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Prospectus

A WARM WELCOME

Joss Williams, Head Teacher

Has there ever been a more exciting time to be in the final stages of a senior school career? With a mix of ingenuity, teamwork and technology, a multitude of challenges has been overcome in recent times and when we combine these factors with resilience and flexibility, an Earlscliffe education equips its students with a toolkit for continued success in higher education and an ever-changing workplace. We offer our students, who come from a wide range of international backgrounds, a rigorous academic platform for what the World Economic Forum calls ‘academic literacies’, or the golden threads of any classical education. Our GCSE and A-level programmes are complemented by bespoke courses such as the Diploma in Business Management and our well-established University Foundation Year, ensuring each student has a personalised academic pathway supported by the strongest university application counselling and careers guidance, which provides a springboard for high achievement, sustained self-motivation and ultimately, happiness.

Through these formative years, Earlscliffe builds a team around each student consisting of House Manager, Group Tutor, Head of Year, and the senior leadership group who can call upon specialists in educational needs, nursing and counselling if required.

The aim is to care for each child as though they were our own. This family environment provides guidance and support but encourages personal development and growing independence as our older teenagers learn to accept increasing responsibility for their own work, future plans and interpersonal relationships.

Our ethos is that a truly successful education includes so much that goes beyond the curriculum, so that sports, cultural activities and service opportunities can only enhance and enrich the academic experience. Character qualities such as initiative, persistence, curiosity and leadership are as important as academic literacies in developing the whole person.

With a background in leadership development and my own learning at UCL and Oxford, as well as a career in top schools in the UK and overseas, I am well-placed to manage an ambitious yet balanced offer of academic drive, enrichment, high-quality care and guidance so that all of our students may flourish. Earlscliffe’s approach and ‘no stone unturned’ attitude has enabled students to enter some of the world’s most selective universities over the last decade. Whatever the future holds, I firmly believe that an Earlscliffe education gives your child the very best chance to be ready, resilient, aware, knowledgeable and happy as they become a citizen of the 21st century.

WHY CHOOSE EARLSCLIFFE?

Earlscliffe offers each student a ‘home from home’ environment which is welcoming, safe and comfortable. The small community of around 120 students from all over the world truly is a global village in which cultural exchange, sporting opportunity and meaningful community service flourish. Personalised pastoral care and support are offered without being intrusive. Earlscliffe is ideally located on the Kent coast yet within easy reach of London and its many amenities.

A strong foundation for academic progress and success

› TRaC™ — a key factor of Earlscliffe’s assessment strategy is our ‘Test, Rank and Coach’ (TRaC™) system of frequent academic testing and monitoring. Students are given weekly tests in their subjects. Results are made available to parents. Teachers offer extra academic help known as ‘Coaching’.

› Small classes — average group size of seven.

› Intensive teaching (nine lessons per main A-level subject each week).

Special achievements

› Ranked No 38 out of 4,303 schools teaching A-level in The Telegraph’s ‘Top 100 secondary schools by A-level results’ (2015).

› Placed at No 45 for independent, co-ed boarding schools in England for A-level results (DfE 2018).

› Shortlisted as a top 5 high school of the year in the ST Star Awards (2018).

› Placed in the top 1% of schools in England for ‘Value Added’ academic progress scores (DfE 2019).

› Earlscliffe is a UNESCOassociated school.

STUDYING AT EARLSCLIFFE

The top UK universities invariably belong to the Russell Group and it is to these institutions that the majority of our students will apply in the Michaelmas Term of their final year.

We help Earlscliffe students to make the right A-level choices on commencing their studies with us and guide them carefully through the university application process, while maintaining the focus on academic aims and objectives.

An overview of our courses:

Elizaveta had completed her studies in Russia, and had excellent grades and strong English, she wanted support in gaining access to a world-class university. She joined the Earlscliffe University Foundation Year in September 2020 for which she was awarded a distinction and an A in her EPQ. Elizaveta will be attending the prestigious University of Toronto from September 2021, to major in Business and Finance.

‘My favourite thing is the atmosphere in the school; everyone shows interest in everything you are doing. Teachers, students and staff will always push you to be involved in activities, sport and events. Everyone works so hard to make you feel that you belong here.’

Earlscliffe offers a selection of academic courses to suit the needs and timeframes of most students looking to enter top universities in the UK and beyond. Our youngest students (15yrs+) invariably take our fast-track, one year GCSE programme with the majority (16yrs+) opting for the renowned two year A-level course. For those looking for a one year pre-university programme, we offer the popular University Foundation Year or Diploma in Business Management qualifications. All courses feature the traditional Earlscliffe hallmarks of weekly progress testing, small teaching groups and academic enrichment opportunities.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSITION YEAR (ITY)

Most students prefer to take this general academic preparation course to make sure that when they start their two year Earlscliffe A-level programme they are well-equipped to succeed academically.

Most ITY students choose the examined route and will normally sit up to five final GCSE/IGCSE examinations at the end of this one year course. Others take the Earlscliffe ITY as a year away from their own academic system, to perfect their English, study academic subjects and get fully involved in boarding life.

ITY students participate fully in sports, cultural activities, academic enrichment opportunities and everyday college life alongside their A-level counterparts. All students are integrated socially.

The usual hallmarks of the Earlscliffe A-level programme are applied to the ITY: small classes, weekly TRaC™ testing to monitor performance and progress, and intensive teaching.

Key factors

› Small groups

› 5 GCSEs in one year

› English plus academic subjects

› Designed for international students

› Pre-A-level or pre-IB

› UK Year 11 equivalent for ages 15 years+

The course content

› English Language

› Mathematics

› One Science subject

› One Humanities subject

› Native language

A-LEVEL

An Earlscliffe student will usually study four subjects (including their own language) at A-level. Most subjects on offer at Earlscliffe are seen as ‘traditional’ subjects and are readily accepted by the UK’s best universities.

A normal academic two-year programme for an Earlscliffe A-level student:

› four full A-levels, including an A-level in their native language

› the Extended Project Qualification

› IELTS exam preparation

Key factors

› Small groups

› Intensive teaching

› Weekly TRaC™ testing

› Traditional route to top university entry

› 1:1 UCAS counselling

› EPQ

› UK Year 12-13 for ages 16 years+

A-level subjects usually offered:

Mathematics Business Studies German

Students are taught in small groups (average of seven per class) and main subjects are allocated up to nine lessons (45 minutes each) per week.

Students may choose an extra subject if they wish, but also take their own language at A-level wherever possible.

All non-native speakers of English who do not already have a GCSE English qualification must take the IELTS tuition and exam.

Most of our A-level students complete the highly-regarded Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which is increasingly a part of any university offer.

Jeren attended summer school at Earlscliffe, and was inspired by the level of teaching and the support. She joined our ITY programme in September 2018, moving onto her A-levels in 2019. Jeren has embodied the spirit of Earlscliffe throughout her time here, becoming involved in clubs, societies and always making herself available to support other students. She achieved 3 A’s and an A* in her A-levels and from September 2021 will be studying Medicine at Charles University, Prague.

‘The teachers are very special at Earlscliffe. During my time here, they were always making sure that I understood everything, that I pushed myself to the next level and they always asked me if I could do more. I wouldn’t have achieved the results I did if it wasn’t for them.’

BUSINESS DIPLOMA

Completed over one year and formally equivalent to two A-levels, the course is comprised of six modules covering aspects of business and management.

The course is internally assessed using a combination of written tests, presentations and a course portfolio with a final grade awarded as a Pass, Merit or Distinction.

This one year course is intended for our students aged 17yrs+ who want to focus on Business and who prefer continuous assessment to final exams. The course is open to UK and international students.

The annual Diploma trip to Munich forms the central theme to the marketing project and includes visits to German businesses and plants, notably BMW. The Diploma provides progression to degree programmes at reputable UK universities.

Students will normally also complete a native language at A-level plus one other academic subject of choice.

The Diploma is an Ofqual-registered qualification: No 601/8701/3 at NQF Level 3 and European Qualification Framework Level 4.

The course modules

› Managing Business Operations

› Maximising Resources to Achieve Business Success

› The Business Environment

› Managing People in Organisations

› Working in Teams

› Effective Business Communications

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION YEAR

This is for students who have completed their own country’s formal secondary school leaving certificate or qualification(s). Students must be at least 17 years+ by 1 September preceding the course start date. Students must have attained a minimum English Language level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, prior to starting the course.

Key factors

› A one year course

› All internally-assessed (no exams)

› Leads to UK university entry

› 1:1 UCAS counselling

› Work experience included

› UK Year 13 for ages 17 years+

The course structure

Four pathways:

› STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

› BEM (Business, Economics and Management)

› Humanities

› Creative Arts

Included in the course

› Three subjects — see Subject Options Form

› English Language and preparation for IELTS

› EPQ (Extended Project Qualification)

› Complete a programme of work experience related to university and career ambitions which may take place in London or Kent

Internal assessment and UCAS

Internal tests, assignments, essays, projects, end of term examinations and science practical work all contribute to the assessment process. The final University Foundation Year grade will be awarded at Pass (40%), Merit (65%) or Distinction (85%). Universities may make conditional offers through UCAS, for example, the candidate must attain:

› an overall score of at least 65% on the University Foundation Year course

› a minimum overall score of 6.5 in IELTS

› at least a B grade in the EPQ

ADVANCED SKILLS ACADEMIES (ASA)

Our three Advanced Skills Academies enhance our students’ experiences by targeting specific literacies, competencies and character qualities as identified by the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2015 report on 21st century skills. By participating in a Skills Academy, a student will develop their skill set further so that they have the opportunity to attain mastery. Any motivated student meeting the basic competency requirements may become a member of one or more of our three Skills Academies. Those who are formally studying business and creative arts-related subjects, i.e. Economics A-level, Photography A-level etc, will be automatically enrolled as members of the relevant academies.

BASKETBALL ACADEMY

The Basketball Academy will offer students an elite-level basketball training and playing experience alongside their academic subjects and create a pathway to higher education and/or employment, including professional sports/sports management. Basketball Academy students will become better players and gain an understanding of the importance of health and nutrition both within the sporting environment and as part of a modern lifestyle.

World Economic Forum 21st century skills targets

› Foundation literacies: Cultural Literacy, Civic Literacy

› Competencies: Critical thinking/ problem solving, Communication, Collaboration

› Character qualities: Initiative, Persistence, Adaptability, Leadership, Social and Cultural awareness

Features of this Skills Academy programme

› Daily training

› Regular competitive match play

› Professional coaching from Level 2 and Level 3 coaches

› Membership of Folkestone Saints

Basketball Club

› One-to-one skills coaching

› The chance to gain qualifications in coaching and refereeing

› Sports Psychology sessions

› In-depth health and nutrition guidance and tracking

› Annual Team tour to the USA or Europe

BUSINESS ACADEMY

The business world will impact the career paths and lives of all of our students. Whether they have chosen a business-based academic pathway or not, all students may participate in the Business Academy and thus prepare them for the world of work. This will be of particular interest to any student participating in a business subject at Earlscliffe such as Economics A-level or the Business Diploma.

Features

› Opportunities for foreign trips to the great financial centres of the world, such as Tokyo and New York, and the Globe Business School in Munich

› Visits to attend lectures at universities such as The London School of Economics and Political Science and University College London

› Involvement in academic pathways such as the JP Morgan Chase schools programme and the Institute of Economic Affairs

Dorian Fisher Memorial Prize

› Involvement in the Young Enterprise Scheme

› Membership of the Entrepreneurship Club

› Completion of supplementary qualifications through involvement in edX and Coursera learning platforms

› One-to-one advice on career and university admission pathways

Outcomes

Involvement in the Business Academy will enable students to develop the World Economic Forum Competencies of critical thinking and communication and the Character Qualities of initiative, persistence and leadership.

CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY

Creativity is a key vital capacity that will enhance our students’ worth to prospective employers; rather than waiting to be told what to do, employees who can bring concepts together to form new ideas will be much in demand and more successful. Every field of human endeavour needs creativity in order to move forward. This will be of particular interest to any student participating in an arts subject at Earlscliffe, such as Photography A-level or History of Art A-level.

Features

› Participation in workshops with the Creative Folkestone Triennial Projects

› Attending Foundation BA course presentations on Portfolio Management at the Folkestone Quarterhouse Arts Centre

› Student collaborative workshops and lectures with leading visiting artists, designers and recent graduates

› Visit London Art Galleries, Exhibitions and the Frieze International Art Fair

› Opportunities to enter National Art/Photography

Competitions, RA Young Artists Summer Exhibition and the Portrait of Britain

› Submission of artwork to John Downton Awards celebrating the creativity of Kent’s young artists

› Participating in and supporting the TEDx Folkestone event

› Overseas trips to some of the great international galleries in New York, Boston and Paris

› The opportunity to curate their own internal exhibitions in the school’s art spaces

› Completion of supplementary qualifications through involvement in edX and Coursera learning platforms

Outcomes

Participation in the Creative Arts Academy will help our students to develop the World Economic Forum Competencies of creativity, communication and collaboration, and the Character Qualities of curiosity, adaptability, and social and cultural awareness.

EXTENDING AND ENRICHING

Earlscliffe students not only gain a first-class academic education, but also have opportunities to develop their competencies and character outside the classroom. Alongside our three Advanced Skills Academies, students have a range of options open to them; these are just a few examples:

JP Morgan Chase Internships

Our students who are considering a career in finance, banking, investment or economics are encouraged to apply for the bank’s annual internship programme. Earlscliffe students have won internships in recent years which then led to full-time employment after graduation.

Young Enterprise

Students engaged in this internationally recognised programme have a chance to foster their readiness for the world of work, develop entrepreneurship and become financially literate.

UK Maths Challenge

All our mathematics students are entered for the annual Senior UK Mathematics Challenge Competition, where we aim for prestigious Gold Awards.

Science

Earlscliffe is involved in many external events such as the science festivals at Cambridge University and Imperial College, and attending various lectures in London. In recent years, our team of young physicists has qualified for the finals of a national drone building competition and have achieved a number of CREST awards for scientific endeavour and excellence.

While at Earlscliffe, Max won an internship with JP Morgan, the world’s largest investment bank, to spend the summer vacation between Years 12 and 13 working at the bank’s Bournemouth complex. Max gained entry to the University of St Andrews where he gained a First Class Honours degree in Management. Upon graduation, Max took up a post with JP Morgan.

‘Moving to Earlscliffe proved to be one of the most important decisions in my life. The support I received from everyone at Earlscliffe was second to none. From choosing my A-level subjects to selecting university courses I felt that I was guided by true professionals with many years of experience. I would tell anyone, without any doubt, that Earlscliffe is a great place to develop skills that are vital for being successful at university and beyond.’

SERVICE, CULTURE AND SPORTS (SCS)

Through our Service, Culture and Sports programme, we ensure that our students have every chance to develop Competencies and Character Qualities as outlined by the World Economic Forum, just as we fulfil the World Economic Forum’s Foundational Literacies through our rigorous academic curriculum.

SERVICE

We want all our students to commit to at least one term’s weekly service to others during their two years with us. Apart from benefitting those less fortunate, this experience shows our students how they can help other people, and that giving time instead of money can, more often than not, be more effective and certainly more rewarding.

Earlscliffe students volunteer for up to two hours per week in venues such as local homes for the elderly, hospitals, primary schools, children’s play schemes, youth clubs, charity shops and even the local bird sanctuary.

We hold regular fundraising events for local and international charities, such as Rwanda Aid.

Under the sponsorship of a local Rotary Club, Earlscliffe Interact offers our students further opportunities to serve the local community through events and fundraising activities. Students can take their first steps towards joining a global community dedicated to the service of others.

Through a joint initiative with the Business Academy, students are introduced to the concept of social entrepreneurship and encouraged to put theory into practice.

Global Politics Society

Our students regularly attend lectures given by leading academics and politicians in London at The British Academy; the London School of Economics; the House of Commons; and at events run by The Spectator magazine and the British-German Association.

Earlscliffe is a main sponsor of TEDx Folkestone and our students participate in hosting this annual headline event.

Trips are arranged throughout the year, for entertainment and enrichment, to venues such as Thorpe Park, Go Ape, Paintballing, The Harry PotterTM Studios, quadbiking and ice-skating.

Earlscliffe is within a five minute walk of the high-speed train link to London St Pancras. As the journey takes only 54 minutes, we regularly visit the capital to attend concert recitals at Wigmore Hall, visit exhibitions and watch Premier League matches. Students enjoy being able to visit London on a Saturday afternoon in their free time with their friends. Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre is also a popular local venue.

Just as London is so accessible for us, so is mainland Europe. We have weekends away in Paris, with the train journey taking less than two hours, so we are ideally situated to benefit from the cultural riches of two of the great cities of the world.

SPORTS

We encourage our students to lead healthy lifestyles and offer a number of sporting opportunities: football training and weekly league matches, basketball, badminton, horse-riding, tennis, golf, gym and swimming are some examples.

Our students have free, daily access to a well-equipped gym and fitness centre within easy walking distance. There is also a 25 metre indoor pool for student use.

Sport is also a key part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, combined with service and a chance for adventure on trips to Snowdonia and beyond. Students are able to achieve this prestigious award at Silver and Gold level.

The well-being of every member of the school community is at the heart of everything we do at Earlscliffe. Our teaching and support staff get to know all of our students well and our class sizes and boarding houses allow for individual attention for all students.

We have six boarding Houses at Earlscliffe — girls and boys are housed separately. Central to the life of any boarder is the House Manager, who lives in the house with the students and plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day running of the House and student pastoral care.

House Managers assist with daily practicalities and offer comfort and emotional support as needed. They arrange a variety of House events and are also involved in ensuring that homework is completed on time by providing structure and routine. House Managers are in regular contact with parents and guardians.

The Houses all have common rooms, kitchens and gardens for student use. Students live in twin or single, en-suite rooms.

Students contribute to their own lifestyles and governance through bodies such as the Food Committee and Student Council.

Earlscliffe employs a Nurse, who can assess and advise on minor injuries and ailments (i.e. coughs, colds, headaches, allergies). They can also offer psychological support and make referrals to other agencies such as the local doctor, counsellor, minor injuries unit, optician, physiotherapist and dentist.

Deborah joined Earlscliffe from an international school in Lagos. From the moment she joined, Deborah was a key member of her boarding house. She would welcome new students, she would help students with their learning and was always available to anyone who needed support. Deborah achieved excellent A-level results, and was awarded a place at the University of Nicosia where she will study Medicine.

‘I immediately felt at home when I arrived at Earlscliffe. The staff were so warm and welcoming, and the teachers made sure that I always pushed myself to achieve the best possible results. I always wanted to study Medicine, but was unsure of how to go about applying, but the UCAS support I received at Earlscliffe ensured that I had an array of options, and I could make the best choices for my future.’

Catalina is going into the final year of her A-levels. She is currently studying Maths, Psychology and Economics. She is hoping to study Finance and Economics at a leading UK university.

‘Boarding at Earlslcliffe is about community. It feels like you have 16 best friends or 16 sisters who you can just hang out with. People help each other and if you’re in need there is always someone to help. Either with schoolwork, or with settling in. It’s a family here.’

APPLYING FOR UNIVERSITY

Most students are seeking entry to top universities and programmes in the UK and globally. With a strong history in 1:1 university and careers counselling, Earlscliffe works closely with its sister organisations (Oxbridge Applications; A-List Education; The Medic Portal and The Lawyer Portal) to provide each student with the best chance of success.

UK UCAS applications

The majority of Earlscliffians apply to five UK universities in the first term of their final year through UCAS. Each student will be given a considerable amount of guidance from our careers counsellors on university course selection and constructing a Personal Statement. This process starts in the second term of the first year of A-level study. Students have unlimited access to UCAS guidance.

If a student is called for interview by a university, he or she does not attend before sitting at least one mock interview at Earlscliffe.

IELTS

Most non-native speakers of English must sit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test in order to enter a UK university. We offer weekly IELTS tuition, delivered by EAL specialists.

Admission tests

In addition, some universities require students to sit further examinations when they apply for particular degree courses. These might include: the Law National Apititude Test (LNAT); the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) for various Oxbridge and UCL courses; and the Bio-Medical Admissions Test (BMAT) and the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) for medical courses. Earlscliffe can recommend specialist preparation as required. For those looking to enter US universities, advice and guidance are also offered, but we would also recommend that a specialist counsellor be engaged.

Please see a list of our recent universitiy destinations at the back of the prospectus.

Ramin studied A-levels at Earlscliffe achieving 6A*’s and 4A’s. Ramin gained a 100% scholarship to Stanford University, USA where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Minor in Art History and Master’s in Computer Science. Ramin now has his own technology company specialising in the fashion & tech space.

‘Of course, Earlscliffe’s small class size, second-home feel and wonderful community were big factors in my decision, but nothing was as meaningful and powerful to me as the mentorship I received.’ Ramin, Germany, Stanford University

JOINING US AT EARLSCLIFFE

Places are limited at Earlscliffe, so we advise students to apply as early as possible, ideally by mid-January in the year of proposed entry.

Entry process

› Submit the most recent two years’ school reports (in English)

› Complete our application form

› Complete our subject options form for the relevant course

› Pay the registration fee

› Attain 4.0 IELTS level (or equivalent) for one year GCSE

› Attain 5.0 IELTS level (or equivalent) for A-level or Year 13 programmes

› Complete an interview in person or Zoom/Skype

› Complete our relevant assessment tests under exam conditions.

Orientation

All new students attend Orientation at the beginning of Michaelmas Term in September. The sessions in this period focus on: introductions and getting to know staff and other students; outlining the college’s expectations in terms of behaviour, and adherence not only to Earlscliffe

rules and regulations but also UK law; essential study skills; an explanation of the A-level and GCSE systems and university entry; how the Earlscliffe community lives and works together; the extra-curricular programme, ‘Sports, Culture and Service’ (SCS); TRaC™, our unique system of continuous assessment and improvement.

The A-level Orientation concludes with the popular ‘Oxford Experience’. This weekend trip helps students bond as they discover all that is great about this worldfamous university town. Visits may include Christ Church College, Magdalen College, the Ashmolean Museum, and Blenheim Palace (Winston Churchill’s birthplace).

The ITY Orientation finishes with the London Weekend, visiting tourist sights and the British Museum, and enjoying dinner together in a restaurant close to the hotel.

Mike came to us directly from school in Shanghai and made rapid progress in his pre-A-level term in our ITY. He eclipsed this success in Years 12 and 13 through sheer hard work harnessed to natural talent and a sense of ambition. Aside from his final A* grades at A-level he also achieved an 8.0 in IELTS. He has finished top of his course at UCL three years running, deservedly winning prizes and scholarships in doing so. Mike has completed his Master’s at Oxford this year and has been awarded a full scholarship at Cambridge University to commence his doctoral studies in Biology and Statistics.

‘The study at Earlscliffe certainly paved my way to UCL and taught me the self-learning ability which is essential at university. You’re NOT going to regret it.’

Mike, China, University College, London; Oxford University and Cambridge University.

THE EARLSCLIFFE CAMPUS

Earlscliffe is based in the resurgent seaside town of Folkestone in the county of Kent. Folkestone has a population of about 45,000 and is connected to London by a regular, direct high-speed (54 minutes direct) train service.

EARLSCLIFFE AND FACILITIES

1 Main building and residence — 29 Shorncliffe Road

2 Residence — 47 Earls Avenue

3 Residence — 29 Westbourne Gardens

4 School House — 24 Grimston Gardens

5 Residence — 25 Grimston Gardens

6 Residence and classrooms — 26 Grimston Gardens

7 Residence — 10-14 Julian Road

8 Creative Arts centre — 11 Earls Avenue

9 Three Hills sports centre & astro pitches

10 Folkestone Sports Centre — tennis, gym and pool

The Leas Earlscliffe is within a few minutes’ walk of the elegant Leas promenade, virtually no different today from Victorian times. In 2014 HRH Prince Harry opened the Memorial Arch on the promenade to commemorate the town’s role in the Great War of 1914–18.

Creative Quarter

For our more inquisitive and curious students, Folkestone’s ‘Creative Quarter’ offers a variety of galleries, cafés, restaurants and antique sellers. Folkestone’s ‘Triennial’ has put the town firmly on the international art and sculpture calendar.

SOME USEFUL VENUES AND LANDMARKS IN FOLKESTONE

A Folkestone Central train station

B Bouverie Place shopping centre

C Folkestone Creative Quarter

D Rocksalt restaurant & Harbour Arm

E The Relish boutique B+B

F The View hotel

G Leas promenade

H The Grand hotel

Rocksalt restaurant and Harbour Arm

Mark Sargeant’s ‘Rocksalt’ restaurant, positioned on the old harbour, has won many accolades in recent years. In 2016 the Harbour Arm was re-opened and is home to a variety of pop-up shops, stalls, bars and eateries at weekends.

The town centre Folkestone’s town centre offers all the usual high street shops popular with teenagers, from Primark to Starbucks, as well as banks and pharmacists.

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

Progression from the Business Diploma course

University Course Name Nationality

Abertay University

Business Management Louisa Germany

EU Business School, Barcelona Business Egor Malta

Glion, Switzerland

Hospitality Management Sofiia Ukraine

Globe Business College, Munich, Germany Business Cédric Germany

Hawai’i Pacific University, USA

Oxford Brookes University

Regent’s University, London

Royal Holloway, University of London

Business and Management Leander Germany

Business Major Yutaro Japan

Business and Management Ahmet Ege Turkey

Business Management Alan Switzerland

Business and Management Tolga Germany

Business and Management (Year in Business) Adejimi UK

Business Management Afo Nigeria

Business Management Andrii Ukraine

UAL Chelsea College of Arts

UAL London College of Communication

University of Exeter

University of Surrey

University of Westminster, London

Interior Design Tom UK

Graphic Branding Sophia Germany

Business and Management Kyrylo Ukraine

Business Management Anton Ukraine

International Business Chiemella Nigeria

Business Management Dominik Germany

Business Management (Entrepreneurship) Rafal Poland

Business Management Alina Ukraine

Business Management Caspar Germany

Marketing Communications Elena Romania

Music: Production, Performance and Enterprise Georgiy Kazakhstan

Marketing Management Melvin Germany

Management Sasha Italy

Progression from the University Foundation Year course

University Course Name Nationality

Aston University Business Management Stephen Nigeria

British College of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathy Antoine France

Brunel University Management Vladislav Russia

Bucerius Law School, Hamburg, Germany Law Christoph Germany

Buckinghamshire New University

Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training Atsushi Japan

Canterbury Christ Church University International Relations Nikita Russia

Conde Nast College of Fashion & Design, London Fashion PR Elizaveta Russia

Durham University Accounting and Finance Yixuan China

IHTTI, Switzerland Hospitality and Brand Management Cem Germany

Les Roches, Switzerland

Hotel and Hospitality Management Charles France

Hotel Management Ella Russia

Queen Mary University of London Mathematics and Accounting Tresji Albania

Queen’s University Belfast Mechanical Engineering Oladimeji Nigeria

Ravensbourne University London Fashion Accessory Design Minglu China

Royal Holloway, University of London Management Camille France

Management Mariia Ukraine

Business Management Charles France

Business Management Mykhailo Ukraine

Business Management Oluwadamilola Nigeria

Business Management Tom Germany

Business Management William Canada

University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Photography Alina Uzbekistan

University of Buckingham Business Ayomide Nigeria

University of Central Lancashire Biomedical Science Favour Nigeria

University of East Anglia

Biological Sciences Merlin Germany

Pharmacy Milena Estonia

University of Reading Law Ayebaekipreye USA

University of St Gallen, Switzerland Business Administration and Economics Estelle Germany

University of Surrey Law Nneoma Chigozirim Nigeria

University of Sussex

Criminology Faith Nigeria

Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) Lizaveta Belarus

University of Toronto, Canada Economics Elizaveta Russia

University of Westminster, London

International Business Elisabetta Italy

Interior Design Marie Switzerland

Business Management Nicolas Switzerland

UWE (University of the West of England), Bristol Aviation Engineering and Pilot Studies Valentin France

GETTING IN TOUCH

We would be delighted to discuss with you how Earlscliffe could best fulfil your son or daughter’s educational plan.

Earlscliffe 29 Shorncliffe Road

Folkestone, CT20 2NB

United Kingdom

T. +44 (0)1303 253951

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Earlscliffe is part of Dukes Education — UKVI Student Sponsor Licence number: HYJBD6CB5.

Dukes Education is a family of schools and educational services based in the UK. Our schools are unique in identity and style yet united in offering outstanding teaching and learning which provides the strongest of foundations for our young people to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Earlscliffe’s Marketing and Admissions Team