Private school Monmouth School

Monmouth School

Haberdashers' Monmouth School is a private boarding school, located in the centre of the small old town of Monmouth. The school was founded in 1892. The picturesque area where the school is awarded the status of "Area of ​​magnificent natural beauty." Monmouth is a safe town with a population of 10 thousand people. Recognized as the third UK city in terms of living.

The school is part of a family of schools known as the Haberdashers` Monmouth Schools. This also includes the Monmouth School for boys. Many activities take place with the boys, and in high school, many lessons are held together. A school for boys and a school are located opposite each other.

Excellent educational programs and a warm family atmosphere of the school allow students to achieve high academic results, grow up mature, successful and self-confident. The inspirational atmosphere of the school, the constant support of teachers and mentors allows students to achieve impressive results and enter the selected universities.

About 930 students’ study at the school.

DIRECTOR (stand 2026)

Simon Dorman, education - Methodist College Belfast; Oxford University (Bachelor's degree in German and Philosophy); Queen's University (Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching).

FAMOUS SCHOOL GRADUATES

• Jackie Ballard, politician and journalist
• Helen Kagnoni, doctor, head of department at the Royal Hospital of London
• Marina Diamandis, singer and songwriter
• Jane Glover, conductor and musicologist
• Sandra Hugget, theatre actress
• Charlotte Hume, correspondent on television
• Katrina Jacks, athlete (rowing)
• Claire Morgan, writer and literary critic, professor at Oxford University
• Zoe Kennedy, television actress
• Gemma Philips, musician (harp)
• Lisa Rogers, TV presenter
• Eli Orvis, singer and songwriter

KEY FACTORS

• The school is on the Tattler list, which includes the UK's most prestigious and traditional schools, recommended by respected British families.
• Highly qualified teaching staff.
• Each girl is given the personal attention of teachers, and this allows to achieve the highest results.
• Included in the list of the best schools in the UK according to the results of A-Level exams.
• Students enter the most prestigious universities, including Oxbridge and Russel group universities, in such specialties as medicine, law, engineering, business, sports and art.
• Foreign students who need additional language support can attend classes in English as a foreign language.
• The school has a very strong art department.
• The school specializes in various types of dance, including ballet. You can choose a dance as a subject in graduation class and pass the A-level exam on it.
• The school is strong in rowing and horseback riding.
• The school has a Tennis Academy, which teaches tennis at a professional level.

EQUIPMENT

The school has excellent sports equipment: on the territory of 10 hectares there are fields for a variety of sports, there are all-weather fields for hockey, lacrosse, netball, tennis courts. There is a large sports complex, a fitness studio, a 25-meter indoor pool, gymnastics and dance studios. Music classes, rehearsal rooms with musical instruments, a theatre studio. The school has a huge library, where students have over 17,000 books and teaching aids - from classical to modern.

PROGRAM

The curriculum is designed in accordance with the National Curriculum of Great Britain, but is not limited to it.

GCSE

To obtain a certificate of secondary education, 10 subjects are studied. Key subjects are English, English literature, mathematics, sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) and modern foreign language. In addition to these subjects, 3 or 4 optional subjects are studied.
What is the difference between IGCSE and GCSE programmes?

A-level

In high school, many classes are held in conjunction with students at Monmouth Boys School. A-level is a two-year university-oriented program. After consultations on choosing a future university and identifying priorities in training, students choose 4 subjects in the first year of study and 3 subjects in the second for in-depth study.
Find out more about A-level program

Sixth Form Foundation Year

The program for foreign students allows you to complete the GCSE course in 1 year, and then begin training under the A-level or IB programs. The training is intensive and takes place in very small groups. Pupils are fully integrated into school life. This is the perfect preparation for high school.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in one of the three residences of the school, in accordance with age. Students live 2-3 people in a room. The rooms are spacious, bright and very comfortable. There is all the necessary furniture: beds, tables, chairs, wardrobes. Students can decorate the room to their taste, hang posters or photographs of the family. Each residence has a common room with a TV, DVD and computer games, there is a computer room where you can work out in silence. There is also a kitchen with all the necessary equipment, where students can bake a pie or prepare a chic dinner for a special occasion. Residences have internet.

SPORT

Sports at school can be practiced both within the curriculum, in physical education classes, and after school hours as additional classes. The school seeks to inspire each student in active sports, helps to develop physical abilities and instil the belief that sport is an integral part of the lifestyle of a modern person.

Students can find a suitable sport from those offered by the school: athletics, cross-country running, horse riding, fencing, golf, hockey, lacrosse, netball, rowing, rounders, swimming, tennis, water polo, dancing.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

The school has a very active and vibrant dance community and many students enjoy dancing. For many students, they become a future profession. Dance classes help you gain confidence in yourself, acquire excellent physical shape, learn how to express yourself through dance movements. The school has professional teachers. The school offers classes in ballet, modern and tap dance.

Theatre is another opportunity for students to express themselves through art. School performances are held in conjunction with boys from Monmouth School for boys.

In the life of the school, music plays a big role. It helps to learn creative thinking, broaden horizons, and develop aesthetic perception. Students can learn to play a musical instrument, sing in a choir, join an orchestra or musical group. Music lessons are usually individual, and this helps each girl to maximize her abilities. The school constantly hosts concerts with the participation of students.

In their free time after classes, students can also enjoy cooking and photography.

COST, 2026-2027

£11,772 - £19,155 per term (depending on age).
Foundation Year Programme - £18,418 per term.
There are 3 terms in an academic year.

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals

Extra paid

• Flights
• Transfers to / from the airport
• Visa
• Services of the company "Paradise"
• Guardianship (as required by British law)

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