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Main Term Summary
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Main Term
Summary Sherborne International is special The School was established in 1977 as the first international study centre in the UK and has gained an outstanding reputation worldwide. Its aim is to prepare boys and girls aged 11-17, from non-British educational backgrounds, to succeed in the British educational system. Typically students spend one or more years at Sherborne International before joining a traditional British boarding school.
WHY IS SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL SO SUCCESSFUL? • Extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of the academic and pastoral needs of international students, providing an environment where students truly become global citizens; • all staff are trained in how best to teach and look after international students. The majority of teachers and senior boarding staff also have specialist EFL qualifications; • small classes (usual maximum of eight); compact campus with 160 students maximum; • a high staff to student ratio allows all students to be fully supported academically and pastorally; • strong focus on good behaviour and discipline; • accredited by the British Council as an international study centre for the teaching of all subjects, not just English; also accredited by the Independent Schools Association.
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SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL ENABLES STUDENTS TO • challenge themselves in order to maximise their academic potential; • develop and improve their abilities in spoken, written and academic English across the full range of curriculum subjects; • learn in a safe and friendly environment; • gain the study skills necessary for success in the British school system;
• embrace opportunities to share cultures and develop friendships with students from the many different countries represented at the School; • enjoy a fully-supported experience of British boarding school life; • stay at the School every weekend during term time, if they wish to; Sherborne International is a student’s second home.
SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL OFFERS
LIVING AT SHERBORNE INTERNATIONAL
• small classes which enable teachers to provide students with individual support;
• five boarding houses, where students live in single or twin bedrooms (two dormitories of four beds accommodate junior girls);
• the full range of British curriculum subjects including Mathematics, the three Sciences, Humanities, ICT and Modern Languages; • 27 - 30 hours of lessons each week with 9 hours minimum of supervised private study; • excellent I/GCSE and EFL results, including Cambridge English examinations, and IELTS; • modern well-equipped classrooms, 8 science laboratories, 2 computer centres, art studio, multipurpose assembly hall and well-resourced library; • Wi-Fi access in all areas of the School; • extensive sports facilities including 25 metre swimming pool, fitness centre, dance studio, tennis courts and playing fields; • a Director of Future Education to assist with placement to next school; • one or two term placements, subject to an assessment of individual applications.
• separate boarding houses for boys and girls; • each house has its own resident team of staff and a medical matron to supervise and care for the students; • all meals are taken in the School dining room where a variety of freshly cooked food is on offer, including snacks at break time and the occasional afternoon tea with cakes; • the need for students to enjoy time for quiet relaxation is fully respected. However, for those who wish to be occupied, weekends and evenings offer a busy leisure, sports and activities programme.
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www.sherborne-international.org
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: 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 brochure from time to time. This brochure, therefore, does not constitute in whole or in part any form of contract between Sherborne International, its students or their parents.