Introduction to Bishopstrow College

2019/20

College Overview

 Established in 2006, Bishopstrow College is a year-round fully residential International Boarding School for students aged 7-17 years

 The College provides English language and academic pathway programmes to prepare international students for entry into boarding schools

 Up to 90 international students enrol each term, usually from around 20 different nationalities

 Situated on an 8 acre site on the edge of the historic market town of Warminster, close to the attractive cities of Salisbury and Bath

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 The College is an accredited member of the Independent Schools Association and the Boarding Schools’ Association

 Bishopstrow College is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK (highest ranked International Boarding School under the Accreditation UK Scheme) and is a member of English UK

 The College is an Authorised Centre for the University of Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations and for the University of Cambridge International Examinations  Bishopstrow is a member of BAISIS, the British Association of Independent Schools with International Students

 The College is also an authorised neutral test centre for UKiset

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. Key Dimensions of Differentiation

 Flexible Model: The College operates as a traditional British boarding school, but with an innovative four term academic year. Students are prepared as quickly as possible for entry into mainstream boarding schools (minimum 1 term to a maximum of 4 terms)  Independence: Bishopstrow College is not affiliated to any other school and has developed an excellent reputation as a stepping stone to over 100 leading boarding schools worldwide  Teaching Partnerships: The College has Teaching Partnerships with 90+ leading boarding schools in the UK  Academic Performance: The College has an exceptional academic record with 100% success in Cambridge English Language Assessment and IGCSE examinations (72% A*-B grades in IGCSE examinations in 2019)

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. Our Programmes

 The College offers a broad range of English language and academic programmes for boarding and some day students  In each programme, there is a wide range of academic subjects and extra-curricular activities, which complement the academic programme  Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 8 students per class for English and 12 students per class for subjects. Teachers are qualified or trained in teaching English as an additional language  The key programmes are: – Junior and Middle College Programmes: English language and academic pathway programmes for students aged 7 to 14 years – Pre-IGCSE/IGCSE Programme for students aged 14 to17 years – 1 Year IGCSE Programme for students aged 15 to 17 years – Academic Summer Programmes for students aged 7 to 17 years

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. Our Programmes

Age * 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18

Academic Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year ** 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

External A Levels or Programme Key Stage 3 or 13+ Common Key Stage 4 or International Key Stage 2 or 11+ Common Entrance and Entrance GCSEs or IGCSEs Baccalaureate Examinations Diploma

Junior College Programme

Middle College Programme

Bishopstrow College Pre-IGCSE / IGCSE Programme Programmes

1 Year IGCSE Programme

Academic Summer Programme

* Age on August 31 preceding entry ** Year Group on entry will depend on date of entry, student ability and language level. Note that UK Year Groups are one higher than US Grade Levels – e.g., Year 7=Grade 6 6 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 Junior College Programme

 The Junior College Programme consists of Features

intensive English language tuition and Age . 7-11 years academic study for Prep School and 11+ Senior School entry Entry Requirements . Interview (face-to-face or via Skype), a school report and a character reference  The Programme is suitable for international Minimum English . No pre-requisite students who wish to improve their English, Language Level whilst following a traditional programme of academic subjects Start Dates . September . January . March  The Programme includes 25 hours of academic . June tuition and 5 hours of supervised prep. In addition, there is up to 15 hours of sports and Course Length . 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms

activities each week and a full-day excursion Subjects Studied . English every weekend . Mathematics . Science . Creative Arts  Each student has an Individual Learning Plan . Geography (updated regularly), weekly tutorials and . History . PSHE benefits from preparation for entrance examinations and interviews (in relation to Target English Level . CEFR Level A2 or higher

transition to a mainstream boarding school) End of Programme . Internal examinations and external Cambridge English  Students may study on the Junior College Assessment Language Assessment examinations (YLE, KET, PET)

Programme for 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms Progression . Prep School entry . 11+ Senior School entry

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Junior College Programme: Student Testimonials

Ayaka: From Japan Programme: Junior College Programme School Destination: The Dragon School Comments from Ayaka’s Agent: Bishopstrow College provided Ayaka with a good start that successfully led to her studying at The Dragon School with great confidence. She is showing great progress and enjoying her studies and life at The Dragon School. Mr and Mrs Nakamura wanted to express their appreciation. Thank you again!

Stephan: From Russia Programme: Junior College Programme School Destination: Highfield School; Winchester College Comments: Bishopstrow College helped me prepare academically for entry into Highfield School and ultimately, Winchester College. Before I came to Bishopstrow, I had limited English language skills and was unable to access any of the top schools in the UK. Bishopstrow College was the first of many steps required to gain entry into Winchester College

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Middle College Programme

 The Middle College Programme consists of Features

intensive English language tuition and Age . 11-14 years academic study for 13+ Senior School entry Entry Requirements . Interview (face-to-face or via Skype), a school report and a  The Programme is suitable for international character reference

students who wish to improve their English, Minimum English . CEFR Level A2 whilst following a traditional programme of Language Level academic subjects Start Dates . September  The Programme includes 25 hours of academic . January . March tuition and 5 hours of supervised prep. In . June addition, there is up to 15 hours of sports and activities each week and a full-day excursion Course Length . 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms

every weekend Subjects Studied . English . Mathematics  Each student has an Individual Learning Plan . Science . Creative Arts (updated regularly), weekly tutorials and . Geography benefits from preparation for entrance . History . PSHE examinations and interviews (in relation to transition to a mainstream boarding school) Target English Level . CEFR Level B1 or higher

 Students may study on the Middle College End of Programme . Internal examinations and external Cambridge English Programme for 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms Assessment Language Assessment examinations (YLE, KET, PET, FCE)

Progression . Senior School entry

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Rudolf: From Germany Programme: Middle College Programme School Destination: The Downs Malvern; Haileybury Comments: Bishopstrow College was known to all of the boarding schools that I visited before moving to the UK. It was recommended on the basis of providing a very good preparation for boarding

Jah: From Thailand Programme: Middle College Programme School Destination: Kingswood School Comments: Bishopstrow College helped me prepare for entry into Kingswood School, by providing exposure to a wide range of subjects, including Music, Drama and PE. The College also helped me prepare for boarding school life. I was able to get familiar with being in a boarding school, become more organised and improve my written and spoken English

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 The Pre-IGCSE Programme consists of intensive Features

English language tuition and academic study for Age . 14-15 years Senior School entry, including preparation for GCSE courses Entry Requirements . Interview (face-to-face or via Skype), a school report and a character reference  The Programme is suitable for international students who wish to improve their English, whilst Minimum English . CEFR Level A2 Language Level following a traditional programme of academic subjects Start Dates . September . January  The Programme includes 30 hours of academic . March . June tuition and 7.5 hours of supervised prep. In addition, there is up to 7 hours of sports and Course Length . 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms activities each week and a full-day excursion every weekend Subjects Studied . English . Mathematics . Science  Each student has an Individual Learning Plan . Business Studies (updated regularly), weekly tutorials and benefits . Global Perspectives . History from preparation for entrance examinations and . PSHE interviews (in relation to transition to a mainstream boarding school) Target English Level . CEFR Level B1+

 Students may study on the Pre-IGCSE End of Programme . Internal examinations and external Cambridge English Assessment Language Assessment examinations (PET, FCE, CAE)

Programme for 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms Progression . Senior School entry

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 The IGCSE Programme consists of intensive Features

English language tuition and academic study for Age . 15-17 years Senior School entry, including preparation for GCSE courses, A Levels and the International Entry Requirements . Interview (face-to-face or via Skype), a school report and a character reference

Baccalaureate  The Programme is suitable for international Minimum English . CEFR Level A2 Language Level students who wish to improve their English, whilst following a traditional programme of academic Start Dates . September subjects . January . March . June  The Programme includes 30 hours of academic tuition and 7.5 hours of supervised prep. In Course Length . 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms addition, there is up to 7 hours of sports and activities each week and a full-day excursion Subjects Studied . English . Mathematics every weekend . Science . Business Studies  Each student has an Individual Learning Plan . Global Perspectives . History (updated regularly), weekly tutorials and benefits . PSHE from preparation for entrance examinations and interviews (in relation to transition to a mainstream Target English Level . CEFR Level B1 or B2

boarding school) End of Programme . Internal examinations and external Cambridge English Assessment Language Assessment examinations (PET, FCE, CAE)

 Students may study on the IGCSE Programme for

1, 2, 3 or 4 terms Progression . Sixth Form entry

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1 Year IGCSE Programme

 The 1 Year IGCSE Programme offers a range of Features

subjects leading to up to 8 IGCSE examinations Age . 15-17 years and is an excellent preparation for international students before they begin their A Level studies or Entry Requirements . Interview (face-to-face or via Skype), a school report and a the IB Diploma Programme character reference . Password assessment  The Programme is suitable for international Minimum English . CEFR Level A2 or B1 students who wish to complete IGCSE Language Level examinations in just one year, in preparation for entry into Sixth Form to study A Levels or the IB Start Date . September

Diploma Course Length . 3 terms  The Programme includes 30 hours of academic tuition and 7.5 hours of supervised prep. In GCSE Subjects Studied . English as a Second Language . Mathematics addition, there is up to 7 hours of sports and . Additional Mathematics (for more able mathematicians) . Science – Single or Double Award activities each week and a full-day excursion every . Business Studies weekend . History . Global Perspectives (not examined)  Each student has an Individual Learning Plan . PSHE (not examined)

(updated regularly), weekly tutorials and benefits End of Programme . External IGCSE examinations, including Own Language IGCSE, from preparation for entrance examinations and Assessment as appropriate interviews (in relation to transition to a mainstream boarding school) Progression . Sixth Form entry  Students must enrol in September for 3 terms

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Olena: From Ukraine Programme: 1 Year IGCSE Programme School Destination: Cheltenham Ladies’ College Comments: Bishopstrow College actively helped me prepare for the entrance examinations for the destination schools that I had applied to. Bishopstrow also helped me improve my English significantly – I could never have hoped for such an improvement on my own. This helped me adapt to studying in a new environment, with people who mostly speak only English

Alin: From Romania Programme: 1 Year IGCSE Programme School Destination: Bromsgrove School Comments: When I arrived at Bishopstrow, my Science and Mathematics ability needed improving. With the help of my teachers, I have been able to progress my level in these subjects. I am very proud of my achievements here. The College is like a small family. If we need any help, the boarding staff are always there for us

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 The Academic Summer Programme is Junior College Middle College Senior College

aimed at international students who will Age . 7-11 years . 11-14 years . 14-17 years

be joining British boarding schools in the Autumn and at those who wish to Entry . Interview (face-to-face or . Interview (face-to-face or . Interview (face-to-face or sample British education in the summer Requirements via Skype) via Skype) via Skype) . A school report . A school report . A school report  Students aged 7-11 years join the . A character reference . A character reference . A character reference College’s Junior College Programme, whilst those aged 11-14 years and 14- Minimum English . No prerequisite . CEFR Level A2 . CEFR Level A2 or B1 Language Level . IELTS 3.5 . IELTS 3.5-4.0

17 years join the Middle College and Senior College Programmes Start Dates . Monday 22 June, 2020 . Monday 22 June, 2020 . Monday 22 June, 2020 respectively . Sunday 26 July, 2020 . Sunday 26 July, 2020 . Sunday 26 July, 2020

 Each student has an Individual Course Length . 5 weeks . 5 weeks . 5 weeks Learning Plan and weekly tutorials Subjects Studied . English . English . English  Although the focus of the Academic . Mathematics . Mathematics . Mathematics Summer Programme is on academic . Science . Science . Science progress, the varied social programme . Creative Arts . Creative Arts . Business Studies . Geography . Geography . Global Perspectives and exciting range of sports activities . History . History . History and excursions ensure that students . PSHE . PSHE . PSHE have a stimulating and rewarding summer experience End of Programme . Internal examinations . Internal examinations . Internal examinations Assessment

 There are two start dates, with each Programme lasting 5 weeks Progression . Return to existing school (in . Return to existing school (in . Return to existing school (in home country) home country) home country) . Prep School entry . Senior School entry . Senior School entry . 11+ Senior School entry

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Prep Schools Senior Schools

 Cottesmore School  The American School in England  Glenalmond College  Repton School  Godstowe School  Ampleforth College  Gloucestershire College  Richard Huish College  Handcross Park School  Ashford School  Godolphin School  Roedean School  Highfield School  Badminton School  Haileybury  Royal Russell School  Junior King’s, Canterbury  Bede’s Senior School  Institut Le Roy (Switzerland)  Rugby School  Ludgrove School  Bellerby’s College  Institut Montana (Switzerland)  Ryde School with Upper Chine  Swanbourne House School  Berlin Brandenburg International  King’s College Saint Michaels  St Clare’s, Oxford School (Germany)  The King's School, Canterbury  St Edward’s School, Oxford  Blundell’s School  Lancing College  St Michael’s School Llanelli  Bromsgrove School  Leighton Park School  Scarborough College  Bruton School for Girls  LVS Ascot  Schule Schloss Salem (Germany)  Cardiff Sixth Form College  Marlborough College  Sherborne School  Cheltenham College  Merchiston Castle School  Sidcot School  Concord College  The Mount, Mill Hill International  Stonyhurst College  Culford School  Oakham School  Stowe School  Dauntsey’s School  The Oratory School  Strathallan School  d’Overbroeck’s College  Padworth College  Uppingham  Earlscliffe  Prior Park College  Westonbirt School  Eastbourne College  Queen Anne’s School  Woldingham School  Elstree School  Queen Ethelburga’s College  Worth School  Fay School (US)  Queen Margaret’s School, York  Wycliffe College 16 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013

Destination Schools

Prep Schools Senior Schools

 Ashdown House  Abbey College Cambridge  CATS College  Harrow School  Prior Park College  Sedbergh School  Aysgarth School  Abingdon School  Charterhouse  Hurtwood House  Prior’s Field School  Sevenoaks School  Bilton Grange  Abbots Bromley School  Cheltenham College  Kent College Canterbury  Queen Anne’s School  Sherborne Girls  Caldicott  ACS Cobham  Cheltenham Ladies’ College  King Edward’s School Witley  Queen Ethelburga’s College  Sherborne School  Cothill House  Aldenham School  Christ Church Cathedral School  King’s Bruton School  Queen Margaret’s School, York  Shrewsbury School  Cottesmore School  The American School in England  Clayesmore School  King’s College Saint Michaels  Queen’s College Taunton  Sidcot School  Eagle House School  Ampleforth College  Clifton College  The King’s School, Canterbury Queenswood School  Stonar School  Edge Grove  Ashford School  Concord College  King’s Schools Taunton  Radley College  Stonyhurst College  Elstree School  Badminton School  Culford School  Kingswood School  Rendcomb College  Stover School  Foremarke Hall  Battle Abbey School  Dauntsey’s School  Lambrook  Repton School  Stowe School  Godstowe School  Bearwood College  Dean Close  Lancing College  Roedean School  Strathallan School  Handcross Park School  Bedales  DLD College  Leighton Park School  Royal High School Bath  Taunton School  Highfield School  Bede’s Senior School  d'Overbroeck’s College  Leweston School  Royal Russell School  The Harrodian  Junior King’s, Canterbury  Bedford School  Dover College  Lime House School  Rugby School  The Oratory School  Lockers Park School  Beechwood Sacred Heart School  Downside School  Lord Wandsworth College  Ruthin School  The Mount School York  Ludgrove School  Bellerby’s College  Downe House School  Luckley House School  Ryde School with Upper Chine  The Royal Hospital School  Maidwell Hall School  Benenden  Dulwich College  LVS Ascot  Rye St Antony  Tonbridge School  Millfield Prep School  Bethany School  Earlscliffe  Malvern College  St Clare’s, Oxford  Trinity School, Teignmouth  Orwell Park School  Bloxham School  Eastbourne College  Marlborough College  St David's College  Tudor Hall School  Packwood Haugh School  Blundell’s School  Elstree School  Mayfield School  St Edmund's Canterbury  Uppingham  Papplewick School  Bosworth College  Epsom College  Merchiston Castle School  St Edward's School Oxford  Warminster School  Port Regis  Bradfield College  Eton College  Millfield  St George’s School, Ascot  Wellington College  St Andrew’s Prep School  Bredon School  Felsted  Mill Hill School  St Lawrence College  Wellington School  St Anselm’s Preparatory School  Brighton College  Glenalmond College  Milton Abbey School  St Margaret’s School, Bushey  Westbourne School  St John’s Beaumont  Brockenhurst College  Godolphin School  Monkton Combe School  St. Mary's Ascot  Westminster School  Sandroyd School  Bromley School  Gordonstoun  Monmouth School  St. Mary's Calne  Westonbirt School  Summer Fields  Bromsgrove School  Greene’s tutorial College, Oxford  Moreton Hall School  St. Mary's School Shaftesbury  Winchester College  Sunningdale School  Bruton School for Girls  Gresham’s School  New Hall School  St Michael’s School Llanelli  Woldingham School  Swanbourne House School  Bryanston School  Haileybury  Oakham School  St Swithun’s  Worth School  The Dragon School  Canford  Hampshire Collegiate School  Oundle School  St Teresa’s Effingham  Wycliffe College  The Downs Malvern  Cardiff Sixth Form College  Harrogate Ladies’ College  Padworth College  Scarborough College  Wycombe Abbey  The Elms School  Windlesham House School

Note: International schools include Aiglon College, Collège du Léman, Institut Le Roy and Institut Montana in Switzerland, Prague British School, Berlin Brandenburg International School and Salem International School in Germany, CATS Academy, Fay School and Harbor Country Day School (US) and Repton, Dubai 17 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013

Teaching Partnerships

 The College maintains Teaching Partnerships, validated by UKVI, with 85+ schools  When a Teaching Partnership is in place, students with a confirmed offer of a place at a partner school can attend a pre-sessional programme at Bishopstrow College. The partner school issues the CAS and Tier 4 (Child) visa, covering both the pre-sessional programme at Bishopstrow and the main course of study at the partner school “Bishopstrow College allowed me to  The pre-sessional programme at Bishopstrow move up to the IGCSE cohort and this can range in length from 5 weeks to 9 months helped me build a foundation in subjects that I had not studied  The nature of these partnerships varies. In previously in China, such as Science” some cases, the pre-sessional programme is embedded within the overall admissions and enrolment process of the partner school

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. Teaching Partnerships

Schools with a Teaching Partnership with Bishopstrow College

Prep Schools Senior Schools

 Aysgarth School  Ashville College  Kingswood School  St Edward’s School, Oxford  Brambletye School  Badminton School  Lancing College  St Francis’ College. Letchworth  The Dragon School  Battle Abbey School  Leighton Park School  St George’s School, Ascot  The Elms School  Bedford School  Leweston School  St Lawrence College  Godstowe School  Bethany School  Lime House School  St Leonards  Lockers Park School  Blundell’s School  Lord Wandsworth College  St Mary’s School, Cambridge  Maidwell Hall School  Bradfield College  LVS Ascot  St Michael’s School  Packwood Haugh School  Bromsgrove School  Mayfield School  St Teresa’s, Effingham  Port Regis  Bruton School for Girls  Merchiston Castle School  Sedbergh School  St Andrew’s Prep School  Bryanston School  Monkton Combe School  Shrewsbury School  St John’s Beaumont  Charterhouse  Monmouth School for Boys  Sidcot School  Sandroyd School  Cheltenham College  Monmouth School for Girls  Stonar School  Summer Fields  Christ’s Hospital  Oakham School  Stonyhurst College  Windlesham House School  Clayesmore School  Oswestry School  Strathallan School  Concord College  Padworth College  Taunton School  Cranleigh School  Prior Park College  The Oratory School  Culford School  Prior’s Field School  The Royal Hospital School  Downside School  Queen Anne’s School  Trinity School, Teignmouth  Eastbourne College  Queen Ethelburga’s College  Truro School  Felsted School  Queen Margaret’s School, York  Tudor Hall School  Glenalmond College  Queen’s College, Taunton  Uppingham  Harrogate Ladies’ College  Queenswood School  Warminster School  Kilgraston School  Roedean School  Wellington School  Kingham Hill School  Royal Russell School  West Buckland School  King’s College Saint Michaels  Ruthin School  Westonbirt School  King’s Schools Taunton  Ryde School with Upper Chine  Woldingham School

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Creative Arts

 For all students, the more formal English and academic “Being able to pursue a wide range of classes are complemented by a subjects at Bishopstrow, including Drama and Music, helped prepare me for the programme of creative arts, broader curriculum that I would have including Art and Drama clubs. access to at my next school” There are also opportunities for individual Music lessons and one-to-one tuition in Art (on request)  These activities encourage speaking and listening and help build confidence and develop self expression

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 The College’s extra-curricular programme includes a range of daily sports and morning and evening clubs and activities, designed to foster team spirit and the confidence to integrate with others when students move on from Bishopstrow

 Sports include athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, handball, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby and tennis

 Morning and afternoon clubs include ‘The Crazy Scientist Club’, Chess Club and Debating Club. Weekend activities include fun swimming, country walks and survival simulation games “Rudi regained his self- esteem and is happy and  Other activities include the Duke of motivated. I believe that Edinburgh’s Bronze Award Scheme Bishopstrow College is a wonderful place for  Like most British independent schools, we international students to have a House system, with students start an English boarding competing in multinational teams for trophies school education” in debating, drama and sports

 As well as our on-site activities, we organise a stimulating and varied programme of fully-supervised trips at weekends. Some allow students to discover places of cultural, geographical and historical interest; others encourage students to sample the great outdoors, through walking, hiking, cycling and other physical pursuits

 Sightseeing, cultural visits and even shopping provide contexts within which speaking and listening skills are put to the test; they are also great fun and provide memories to last a lifetime

 Excursions may include London museums and art galleries, cycling and orienteering in forests, outdoor activity centres, trips to the beach and coastal walking, visits to neighbouring towns and cities, such as Bath, Bristol, Salisbury and Oxford

 We take our students’ safety and welfare extremely seriously  Fully-qualified staff are always available to discuss personal and health matters with students. All boarding staff have first aid training and where necessary, students are taken to the local doctor for medical treatment  Most students live in Barrow House at the heart of the main campus. There are also three further Senior boarding houses located a short distance from the College  The majority of dormitories accommodate 2, 3 or 4 students, with a couple accommodating 5-6 students during the summer  Senior College students live in shared rooms of 2, 3 or 4, with access to kitchen and sitting room facilities  All students have access to indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, common rooms, study spaces and Wi-Fi. All meals are served in the main dining room in Barrow House. We also provide a laundry service

Example Timetable

Time Junior College Middle College Senior College

07.15 Wake-up Wake-up Wake-up 07.30 – 08.15 Breakfast, followed by Morning Clubs 08.45 – 09.00 Assembly Assembly Assembly 09.00 – 10.00 Geography Mathematics English 10.00 – 10.25 Morning Break 10.25 – 11.25 Mathematics Geography English 11.25 – 12.25 Drama & Literature Drama & Literature English 12.25 – 13.25 Lunch, followed by Lunchtime Clubs, then Registration 13.25 – 14.25 English English History 14.25 – 15.25 English English Chemistry 15.25 – 15.50 Afternoon Break 15.50 – 16.50 Sport Sport Mathematics 17.00 – 18.00 Prep Prep Sport 18.15 – 19.50 Dinner 19.00 – 19.45 Activities Activities 19.45 – 20.15 Free Time Prep 20.15 – 20.30 Bedtime Free Time 20.30 – 21.15 Free Time 21.15 – 21.30 Bedtime 21.45 – 22.00 Bedtime 24 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 Academic Performance: Examination Results

Cambridge English Language Assessment Examination Results

Exam 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

201 Key English . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, Test (KET) Merit or Merit or Merit or Merit or Merit or Merit or Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction

Preliminary . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, . 100% Pass, English Test Merit or Merit or Merit or Merit or Merit or Merit or (PET) Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction

First . 100% A, B . 94% A, B or . 100% A, B . 77% A, B or . N/A . N/A Certificate in or C Grade C Grade or C Grade C Grade English (FCE)

IGCSE Examination Results

Grades 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

A*- E Grades . 100% . 100% . 100% . 100% . 100% . 100%

A*- C Grades . 90% . 90% . 93% . 90% . 96% . 96%

A*- A Grades . 39% . 20% . 40% . 55% . 41% . 35%

Bishopstrow is centrally located on the edge of Warminster, a traditional market town, close to the historic cities of Bath and Salisbury, about 90 minutes drive from London Heathrow airport

London Bath Bishopstrow Salisbury

Student Nationalities by Academic Year

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

 Belarus  Austria  Angola  Angola  Angola  China  China  China  China  Canada  Egypt  Congo  France  Egypt  China  France  France  Germany  Germany  Cyprus  Iran  Germany  Hong Kong  Hong Kong  France  Italy  Holland  Iran  Iran  Hong Kong  Japan  Hong Kong  Italy  Italy  Iran  Kazakhstan  Iran  Japan  Japan  Israel  Malaysia  Italy  Kazakhstan  Kazakhstan  Italy  Norway  Japan  Lithuania  Portugal  Japan  Pakistan  Kazakhstan  Nigeria  Thailand  Kazakhstan  Russia  Kyrgyzstan  Portugal  Russia  Lithuania  South Korea  Romania  Romania  South Korea  Mozambique  Switzerland  Russia  Russia  Switzerland  Poland  Thailand  Slovakia  South Korea  Syria  Portugal  Turkey  Taiwan  Thailand  Taiwan  Romania  UK  Thailand  Turkey  Turkey  Russia  Ukraine  Turkey  Ukraine  Ukraine  Saudi Arabia  USA  Ukraine  Uzbekistan  Uzbekistan  South Korea  USA  Vietnam  Spain  Venezuela  Sudan  Switzerland  Thailand  Turkey  Ukraine  USA  Uzbekistan  Vietnam 28 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013

Teaching Staff

Bishopstrow College Teaching Staff Stuart Nicholson, Principal MA (Oxon), PGCE (Cantab), MBA, NPQH

Chris Lewis, Director of Studies BA (Hons), Cert TESOL, DELTA, PGCE, MA TESOL

English Language Teachers Specialist Subject Teachers

 Gregory Jackson, Assistant Director of Studies  Chris Asbury, History, BA (Hons), PGCE and EFL, CELTA, Trinity Dip TEF  Gerard Hall, Maths, BEd (Hons)  Kate Lister, Learning Coordinator and EFL, BA  Andrea Huxford, Science and Maths, BSc (Hons), (Hons), CELTA PGCE  Tom Upton, EFL and Primary Subject Specialist,  Mariana Lopes Abrantes, Science and Maths, BSc, BA (Hons), PGCE, CELTA PGCE  Ruth Nambu, EFL, BA (Hons), CELTA  Laura Rogers, History and Geography, BA (Hons),  Carly Warrington, EFL, BA (Hons), Cert TESOL PGCE  Emily Zorab, EFL, MA (Hons), CELTA, MA TESOL  Philp Sefton, Maths, BSc (Hons), PGCE  Dan Colegate, EFL, BA (Hons), CELTA, DELTA  Sally Snell, EFL and Teaching Assistant, BEd

General English Language Entry Guidelines for British Independent Schools

Age 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18

National Curriculum Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Academic 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year

Common European B1: Independent Language B2: Independent C1: Proficient A2: Basic Language User Framework User Language User Language User Level

IELTS Level 3.0 4.0 – 4.5 5.5 – 6.0 7.0 – 7.5

This is equivalent This is equivalent to at least to Cambridge Cambridge English Preliminary English Advanced (PET). This is the intermediate (CAE) or IELTS level examination for school This is equivalent This is equivalent to Cambridge English Level 6.5 or above Commentary aged learners of English, to Cambridge Key (KET) (IELTS Level 7.0 combined with an ability to read English First (FCE) for those wishing fluently from a text, not using to study arts or phonic decoding on everyday essay-based words subjects)