IMMERSION PROGRAMME AT WOLDINGHAM
Introduction
Woldingham is a leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18. Set in over 500 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, Woldingham is ideally situated just 30 minutes from London by train and 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport.
Founded in 1842, Woldingham is one of the oldest girls’ schools in England. Woldingham is a Catholic school and part of the Sacred Heart network of 153 schools worldwide. Our empowered learning philosophy and values-driven ethos develops courageous, confident and compassionate young women. Our girls achieve excellent academic results and we offer outstanding pastoral care, Woldingham is a school where every girl is known as an individual and is nurtured and encouraged to achieve her full potential.
The student experience
Woldingham’s rich history of accepting overseas students into our school community dates back nearly 50 years. We offer tailor-made opportunities throughout the school year to host a group of girls aged 11-17 for a two to three week immersion stay at our beautiful school site.
Students are required to take an online EAL test before we can offer them a place on this programme. It’s important their English is good enough to be able to access the full academic and pastoral experience at Woldingham.
Visiting students will shadow a Woldingham student, who will be their buddy, and will mirror her timetable.
A video call will be arranged for parents to meet the Woldingham team, after which separate calls between the student and her buddy will be arranged.
Students wear their own uniform and sports uniform including trainers (indoor and outdoor). They will require a selection of home clothes to wear in the evenings and at weekends. They will also need a laptop and a refillable water bottle.
Alongside immersion in Woldingham school life, additional trips are planned exclusively for visiting students at weekends and on Wednesdays.
Two to three week immersion for a group of girls aged 11-17 during term time.
Arrival: Sunday.
Departure: Saturday + two to three weeks.
Example itinerary
Sunday Arrival, settle in, supper.
Monday–Tuesday
Lessons. Evening activities with boarders.
Wednesday London Day out: boat trip, London Eye, Covent Garden.
Thursday–Friday
Lessons. Evening activities with boarders.
Saturday Westfield – shopping, cinema, bowling –supervised trip.
Sunday Brunch, Mass, local trip in the afternoon.
Monday–Tuesday Lessons. Evening activities with boarders.
Wednesday Local trip for group only.
Thursday–Friday
Lessons. Evening entertainment with boarders. (Farewell party for two-week programme).
Saturday Saturday Active, National Trust heritage trip. (Depart for airport for two-week programme).
Sunday Brunch, Mass, London theatre trip (matinee performance).
Monday–Tuesday
Lessons. Evening activities with boarders.
Wednesday Day trip: Brighton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Thorpe Park/Chessington World of Adventures.
Thursday Lessons. Evening activities with boarders.
Friday Lessons as normal. Farewell party.
Saturday Final breakfast. Depart Woldingham to airport.
Cost per student
Fees from £3400 inc. VAT (for two weeks) from £5099 inc. VAT (for three weeks)
Airport transfers
Trips & travel
Compulsory temporary
£50 return ex. VAT
£275 ex. VAT
£250 (payable directly to guardian company) guardianship
Not included in the above costs:
Return flights.
Visa/immigration costs. Spending money.
Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7YA (for satellite navigation please use postcode CR3 7LR) 01883 654206 registrar@woldinghamschool.co.uk woldinghamschool.co.uk