Lomond School

Lomond School is a unique co-educational boarding school located in the west of Scotland. It was founded in 1845. Those who attend the Lomond School for the first time are always surprised to find such a business-like, high-class school in the quiet, tree-lined streets of the residential town of Helensburg.

The school has 60 study places with full board - some students will complete the entire course of study here, and for some, studying at the school will be only part of their learning experience. The flexibility of the programs allows you to prepare a learning option that is suitable for each student or student studying in Lomond.

The task of the school is for the child to gain knowledge, developing as a person and acquiring communication skills. Lomond School primarily prepares children for life beyond the school's doorstep.

Lomond School is a small school and this has its own advantage: teachers know each student, his strengths and weaknesses, which allows you to support and guide students, helping them grow and develop.

The school has 510 students.

DIRECTOR (stand 2023)

Johanna Urquhart, education - bachelor of science, master of education, specialization - education management.

Famous school graduates

• Bonar Low, Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1922-23, Member of Parliament
• John Logie Bayard, engineer, scientist, inventor of the colour television system
• James George Fraser, Social Anthropologist
• William Godfrey, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
• Vicki Hopkinson, artist
• Stuart Mack, singer
• Baron Alexander Ure, politician and judge

KEY FACTORS

• The school places great emphasis on attention to each student. Small classes, an impeccable curriculum and an environment that motivates students and staff to strive for the best.
• The ratio of teachers and students: 1: 8.
• Each student is monitored regularly for his / her attitude to work, and staff regularly meets to discuss each individual’s progress.
• The potential of each student is measured and his or her effectiveness is monitored to ensure that young people achieve what they can achieve. This is reflected in the excellent exam results.

EQUIPMENT

Housed in new buildings, Lomond has unrivalled equipment. New boarding houses with bathrooms, the quality of information technology and the provision of classrooms at the highest level: interactive whiteboards, laptops with internet and video conferencing equipment.

PROGRAM

For students wishing to enter the Lomond School and take exams here, the Scottish education system provides significant flexibility, and it is highly valued when entering universities, both in the UK and abroad.

Senior 1 and Senior 2

During these years, students’ study in a wide program that includes various academic disciplines. The task is to obtain a large amount of knowledge and skills, as well as the development of curiosity and interest in learning.

Senior 3 and Senior 4

Students typically study in eight academic subjects from areas of interest to them. The school encourages students to choose subjects from a wide range of disciplines in order to have more opportunities when choosing further education and career.

In addition to this, students are taught the basics of physical development, religious knowledge, as well as personal development and social adaptation. If a young man needs help in developing language skills in English, the school often reduces the number of academic subjects for him so that he has time for classes with an English teacher as an additional subject.

At the end of Senior 4, students take exams in all eight subjects and are assessed using the National 5 exam system, which is the equivalent of the British GCSE system.

Senior 5 and Senior 6

The last two years of high school in Scotland are called Senior 5 and Senior 6 (equivalent to grades 11/12 or Lower and Upper on a six-year system).

In Senior 5, students’ study five subjects. If the student is fluent in English and does well in academic subjects, this level usually corresponds to the Scottish qualification Higher. Higher is qualified to study at a university in Scotland. A student with 5 Higher grades in the Higher system is admitted to most university majors.

In addition, the Scottish system allows you to get a mixed qualification and, therefore, if a student needs more time to develop language skills or improve knowledge in any subject, then he can prepare according to a mixed program combining Higher and National 5 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE) .

In Senior 6, students usually study from 3 to 5 subjects, there is also the possibility of combining with Higher or Advanced Higher. Advanced Higher is the equivalent of an A2-level exam or an International Baccalaureate to prepare for university admission. Advanced Higher is highly regarded for admission to universities in England and provides excellent preparation for higher education.

Key Benefits of Scottish Academic Qualifications

• Students have the possibility of widespread education (at least 5 different subjects), which also exists when studying under the International Baccalaureate program to prepare for admission to a university, but at the same time they are not limited to six subjects, like in MB. Under the Scottish system, a student does not need to learn a language or science.
• Students can earn a portfolio of qualifications for admission to the university in one or two years. They are not required to study the same subjects for two years, as is done on the A-level system.
• The flexibility of Scottish academic qualifications is ideal for a student who needs to develop language skills in English along with academic subjects.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in a modern residence in double and single rooms. Each room has a private bathroom. Living conditions and child care are very high. The residence has spacious common lounges.

SPORT

Rugby, football, fitness, hockey, running, curling, skiing, tennis, karate, rock climbing, rafting, athletics, yoga, badminton, dancing, gymnastics, cricket, lacrosse, table tennis, basketball, netball, archery.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Lomond has a high priority to develop every aspect of the personality trait. Sports, drama, music, extracurricular education and much more act as a way to develop self-confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, adaptability, self-reliance skills, a sense of responsibility ... and absolute joy!

The school has more than 50 extracurricular activities, which include an introduction to athletics, hockey, canoeing, the Duke of Edinburgh Prize, drama, entrepreneurship for young people, navigation, cricket, music, access to the high seas and art. The £ 3.2 million game room project was completed in 2009 and the new room now provides a wide range of additional sports opportunities.

Lomond has an excellent music sector with strong choral, modern and classical aspects and an emphasis on playing and performing. Traditional music is a particularly strong side of the school, which has received widespread school, national and international publicity over the past decade. Our harpists, violinists, trumpeters and singers went on tour in the USA several times, and also often appeared on television and radio.

COST, 2023-2024

£36,200 per year.

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals

Extra paid

• 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 (not all schools enter into correspondence with foreign parents, treat them with caution, 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.