Epsom College

Epsom College is a private boarding school, was founded in 1853. Located in Surrey, 15 miles from downtown London.

Over the long history, Epsom College has been the start of a successful career for many students. This is one of the best boarding schools in the UK. She is famous not only for the high level of teaching academic subjects, but also for her special attention to the diverse development of students - cultural, sports and spiritual.

A strong academic program allows graduates to enter the best universities. The school has a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching science subjects.

The school has 956 students.

DIRECTOR (stand 2023)

Anthony Seldon, education - Oxford University, bachelor's degree; London School of Economics (LSE), Ph.D.

FAMOUS SCHOOL GRADUATES

• Alexander Gordon Byrne, pioneer of genetics, known for research on Wilson’s disease
• Jefferson Brewer, rugby player
• Professor Neville Butler, paediatrician
• Baron Alex Carly, politician, member of the House of Lords
• Charles Ismon, microbiologist, professor of medicine
• Tony Fernandez, entrepreneur, founder of AirAsia
• Stuart Granger, actor (film "Caesar and Cleopatra")
• Keith Irwin, interior designer
• Professor Vin Knight-Jones, marine biologist
• Derek Lambert, writer and journalist
• Suzanne Lipscomb, historian and academician
• Ross McGowan, golfer
• Sir Galford John Mackinder, geographer
• Jonathan Mineledn, TV reporter
• Gerald Milsom, restaurateur
• Sir John Scarlett, Head of British Secret Service (MI6) 2004–2099
• Graham Sutherland, artist
• Jeremy Vine, BBC TV reporter
• Sir David Warren, Ambassador to Japan

KEY FACTORS

• The school is famous for its modern facilities, excellent living conditions, high-class teachers, a progressive curriculum and rapid integration into English life.
• London is a 30-minute drive, which offers great opportunities to visit theatres, exhibitions and concerts.
• The school is extremely strong in sports: it has become the third in Britain in rugby, the football team takes prizes at the national and international levels. There is strong swimming, fencing, squash, golf, tennis, shooting and sailing.
• Strong music department: 45 music teachers teach the students. Pupils successfully continue their musical education at universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, with many receiving scholarships.
• The school has a very strong theatrical art and technological design.
• The patroness of the school is Queen Elizabeth II.
• The school takes 10th place in the country in terms of value added (that is, children here achieve maximum opportunities in their development).
• The school pays special attention to teaching children to work.
• 80% of the staff live on the school grounds, which allows you to always be with children.
• There are 145 interest clubs.

EQUIPMENT

The school covers an area of ​​34 hectares in a very picturesque area. Very beautiful, in the Gothic style, the school building was built in the 1850s. On the territory there is a tree that was planted by Queen Elizabeth II herself.

Here is the best and first-class equipment. More than 50 equipped classrooms. The school has an excellent library with 25,000 books, magazines, and textbooks at its disposal. There is a large centre for art classes with a huge hall, where the works of students are exhibited.

The school has excellent sports equipment: grass fields for various sports are some of the best in the UK, 2 hockey and tennis fields (one with lighting), a 25-meter indoor pool, 31 tennis courts, a shooting gallery, 9 netball courts, two dance studios with professional coating and mirrors. There is a huge and fully equipped Sports Centre with the necessary equipment, in which there is a fencing room, squash courts and a fitness studio. The school’s sports centre was opened by Queen Elizabeth herself in 1989.

PROGRAM

GCSE

A two-year program for obtaining a diploma of general secondary education. 10 subjects are studied: 7 compulsory and 3 subjects of choice.

A-level

A two-year university preparatory program. 4 subjects are studied in the first year of study (AS) and 3-4 subjects in the second year of study (A2).

In addition to these subjects, students can take the courses “Critical Thinking”, “Young Entrepreneurs”, as well as conduct their own in-depth scientific research.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in the residence of the school: 4 houses are designed for boys, 3 - for girls. Each house has mentors who look after the children and help in resolving emerging issues. Mentors live in the same house with children, and provide the hostel with a warm family atmosphere, very comfortable for living and studying.

The residence has excellent modern equipment and furniture, which are constantly updated and modernized. Each house has a fully equipped kitchen, a computer room, a games room. Children have round-the-clock access to the school’s medical centre, which employs qualified doctors and a nurse.

SPORT

Sport plays a key role in the development of leadership skills in students, teamwork skills. Sports activities contribute to physical and spiritual health, develop self-confidence and self-discipline in students. The school offers more than 20 sports for children with different levels of training, classes are held three or four times a week. The ability to choose which sport to engage in significantly increases the success of students in their chosen sport. There are very strong sports teams that represent the school in competitions at various levels.

The main sports for boys are rugby, football, cricket, tennis and athletics. The main sports for girls are hockey, netball, tennis, athletics and English bast shoes. Also very popular: badminton, basketball, cross-country running, fencing, golf, judo, martial arts, sailing, squash, swimming, table tennis, water polo, volleyball.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

The program of extracurricular activities includes various classes, which take place in different formats: clubs, lectures, seminars, and some classes are directly related to the educational departments of the school. The purpose of such classes is the comprehensive development of the child. The school appreciates such qualities as enthusiasm, independence, flexibility, leadership, ability to work in a team - these qualities are designed to develop additional classes on interests.

The school has the United Cadet Corps, which is one of the largest in the country and is managed by the UK Department of Defense. Training is conducted in three areas: infantry, navy and aviation. In the process of training, students go on expeditions and hikes, rock climbing, orienteering and even learn to fly a plane.

The art department of the school offers classes in ceramics, textiles and clothing design, painting, making films, and video editing. Classes are suitable for both seriously engaged children and those for whom these classes are simply a pleasant hobby.

You can engage in dancing in a professional studio, classes are held for students of different levels: beginners, intermediate level and professional level. The following directions are offered: ballet, jazz, tap dance and hip-hop.

Epsom College has a long tradition of theatre performances. Pupils create all the performances themselves, being fully responsible for all the preparatory stages. Everyone can take part in creating productions in various directions: directing, acting, design and creating scenery, staging light and sound, creating costumes, make-up.

Music plays a key role in school life. Most of the guys attend various music classes. You can learn to sing, play almost any musical instrument, sing in a choir, take part in one of the many school groups. The school is especially proud of its symphony orchestra, in which all novice musicians can take part, this is a good practice for children.

Training is conducted by professional teachers who can inspire students to improve. A number of classes are conducted by invited teachers who are professionally engaged in music. A series of concerts take place at the school throughout the year, and twice a year musical competition are held among students.

COST, 2023-2024

£15,511 per semester.
There are 3 semesters in the school year.

Extra paid

• Registration fee - £300
• Deposit - £12,000
• Flights
• Transfers to / from the airport
• Visa
• Services of the company "Paradise"
• Guardianship (as required by British law)

SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMPANY INCLUDE

• Selection of 5-6 schools that best meet the individual characteristics of the child, further goals, talents, with the desired environment. Help in the correct interpretation of school ratings, an explanation of why the school occupies one place or another. Help in obtaining reliable information about schools that are not included in the ratings, with an explanation of the reasons for non-participation in it.
• Admission to 1-3 schools, selected from the proposed. Which includes the preparation of the necessary documents, school reports, characteristics, recommendations. Selection and submission of tests to prepare the student for exam testing, assistance in preparing essays. Preparation for an interview with the teacher / principal, registration for the exam. The necessary list of recommendations when attending school for passing entrance examinations. Correspondence with the school (far from all schools enter into correspondence with foreign parents, they are cautious, trust only a trusted agent).
• Assistance in paying registration fees, deposits, bills. Clarification of school rules, including disciplinary and legal aspects.
• Filling out the required medical forms.
• Selection of guardians required by UK law.

Student supervision during the first month of training is provided as a gift: assistance in resolving issues related to resettlement, billing, informing parents about the child’s health status, assistance with understanding of academic programs, organization of ext. classes for the child in a particular subject, help in choosing the program most suitable for the child, transfer to another class, etc. etc.