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 2 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 . Accreditation 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 3 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 . 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) 4 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 . 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 5 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 . 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 7 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 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 8 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 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 9 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 Middle College Programme: Student Testimonials 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 10 © OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013 Pre-IGCSE Programme 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