Sandroyd School

Sandroyd stands on its own land in the heart of Cranborne Chase. Surrounded by 400 acres of green park, the children are in a unique atmosphere of beauty and health. The school was founded in 1888 and for more than 100 years Sandroyd has been preparing students for admission to leading private schools and is proud of its performance in the Entrance Exam and the academic successes of students.

Sandroyd is a caring boarding school run by a husband and wife. Built in the 18th century, Rushmore House is the home of the school principal, his wife and family, as well as students whose dormitories are located in the Main Building. The central gallery is the centre of the morning gatherings of pupils. All staff and students eat together at the Dining Hall, where they are offered freshly prepared food three times a day.

The school aims to inspire the child to successful learning, cultural and sports development. Modern teaching methods are closely intertwined with the education of a child in such qualities as good manners, self-discipline and respect for others. A child brought up in school is happy, confident and ready for the future challenges that life presents him.

DIRECTOR (stand 2023)

Alastar Spears, Education - Cambridge University.

FAMOUS SCHOOL GRADUATES

• Sir Terence Ratigan, playwright
• Lord Peter Carrington, politician, former British Foreign Secretary, NATO Secretary General from 1984 to 1988.
• Ranulf Fiennes, researcher, traveller, writer, named in 1984 by the Guinness Book of Records "the greatest living explorer in the world"
• Sir Tim Sainsbury, politician, businessman
• Michael Dammit, philosopher
• Anthony Armstrong Jones, photographer
• Peter II, former king of Yugoslavia

PROGRAM

The emphasis in training is on the development of basic academic skills and preparing students for admission to leading high schools. The school highly appreciates academic achievements and successes. The curriculum is very wide, students study general subjects.

The school tries to instil a love of reading, to help students gain self-confidence and the skills necessary for communication and a clear expression of their thoughts. The library is open every day, and students must take an approved book to read after lunch and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION

All students live in a residence on the school grounds. Boys and girls live separately.

SPORT

The class schedule allows everyone to play sports seven days a week: in a team or individually. Our goal is to help everyone find themselves in sports games, choose their favourite sport and enjoy outdoor activities.

In the fall, four rugby teams go out to compete with teams from other schools, and soccer and hockey teams do the same. In summer, the main game is cricket, five teams are selected to conduct matches. In addition to this, all students take part in athletics and playing tennis with highly qualified trainers. The gym is suitable for basketball, badminton and cricket. They can use squash courts, play golf, billiards and table tennis.

Throughout the year, students can swim in the heated indoor pool. The school has its own riding instructor, you can use school ponies for training.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Children study outside the classroom no less. Especially they learn a lot about themselves. Sandroyd has excellent facilities and equipment, which helps students to choose what they like. Pupils live in an active atmosphere, where the emphasis is on spending free time with benefit, so they have every opportunity to find friends in hobby groups and clubs. The achievements of some students stimulate others. One of the fundamental advantages of a closed boarding house is that Sandroder’s can use their inexhaustible energy and talents in a variety of areas. So, children develop a positive attitude towards life, self-confidence and begin to respect the value and contribution that each person makes.

Pupils can make music, learn to play musical instruments: from trumpet and drum to harp and bagpipes. The school has many ensembles of different orientations: jazz bands, rock school, guitar group. Four choirs, including a church choir that regularly perform at services.

Students can engage in theatre, participate in productions, the school stage is equipped with modern lighting and a sound system. Dance classes are also available for children: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, street dancing.

The art department offers all interested students to develop their imagination and explore the world through creativity. Classes are held in a large bright room. Pupils are engaged in painting, drawing, sculpture, using a variety of materials: from traditional to such as textiles, clay, wood, wire and papier-mâché.

COST, 2023-2024

£9,250 - £11,680 per semester (depending on age).
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 (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.

IMPRESSIONS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE PARADISE COMPANY FROM A VISIT TO THE SCHOOL

Маrina Golovnina
Director "Paradise"
school@paradise-education.ru

We really like our location,” says the headmaster of the school, welcoming us at the entrance to the old schoolhouse in a traditional English style. “Far enough from the hustle and bustle of the city and at the same time quite close to go to the city if necessary.” The preparatory school for joint education is a 30-minute drive from the picturesque city of Salisbury - the embodiment of good old England. The first thing that catches your eye is a huge territory schools with numerous sports fields and a private stable.