK: choices to choose from at A Level and IB and • 67% achieved 40 points or more include a state of the art Library, Dance and • Achieved an overall average score of 39.8 Fitness Centre, Theatre, Music School and Art School add to fully equipped, digitally-enabled Students went on to study in 63 institutions across classrooms. 5 different countries.

Headington has a comprehensive programme of tailored support when it comes to careers and university support, including programmes for Architecture, Law, Medicine and entry, along with individualised careers guidance. In addition to hosting overseas university fairs,

6 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 7 Ellesmere College Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB www.ellesmere.com

Day Fees: £17,919 Full Board: £31,815

Curriculum: A Level, BTEC, International Baccalaureate

Ellesmere College takes pride in the fact that it’s an interest in studying in the USA, Ellesmere focus is on the achievements of each and every College ensures effective preparation for SATs by student according to his or her abilities, not just facilitating regular tutorials with an SAT specialist. in the achievements of the brightest and the best. Ellesmere is famously forward looking and Although Ellesmere has a storing focus on STEM innovative. subjects and sports, the range of degree courses that Ellesmere students choose to pursue is a The Sixth Form at Ellesmere is hugely successful reflection of the many interests and opportunities and offers full time courses for over 200 students. they experience at the College from Economics Ellesmere College provides teaching and learning to Engineering to Fine Art; recent popular course of the highest quality and prides itself on the choices have included psychology and business/ high performance of successive generations of management. Students have been successful students who have ensured that the College in receiving offers from a wide range of Russell is noted both nationally and internationally for Group universities, but Ellesmere also has a its achievements. This international reputation consistent track record of students who chose to means the college is popular with international study abroad. Recent destinations have included: students, some attend for summer school and Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Hungary, others become full time boarders. Italy, Spain, USA. Last year 4 students were accepted into universities in the US, 2 went to the 2017 exam results: Netherlands, 1 went to Germany and another to • 60% of all A Level grades were A*/B. Italy. • IB results were also excellent with 75% of students achieving more than 30 points. In response to the number of students expressing

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 8 Shrewsbury School Shrewsbury School, Ashton Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA www.shrewsbury.org.uk

Day Fees: £24,390 Full Board: £35,040

Curriculum: A Level, Cambridge Pre-U

Shrewsbury School is an English co-educational for pupils aged 13 to 18 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Shrewsbury has always been one of the great schools of England, ever since its royal foundation in 1552 by King Edward VI, and it continues to attract students of great potential and capable of great achievements.

Shrewsbury’s Sixth Form offers its students two this the school has set up a SAT prep course, years of rich intellectual stimulus in the classroom, and also established itself as a SAT Test Centre. a wealth of experience and opportunity outside it, In addition, each year the school hosts its own and an ideal preparation for life beyond. Within conference aimed at providing information about this new intellectual landscape, the range of the university system in the USA. This conference academic disciplines is broad, the teaching of a offers advice to schools, and to potential students very high standard, and results excellent. and their parents. The School also benefits from the presence of the Harvard Fellow, an annual Students at Shrewsbury School have produced scholar, whose personal experience of the US another excellent showing at A Level: university style of learning provides a valuable • Over 77% of the examinations awarded were A*- resource for pupils who want to discuss possible B. academic choices and understand the cultural • Particular success was enjoyed by candidates differences in education. Not forsaking alternative studying for the Cambridge Pre-U qualifications destinations for study, Shrewsbury school with over 50% of all results banded at the also offers written resources and guidance on distinction level. universities in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland • 42 students achieved a full set of A*-A grades and the Netherlands. Europe is becoming a more and, of these, 11 achieved a clean sweep of A* attractive choice for pupils who want degrees performances. with a more international or European focus, and in response to this, Shrewsbury School has also With a dedicated Careers team and comprehensive recently hosted a Conference focused on studying Careers programme, students are supported in Europe. Popular course choices include history, to choose their future path, whether that be biomedical sciences, humanities, English, law, at home or abroad. Over recent years there engineering, business and finance. has been increased interest in the transatlantic option for Higher Education and in response to

8 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 9 Denstone College , , ST14 5HN www.denstonecollege.org

Day Fees: £15,342 Full Board: £26,712

Curriculum: A Level

Denstone College is set within over one hundred 2017 A Level Results were excellent: acres of rolling Staffordshire countryside, close • 41.1% of students achieved A*-A to the Derbyshire border. Denstone College • 74.8% of students achieved A*-B has been educating young people since 1873 • 91.5% of students achieved A*-C and offers a rounded education, where proper emphasis is placed on academic achievement The Sixth Form is a focused environment and high standards are a top priority. The College providing students with a range of information and combines its rich tradition and history with a experiences which will help them to choose their forward thinking approach to education. It’s aims higher education route and ultimately succeed to promote the highest standard of educational in their chosen field. Denstone is proactive in its achievement in an environment where students approach to careers and higher education, with a are encouraged to challenge expectations and dedicated full time Head of Careers, and ensures realise their true potential. students are aware of all opportunities available to them. In terms of higher education applications, Denstone college is particularly passionate about national and international universities visit sport and very proud of its sporting history regularly to talk to both students and parents and and extensive facilities. Students are regularly visits to institutions are encouraged. selected for representative honours and many Old Denstonians have gained senior county, regional Students leave each year fully prepared for and national honours. The main sports for girls the very best UK and international universities. are hockey and netball, with and rounders Students from Denstone have successfully in the summer, and the main sports for boys are applied to Universities all over the world, including rugby, hockey and cricket. North America, Asia and Europe. Business and mathematics/science based subjects are the most popular course choices

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 10 Tettenhall College Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk

Day Fees: £14,088 Full Board: £30,384

Curriculum: A Level

Tettenhall College is an independent day and Tutor, to support them over the course of the two , founded in 1863 by a group of years. Similar to the university model, personal Wolverhampton businessmen as a boys only tutors are on-hand to guide and mentor their school. Since then the school has grown and pupils in many areas including pastoral matters, flourished with new buildings and facilities being university applications and careers advice. The built to accommodate the increasing number of Head of Sixth Form, who prior to his role here, students. Overseas students first joined the School worked abroad for several international schools, in the 1960s and girls entered the Sixth Form in is dedicated to ensuring students are presented 1969. The school has been fully co-educational with as many opportunities as possible for life since 1982. after A Levels.

From its earliest years, Tettenhall made its 2017 A Level results: mark locally and nationally with distinguished • 96% pass rate politicians, lawyers, academics, sportsmen and • 36% of students achieved A*-B sportswomen among its alumni. Today, the school • 8% of students achieved A* is a thriving community with unrivaled facilities in a stunning location and is recognised as one of Tettenhall College Sixth Form has an impressive the best independent schools in the region. track record of success and is proud of its former students who consistently move on to continue Tettenhall College offers a wide range of A Level their studies at some of the most prestigious subjects, from the traditional core subjects such as universities and educational establishments mathematics and the Sciences to the lesser known worldwide. specialised subjects such as theatre studies and photography. Each student has regular contact with their Form Tutor and is assigned a Personal

10 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 11 Royal Grammar School (RGS) Upper Tything, Worcester, WR1 1HP www.rgsw.org.uk

Day Fees: £12,462

Curriculum: A Level

RGS Worcester is an independent coeducational 2017 A Level Results: day school. It was originally founded in Worcester • 76.5% of students achieved A*- B around 685, making it the fifth oldest school in the • 95.1% of students achieved A*-C United Kingdom and reputedly the sixth oldest in • 12.1% of students achieved A* the world. GS has award winning provision in the area of Enrichment at RGS aims to encourages students Careers and Higher Education. The dedicated to lift their heads above the horizon of lessons Head of Careers, with the support of the Head of and to explore new academic areas. Its goal is to Sixth Form, organises Higher Education events help students find areas of interest that may whet and talks for parents and students; this includes their appetite to learn more, to read around new an annual Careers and Higher Education EXPO, subjects, even to carry on studying them over which features guest speakers on subjects such the coming decades or to use them as a basis for as finances, making a successful application, the a career. RGS identifies its students’ academic changing realities of Higher Education in the UK, strength, talent and potential at an early age, studying abroad and alternatives to university. and offers a vibrant co-curricular programme RGS has an excellent track-record of helping of events, talks and activities with an academic students secure places at the top universities focus through which these can be developed. As in the UK, as well as other leading universities well as a robust A Level curriculum, RGS offers worldwide. its students the opportunity to take an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) which is recognised by UCAS as equivalent to half an A Level. A BTEC in Sport is also available; which in the UK is equivalent to 2 A Levels.

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 12 Malvern College College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3DF www.malverncollege.org.uk

Day Fees: £24,534 Full Board: £36,927

Curriculum: A Level; International Baccalaureate

The focus of Malvern’s activity is academic work. motivates its students at the College is extremely The broad curriculum, complemented by an ambitious for its students. extensive sporting, musical, artistic and dramatic co-curriculum and under-pinned by a strong One highlight Malvern has published from it’s 2017 emphasis on pastoral care, encourages individuals IB results is: to maximise their potential. Stimulated and • 23 students achieved between 40-45 points, challenged by the Malvern experience, Malvern’s setting them way about the National Average students more frequently exceed expectations which is currently 30. than match them. About a third of the leavers will go on to a Malvern College offers its Sixth Form students university in the US, Canada, mainland Europe or an exceptional degree of choice, providing an elsewhere outside the UK. Malvern has a trained extensive range of subjects at both A’ Level and team of US admissions counsellors who help any in the International Baccalaureate. potential US applicant through the procedure from start to finish and Malvern is a registered When it comes to league tables, Malvern does not SAT centre offering the test six times a year. voluntarily participate as it sees it as an attempt Students who wish to apply to any other non-UK to rank schools solely on the criterion of perceived university benefit from advice from the school’s success in public examinations. It does not Head of International University Applications. produce examination statistics in a way that other schools do, so the data is not easy to summarise/ In 2017, 29 students gained places at International translate. This doesn’t mean that Malvern does Universities in the US, Italy and Spain. Previous not celebrate the academic achievements of years have seen students go on to study in its students; on the contrary, the academic Australia, Canada, Germany, , The cornerstone of Malvern is central to much of what Netherlands, Switzerland and Shanghai.

12 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 13 Accommodation & Meals MARCH Monday 19th to North Road Show Thursday 22nd During the Road Show, meals and accommodation are included as follows:

Meals Mon 19th Tues 20th Wed 21st Thurs 22nd

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Hotel

Hotel Arrangements

Sunday 18th March Monday 19th - Wednesday 21st March Recommended Hotel: The Hilton Hotel, Hilton Hotel, York, 1 Tower Street, York, Y01 York, 1 Tower Street, York, Y01 9WD, UK 9WD, UK Please note that accommodation on the Sunday night As above but accommodation price is included in Road is not included in the Road Show package. Show package. We will hold our Breakfast Briefing at The Hilton Hotel York on the morning of Monday 19th March and it is recommended that clients stay at this hotel Wednesday 21st - Thursday 22nd March the night before. Materials should be shipped to this hotel using the pre-prepared labels on the system Macron Stadium, De Havilland Way, Horwich, (speak to your FPP representative). Conveniently Bolton BL6 6SF located inside the city walls and opposite Clifford’s This 4* hotel is fully integrated into the Macron Stadium, Tower, this York hotel is within walking distance of home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Guests can some of the town’s most popular tourist attractions take advantage of the hotel’s leisure and spa facilities, and the business district. Less than a mile from York which include a swimming pool, fitness centre and salon Train Station, it can be easily accessed by taxi in 5 and complimentary wi-fi throughout. minutes, or by foot in 15 minutes. For information on This accommodation is included in the Road Show travel to this City and the hotel - please see logistics package price. information on the system (or speak to your FPP representative). For those wishing to stay at this hotel the night before the Road Show starts, you can book direct through the hotel or via Expedia. To take advantage of the agreed preferential rate of £99 B&B please email Sophie Hepworth, Groups, Conference and Events Sales Executive (North of England) at [email protected] and quote ‘The Student World’. Alternatively it may be possible to find a more competitive rate via Expedia.

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 14 Timetable North Road Show

07.00 Road Show Breakfast Briefing 07.30 - 8.00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant day 1 08.15 Depart Hotel sunday 19th 09.00 - 11.00 Closed fair at St Peter’s, York 12.30 - 14.30 Open fair at Ashville College

12.00 - 12.30 Lunch A sandwich buffet lunch will be available on arrival at the school 15.00 - 16.15 Coffee Break at Betty’s Tea Rooms, Harrogate 17.00 - 18.30 Open fair at Harrogate Ladies College 20.00 - 21.30 Dinner at The Olive Tree Restaurant, York

06.45 Depart Hotel 08.30 - 10.00 Closed fair at Ripon Grammar day 2 12.30 - 14.30 Open fair at The Grammar School at Leeds Tuesday 20th 11.45 - 12.20 Lunch A sandwich buffet lunch will be available on arrival at the school 16.00 - 18.00 Open fair at Pocklington School

19.15 - 20.45 Dinner Dinner will be served in the hotel’s ‘Towers Restaurant’

09.30 Depart Hotel 13.00 - 14.30 Open fair at AKS Lytham

day 3 12.15 - 12.50 Lunch A buffet lunch will be available on arrival at AKS school wednesday 21st 16.00 - 17.30 Open fair at School

19.30 - 21.00 Dinner Dinner will be served in Reflections restaurant (which over looks Bolton Football Stadium’s football pitch)

10.30 Depart Hotel 12.15 - 13.45 Closed fair at Merchant Taylors’ Schools

day 4 14.00 Lunch A sandwich/salad lunch will be provided in between school visits. thursday 22nd 15.15 - 16.15 Closed fair at Liverpool College * Evening meal on this night is not provided as part of package but there will be snacks on the bus to keep you going 18.00 Drop off at Manchester Airport for onward destination

* The schedule has been designed to maximise your time here in the UK which does mean we will need to leave the hotel and schools on time. If you experience any delays please inform a staff member as soon as possible. Refreshments and light snacks will be available on board the tour bus for your convenience.

14 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 15 St Peter’s, York Clifton, York, YO30 6AB www.stpetersyork.org.uk

Day Fees: £17,550 Full Board: £29,060

Curriculum: A Level

Founded in 627 AD, St Peter’s is the 4th oldest department organises a planned programme of school in the world. Situated in the historic city of careers and higher education activities to support York, today St Peter’s is a co-educational school students in making informed choices about their for girls and boys aged 13-18. future. This includes attending university fairs with both UK and overseas options (including The In the sixth form, St Peter’s students work closely Student World Study Abroad Fair). with teachers to focus in depth on the subjects they’re passionate about. In combination with Approximately 90% of Sixth Form students go increasing influence and leadership in all aspects straight on to Higher Education study upon of school life, St Peter’s sixth formers leave leaving St Peter’s, choosing institutions both in confidently, prepared for life and study beyond. the UK and overseas. Around half of students go on to elite Russell Group universities in the UK and 2017 A Level Results: in recent years students have also successfully • 76.9% of students achieved A*-B gained places at US institutions. There is also a • 92.6% of students achieved A*-C growing number of students choosing to study in • 16.5% of student achieved A* Europe. Popular course choices include business and management, engineering and medicine and St Peter’s has a dedicated Higher Education and health Careers department which provides information, advice and guidance to help students make choices and decisions that are right for them. The

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 16 Ashville College Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP www.ashville.co.uk

Day Fees: £14,220 Full Board: £26,970

Curriculum: A Level

Ashville College is a co-educational independent school for both day and boarding pupils aged 3–18 in Harrogate, one of the north of England’s most attractive towns.

The Sixth Form at Ashville College specialises in A-Level teaching. Examination results are consistently and significantly well above national education in the US. Their US International Studies average. Ashville has a strong reputation not Programme helps UK and International students only for high pass rates and large numbers of top apply for a place at an American University, a grades, but also for ‘value added’ – the college trend that is increasing with UK students. Any accepts students with modest GCSE grades student who attends Ashville is eligible to access and help them perform beyond expectations at the programme, which is run by the Director of A-Level. American Studies. The department is on hand to help any interested students through the The headline statistics from the 2017 A-Level application process for US universities, as well as results are as follows: advising on financial aid. Assistance is provided • 100% overall pass rate for both US and non-US students in preparing • 32% of all grades were A*-A for PSAT, SAT and ACT examinations, as well • 61% of all grades were A*-B as entrance tests and additional qualifications, ensuring pupils who wish to can continue their Sixth Formers leave Ashville with not only good education in the US. In addition, a range of examination grades, but also as wellrounded speakers and experts provide key information on individuals, who are confident, resilient, and the different application processes at international prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. universities, covering the range of requirements in detail. Ashville has a unique US International Studies programme which sets them apart from other Students go on to study at a wide range of schools. The school is home to a high number universities in the UK and overseas. Due to of American students (due to the American Air it’s strong focus on STEM subjects, sciences, Force Base nearby) and Ashville College brides mathematics, engineering and business are itself in as helping these students gain the popular university course choices for students. appropriate educational requirements to return to

16 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 17 Harrogate Ladies College Clarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG www.hlc.org.uk

Day Fees: £15,720 Full Board: £27,435

Curriculum: A Level

Harrogate Ladies’ College (HLC) belongs to a suggest otherwise. 2017 A Level results were: family of UK Independent schools, established • 36% of students achieved A*-A in the 1890s. Today it retains a strong sense of • 69% of students achieved A*-B history but with a forward thinking, progressive • Students achieved particularly high results in and modern outlook. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects with 100% A* grades in Biology The college has a vibrant Sixth Form community and 100% A*-B grades in Chemistry. of around 140 girls both day and boarding. Life in Sixth Form is a little bit different from the rest of The range of university courses that HLC students College; academically, students are encouraged go on to study is incredibly diverse and reflects to work, think and study more independently and the wide range of A level subjects that offered. there are opportunities for greater responsibility Overseas university destinations for 2017 included and leadership within the wider school community. institutions in Holland, Canada and the USA, Sixth Form students have the benefit of a and courses varied from fashion and design to dedicated Sixth Form Centre which is designed to engineering and business/management. offer a little more freedom and to support a more independent way of life.

HLC is a largely non-selective school, although its excellent public examination results might

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 18 Ripon Grammar School 16 Clotherholme Road, Ripon, HG4 2DG www.ripongrammar.co.uk

Full Board: £11,500

Curriculum: A Level

Ripon Grammar School is an outstanding, • 55.3% of grades at A*/A selective, co-educational state school with • 78.6% of grades A*-B boarding accommodation, making it one of a small, select group of schools in the country. The Ripon Grammar School has a dedicated Careers school is forward-looking with state-of-the-art team who have a carefully designed programme facilities, complementing a spacious green field to guide and support each student through the site on the outskirts of the city. entire process of making postschool and career choices. Whilst the UK is still the most popular Academic excellence is a central goal at Ripon destination for students, the rise in UK tuition Grammar School and it is renowned for students’ fees for students living in England has led to an outstanding results. It is consistently one of the increased interest in studying abroad and so to top performing state schools in Yorkshire at A meet demand, the Careers department provides level. The ‘Good Schools Guide’ highlighted Ripon a range of resources on study abroad options. Grammar as one of the 35 most desired state Recent courses and overseas destinations include schools in the country and one of the top five Biomedical Science and Liberal Arts in the USA, most popular in the North. The fact that many of Medicine in Bulgaria and International Business in it’s 6th formers board, means fees are less likely to the Netherlands. be an barrier as in ordinary state schools.

2017 A Level results saw:

18 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 19 Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 8GS www.gsal.org.uk

Day Fees: £13,275

Curriculum: A Level

GSAL is a co-educational independent day school. The GSAL Sixth Form is a vibrant and successful community, which is an integral part of the school whilst maintaining its own distinct space and identity. Its innovative approach combines academic excellence with exciting opportunities for leadership, enrichment and personal development. right subjects and the best institutions, to how to One of the central aims in the GSAL Sixth Form apply and prepare for interviews and admissions is to help each student realise their ambition of tests. securing a place on the best course for them at the right university for them. Each year the vast GSAL’s students consistently secure places majority of students in the Upper Sixth (year 13) on the most competitive university courses, at who apply for higher education achieve a place institutions with rigorous entry requirements. The on a degree course. From the start of Lower Sixth 2016 cohort was no exception; with 63% achieving (year 12) GSAL offers ongoing support and advice A-level results of at least ABB (the minimum entry to students about their options after A-levels; requirement for many top universities) GSAL and more recently, this has included options for maintained its excellent record of admission to studying abroad. leading institutions. Of the 222 students who left the upper sixth in 2016: GSAL is proud of the exceptional achievements of • 94% continued to higher education in the UK or its students in their A-level examinations. Results abroad. are well above average, placing GSAL in the top • 86% secured a place at an institution of their 4% of schools nationally. choice. • 21% of students achieved A* • Economics, medicine and psychology were the • 51% of students achieved A*-A most popular subjects. • 79% of students achieved A*-B This year, it is reported that 5 students are going GSAL has dedicated higher education experts to on to US universities; some on sports scholarships. help students with the crucial steps to securing a Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the most place at their chosen university, from choosing the popular subject choices for overseas study.

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 20 Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) Pocklington School West Green, Pocklington, York, YO42 2NJ www.pocklingtonschool.com

Day Fees: £14,124

Full Board: £27,582 Curriculum: A Level

Pocklington is a thriving independent school, founded in 1514, on the outskirts of the historic City of York. It has a long history of providing outstanding co-educational day and boarding education.

Pocklington’s approach to learning and development is shaped around the spiritual and physical well-being of each student. It believes that instilling a lifelong love of learning among students enables them to fulfil their potential and achieve long term happiness. In order to unlock each In recent 2017 A Level Results: student’s individual potential, Pocklington fosters • 59.8% of students achieved A*-B a culture that encourages successful learning and creative thinking while rewarding initiative and The aim of the Sixth Form is, to get students independence. It also creates an environment in prepared for their next steps. Pocklington which pursuing personal passions outside lesson understands that in a challenging global and jobs time complements the achievement of academic market, a successful Sixth Fom is crucial to laying success. Learning is fun and from the earliest years the foundations for a successful future. All students takes place both in the classroom and elsewhere receive one-to-one guidance and careers advice around the school. Pocklington’s 64 acre campus from a dedicated and specialist Careers Team. offers excellent facilities for sport, CCF, music and This includes individual careers meetings, support drama. for university applications (UK and abroad), CV support, interview skills, academic scholarships The range of opportunities in the Sixth Form and GAP year advice. allows students to create a balanced programme to fulfill their academic objectives and also Leavers go on to study a wide and varied range of leaves time to explore new sporting, cultural or courses at a wide range of institutions in the UK vocational activities to shape further and develop and overseas. Business and Economics are among individual skills and strengths. Pocklington also the most popular and International Relations is a encourages its students to be dynamic and popular course choice for overseas study. Sports enthusiastic and to take risks, as is welcomed in a are also very popular here; in particular Rugby globally competitive environment. (Union), Cricket, Hockey and Tennis.

20 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 21 AKS Lytham Clifton Drive South, , , FY8 1DT www.arnoldkeqms.com

Day Fees: £12,063

Curriculum: A Level

AKS Lytham (AKS) is an independent, co- educational school located on a coastal 35 acre site in Lytham St Annes, on in Lancashire, England. It was formed from the merger of two local independent schools in 2012.

The Sixth form at AKS prepares students for life at university and the world beyond. It is a demanding lively and focused environment, where senior students take more responsibility for their own learning and personal development within a Sports is particularly popular at AKS and the framework of high expectations and personalised school’s sports teams benefit from excellent support from their teachers, so students can coaching and compete at regional and national maximise their potential. AKS has a global levels. There are opportunities through sports to outlook and this is led by the headmaster who travel abroad; recent tours have included visits to has previously worked for international boarding Rome, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. In schools overseas. He is also a Trustee for Round addition, some students have been lucky enough Square (of which AKS Lytham is a member), which to be granted sports scholarships to study in the is a group of 168 schools worldwide who aim to USA. inspire the younger generation and provide life changing opportunities to travel the world and In terms of popular subject choices students go discuss global issues. on to study at university, around 15% take courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, 18% 2017 A Level Results: in science and engineering, 15% in economics • 54% of students achieved A*-B and business, 25% in other humanities and social • 76% of students achieved A*-C sciences, 3% in art and design, 6% in vocational • 12% of students achieved A* subjects such as physiotherapy.

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 22 AKS Lytham , Lancashire, FY7 8JW www.rossall.org.uk

Day Fees: £12,750 Full Board: £32,610

Curiculum: A Level, International Baccalaureate

Set in a 161-acre estate next to Rossall Beach in Lancashire, Rossall is a school steeped in history. Rossall was widely considered to be in top 30 public (fee paying but not for profit) schools in the UK and by the end of ’s reign its academic results were among the best in the country and it became known as ‘The Eton of the North’. 2017 A Level Results: Rossall aims to deliver a dynamic curriculum, which • 69% of students achieved A*-C as well as being responsive to the needs of its 21st • 44% of students achieved A*-B century students, has the power to transform • 17% of students achieved A*-A and inspire. It aims to deliver a curriculum which • In the International Baccalaureate Diploma, is solid as well as creative, challenging as well Rossall achieved a 100% pass rate, with an average as supportive and outward looking as well as point score of 31, exceeding the worldwide personalised. average by 1%.

Rossall’s campus has a large array of facilities During the Sixth Form, students have access for extracurricular activities and the school is to a dedicated team, including Head of Sixth home to the Lawrence House Space Science and Form and Head of Careers who offer advice and Astronomy Centre, the only facility of its type guidance for making applications to universities in in the UK. Over the years, Rossall has adapted the UK and overseas. Rossall has expert guidance itself to changing attitudes in education, and was on applying to American universities and great the first school in the UK to have a Combined experience in getting students in to top courses at Cadet Force and one of the first to introduce the prestigious universities worldwide. In 2017 10% of International Baccalaureate and host a dedicated students went on to study overseas; destinations international study centre on campus. included Austria, Germany, Slovakia and the USA.

22 UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 23 Merchant Taylors’ Schools Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 0QP www.merchanttaylors.com

Day Fees: £11,757

Curriculum: A Level

Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School (MTGS) is an independent, day school for girls aged 11-18, based in Crosby, Liverpool. It is one of the leading girls’ schools in the North West. It is owned by the Merchant Taylor’s Company, which is one of the “Great Twelve” Livery Companies of the City of London, and dates from mediaeval times. The 108 Livery Companies trace their roots back to the guilds which developed around the different trades active in the City. Today, Merchant Taylors’ is a social and philanthropic association devoting its energy to educational and charitable works, forming part of the fabric of the City of London. Recent A Level Results: The Company plays a role in three key areas of • 100% pass rate activity: education, social housing, and charitable • 77% of students achieved A*-B grant-making. The Careers and Higher Education Team exists The MTGS Sixth Form provides students with for the benefit of all current Merchant Taylors’ an unmatched opportunity to gain and to give a Schools’ students. The dedicated team is able great deal. Not only do they rise to the challenges to help with impartial and objective advice of Advanced academic study, but through the and information, including the applications duties and responsibilities expected of them, processes for applying to overseas universities. they play a real and stimulating part in running The department maximises opportunity by the school. In addition, the wide range of extra- engaging effectively with current students, curricular activities offered enables students to alumni, businesses, and educational institutions, develop those essential personal and social skills and promotes effective cooperation between the that, together with high academic achievement Boys’ School and Girls’ School through shared gives them such an advantage over their events and the engagement of outside speakers contemporaries when they apply to, and enter, and agencies. Higher Education. The most recent top 5 course destinations for The school is highly selective and rigorously MTGS were Law, English & combined courses, academic; with STEM subjects being the most Biological/medical sciences, Business and/or popular choice at A Level. Management, and Medicine

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2018 24 Merchant Taylors’ Schools Liverpool College Queens Drive, Liverpool, L18 8BG www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk

Boarding Fees: £14,200

Curriculum: A Level

Liverpool College recently changed from a full fee paying school to one of only 38 state Boarding Schools in the country. It remains highly regarded and is consistently well performing with a strong academic focus. The most recent Ofsted (schools Inspectorate) report rated the Sixth Form Provision as ‘outstanding’.

The school takes boarders from year 11 upwards and due to the calibre of its students, they are frequently among the top performers at A level and go on to take up places at prestigious universities. The boarders are a mix of UK and International students from the EU. of these skills, the “Learning with Character” philosophy applied, which makes two years in the Recent A Level Results: Sixth Form a transformational experience for so • 31% of all examination results were A/A* many students. • 53% of all extended project results were A/A* The school has a proactive Careers and HE Lead Liverpool College provides students with a who is keen to present students with a broader breadth of experiences and challenges which range of HE options; not just from a forward enables them to develop into independent thinking perspective but also in response to learners with a passion for further study and the a growing interest from students in studying skills to lead others. This is done through careful overseas. guidance and mentoring by a committed and caring staff team and a rigorous and challenging Liverpool College prides itself on its strong curriculum, which includes experiences in and out academic focus and so students excel in STEM of the classroom. These additional “soft skills”, are subjects. In addition, among the most popular not easily measured or described in league tables subject choices at A Level and beyond are and inspection reports, but it is the development Business and Economics.

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