Sedbergh School

The British boarding school Sedbergh School was founded in 1525. Located in the small vibrant city of Sedbergh between the two most visited national parks in Europe - Lake District and Yorkshire Valley. The journey to London takes just over three hours by train. From Liverpool or Manchester Airport, you can get to school in an hour and a half.

Sedbergh School is known for its achievements in studies, sports, music and theatre. The school prepares outstanding young people for a successful future life. Graduates enter the best universities in the UK.

The school has about 500 students.

DIRECTOR (FOR 2023)

Daniel Harrison, Education - Ermysteds Grammar School; Cambridge University, master's degree in natural sciences, postgraduate certificate with the right to carry out teaching activities.

Famous school graduates

Charles Pete, Winston Churchill Politician and Chief Personal Secretary

• Simon Bofoy, screenwriter and Oscar winner for the movie "Slumdog Millionaire"
• Escheton Gorton, production designer. Oscar nominee for the film "The Woman of the French Lieutenant"
• Alan MacFarlan, professor of anthropology at Cambridge University
• Leonard Bodem, artist
• Henry Cookson, Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University
• Jabie Blank, actor (films "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Tristan and Isolde")
• Colin Blakely, actor (films "Murder on the Orient Express", "Evil under the Sun")
• Mark Herman, screenwriter
• Tim Kewan, writer
• Richard Syurt, opera singer
• Roger Wignols, pianist
• John Davis Watson, artist and illustrator
• Simon Slater, actor (movie "Iron Lady", the series "Doctor Who"
• James Wilby, actor (film "Maurice", the series "Poirot")
• Sir Richard Aikens, Judge
• Grenkarn Balforn, Ambassador of Great Britain
• Brandon Bingham, politician and businessman
• Sir Hugh Cortazzi, diplomat and writer
• Edward Air, researcher
• Sir Russell Fairgrive, politician
• Sir Michael Bowen Hanley, head of MI5 British Secret Service
• Stephen O-Brian, politician, MP
• Brendan Brecker, businessman and minister
• Adam Applegart, former chairman of the board of directors of Northern Rock Bank
• Christian Bjelland, businessman and chairman of the National Gallery of Norway
• Sir Christopher Bland, businessman and former chairman of the BBC Broadcasting Company
• Sir Roger Gifford, Banker and Lord Mayor of London
• James Lapton, Banker and Trustee of the British Museum
• Sir Hubert Worthington, architect
• Peter Addiman, archaeologist
• John Crank, mathematician
• Anthony Fothergill, physicist
• Dr. Digby McClaren, geologist and palaeontologist
• James Hogarth Pringle, pioneer of surgery
• Robert Swan, North Pole explorer
• David Barnes, president of the Rugby Association
• Will Carling, rugby player
• Phil Dawson, rugby player
• Rob Elloway, rugby player
• James Harrison, athlete (cricket)
• Fredy Tight, golfer
• Mandy Mitchell Innes, athlete (cricket)

KEY FACTORS

• High academic results.
• Graduates enter the country's most prestigious universities.
• Thanks tan individual approach, each child feels special and unique.
• Pupils are motivated by effective and intensive training, are able to work independently and as a team, to defend their point of view and respect the opinions of others.

PROGRAM

GCSE

The program for obtaining a certificate of general secondary education. Required to study 6 subjects, 4 subjects are studied by choice.

A-level

A two-year university preparatory program. Students choose 4 or 5 subjects for in-depth study.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in a residence. There are 9 houses in the school: 6 for boys and 3 for girls. Each house has its own library, common lounge, computer room, kitchen and dining room. Each house has its own colour, flag and emblem, children feel themselves as part of a large friendly community. It develops a sense of belonging, team spirit and self-confidence. The school has its own medical centre.

SPORT

Sedbergh has an international reputation for its sporting achievements. The school has the motto "Sport for all!". Any student, regardless of their initial abilities, can begin to engage in any sport and achieve impressive results. School teams represent Sedbergh at national and international competitions.

Sports for boys: rugby, sailing, shooting, hockey, running, cricket are the main sports at school. You can also practice squash, badminton, mountain biking, swimming, athletics, tennis, golf, soccer and horse riding.

Sports for girls: hockey, netball, running, athletics, tennis - the main sports. You can also do aerobics, badminton, ballet, climbing, running, dancing, fencing, horse riding, sailing, shooting, football.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

At school, the imagination and personality of the student are highly valued, so great importance is given to the arts. The music and theatrical art are especially strong.

Music plays a key role in this philosophy. All students are involved in music classes. In addition to large concerts, many small shows with children are held throughout the year. On Saturdays, students perform at a school concert either as part of various ensembles, or as solo performers. During the academic year, master classes and performances by invited international musicians take place. The school regularly holds competitions among young talents. Individual lessons with a teacher are possible.

The school considers theatre art much more than just staging performances. This is an opportunity for students to change their perception of themselves and their abilities, learn how to work with different groups of people. Everyone can feel like the creator of the theatre. Children take part in the production of stage performances and radio performances, participate in master classes, and go on theatre tours.

COST, 2023-2024

£13,500 - £14,485 per semester (depending on age).
There are 3 semesters in the school year.

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals

Extra paid

• Registration fee - £200
• Deposit - £5,000
• Flights
• Transfers t/ 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 t1-3 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.