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Academic Programmes

Schooling in England The school system in England will be different to the school system in your home country. It is even different to the school systems in Scotland, or Northern Ireland.

The chart which follows shows how the age of a child decides which year of study he or she should enter an English independent school.

The arrangements at Sherborne International are shown in the final column.

ENGLISH INDEPENDENT SCHOOLING SYSTEM (11-18) Ages of Children* 11 12

Independent Education

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Upper Preparatory School

Juniors Third Form/Year 9

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*Students must be this age before the start of the academic year which runs from 1st September to 31st August.

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Examinations in England GCSE is the traditional examination, taken by students in England at the age of 16, or sometimes 17. The IGCSE is the International version of GCSE, which is sometimes offered in more academic schools.

Advanced Level examinations (‘A’ levels) are taken at the end of two years of study. Many independent schools, however, are now offering the International Baccalaureate in which three subjects have to be taken as ‘major’ and three subjects as ‘minor’ subjects, all of which must be passed in order to get a qualification. Universities in Britain will accept either ‘A’ Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB), as their entry examinations. Some schools now also offer the Cambridge Pre-University course, which is a two-year course. The final examinations for this course, ‘A’ Levels and the IB are usually taken during the academic year when the student becomes 18 years old.

TYPICAL SCHOOLING YEAR IN ENGLAND Term One: September – Mid December (Autumn or Michaelmas) (with one week half-term holiday) Term Two: Early January – Mid March (Spring or Lent) (with one week half-term holiday) Term Three: Mid April – end of June/early July (Summer or Trinity) (with one week half-term holiday)

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Why CHOOSE

Sherborne Internat Sherborne International has been specially designed for students joining the English school system from non-English speaking, non-British educational backgrounds. A full boarding school programme is offered, but under very special conditions. All classes are very small, usually a maximum of eight students to one teacher. All teachers, whatever their specialist subject, are also trained or qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language.

Students also enjoy integration with adjacent top schools, allowing them to experience, first-hand, what English boys and girls love about quality boarding school life in the UK.

Sherborne International teaches students about British boarding schools and the way to succeed in the English school system. Students usually stay for one or two years. They then are helped into top British boarding schools.

We cater for a wide range of musical tuition with individual lessons on offer and later a chance to play in the School Concerts. Sporting opportunities are also wide and varied. Parents can be assured that their children will be well looked after in the boarding house by dedicated pastoral staff and that excellent medical care is available, if required.

Weekends are full and exciting and

Sherborne International was founded in 1977 as the original International school in the UK. It exists in order to prepare students from all over the world for entry into established independent British boarding schools. This individual preparation includes not only rigorous academic studies but also an introduction to British culture, etiquette and manners, along with a plethora of extra-curricular activities. Your child becomes a successful, charismatic and confident global communicator.

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We cater for a wide range of musical tuition with individual lessons on offer and later a chance to play in the School Concerts. Sporting opportunities are also wide and varied. Parents can be assured that their children will be well looked after in the boarding house by dedicated pastoral staff and that excellent medical care is available, if required.

Weekends are full and exciting and

he original International school in the UK. It exists in for entry into established independent British udes not only rigorous academic studies but also an ers, along with a plethora of extra-curricular matic and confident global communicator.

the food is home cooked using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Sherborne is a beautiful, safe, historical town, yet just over a 2 hour direct train ride from Central London.

Airports at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Bristol are also easily accessible.

I look forward to hearing from you personally or via one of our representatives in your country. You can also visit our website at www.sherborne-international.org.

Even better, if you decide to visit, a warm welcome awaits.

Mary Arnal BA MSc PGCE FRSA Principal

Academic Life

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We offer a traditional boarding school academic programme. All students study English, Mathematics and the Sciences. Other subjects are also included in each course, and more details are provided on these two pages.

Junior students (Years J and Third Form) and Fourth Form students get approximately 27 hours of study each week, and at least seven-and-a-half hours of supervised private study (prep). The one-year GCSE/IGCSE course has approximately 30 hours of teaching, plus nine hours of prep.

Classes start at 08.30 hours, but different courses end their studies at different times each day. For typical school days in the life of juniors and senior students see the next two pages. Saturday mornings are regular teaching mornings up until 12.10 hours, and there is also some supervised prep on Sundays.

Courses at Sherborne International It is hoped that most of our students will be ready to join a traditional boarding school after about a year at Sherborne International. The main exception to this is for Fourth Form students. Those students enrolled into the Fourth Form are accepted by the School on the strict understanding that they will complete both the Fourth Form and the Fifth Form at Sherborne International. These are the two years of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (I/GCSE) examination.

An increasing number of students also wish to remain at the School for more than one year and where possible, the School tries to accommodate this wish.

This has become a popular option for students transferring from the Junior class to the Third Form, and for students moving from the Third Form to join the two year I/GCSE programme.

School entrants aged 11 or 12 years old (by 1 September) Students at this age follow a course based upon the English ‘Common Entrance’ examination.

This is the main entry examination for good independent senior schools. The subjects studied include English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Art and Drama. Some students may study other subjects such as French or Current Affairs.

School entrants aged 13 years old (by 1 September) Students at this age join our Third Form (Year 9). Students study the same wide range of subjects as the 11/12 year olds, but in more depth, before making their choices for their GCSE examinations for the Fourth and Fifth Forms (Year 10 and 11) in their next schools or here at Sherborne International.

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Courses at Sherborne International It is hoped that most of our students will be ready to join a traditional boarding school after about a year at Sherborne International. The main exception to this is for Fourth Form students. Those students enrolled into the Fourth Form are accepted by the School on the strict understanding that they will complete both the Fourth Form and the Fifth Form at Sherborne International. These are the two years of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (I/GCSE) examination.

An increasing number of students also wish to remain at the School for more than one year and where possible, the School tries to accommodate this wish.

This has become a popular option for students transferring from the Junior class to the Third Form, and for students moving from the Third Form to join the two year I/GCSE programme.

School entrants aged 11 or 12 years old (by 1 September) Students at this age follow a course based upon the English ‘Common Entrance’ examination.

This is the main entry examination for good independent senior schools. The subjects studied include English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Art and Drama. Some students may study other subjects such as French or Current Affairs.

School entrants aged 13 years old (by 1 September) Students at this age join our Third Form (Year 9). Students study the same wide range of subjects as the 11/12 year olds, but in more depth, before making their choices for their GCSE examinations for the Fourth and Fifth Forms (Year 10 and 11) in their next schools or here at Sherborne International.

Students also study Biology, Physics and Chemistry as separate subjects.

Students aged 14 are placed in our Fourth Form (Year 10). Students aged 15, who do not have at least lower intermediate standard of English, are also placed in Year 10 which is the first year of the twoyear GCSE/IGCSE programme.

Students joining the Fourth Form should stay at Sherborne International for the Fifth Form as well. In addition to the Fourth Form classes formed in September (the start of the British educational year), additional Fourth Form classes are formed in January and in April, respectively following a shortened five term programme and shortened four term programme, all leading to GCSE/IGCSE examinations in the summer of the following academic year. All students study English, Mathematics and all three Sciences. One or two additional subjects can be chosen from a range of other subjects including History, Geography, Modern Languages, Business Studies, Physical Education, Information & Communication Technology and Art. Students can be entered for their native language GCSE/IGCSE (eg, Thai, French, Chinese, German, Russian,Japanese.) The top set in English is normally prepared for IGCSE English Literature in Year 11 as well as English Language. Students sit an average of seven GCSE subjects each. Students entering the school in January and April usually follow a prescribed ‘additional’ subject, such as Further Mathematics, History, Geography or Business Studies, besides English, Mathematics and the three Sciences.

School entrants aged 15 or 16 years old (by 1 September) As long as these students have at least lower intermediate standard in English, they can join our special one-year GCSE/IGCSE programme. This covers, in about nine months, examination material that British boys and girls take nearly two years to cover in the Fourth and Fifth Form. For the students on this course there is additional teaching on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The programme consists of English, Mathematics, the three Sciences (possibly taken as a Double Award subject with two GCSE grades rather than three) and one or two additional subjects.

These have included, in recent years, Business Studies, French, History, Geography, Art and Physical Education. Students on this one-year programme again usually take seven GCSE/IGCSE examinations, since students are also entered for appropriate language examinations. Students in the top set for English may also be prepared for English Literature on the one-year GCSE programme.

Examinations at Sherborne International All students study English and are prepared for a suite of English examinations offered by the University of Cambridge. The range of examinations runs from Key English Tests through to the Preliminary English Test, and the Cambridge First Certificate. Older students in the School are also prepared for the IGCSE in English for Speakers of Other Languages, unless they are unable to attempt this level. Most students in the Fifth Form, including the one year I/GCSE course are also entered for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination.

PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION (PSHE) In PSHE lessons students will follow guidance in spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. The School involves outside experts to assist with some aspects of health education and personal development. Every student also has to follow a sporting programme, and music tuition can also be arranged if requested by parents.

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FOOD The School has its own catering staff, complete with chefs, who prepare an imaginative menu. Whilst many of the dishes have an international theme, many meals follow a traditional British pattern. Three cooked meals a day are normally provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Students are also allowed to buy snacks in the nearby town, and to keep dry foods in their rooms. All Houses have small kitchen areas, where a supply of bread and milk etc can be provided. Snacks consisting of fruit, biscuits, hot and cold drinks are offered at breaktime and a special afternoon tea with a selection of cakes is available in the dining room on a Wednesday.

T Y P I C A L D A I LY M E N U Breakfast

Grilled Bacon . Hash Browns . Mushrooms . Smoothies . Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins Pain Au Chocolat . Fresh Fruit . Fruit Juices . Toast with Spreads . Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate

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Paella . Chicken Quesadilla . Thai Pumpkin Curry . Rice . Broccoli . SautĂŠed Potatoes . Five Bean Mix Apple and Blackberry Crumble . Salad Bar . Fresh Bread . Fruit Salad and Yoghurts . Cheese and Biscuits

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BBQ Ribs . Vegetable Quesadilla . Lamb Kofta . Greek Salad . Spicy Wedges . Corn Cobs . Onion Rings Assorted Homemade Cakes . Fresh Fruit . Toast and Spreads . Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Juice

Academic Aims

STUDENTS JOIN THE SCHOOL from many different educational systems around the world. At whatever age they come they have differing standards of academic development. From these different starting points the School has a simple aim: that each student should be at a high level of achievement compared with English boys and girls of the same age and the same natural ability by the time they leave us. Each student should acquire as good a command of English as is possible in the time available.

Not only is fluent English important for successful study in England, it is also important for making friends, and understanding what is going on in school and the wider society.

HOW IS THIS ACHIEVED? The successful methods used by Sherborne International start by allowing young students from outside England to adjust and settle into a small and welcoming School community.

The maximum number of students enrolled is 160.

Students soon feel secure and confident as they quickly understand the rules and procedures, and their teachers and other staff get to know them. All staff are sympathetic to the specific needs of overseas students.

Research indicates that the biggest reason for failure, or underachievement, of nonBritish boarding students in England is failure to adjust and adapt to life and work in boarding schools. A carefully planned start here in Sherborne make success more likely.

MAKING SUCCESS MORE CERTAIN All the students at the School are from non-British backgrounds. For almost all of them it is their first experience of education in England and of living in a boarding school. The School, therefore, makes no assumptions about what students already know or can do. It carefully shows the students the educational and other procedures they will need to understand to do well in England.

To help each student, the classes are kept small, usually no more than eight students to one teacher.

Apart from two four-bedded rooms in Westcott House (for girls), all other rooms for boys or girls are either single or twin. These rooms provide comfortable places for students to study as well as sleep.

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The maximum number of students enrolled is 160.

Students soon feel secure and confident as they quickly understand the rules and procedures, and their teachers and other staff get to know them. All staff are sympathetic to the specific needs of overseas students.

Research indicates that the biggest reason for failure, or underachievement, of nonBritish boarding students in England is failure to adjust and adapt to life and work in boarding schools. A carefully planned start here in Sherborne make success more likely.

MAKING SUCCESS MORE CERTAIN All the students at the School are from non-British backgrounds. For almost all of them it is their first experience of education in England and of living in a boarding school. The School, therefore, makes no assumptions about what students already know or can do. It carefully shows the students the educational and other procedures they will need to understand to do well in England.

To help each student, the classes are kept small, usually no more than eight students to one teacher.

Apart from two four-bedded rooms in Westcott House (for girls), all other rooms for boys or girls are either single or twin. These rooms provide comfortable places for students to study as well as sleep.

MONITORING PROGRESS A unique feature of Sherborne International is the very close academic supervision of students.

Teachers write internal confidential reports on every student approximately twice each term.

Students also meet regularly with the Vice-Principal, with their Tutor and other academic staff. Reports to parents are prepared at least once every term.

SUCCESS The aim of Sherborne International is success for each student. This can be seen in the impressive examination results at the end of each course, and the placement of each student in the best school for that individual. Our Director of Future Education provides help in choosing the right school out of the hundreds of good independent boarding schools in the United Kingdom.

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The School’s teaching, administrative and catering facilities are located on the main campus at Newell Grange, where King’s House (boys’ boarding) is also sited. Other student residences are a short distance from Newell Grange.

There is a basketball/sporting courts on the main campus and at the Westcott campus. The School’s other superb sports facilities are nearby.

Grosvenor (Junior Boys)

Cheapside (Senior Boys)

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houses, each with its own individual characteristics. Each house has a Junior Common Room (JCR) committee of students, to ensure that residents’ views are taken into account. All Houses have wifi internet access, and recreational facilities. Where rooms are shared by more than one student, the School makes every effort to ensure that the students involved speak different languages. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to accommodate two speakers of the same language in a room, parents will be informed by the School. House staff and Matrons oversee the health and welfare of every boy and girl.

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houses, each with its own individual characteristics. Each house has a Junior Common Room (JCR) committee of students, to ensure that residents’ views are taken into account. All Houses have wifi internet access, and recreational facilities. Where rooms are shared by more than one student, the School makes every effort to ensure that the students involved speak different languages. If, for any reason, it becomes necessary to accommodate two speakers of the same language in a room, parents will be informed by the School. House staff and Matrons oversee the health and welfare of every boy and girl.

KING’S HOUSE King’s House is on the School’s main campus. It can accommodate up to 70 senior boys in single or twin-bedded rooms. Resident boarding staff also live in accommodation attached to King’s House.

WESTCOTT HOUSE Westcott House is where most of the girls live. It is a short walk from the main School campus, but minibus transport is provided for the girls in the morning and evening and at other times. Up to 44 girls live at Westcott House in single or double rooms, apart from two, four-bedded dormitories for younger students. The Housemistress and other residential house staff also live in Westcott House.

GROSVENOR HOUSE accommodates the junior boys (11 to 13 year olds). It is near to Westcott House, and minibuses are provided for transport in the morning and evening and at other times. Up to 18 boys can be accommodated in twinbedded rooms. Residential house staff live in accommodation within Grosvenor House.

CHEAPSIDE Cheapside is a small boarding unit only five minutes’ walk from the main School campus, but situated close to Sherborne’s main street. It is an older traditional building with much character. The House accommodates senior students – either boys or girls as enrolment dictates. Up to 11 students live in mainly twinbedded rooms. Residential facilities are again provided for house staff.

MOWAT HOUSE Mowat House is also near Westcott, and can accommodate 22 girls. There is a separate matron, housemistress and an assistant all resident in the house.

OUT BOARDING Students who are enrolled late on a course, or during the school year, are sometimes offered temporary accommodation with host families. The host families are selected for the School by a local guardianship agency. Outboarded students are offered a place in a boarding house as soon as one becomes available.

They are non-resident members of a boarding house, where they spend social time and do their prep. Transport is arranged every day. All meals are taken at the School everyday.

Sport and Other Aspects of Life at Sherborne International SPORT Sport is very important in the English educational system, and is not optional. All students must follow a sporting programme. The School prepares students for most of the sports they will play at their next schools. These include basketball, soccer, swimming, athletics, cricket, netball, unihoc, rounders, badminton, tennis and volleyball. As well as playing matches against other schools students are allocated to sporting teams or ‘houses’ inside the School and these teams play against each other in various competitions throughout the year.

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ACTIVITIES Activities are offered to all students at Sherborne International.

For Junior through to Fourth Form students, there is a wide choice on Wednesday afternoons, and the programme can be varied up to six times a year. For students approaching final GCSE/IGCSE examinations, activities are optional and are offered at different times of the week. These are led by members of staff. Each term a range of options is available for students. The activities on offer usually change half-way through the term to allow students a wider choice. Typical activities might include horse-riding, golf, squash, fitness, badminton, zumba or chess. The School magazine, published in June each year, contains many articles arising from the activity programmes. The School can usually arrange instrumental teaching where requested by parents. These activities are in addition to a full sports programme which is offered daily.

WEEKENDS Since all students are boarders, the School makes Saturdays and Sundays interesting. A varied programme of mandatory and optional activities and excursions are offered, ranging from cultural visits to towns such as Salisbury, expeditions to cities such as Bath, and ice-skating, theatre or cinema visits. There are often sport matches, particularly against other boarding schools, on Saturday afternoons.

Like most British boarding schools, the School has lessons on Saturday mornings, and there are also some supervised study periods on Sunday. Each year there are music concerts and drama productions which also take place at weekends.

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RECREATION The School provides recreational resources for its students.

There are televisions, a cinema, DVD players, table football, table tennis, pool, board games and electronic games available for students. Basketball and other sporting facilities are also used for recreation. However, even during the recreation time for students there are still members of staff on duty, either on the School campus, or in the boarding houses. As part of Sherborne School we also have access to excellent recreational facilities.

RELIGION Since students at the School come from many different religious backgrounds, Sherborne International does not have one particular religious affiliation. Students are encouraged to maintain their own religious practices. The School acknowledges the existence of a spiritual dimension to life, and marks the main festivals of many of the world’s major religions. Traditional British boarding schools usually have a Christian foundation.

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Every student at Sherborne International requires a UK-based guardian. A list of the duties of the guardian is included in the information booklet provided for parents. The Registrar will be pleased to offer information on the appointment of a guardian for your child, but the final selection of a guardian must be the decision of the parents alone. Guardians represent the parents and not the School.

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& Beyond Students are often at Sherborne International for just one year. Do not be surprised, then, that almost as soon as students have joined us, we start the process which leads to their application for their next school.

The educational consultant who has helped a student find Sherborne International will often be able to recommend a good school to move on to after Sherborne International. Our Director of Future Education works with educational consultants, parents, guardians and students, ensuring that the next school is an ideal match for the needs and potential of each student.

The Director of Future Education will also help students to visit schools, and make arrangements for them to sit any entrance examinations that may be required.

PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

INFORMATION

REPORTING TO PARENTS

Every student at Sherborne International requires a UK-based guardian. A list of the duties of the guardian is included in the information booklet provided for parents. The Registrar will be pleased to offer information on the appointment of a guardian for your child, but the final selection of a guardian must be the decision of the parents alone. Guardians represent the parents and not the School.

Every parent and guardian is sent a copy of the parents’/guardians’ handbook, which contains important advice on contact with the School. It also contains a list of essential information required, so that we are able to look after students properly, such as a student’s medical background.

This handbook is also available on the website.

Reports are sent to parents once every term by email. The students’ progress is also monitored and the staff are happy to write, call or email with internal reports.

Photographs of events are regularly posted on the website.

The School is committed to ensuring that parents are confident in all aspects of their child’s care.

We welcome visits from parents or guardians, by appointment. It is hoped that all parents and guardians will attend the final and most important event in the School calendar, Speech Day at the end of June. There is usually a distinguished guest of honour who delivers the speech, and distributes prizes. The attendance of all students is required for Speech Day.

APPLICATIONS AND COSTS

Application for admission to Sherborne International can be made using the application form in the Admissions section of the website, or through the School’s local representative in your own country. The form can be e-mailed, faxed or posted.

Please note that a non-refundable application fee of £100 sterling must be paid. This can be paid either by credit card or bank transfer.

The School requires a copy of the prospective student’s most recent school report, translated into English.The School will normally respond to an application within three working days. If a place is offered, the Registrar will mail further information and instructions for joining.

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Once a formal offer of a place has been made,the following payments are required for the place to be guaranteed: £1500 Registration Deposit (nonrefundable except in special circumstances).

The payment of the first term’s fees, as stated in the invoice accompanying the formal offer.

Once these funds are received, all the necessary enrolment documentation will be processed, including the unique CAS number (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study), which is required to obtain a Child Student Visa for non EU members. Should the student’s Visa application fail, the School will refund those payments.

Students normally join us in September, although some courses start in January and April. Further details of vacancies can be obtained from the Registrar.

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Once a formal offer of a place has been made,the following payments are required for the place to be guaranteed: £1500 Registration Deposit (nonrefundable except in special circumstances).

The payment of the first term’s fees, as stated in the invoice accompanying the formal offer.

Once these funds are received, all the necessary enrolment documentation will be processed, including the unique CAS number (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study), which is required to obtain a Child Student Visa for non EU members. Should the student’s Visa application fail, the School will refund those payments.

Students normally join us in September, although some courses start in January and April. Further details of vacancies can be obtained from the Registrar.

The fees are set for each year by our Governors. They are payable by the day before the first day of each term (there are three terms in each academic year). The current fees are published in the Admissions section of the website together with an indication of additional costs.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

Sherborne International is open to all boys and girls aged between 11 and 17 years old on entry from non-British, non-English speaking backgrounds who wish to join or experience the British educational system. There are no formal academic entry requirements except Candidates who have no, or virtually no, English at all may be referred to a specialist language development unit for a short period.

Candidates joining the one-year I/GCSE course must have at least

lower intermediate standard English (approximately 4+ on the IELTS score or 75% on the School’s own test). Candidates who arrive for this course without this level of English may either be referred to the two-year I/GCSE programme (if they are young enough), or to a limited I/GCSE programme plus additional English tuition (if they are already aged 16).

Sherborne International is open to all regardless of ethnicity, language or religion. We aim to be accessible to all.

SHORT COURSES

As well as the year-round courses described in this prospectus, we also offer short courses, specializing in English language development across a variety of subjects. There is a two-week Spring Vacation course in late March/early April each year. This course also offers revision (intensive preparation) for GCSE/IGCSE examinations each year. There are also up to eight weeks of English language development courses in July and August each year. The course operates on a two-week module basis. For more details consult the website or contact our Director of Short Courses.

Please note Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this booklet. However, as a living institution changes may be introduced, sometimes at short notice. This prospectus does not, therefore, constitute in whole or in part any kind of contract between Sherborne International and students, parents, guardians, agents or others.

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Where is Sherborne International?

Sherborne International is ideally situated only two hours south west of Heathrow London Airport in the clean, quiet and safe rural environment of Dorset.

It is on the edge of Sherborne town itself, a small traditional English market town.

The friendly nature of the town ensures that it is safe for students to visit the town without staff supervision during designated times.

Sherborne has its own railway station on a direct line from London Waterloo. The School can also arrange to meet children at any of the London airports.

www.sherborne-international.org

SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL

SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL, NEWELL GRANGE, SHERBORNE, DORSET DT9 4EZ, UK Tel: (UK) 01935 814743 • (International) 44-1935 814743 Fax: (UK) 01935 816863 • (International) 44-1935 816863 E-mail: reception@sherborne-international.org • Website: http://www.sherborne-international.org Sherborne School is a registered Charity No. 1081228.

Sherborne International is a living institution and changes may be introduced to the arrangements described in this prospectus from time to time.

The prospectus, therefore, does not constitute in whole or in part any form of contract between Sherborne International, its students or their parents.