International Prospectus by Kingswood School

INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER its meadows, moorlands and coastline with friends from all over the world. Our pupils learn as much outside the classroom as they do within it, and I can think of no more inspiring and secure place for our children to grow, to reflect on their experiences, and to leave us ready to influence the world.

We are blessed indeed that Kingswood School sits on a beautiful 200 acre site looking down on the city of Bath below. The World Heritage City of Bath with its magnificent architecture, fine museums and galleries, vibrant musical and cultural life and sporting pedigree, serves as a constant reminder that education is about so much more than a good set of exam results, as important as these are. We also love the fact that our pupils get to explore the surrounding Somerset and Wiltshire countryside, walking

Kingswood School is a place where academic excellence is one important part of our commitment to offer a broad and balanced education to every pupil. Firmly based on the Christian principles of our founder, John Wesley, we are called to develop confident, compassionate, enthusiastic young people who enjoy working with others and are pre-eminently prepared to lead meaningful lives. As a busy boarding and day school we offer a staggering range of co-curricular opportunities, celebrating both cultural and sporting achievement.

There is much which makes Kingswood distinctive, yet it is perhaps the constructive, open and trusting relationships between people which are notable, forged by talented teachers who are dedicated to guiding each pupil on this leg of their journey. We also aspire to be an organisation that learns, in self-critical pursuit of our goal to achieve excellence in all areas of school life. I hope that the pages of this prospectus give you a sense of our school, our vision and values. Do also follow us online. Most of all, please come and visit us where you will be warmly welcomed. Andrew Gordon-Brown Headmaster & Principal of The Kingswood Foundation

A Kingswood education provides pupils with an excellent foundation for adult life.

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OUR EDUCATIONAL VISION & ETHOS  Founded in 1748, Kingswood is a very special place that combines a long and proud history with a modern and dynamic educational outlook.  It is a school whose pupils achieve outstanding academic results and where all are encouraged to develop a love of learning and a spirit of enquiry.  Kingswood has the highest ambitions for its pupils and seeks to develop their character and personality through a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.  At the core of a Kingswood education is the belief that every individual has talents that need to be nurtured and developed as part of their preparation for adult life. Most importantly, pupils are encouraged to develop a sense of service and a real understanding of leadership and responsibility.

Boarding and day pupils see the Kingswood community as an extended family.

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BOARDING AT KINGSWOOD Our Boarding houses are spread across the School’s magnificent parkland estate, providing warm and homely environments for the boarders. All are staffed by dedicated and caring staff with specific skills and experience relevant to each year group. Our younger boarders, join Westwood House, which is co-educational and accommodates 11 and 12 year olds. From age 13 upwards, pupils live in one of the senior houses -

Fonthill House or Summerhill House for girls and Hall House or Middle House for boys. Our day pupils join one of these houses or Upper House (for boys) or School House (for girls). The focus throughout is on providing the very highest level of care for all boarders, including our international boarders who enrich the Kingswood community in so many ways and who make a major contribution the School’s very special atmosphere.

“I think boarding at Kingswood provides a great community and unforgettable life-time experiences.” Lexi “Some of the best parts of boarding would be living with my friends and going on Sunday trips.” Jen “The boarding community really is at the heart of Kingswood!” Nisha

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OUR INTERNATIONAL PUPILS  International pupils normally enter our Senior School in Year 7 (around 11-12 years of age), in Year 9 (around 13 or 14 years of age) or at Sixth Form (around 16-17 years of age) to pursue our two year A Level programme.  Like all pupils, our international pupils are supported by tutors throughout their education at Kingswood.  Kingswood has a ‘Highly Trusted’ status with the UKVI. Our Director of Admissions and Marketing is a Level 1 Sponsor Officer and will assist with Tier 4 Child/Sponsor Visa requirements and the issue of the Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS).

There is a rich diversity of nationalities at Kingswood, with over 20 countries recently represented within the overseas School community.        

Azerbaijan Bulgaria China France Hong Kong India Japan Kenya

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Latvia Lithuania Malaysia Nepal Nigeria Romania Russia Singapore

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South Korea Spain Thailand Turkey UAE Ukraine

 International pupils are warmly welcomed and a ‘mentor’ pupil (often someone who will speak their native language) is chosen to assist them on arrival as part of their induction programme.

Kingswood has a long and very successful tradition of educating pupils from all over the world and these pupils make a major contribution to the richness and diversity of community life at the school.

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT  From Year 10, pupils will usually study around ten subjects for I/GCSE qualifications over a two year programme.  Sixth Form entry is made at Year 12 where pupils will normally study three subjects over a two year period. Selected subjects will reflect individual interests and academic ability.

53% A* - A

A LEVEL RESULTS 2017-2022

100%

PASS RATE

80% A* - B

48% A*

GCSE RESULTS 2017-2022

98% A* - C

78% A* - A

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 The EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) is also available to pupils.  Pupils whose first language is not English have the option of English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes until they reach the required IELTS level. Most UK universities require an IELTS score of at least 6.5, though this will vary from one university department to another.  In our most recent inspection report, our outstanding teaching, and pupils progress in relation to their abilities was highlighted.

I/GCSE and A Level subject options  Art  Biology  Business Studies  Chemistry  Computer Science  Design Technology  Drama & Theatre  Economics  English Language  English Literature  French  Geography  German

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History Latin Mandarin Mathematics Further Mathematics Music Physics Politics Psychology Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE) Spanish Physical Education A Level and BTEC

Excellent teaching has led to pupils achieving consistently high standards in examinations.

ACADEMIC FACTS  Over 90% of our Sixth Form pupils have secured places at their preferred university over the last 10 years.  Approximately 13% of the School Roll is made up of pupils from overseas.  The average class size for pupils in Years 7-11 is 21.  The average Sixth Form class size is 8 pupils.  Boarding is available at Kingswood from ages 11 to 18.

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SOME OF OUR SUCCESSES Some of our all A*/A Grade pupils.  Rohan from Kenya is reading Microbiology at Nottingham University.  Rin from Japan is reading Economics & Management at Oxford.  Stefans from Latvia, recently received a 1st Class examination classification in Chemistry at Oxford University.  Korn from Thailand is reading Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London.  Leo from Russia is reading Architecture at UCL.

Popular University Destinations Include:       

Cambridge Oxford Exeter Leeds Birmingham Cardiff Manchester

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St Andrews UCL Edinburgh Bristol Durham Warwick King’s London

Excellent teaching meets Kingswood’s aim of challenging pupils to fulfil their potential.

I had the privilege of attending Kingswood School between 1995 and 2000. Having completed 10 GCSEs and then A Levels in Physical Education, Economics and English, I took a gap year before enrolling at Birmingham University (BSc) and later London Metropolitan University (PGCE). My education was the foundation to jobs as a teacher, personal trainer, gym manager and coach. Amidst this I have enjoyed a career as a professional basketball player. Intriguingly however, my present career path has taken me into music where I run my own entertainment company and have been fortunate to even perform at royal events! Otty Warman

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Kingswood offers a wide range of sporting and extracurricular activities.  Competitive sporting experience.  Wide choice of individual and team-based games.  Wealth of music and drama productions.  Specialist interests supported by clubs and societies.  Enhanced personal development profile for university entry.  Building confidence, leadership and life skills.  Broadening personal horizons.

The nurturing curriculum is enhanced by an outstanding programme of co-curricular activities.

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Our activity programmes provide important foundations for the development of character and personality in young people. The value and benefit of these experiences cannot be achieved by classroom teaching alone.

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LIFE IN THE UK & A WORLD HERITAGE CITY Bath is justly regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, combining a vibrant culture with rich history.  There are many international festivals and cultural events hosted by the City covering Music, Literature, Art, Theatre and Sport.  There is a wide choice of internationally acclaimed museums, galleries and historic buildings.  The City plays host to a number of national and international sporting events and is home to one of Europe’s top Rugby Clubs. Team GB also have the benefit of training facilities at the University of Bath.  Easy access to all road, rail and air links with London Heathrow only 100 miles away, Bristol 20 miles and Gatwick 138 miles.

The city of Bath not only offers a culturally rich and stimulating experience, it is also a very safe and secure environment for international pupils to live in.

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FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES Kingswood fees are calculated as an annual sum collected in three equal instalments at the beginning of each term. School fees do not include external examination charges, however our fees do include a number of benefits which other schools often charge in addition. Kingswood fees include all text books, insurance for personal accident (including emergency dental treatment), cover for personal effects, meals, laundry services and the annual School Magazine, Kingswood In Focus. Remissions (boarding pupils only) A sibling discount of 10% per child for second and subsequent children will be awarded. Scholarships (for entry to Years 7, 9 and Sixth Form) Academic, Art, Design Technology, Drama, Music and

Sport Scholarships are available for day and boarding pupils for entry to these year groups only. Consideration will only be given to applications made before the relevant closing dates and which meet the specific criteria as detailed in the scholarship booklet which can be found on the school website. The number and size of awards will be determined by the number and quality of applicants assessed. Scholarships are worth up to 15% of the basic boarding or day fees. Honorary scholarships will also be available for applicants who are not awarded a monetary scholarship, but who demonstrate considerable potential. Full details of criteria and procedures for entry are available from the school website.

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Boarding Fees (2022-2023) Full Boarding Pupils (7 Nights)

Annual Fee

Years 7 & 8 (11 – 13 Years)

£31,011

Years 9 to 13 (13 – 18 Years)

£37,143

Other Costs (2022-2023) Registration Fee

£125

Acceptance Deposit for International Pupils

£2,500 + £11,492 (this latter sum is credited against the first term’s fees)

EAL Support

Details available from the Admissions office

John Wesley Scholarships Worth up to 25% of the basic boarding fees, these are available to boarding pupils who are able to demonstrate considerable potential for studying at Kingswood.

forms, are available from the Admissions Office and must be completed and returned for assessment by the Bursar prior to the entry examination date. Please note that bursaries will not be awarded after an offer has been made.

Bursaries For families that are dependent on financial assistance to attend the School, a number of means-tested bursaries are available which are awarded at the Headmaster’s discretion. The criteria for such awards, together with the application

In the case of boarding pupils, our fees also include all meals and laundry services.

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MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION

Provide your agent with information about your child (passport, latest school report)

Agent will confirm acceptance of Registration to Kingswood

Complete Registration Form and Fee

Entrance Assessments completed*

Payment of deposit and first terms fees

Acceptance of Offer

Offer

Interview with Kingswood Senior staff (virtual or in person)

Receipt of CAS document

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Visa Application

Joining Kingswood

*Overseas candidates may complete papers with their agent, the British Council or their current school.

WHO TO CONTACT AT KINGSWOOD If you have any queries about applying for a place at Kingswood please contact: Senior School (ages 11 – 18) Director of Admissions and Marketing T: + 44 (0) 1225 734210 E: admissions@kingswood.bath.sch.uk Preparatory School (ages 7 – 11) Admissions Registrar T: + 44 (0) 1225 734460 E: kps-admissions@kingswood.bath.sch.uk

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