THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE
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Why Devonshire House? Every child has a unique character. And we embrace them all. We can’t replace you as a parent but we promise your child will grow, learn and play in a safe environment, ready for the next big step. Lower School (age 4-7) Our qualified teachers make learning fun, intriguing using our spaẪ cious grounds and on-site Forest school area. Children get messy and learn how to love and care for our environment. Middle School (age 7-9) Pupils learn in a senior school campus. Remember the smell of the Bunsen burners? Your child will adore the science experiments in the
Introduction
Nursery School (age 2-4)
lab, the robots in the technology room and the music rehearsals for the school band. All, at the age of 7. Upper School (age 9-13) The Upper School will cater for your child’s most ambitious pathway. We are a big school, yes, but our teachers know each of our pupils and go the extra mile to get them through the doors of their preferred senior school. Welcome to a new learning adventure at Devonshire House School.
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A Typical Day
Nursery School
Lower School
8:30 to 9:00 *
8:00 to 8:50
8:00 to 8:15
Drop off time
Drop off time
Drop off time
09:15
08:50
08:20
Indoor and outdoor child-
Register and Lessons
Register and Lessons
10:00, 10:30 or 10:45 *
10:00, 10:30 or 11:00 *
Outside Play & Snack
Outside Play & Snack
12:00, 12:30 or 13:00 *
12:30, 13:00 or 13:30 *
Outside Play & Lunch
Outside Play & Lunch
Indoor and outdoor child-
15:15, 15:25 or 15:55 *
16:00
initiated learning and adult-led
End of School Day
End of School Day
16:00 to 16:45
16:15 to 17:00
After-school Clubs
After-school Clubs
15:15 to 18:00 *
16:00 to 18:00
15:00 to 18:00
After-school Care
After-school Care
After-school Care
*Times depend on the year group.
*Times depend on the year group.
initiated learning and adult-led lessons
11:30 or 11:40* Lunch (followed by Rest/Sleep for Acorns)
12:45 or 13:30
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lessons
15:00 * End of School Day
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Middle & Upper School
*Times depend on the year group and the session chosen.
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Senior Schools
Co-Curriculum Progrgamme 5
Sports
Oboe, flute
Multisports
Clarinet, alto saxophone
Table Tennis
Drumkit
Football
Guitar
Running Club
Voice
Hockey
Cornet, trumpet, French horn
Music
Ballet
Miscellaneous
Yoga
Percussion Ensemble
Judo
Junior Orchestra
Forest School
Coding
Tag Rugby
Chamber Orchestra
Book Club
Science
Jazz Band
Lego
M-Tech
Drum Band
Puzzle
Chess
String Ensemble
Meditation
Quiz Club
Woodwing/Recorder Ensemble
Debating
Film Club
Belleplates Club
Comic Book
Warhammers
Eco-Ambassadors
Geography
Baking
Apps for Good
French Bilingual
Space Club
Classics Club
Little People,
Construction
Big Dreams
Creative Arts Art and Craft Drama/Storytelling Painting Embroidery
1-to-1 Music Lessons
Creative Writing
Piano
Dance
Violin
Please note that the clubs change on a termly-basis, therefore, they may differ from the list here.
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National Curriculum Year
Devonshire House School Year
American Curriculum Year
2+
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Nursery - Acorns
Preschool
3+
-
Nursery - Oaks
Preschool
4+
Reception
Lower School
Preschool
5+
Year 1
Lower School
Kindergarten
6+
Year 2
Lower School
Grade 1
7+
Year 3
Middle School
Grade 2
8+
Year 4
Middle School
Grade 3
9+
Year 5
Middle School
Grade 4
10+
Year 6
Upper School
Grade 5
11+
Year 7
Upper School
Grade 6
12+
Year 8
Upper School
Grade 7
Year Group Guide
Age by 1 September
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School Fees
Tuition Fees
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Per Term
Per Annum
Refundable Deposit
Acorns (age 2) - Morning Session
£4,246
£12,738
£3,000
Acorns (age 2) - Full Day
£7,454
£22,362
£3,000
Oaks (age 3)
£8,974
£26,922
£4,000
Reception (age 4)
£10,051
£30,153
£4,000
Year 1 to Year 8 (age 5-13)
£10,794
£32,382
£4,000
Per Term
Per Annum
Ballet (Oaks)
£290
£870
Ballet (From Reception)
£348
£1,044
Chess
£378
£1,134
Instrumental (all) and Voice
£450
£1,350
Judo
£306
£918
LAMDA
£426
£1,278
MTech
£255
£765
Yoga
£290
£870
Yoga (From Reception)
£348
£1,044
Optional Extras
Admissions Process
The Admissions’ Office makes sure each family has the information necessary and arranges visits to the School. The Devonshire House approach to Admissions is thorough and welcoming at every stage. Late applications and those outside of the normal entry cycle can be considered, but please contact the Admissions’ Office for advice.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Make an enquiry
Attend an Open Morning
Register your child by submitting an application
RECEPTION
NURSERY & RECEPTION
(held several times a term)
Step 5:
Step 4:
"Get to know you" taster visit
Offers
(Autumn & Spring Terms)
(Spring Term or before)
(during the academic year preceding your child’s entry)
YEAR 1 AND ABOVE
YEAR 1 AND ABOVE
Step 6: Transition event
Step 5: Offers
Step 4: Assessment Taster Morning
(Summer Term)
(Spring Term following Taster Morning)
(Spring Term)
Contact our Admissions Team: on 020 7435 1916 or admissions@dhprep.co.uk
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Optional Private Tour
2 Arkwright Road, Hampstead, London, NW3 6AE 020 7435 1916 admissions@dhprep.co.uk www.devonshirehouseschool.co.uk