International IGCSE Year An accelerated one-year GCSE course for motivated international students, aged 15-16
• One-year accelerated GCSE leads to A-level study in the UK • Focus on improving English language skills • Small classes, personalised instruction • Specialist EAL teachers for core subjects • Students participate in sports & activities with Culford pupils • Complete British experience within Culford’s boarding Houses • Full access to Culford’s beautiful campus with new sports and learning facilities
“I’ve been working hard and have improved my English a lot” “Teachers are always there to help you.” www.culford.co.uk
The environment is very beautiful, and the air is fresh! I am enjoying life in this new environment and learning about a different culture.
Welcome to Culford’s One Year Programme Located on a glorious 480-acre estate, Culford is known for excellent pastoral care and strong academic results. Students learn in an environment of exceptional natural beauty, and outstanding facilities blend the best of traditional British architecture with modern comforts. Small by design, Culford’s one-year GCSE programme delivers a personalised learning experience within a supportive and caring environment. A dedicated team of staff skilled in working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners teach core subjects, study-skills, and courses in health and personal development. Teachers accommodate each pupil’s needs and learning style using a mixture of traditional teaching methods and advanced IT resources. Students are fully immersed in the life of the school and enjoy a full British boarding school experience. They live in the boarding Houses, where a dedicated Houseparent cares for their personal development and well-being. In addition, the IGCSE Tutor oversees the pastoral and academic needs of each pupil on the programme. At Culford, we care deeply about the well-being of each student, which is why our pastoral care has been rated as ‘excellent’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in their latest report. Nurtured and challenged by this intensive and enriching programme, successful students may go on to study A-levels at Culford and other prestigious UK boarding schools.
COURSE OF STUDY One year. One step closer to A-Level studies. Passing the IGCSE exams allows students to apply to take A-Levels at prestigious British institutions. The course of study is comprehensive and challenging. Students need to have a strong commitment to learning and an IELTS score of 4.5 to 5.0. One-Year International GCSE Courses English as a second language
Additional Subjects (unexamined) Health Education
Native Language (optional)
Personal Development
Mathematics
Citizenship
Biology
Games
Chemistry
Physical Education
Physics Students also spend two afternoons during the week engaged in sports and/or activities, with many more recreational opportunities on offer in the evenings and at weekends.
ACTIVITIES AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPTIONS We encourage our students to enrich their experience by visiting the many famous cultural landmarks and sites of Great Britain. A programme of cultural outings and visits is offered at the weekends, alongside other Culford students, who are not in the one-year programme. Afternoon Sports & Activities* Art Club Badminton Basketball Combined Cadet Force – CCF Football Club
Horse Riding** Music Lessons** Netball Photography Club Speech & Drama
Strength & Conditioning Club Volleyball Yoga Zumba **At additional cost
Evening & Weekend Recreational Opportunities* Sightseeing trips to: Cambridge London Suffolk Coast
Theatre Trips Cinema Outings Colchester Zoo Go-Karting
Paintball Shopping Excursions Theme Parks *This list represents usual offerings and is subject to change
THE CULFORD CAMPUS
Spacious, comfortable, secure Surrounded by acres of green fields and natural woodland, Culford’s facilities are impressive. Students have full access to the campus: State-of-the-art Library
Sports and Tennis Centre
Art and Design Studio
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Championship-standard four court Indoor Tennis Centre
Music School
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6 outdoor courts
Theatre
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Heated indoor 25m swimming pool
Comfortable and well-equipped shared study bedrooms
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Indoor cricket nets and outdoor cricket square
Campus-wide WiFi
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Indoor climbing wall
Medical Centre on-site
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Fitness and Strength & Conditioning Suites
480 acres of well-tended grounds and woodland
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Squash courts
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Floodlit Astroturf and immaculate grass pitches
Culford’s new Library
LOCATION & TRAVEL Culford is located just 3 miles from the beautiful and vibrant market town of Bury St Edmunds, only 40 minutes from the university city of Cambridge, and less than 2 hours from central London. Distances from Culford 10min
30 - 45min
90 minutes - 2hrs
Bury St Edmunds • Cathedral & Historic Sites • Cinemas & restaurants • Shopping • Train Station
Cambridge Norwich Norwich Airport Stansted Airport
London Heathrow Airport Windsor
HOW TO APPLY
FEES
The Culford School One-Year IGCSE Programme offers an intensive experience, and applicants must have a solid grasp of speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English. Other requirements include:
Registration Fee, non-refundable
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Age at the time of application: 15 to 16 years 5 months
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IELTS Score of at least 4.5 to 5.0
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Recent school report, translated into English
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Completion of Culford entrance tests in EAL (English as an Additional Language) and Mathematics
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Interview in person, by telephone or via SKYPE
To begin the application process, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@culford.co.uk
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CULFORD CAMBRIDGE
Stansted Heathrow LONDON
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Acceptance Fee, non-refundable £ 1,000 Once a place is offered and accepted, the Acceptance Fee secures the place. Deposit £10,250 Paid in addition to the first term’s fees and held on deposit. This payment is refunded against the final term’s fees. Boarding and Tuition Fees 2016/17 £30,750 per annum, payable termly in advance £10,250 per term (3 terms per year) Fees include: tuition, teaching materials, accommodation, food at school, laundry and core activities. Other charges and expenses may include: examination fees, replacement textbooks, taxi fares, optional trips and activities, one to one teaching, eg music, tennis, golf or dance lessons.
Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX Admissions Office: +44 (0)1284 385308 Reception: +44 (0)1284 728615
www.culford.co.uk