Welcome to the Cranleigh Family

WELCOME TO THE CRANLEIGH FAMILY A LEARNING MODULE FOR ALL TEACHERS AT CRANLEIGH’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

MODULE OVERVIEW Introduction from James Dale-Adcock, International Development Director at Cranleigh International WHERE ARE CRANLEIGH’S SCHOOLS? WHAT IS CRANLEIGH’S HISTORY? WHAT IS ‘EX CULTU ROBUR’?

WHAT SORT OF SCHOOL IS CRANLEIGH UK TODAY? WHO ARE THE CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL TEAM? WHAT DEFINES A CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL? HOW DO WE LEVERAGE THE CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL NETWORK? WHAT IS IN THE FUTURE FOR CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL? WHY YOU ARE SO IMPORTANT? WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?

INTRODUCTION Hello, I am James Dale-Adcock, International Development Director at Cranleigh International.

Thank you for working through this learning module, and thank you for joining the team at one of Cranleigh’s international schools. I am absolutely sure you will thrive and enjoy everything that comes with developing your career at a Cranleigh School.

This learning module is designed to help you understand what the Cranleigh name means to all Cranleigh stakeholders; staff, leaders, governors and board members, parents and students. It is directly focused on helping you as a teacher at one of Cranleigh’s international schools understand the

You will find ten key questions answered in this learning module (don’t worry there

history and ethos of Cranleigh; moreover learn how

isn’t a test at the end). After working your way through the module, should you have

you can benefit and involve yourself and students

any questions about Cranleigh International, please contact me or one of my team.

you teach in the many connections and collabo-

There is always an open invitation for you as a Cranleigh teacher to come and visit

rations which occur within the Cranleigh family of

the UK campus at any time of year, you will be warmly welcomed.

schools.

WHERE ARE CRANLEIGH’S SCHOOLS?

WUHAN

CHANGSA

CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL TIMELINE

NOVEMBER 2012

SEPTEMBER 2014

2017

AUGUST 2018

JUNE 2019

Cranleigh Governors sign agreement with TDIC & Royal Group to build a school in Abu Dhabi

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi opens its doors

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi wins TES Best new International School of the Year award

Aldar Education purchases Cranleigh Abu Dhabi & Mike Wilson becomes new Principal

Cranleigh China agreement with Cogdel Education signed by respective chairmen, Adrian Lajtha & Wang Shu

SEPTEMBER 2022

MARCH 2022

APRIL 2021

SEPTEMBER 2020

JUNE 2019

Cranleigh China Wuhan opens; Dean Arthur appointed Headmaster

Cranleigh International sign new agreement with Aldar Education for major regional expansion

Adam McRoy appointed as Headmaster of Cranleigh China Changsha

Cranleigh China Changsha opens

Cranleigh/Cogdel agreement formally recognised by UK & Chinese governments at UK China Economic & Financial Dialogue

SEPTEMBER 2022

NOVEMBER 2022

JANUARY 2024

Ground broken on new Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Pre-Prep site

Tracy Crowder-Cloe appointed Principal of Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Pre-Prep opens to Cranleigh Abu Dhabi from September 2023. 600 pupils First female leader of a Cranleigh School

WHAT IS CRANLEIGH’S HISTORY? A BRIEF HISTORY OF CRANLEIGH SCHOOL Cranleigh School began life in 1865 as a community school for 27 sons of local

Generation after generation of Cranleigh pupils have lived up to the school motto

farmers, 22 of them were boarders. The first Headmaster was the Reverend Joseph

Ex Cultu Robur (From Culture Comes Strength), achieving particular success on

Merriman who served for 27 years. His portrait can be found in the school’s former

the sports pitches, as well as producing professional standard theatrical perfor-

chapel, now dining hall, where portraits of all former Headmasters hang. School

mances and receiving many musical accolades. The first rugby match took place

fees in the foundation year of the school were £30 per annum for boarders and £6

at the school in 1916 and in subsequent years several Cranleighans have gone on

per annum for day boys! There were only two holidays a year, totalling 10 weeks,

to receive Oxford and Cambridge Blues and play for England. During the 1990s and

with Sunday lessons and religious services. Younger boys were admitted to the

early 21st century Cranleigh School has been UK national champion on the hockey

school from 1884 and an official Prep School arrived in 1913, by which time the total

pitch, cricket pitch and netball courts, producing international athletes in all three

school numbers had gradually risen to around 300 boys. A large proportion of the

sports.

250-acre estate the school sits on was donated by local MP and benefactor, George Cubitt, after whom one of the eight current boarding houses is named.

Cranleigh’s first international school was founded in Abu Dhabi in 2014, predominately the brainchild and work of Old Cranleighans and Cranleigh Prep School

During the 20th century the school continued to grow in size and reputation, becom-

Headmaster at the time, and later Principal of Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, Mike Wilson.

ing one of England’s well known and best regarded boarding public schools. Many

Cranleigh’s schools in China soon followed with Cranleigh Changsha opening its

new facilities were added including a golf course, riding stables, theatre, swimming

doors in 2020 and Cranleigh Wuhan in 2022. In 2024, Cranleigh School appointed

pool, Astroturf hockey pitches, Art studios and several new boarding and academic

its first female Head, Samantha Price. The story continues….

buildings. In 1971, the first girls were admitted to Cranleigh School in the Sixth Form, with the school going fully co-educational in 1999.

SOME NOTABLE OCs OLLIE POPE

JULIA ORMOND

LORD ANDREW ROBERTS

ERIC FELLNER

Loveday 2011-2016

1&4 South 1981-1983

Current Vice-Captain

East 1976-1981

East 1972-1977

'One of the few actresses

'One of the greatest

of England Men’s Test

of her generation in con-

Cricket Team

stant demand' The Daily Mail

NICHOLAS DIMBLEBY

IZZY PETTER

2 North 1960-1964

South 2011-2018

'He is one of the most

'It was the life that he

100 Great Britain and

Historians of our time'

powerful figures in British

breathed into his crea-

England hockey caps &

The Guardian

Film, and Hollywood too'

tions and their emotional

Olympic bronze medalist

The Guardian

truth that struck viewers' The Daily Telegraph

WHAT IS ‘EX CULTU ROBUR’?

The Cranleigh motto has been the same since the school’s foundation in 1865.

SERVICE: All in the community are encouraged to adopt an attitude of service to

Ex Cultu Robur (from culture comes strength) informs a robust education ethic

each other and the wider community.

and a heartfelt belief in the holistic development of young people.

RELATIONSHIPS: Strong relationships are fostered as a priority in a predomiOur day is built around a strong academic timetable that also prioritises time for

nantly boarding community. Children flourish within safe, supportive environments.

sports, music, drama and the creative arts, enabling every child’s talent to flourish.

Old Cranleighans – our celebrated academics, politicians and business leaders, our

LEADERSHIP: Openness, integrity and thoroughness are characteristic of eve-

national standard athletes, our musicians, artists and actors – are testament to its

rything we do. Cranleigh aspires to lead thinking and practice in holistic, boarding

success.

education. Cranleighans will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to shape future culture.

Over the years Cranleigh has stuck by Ex Cultu Robur and strengthened this core ethos. It aims to provide young people with the strength to succeed; the wisdom to

EXCELLENCE: Cranleigh will strive for excellence in everything it does and

make informed choices; resilience in the face of failure or difficulty; and the insight

aspires to be recognised both for its educational vision and for the personal quali-

to recognise their privilege and to shape the future culture of the world through lives

ties of Cranleighans.

of service and leadership.

At the heart of a Cranleigh education are four central values of Service, Relationships, Leadership and Excellence. Along with the motto and the core holistic educational ethos, these principles are what make the Cranleigh community special.

WHAT SORT OF SCHOOL IS CRANLEIGH UK TODAY? I am incredibly proud to lead this school, which has an illustrious and rich history, but is most definitely future facing. As part of our growing international group of schools, you are an important element of that future and a valued member of our family. Our motto, Ex Cultu Robur (from Culture Comes Strength), is at the heart of a Cranleigh education and what better way to develop cultural understanding amongst our students across the world than by connecting them through exchanges, collaborative projects and competitions organised

by Cranleigh International?

This learning module will help you understand what is special about Cranleigh and what it means to be a part of the Cranleigh International family. However, there is no doubt that visiting our UK school would also be a hugely enriching experience; you are always welcome here.

I very much hope to see you at Cranleigh in the UK soon or to meet you on one of my visits to your school in the coming year.

Cranleigh UK today has around 1000 students across

the Senior School, supports students

the Prep and Senior school. It is fully co-educational

on their journeys through the school.

throughout and offers a flexible approach to board-

Cranleigh Giving brings together our

ing at the Prep School, with full boarding places being

volunteering and fundraising activities.

prioritised in the Senior School. Pupils come from the

Our vision is to support the school’s

local vicinity, but also London and further afield in the

ethos of service and leadership by

UK. We also have a small but growing number of over-

turning privilege into action and harnessing commu-

offer help, support and friendly advice to new Fourth

seas boarders on the school roll. The campus rivals

nity support. Cranleigh UK students achieve university

Formers. Living and working with peers means that

the other top public schools in the country as regards

places at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities;

Cranleighans make strong friendships that last for life.

facilities, location and space; all key factors in a pre-

moreover, they leave the school as confident, well-

mium-plus boarding school offering. But it is not the

rounded, resilient young men and women, who have

LEADERSHIP

buildings, facilities green space, or even the curriculum

a strong purpose and understanding of service due

Throughout the school, pupils are contributors. They

which make Cranleigh special, it is the people and the

to the friendships they have developed, and guidance

are given increasing opportunities to lead as they move

educational philosophy they adopt.

they have received, within the boarding community.

up the school, with roles in the boarding houses, house challenges, societies and committees. By the time

CRANLEIGH THINKING, CRANLEIGH FRIENDSHIP BEING, CRANLEIGH GIVING Cranleigh combines a modern boarding week with the

they reach Sixth Form, students are working alongside

All students are encouraged to develop their inde-

wealth of opportunities associated with full boarding.

on topics such as ‘healthy relationships’ or ‘where to

pendence in and outside the classroom from an

For Cranleighans, the boarding house is at the centre

draw the line between banter and bullying’. Such lead-

early age. The Cranleigh Thinking methodology is

of all that they do. Our four boys’ and four girls’ houses

ership is encapsulated in our Ivy House Award, which

used to develop students’ enquiry skills and sense of

share a nurturing, supportive ethos and are affiliated

is designed to promote self-leadership. Students find

academic curiosity. Under the umbrella of Cranleigh

in pairs so that boys and girls can experience a true

out who they are, understand their strengths and

Being, a highly resourced pastoral system which is

co-educational experience. We have vertical Tutor

weaknesses, and set life goals, looking practically at

closely pegged to the house system, particularly at

groups, so older year groups are always on hand to

how to achieve them.

lower school tutors on the PSHE programme, helping

CRANLEIGH CONNECTIONS

A FINAL WORD

But what better way to explain what Cranleigh UK

Connecting with students and staff at our overseas

The Good Schools Guide, in its most recent edition,

is like today than ask a couple of students; here’s

schools in Abu Dhabi and China is an important vehi-

describes Cranleigh School as:

what they said:

cle for helping develop global perspectives on issues which will shape all our students’ futures. Cranleigh UK students collaborate with their Abu Dhabi and China

CRANLEIGH IS ABOUT THE COMMUNITY, GOING AND SEEING MY FRIENDS, AND THE COMMUNITY THAT’S CREATED BY MY HOUSEMISTRESS AND THE HOUSE ENVIRONMENT AND MATRON, I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THAT. SO, WHILE I LOVE HOW BUSY CRANLEIGH IS, THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR A CHAT

peers across a range of academic and curricular areas including politics, environmental sustainability and creative arts.

LIFE AFTER CRANLEIGH As members of the Old Cranleighan Society our alumni, benefit from the wide variety of services on offer, from

Siena K.

events, clubs and societies. to support throughout university and working life. Our Network offers all Old Cranleighans advice, mentoring and career development. Our notable alumni reflect the ethos of the school and its drive to support individual talent, including: international sportsmen and women, such as England Cricketer Ollie Pope and Hockey Olympian Izzy Petter; academics such as Historians Andrew Roberts and Eva Namusoke; artists such as Nicholas Dimbleby; Musicians such as composer Derek Bourgeois; writers such as Playwright Patrick Marber and actors such as Julia Ormond.

A BUSY, ALL-ROUNDER SCHOOL WHICH WILL SUIT MOST TEENS DOWN TO THE GROUND AS LONG AS THEY’RE HAPPY TO GET STUCK IN. PARENTS PRAISE ITS ‘FAMILY FEEL’ AND PASTORAL CARE AND SAY CRANLEIGH SUITS A WIDE RANGE OF ABILITIES – FROM ACADEMIC SUPERSTARS TO THOSE WHO NEED A LITTLE BIT MORE HELP

IT’S A PLACE WITH HUGE AMOUNTS OF OPPORTUNITIES. NOWHERE ELSE IN YOUR LIFE CAN YOU RUN DOWN TO THE TENNIS COURT OR THE SWIMMING POOL OR GO TO AN ACADEMIC SOCIETY, LISTEN TO A LECTURE, GO AND TALK TO A TEACHER ONE-ON-ONE AND GET THAT INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION Robbie M.

ACADEMIC

ART & DESIGN

SPORTS

THEATRE

Teaching takes place in the Emms Centre, Connaught Block and the van Hasselt Centre. Across our campus, there are lecture theatres and smaller seminar rooms which cater to a range of teaching and learning styles.

The Woodyer Studios are some of the best school art facilities in the country. Design Engineering boasts three fully-equipped studios and the latest 2D and 3D CAD software.

Over 20 grass pitches for rugby, lacrosse, cricket and football, 4 astroturfs, 2 fitness centres, an outdoor education centre, swimming pool, golf course, equestrian centre, cricket nets & outdoor bubble for winter practice, 12 tennis and netball courts, squash courts, 6 fives courts, sports centre and dance studios.

Speech Hall is the largest theatre space and is used for productions, concerts and events. It is a flexible space with a varying format of staging and seating.

For smaller, more intimate productions, we have the 100-seat Vivian Cox Theatre.

MUSIC SCHOOL

CHAPEL

QUAD

The Merriman Music School comprises the Clive Stevens Recital Hall with seating for 100. In addition, there is a professionally equipped recording studio and an insulated Rock Room.

The beautiful neo-gothic chapel was designed by Henry Woodyer, the architect of the main body of the School. 2010 saw the addition of a new Mander organ and balcony.

Designed by Henry Woodyer in 1865, the quad was originally paved but today its green lawn is an iconic view of Cranleigh for the students who cross it to reach the classroom blocks and the Dining Hall.

WHO ARE THE CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL TEAM?

Mr James Dale-Adcock

Mr Dominic Britt

Dr John Taylor

International Development Director

Deputy International Development Director

International Director of Education and Assessment

• CEO – Cranleigh International • New business development

• Operational connection lead

• International academic lead

• Cranleigh Abu Dhabi board

• Partner development strategy

• Professional development

• Cranleigh China board

• Cranleigh Abu Dhabi board

• Cranleigh China board

• CESL Director

• Cranleigh China board

• CESL Director

jda@cranleigh.org

dpb@cranleigh.org

jlt@cranleigh.org

+44 1483 542066

+44 1483 542087

+44 1483 542006

+44 7795 926510

+44 7407 790466

+44 7561 683013

Mr Simon Whitehouse

Mr Nick Miller

Mrs Tania Moonesinghe

Cranleigh International Governing

International Liaison

Cranleigh International Consultant

• Cranleigh UK based

• Early years lead

• Student/staff connections

• Foundation school adviser

Body Chair •

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi board

• UK campus visits

ngam@cranleigh.org +44 7792 016079

WHAT DEFINES A CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL? Cranleigh UK and Cranleigh international encompass a portfolio of five schools with a sixth opening shortly. Our international schools have rapidly climbed to secure top global rankings, not only for their academic prowess and university placements, but also for their alignment to the Cranleigh motto Ex-Cultu Robur (From Culture Comes Strength), in providing outstanding student development opportunities and serving the communities in which the schools are located. Innovation, leadership, human enrichment and community engagement are at the heart of the Cranleigh education model.

Cranleigh International has built a globally recognised reputation for delivering outstanding international schools, not through rapid growth, but as a result of developing strong trust-based relationships with carefully chosen partners; Aldar Education in the Middle East and Cogdel Education in China.

Cranleigh schools place high value on embedding themselves in their local communities, whilst leveraging the support and connection opportunities afforded by being part of an authentic international family of schools.

RELATIONSHIPS

SERVICE

EX CULTU ROBUR EXCELLENCE

LEADERSHIP

HOW DO WE LEVERAGE THE CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL NETWORK? Probably the most important section! As a teacher

appropriate colleagues / departments if there is

student exchanges which occur between the

at a one of Cranleigh’s schools you can benefit from

something you need help with or want to share. It is

schools, preparing your students for entry into one

our global network in a number of ways:

always good to connect on an individual basis and

of the Cranleigh International musical, art, essay

our family of schools is well set-up to facilitate this.

writing or eco competitions, or devising a new way

JOIN one of our professional development groups.

for students between the schools to connect and

Dr John Taylor runs the Cranleigh International

VISIT

the UK campus and other Cranleigh

learn form one another. Ultimately, the more every

cross-schools CPD forum, as well as guiding action

International campuses. Informally, there are often

teacher puts in the more opportunities for shared

research leading to Cranleigh International project

holiday period overlaps which will allow teachers

learning our students will have.

certification. A cross-schools safeguarding and

to visit other Cranleigh campuses when they are

wellbeing group is also run from the UK and there are

in operation. More formal learning visits can be

REACH OUT to our International office based

regular opportunities to join online training centred

arranged where you can shadow and/or team teach

out of the UK campus to discuss, explore or propose

at the different schools in the Cranleigh family.

with colleagues at different Cranleigh schools; speak

any idea concerning the Cranleigh International

with your Principal to explore these opportunities.

network of schools. We would be delighted to hear

SHARE and receive good practice with your

from you. Please contact the Deputy International

colleagues at Cranleigh’s schools in the UK and

INVOLVE yourself in one of the many student

Development

other Cranleigh International schools. Our dedicated

connections and collaborations which are a real

cranleigh.org).

Cranleigh International liaison, Nick Miller (ngam@

strength of the Cranleigh International family.

cranleigh.org), will happily connect you with the

Whether it is helping put together one of the regular

Director,

Dominic

Britt

(dpb@

CRANLEIGH

CRANLEIGH

ABU DHABI

BAHRAIN

Cranleigh UK senior governance representation at key partner PR events and ceremonies

Senior leader induction weeks in the UK involving governors, senior leaders and student groups

Cranleigh International school site quality assurance visits

Middle leader Cranleigh UK buddy experience weeks

School regional management board chair/cochair providing strategic direction, leadership support and brand oversight

Principal/Head operations meetings with Cranleigh International/UK leaders - forum for assistance and counsel

Investment in leadership coaching and counsel

Musical theatre collaborative performance for major school productions Cranleigh UK buddy exchange experiences Cranleigh International art/photography joint gallery showcasing all Cranleigh students’ work

P E AN XEC AR D U T Q TI U A

Purvis Journal student collaboration - student led scholarly journal examining academic and social issues pertinent to future generations

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van Hasselt persuasive writing award based on topical global themes judged by UK school

CONNECTION AND SUPPORT

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Cranleigh International Musician of the Year online competition

CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL

PORTFOLIO GROW TH S

Cranleigh UK - Abu Dhabi Performing Arts exchange - in person student collaboration week

L OO H N SC TIO NT C ME

Supporting schools with international inspection/kite-mark certifications

NS TIO ROLES A L D NCE RE AR SURA R O S E B N VE Y A T LI

ABORATION O L L NS AND C O NT TITI TION DE MPE NEC N U O ST C CO

Leading Principal recruitment and joining SLT recruitment processes with partners

Cranleigh International Teaching and Learning forum and CPD certificate examining horizoning pedagogical themes and education innovations

INTE R STA NAT AND FF C ION DE ON AL VE N LO E P

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In-depth auditing tailored to each school’s strategic development plan

Cranleigh International Safeguarding forum - Cranleigh UK led sharing safeguarding best practice Cranleigh International PR and IT support; Cranleigh brand and IT expertise

Steering feasibility, due diligence and market analysis work in collaboration with our partners Project advocacy through British Embassy, government and commercial relationships with Cranleigh Leading legal agreement negotiation and execution alongside securing necessary trademarks and other intellectual property (domain names etc.)

Evolving intelligent and targeted school marketing strategies in location with our partners Foundation leadership team recruitment using resources available throughout the Cranleigh International network Working with architects to deliver bespoke Cranleigh International schools fit to be centres of global excellence

Joint House Competition pairing Junior School house systems

Start-up curriculum establishment and education intellectual property provision

Eco initiative collaborative work - regular interchanges between students on national and international eco initiatives

Tailored advice to promote the Cranleigh ethos and co-curricular structures from school inception

Bespoke admissions connections at all Cranleigh schools, UK and International

IT infrastructure modelling and engagement with local education regulators

CRANLEIGH CHINA CHENGDU

CRANLEIGH CHINA WUHAN

CRANLEIGH CHINA CHANGSHA

WHAT IS IN THE FUTURE FOR CRANLEIGH INTERNATIONAL? The Cranleigh International family is growing. It is imperative that with that growth we maintain a close, connected community where authentic mutual benefits of having a family of international schools flourish. This is central to our scaling strategy and why most of our future growth will be with our current operating partners, not new partners. In the Middle East, Cranleigh is committed to regional growth with Aldar Education and we expect to see a number of new Cranleigh schools in Bahrain, Dubai and other GCC territories in the near future. In China, school roll out with Cogdel Education Group has been rapid over recent years, despite several challenges out of our control. Cranleigh and Cogdel expect to continue to build on their strong partnership in China, which has seen the inception of two Cranleigh Schools, with a view to further expansion.

Other opportunities in different regions and countries are being explored but very careful consideration is given with any new enterprise to ensure it will fit appropriately to the carefully crafted Cranleigh International model.

WHY YOU ARE SO IMPORTANT?

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE? We hope you have found this learning module useful.

Please speak to your school Principal to discuss any Cranleigh International connections, initiatives or further training you would like to receive. By far the best way to understand the Cranleigh brand further is to visit our campuses across the world and meet the fantastic teams at the different Cranleigh Schools. The UK campus is open throughout the year and one of our team would be delighted to show you around, please use the following contact details to arrange a tour.

Mr Dominic Britt

Mr Nick Miller

Deputy International

International Liaison

Development Director dpb@cranleigh.org

ngam@cranleigh.org

+44 1483 542087

+44 7792 016079

+44 7407 790466

CRANLEIGH SCHOOL, HORSESHOE LANE, CRANLEIGH, SURREY, GU6 8QQ TEL: 01483 273666 www.cranleigh.org