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Private school Llandovery College
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Location
Llandovery
Year of foundation
1847
Programs
GCSE, A-level, BTEC
Age
10—18 years old
Accomodation
Residence
Llandovery College is a small private boarding school co-educational. It was founded in 1847 and is one of the oldest and most respected educational institutions in Wales.
The school is located in the city of Llandovery, on the edge of one of the most prominent national parks, and is known for its safety, purity of mountain air and natural beauty. This is an amazing place to learn and grow. London can be reached by car in just 3 hours.
The small size of the school creates a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that enables students to reach their full potential in various areas of life.
About 340 children study at the school.
DIRECTOR (FOR 2026)
Dominic Findlay, Education - Exeter University.
Famous school graduates
- Hove Seredig, actor
- Alfred George Edwards, Archbishop
- Deian Hopkin, historian
- Dill Jones, a jazz pianist
- Ernest Jones, neuropathologist, psychoanalyst and official biographer of Sigmund Freud
- Glyn Matias, Independent Television Political News Editor and BBC Editor
- Llivarch Reynolds, scientist
- Rod Richards, politician
- Professor Peter Warren, archaeologist
- Gwilim Owen Williams, Bishop
- Lewelyn Williams, politician
- Ivan Davis, rugby player
- Jeff Evans, rugby player
- Vivian Jenkins, rugby player
- Alan Vin Jones, rugby player
- Cliff Jones, rugby player
- Gwyn Jones, rugby player
KEY FACTORS
- The main goal of Llandovery College is the academic achievement of students. Every year, graduates enter the most prestigious universities, and academic results are twice as high as the national average.
- A safe environment and a beautiful campus with all the conditions for the full development of children.
- An individual approach to each student.
- You can learn Chinese, it is offered as part of the curriculum and is taught by a native speaker.
- Additional classes in English are taught for foreign students.
EQUIPMENT
The school has excellent facilities for learning, living and playing sports. 18 hectares of playing fields, all-season sports fields, climbing wall, fully equipped gym, rugby field, swimming pool, 9-hole golf course. Near the school there is an equestrian club where you can engage in horse riding. The school has a 24-hour medical centre. Here is a large and spacious library with 4000 books and study guides and with access to WI-FI.
PROGRAM
GCSE
The program for obtaining a certificate of general secondary education. Required for study - 6 subjects. In addition, each student selects 3 subjects from the list of additional. Thus, a total of 9 subjects are studied in the program.
What is the difference between IGCSE and GCSE programmes?
A-level
A two-year university preparatory program. One item from each block is selected. As a rule, students choose subjects according to their academic interests and the chosen specialty, which they plan to study at the university.
Find out more about A-level program
BTEC
An alternative to the A-level programme: a pre-university course with maximum emphasis on developing practical skills and applying theoretical knowledge in real life. BTEC qualifications are available in the following specialisms: business, sports.
Find out more about BTEC program
ACCOMMODATION
Living in a residence where a very comfortable and homely atmosphere is created. Boys and girls live in different houses. Pupils live in rooms of 3-5 people. High school students have double or single rooms. Each house has a common living room, a computer room, a small kitchen where you can prepare tea and snacks. Studying in such a small school creates a feeling of strong community and cohesion. Teachers and their families also live on campus.
SPORT
The main sports are rugby, hockey, netball and cricket. Rugby and hockey school teams constantly perform at national and even international competitions. You can also do athletics, basketball, badminton, fitness, gymnastics, dancing, aerobics, squash, football, tennis, cross-country running, swimming, fencing and golf.
The school has close ties with many sports clubs in the country and has the ability to send students to additional training under the guidance of professional instructors.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
The school pays great attention to extracurricular activities that take place in the afternoon and are mandatory for everyone. At the beginning of each semester, students choose what they would like to do. There are many interest clubs: the Christian Union, the French language club, the chess club, the book club, the math club and much more.
The school encourages the development of creative abilities of students: many are engaged in music, theatre and art.
COST, 2026-2027
£9,455 - £16,429 per semester (depending on age).
There are 3 semesters in the school year.
Included in cost
- Teaching
- Accommodation and meals
Extra paid
- Deposit for enrollment - £1,200 + cost of 1 semester
- Flights
- Transfers to / from the airport
- Visa
- Services of the company "Paradise"
- Guardianship (as required by British law)
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