Millfield Prep School

Millfield Preparatory School is an independent educational institution at the same time, and at the same time it is the “younger half” of one of the largest British joint schools of the Millfield type, founded in 1935. The preparatory school as an independent institution was founded on a separate territory in 1945 near the main school.

The school has earned an excellent reputation both in the UK and abroad, not only due to the desire to develop any inclinations and talents of students, but also thanks to the excellent achievements in sports. Among the graduates of the school, the names of athletes, politicians and many other famous figures are proudly listed.

The school is located in a very picturesque area in the south-west of England near the historic city of Glastonbury, Somerset. Nearby is the historic city of Bath, founded back in the days of the Roman Empire, Bristol is a rapidly developing cultural centre, international airport and port. London is 260 km away and can be reached by train or car.

DIRECTOR (stand 2023)

Dan Thornburn, Education - Wrekin College, Exeter University; University of Buckingham (Educational Leadership).

FAMOUS SCHOOL GRADUATES

• Aftab Habib, athlete (cricket)
• Ben Holyoke, athlete (cricket)
• David Graveni, Chairman of the English Cricket Qualifier
• David Lax, hockey player, member of the British Olympic Committee
• James Hildreth, athlete (cricket)
• Jason Conner, actor (the film "Shanghai Noon", the series "Doctor Who", "Smallville Secrets")
• Lily Allen, singer
• Matthew Perry, rugby player
• Ruth Kelly, economist
• Sophie Dale, Model
• Wesley Durston, athlete (cricket)

KEY FACTORS

• Excellent school facilities.
• Friendly and family atmosphere allows children to grow and develop in peace.
• The school is unique in that it gives you the opportunity to try and prove yourself in different areas of life.
• Small classes: teacher to student ratio: 1: 8.
• Qualified teachers who help students to fully develop their abilities in the musical, sports and artistic fields.
• An ideal start for those who are preparing to enter the big leagues in a particular sport.

EQUIPMENT

There are chic sports facilities on the school grounds: a 25-meter heated pool, tennis courts, sports fields, a 9-hole golf course, a new sports complex, a riding school, 4 football fields, rugby fields, cricket, 7 tennis courts with hard surface, 9 summer tennis courts, climbing wall.

Well-equipped classrooms, an assembly hall, scientific laboratories, art studios, demonstration sites, language laboratories, computer rooms, a library, music classes and our own medical centre. During the training, modern techniques and multimedia technologies are actively used.

The school also has a stable for horses and those who wish, by agreement with the school, can take riding lessons or playing polo. The school attaches great importance to the musical development of children and is proud of its impressive success in this area. Pupils of senior and junior schools take part in school theatre productions, the Art Studio allows you to subsequently exhibit their work at a school exhibition.

PROGRAM

Millfield holds the belief that each child is unique and therefore deserves as much care and attention as he needs to reach his potential. At the same time, students are encouraged to be independent and responsible; attentive, generous and tolerant of oneself and others; Be persistent in achieving your goals succeed in a wide variety of activities. They seek to give children such skills that will be useful both in their further studies and in life.

Since the main task of Prep School is to prepare their students for the transition to high school (Millfield Senior School or another private school), the same attention is paid to issues of psychological preparation as academic, sports and creative development. All classes are held in small groups, under the strict guidance of teachers and staff (adult-child ratio 1: 8), which means that each child is provided with an individual approach.

There are about the same number of girls and boys at school, and as adherents of coeducation, Millfield Prep employees seek to capitalize on the “differences” of both sexes. In addition, Millfield Prep is proud of its multinational composition of students (about 8% of foreigners).

Children who need help learning English are under the tutelage of a team of EAL teachers (English as an additional language). For them, English lessons are held in small groups or individually.

Junior department (7-11 years old)

From 7 to 9 years (Year 3 to 5), students learn mathematics and English in accordance with their abilities. From 10 years (Year 6), students also learn mathematics and English, which are already taught by specialist teachers in each subject. Classes are led by a group mentor who is responsible for the overall program and welfare of the student; and also teaches many lessons. It is important that all students have a good command of English and mathematics, and the staff of the Junior Department also taught natural sciences, humanities and art. Other subjects, such as design and technology, ICT, languages, music, drama and physical education, are taught by subject specialists who have experience in teaching young students).

Individual department (10-13 years old)

At the 6-8 year of study (10-13 years), your child will study with some additional subject teachers and classroom tutors. The program will continue to be monitored by the group leader, who will also carefully and friendlily monitor how the child develops outside the class - in sports, music and other activities. English and math are still central to the curriculum. Students also study: physics, chemistry, biology, humanities, religious studies, visual arts, food technology, design and technology, computer technology and ICT, on the basis of the international entry-level curriculum they study: music, drama and physical education. Options for possible foreign languages ​​include French, Spanish, and Latin.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

The school has 5 boarding houses located close to each other on campus. Boys and girls live separately in different houses. Children live in rooms of 3-5 people. Toilets and showers are located on the floor. The houses have lounges where you can watch TV and video, a kitchen where students can make tea or coffee, a vending machine with drinks, and phones.

The houses are run by House parents, as a rule, these are married couples who live here with their children and are called upon to provide a warm family atmosphere to their wards, to organize their leisure time after classes and on weekends. They also keep in touch with curators, teachers and parents, providing comprehensive assistance and support.

SPORT

The school has a very good reputation in children's sports education. A balanced sports program, considering the individual characteristics of each student, allows you to raise healthy, confident children who will be devoted to sports for a long time. Physical education is given 3.5 hours a week as part of the curriculum. In addition, students can take part in various games, training and tournaments in their free time.

At the choice of students, various types of sports activities:

• Athletics
• Cricket
• Cross Country
• Fencing
• Football
• Golf
• Hockey
• Netball
• Horseback riding
• Rugby
• Squash
• swimming
• Tennis
• Biathlon
• Triathlon

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Extracurricular activities and leisure activities are carefully thought out, children are offered what is most relevant to their interests and physical capabilities. From a very young age, children are instilled in a love of sport and art. The school has more than 50 circles and sections, opening up unlimited opportunities for self-knowledge (pottery, cooking, jewelry making, animal care, lacrosse, chess, karate, woodwork, rock climbing, speleology, diving, trampolining, dancing and much more).

COST, 2023-2024

£11,650 per semester.
There are 3 semesters in the school 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.