Why Sherborne International?
We excel in educating girls and boys aged 8-17 from all over the world, providing a vital first step towards a successful British education.
Founded in 1977 by Sherborne School, we provide a world-renowned, outstanding academic, linguistic and cultural experience for international students.
Our expertise and in-depth understanding of international students, coupled with very small class sizes (usually around 8 students), provide each child with a high-quality personalised learning experience.
www.sherborne-international.org/about-us About Sherborne
Sherborne is a small, safe and historic town located in Dorset, in the south-west of England. Surrounded by the beautiful English countryside, we enjoy plenty of fresh air and good weather.
The town is well connected: London is only two hours away by direct train or car and other historic cities like Bath and Exeter are only an hour away. We make all the arrangements to collect students from Heathrow, Gatwick or Bristol airports and transfer them safely to our School.
Sherborne is renowned for its schools in the same way that Oxford and Cambridge are for their universities. The town boasts four top independent schools; Sherborne International and Sherborne School are part of the same organisation and we also work with Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Preparatory School.
Sherborne has a number of historic buildings including the beautiful Abbey, founded in the year 705, where some of our students perform in concerts.
www.sherborne-international.org/about-sherborne Academic Life
Our courses follow the UK National Curriculum and focus on improving English and knowledge of subjects.
Students join us from many different educational systems at various ages and with differing levels of academic experience.
Our aim is to provide an exceptional introduction to the UK education system and ensure each student achieves the highest level of academic achievement according to their ability.
In addition to IGCSE / GCSEs, students are prepared for a range of Cambridge English exams as well as IELTS.
Our teachers are qualified or trained to teach English, as well as their individual specialist subject. Coupled with very small class sizes, this allows students to receive expert individual attention.
www.sherborne-international.org/our-courses 11-13 Year Olds (pre-IGCSE / pre-GCSE)
Our junior students, aged 11-12 (years 7 & 8), follow a course based on the English Common Entrance programme.
They study a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Art and Drama. Some students may also study other subjects, such as Current Affairs.
Students aged 13 (year 9) study the same subjects but in more depth. They also study Biology, Physics and Chemistry as separate subjects.
Courses for our juniors are flexible and students can study anything from one term to three years.
www.sherborne-international.org/our-courses IGCSE / GCSE Courses
Our IGCSE / GCSE Course for international students aged 14 – 16 (by 1 September) covers English, Maths, at least one science and a broad range of other subject options.
Students can choose from these options to create a curriculum that prepares them properly for their future sixth-form life.
Flexible entry points (September, January and April) allow students to take the IGCSE / GCSE course over two years, five terms, four terms or on the intensive one-year IGCSE / GCSE course.
The two-year course is for students aged 14 or those aged 15 who do not have at least lower intermediate standard of English.
The one-year course is for students aged 15 or 16 with at least lower intermediate standard in English.
www.sherborne-international.org/our-courses Pre-Sixth Form Courses
Our non-examined Pre-Sixth Form Course can be a one or two-term course starting in January or April. It is perfect for students who have been offered a sixth-form place or are in the process of applying for one.
It aims to help students develop a range of academic skills to better prepare them for sixth-form study.
Students are taught for 36 periods a week to include: • English (aiming for Academic IELTS) • Maths • Other subject areas include: Business and Economics, Humanities and Social Science, Natural Science, Philosophy, Ethics and Politics and the Arts. • Skills students will develop will include: research, projects and collaborative group work, analysis and evaluation of information, academic writing and referencing, presentation and verbal skills.
www.sherborne-international.org/our-courses Summer Courses
Our summer courses for international students aged 8-17 are intensive and academic. Students work hard but have lots of fun, with an extensive choice of sports, activities and excursions.
There are four course options:
• Intensive English plus subjects To help students improve their English and get a taste of our academic year programme. • Specialist Academic Preparation for starting IGCSE / GCSE To give students starting IGCSE / GCSE courses the skills vital to success. • IGCSE / GCSE Science and Maths Summer Booster Designed to give students, who have completed Year 10, a confident start to their final I/GCSE year. • Specialist Academic Preparation for starting A Level / IB Diploma Designed to help students starting A Level or IB Diploma courses settle into their new courses more quickly and confidently.
www.sherborne-international.org/our-courses Spring Courses
Our intensive spring courses are based on the same high quality standards as our year- round schooling and feature very small class sizes (usually around 8 students) and highly experienced teachers.
There are two course options:
• Intensive IGCSE / GCSE Revision Perfect for those preparing for IGCSE or GCSE exams in the summer, this course is designed to increase students’ knowledge and exam confidence and is open to non- native and native speakers of English. • Intensive English plus subjects With a particular focus on clear and confident communication, this course is designed to develop the English language skills of students through interactive classes in English and a variety of other school subjects.
www.sherborne-international.org/our-courses Boarding and Activities
We have one of the best staff to student ratios in the world. This allows us to care for the needs and welfare of each student in a safe, family environment.
Girls and boys live in separate boarding houses with most students having a single or double bedroom, some with en-suite facilities. We always aim to ensure that students sharing a room speak a different language.
Outside of study time, many activities are available including numerous sports, Duke of Edinburgh Award, music lessons, drama and public speaking.
Weekend excursions include outings to local historic sites, cinema or bowling, or trips to interesting local places such as Bath or Exeter.
www.sherborne-international.org/school-life Sport, Music and Culture
As part of Sherborne School, we have access to fantastic sporting facilities including a fully equipped gym, multi-purpose hall, dance studio and swimming pool.
Students can take part and be coached in a range of sports including football, netball, badminton, basketball, cricket, tennis, swimming, volleyball and athletics. They can also take part in competitive matches.
Students can also participate in music lessons and join the School Choir. They also have the opportunity to join one of two orchestras and take part in many drama productions.
www.sherborne-international.org/school-life Food and Nutrition
We have our own team of chefs who prepare three nutritious, well-balanced meals each day using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. They can cater for special religious or dietary requirements.
As well as a daily cooked breakfast, students are given the choice of three hot dishes (one vegetarian), plus a tempting salad bar for lunch and dinner.
Homemade desserts and fresh fruit are also served daily, with the addition of homemade cakes in the evening and for afternoon tea.
Our chefs have experience of preparing cuisine from many different countries and are therefore open to suggestions and menu ideas from the students.
www.sherborne-international.org/food Future Schools and Alumni
After students have completed their studies here, the vast majority wish to stay in the UK to further their education at one of the many excellent British boarding schools.
With our experience and expertise, we give personalised advice to all students to help them gain a place at the best possible boarding school to match their skills and aspirations.
Our students have gone on to study at many of the best British boarding schools including Harrow, Sherborne, Stowe and Cheltenham Ladies, and many of the best universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College and University College London.
www.sherborne-international.org/future-schools School Admissions
We work closely with all applicants to make the school admissions process to apply for a place to study on one of our courses as simple as possible.
We welcome personal visits to the school at any time in order to experience first-hand the unique qualities that we have to offer.
Full details of the admissions process, entry testing, registering interest or visiting the school can be found on our website.
www.sherborne-international.org/school-admissions Sherborne International Newell Grange Sherborne Dorset DT9 4EZ, UK Tel: (UK) 01935 814743 (International) 44-1935 814743 [email protected]
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Sherborne School is a registered Charity No. 1081228. Sherborne International is a living institution and changes may be introduced to the arrangements described in this prospectus from time to time. The prospectus, therefore, does not constitute in whole or in part any form of contract between Sherborne International, its students or their parents.