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Private school St. Edmunds School
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Location
Canterbury
Year of foundation
1749
Programs
GCSE, A-level
Age
7—18 лет
Accomodation
Residence
The school is located on the outskirts of Canterbury, Kent. This region is sometimes called the "Garden of England" due to its many gardens and hop plantations. The school is located on the top of St Thomas' Hill, where there are magnificent views of the city. London is less than an hour away by high-speed train, and Gatwick Airport is an hour away by car.
The school's closest neighbor is the University of Canterbury, which has a vibrant student and academic life. In cooperation with the university, youth projects in the fields of science, broadcasting and sport are implemented. The educational institution also has close links with Canterbury Cathedral, the city council and local businesses.
Unique teaching methods help to raise intelligent, organised and developed children. Graduates of the school enter the most prestigious universities in the UK.
The school has about 570 students.
Principal (for 2026)
Edward O'Connor, Education - University of Cambridge, MA Education; Oxford University, Master of Philosophy.
Famous alumni of the school
- Orlando Bloom, actor (films "The Lord of the Rings", "Pirates of the Caribbean")
Key factors
- The proximity to London allows you to stay up to date with cultural and social life, make regular trips, visit museums and theaters.
- Strong academic program: a large percentage of students receive top marks in their final exams and enter the best universities.
- A huge number of extracurricular activities and additional activities allow students to develop all-round
Equipment
The area of 25 hectares includes: a majestic main building, academic blocks, residences, playing fields and athletics grounds, football, volleyball, cricket, tennis courts, a swimming pool. The school has well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, a theatre, a music school, a large sports hall, recreation rooms, etc.
Program
GCSE
Secondary school program for obtaining a certificate of secondary education (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Compulsory 7 subjects and 4 elective subjects.
What is the difference between the IGCSE and GCSE programs?
A-Level
A 2-year university preparation program. It is aimed at preparing for and passing exams in a number of subjects and obtaining an Advanced Level General Certificate of Education. In the first year of study (AS-level), students study 4-5 subjects, in the second year (A2-level) - 3-4 subjects. Elective subjects are structured into 4 blocks, from each of which you can choose one subject. International students who require language support are offered English as a Foreign Language (EAL) classes on an individual schedule.
More about the A-level program
Accommodation and meals
About a quarter of the senior school students live in the boarding house. They are accommodated in the main building, due to which they have quick and convenient access to classrooms, a library, computer and sports facilities. Boys and girls are accommodated separately in rooms. There are large multi-bed rooms and 2-4-bed rooms with a separate bathroom and toilet. All graduates occupy 1 or 2-bed bedrooms. Meals for those living on campus are full board.
Sport
The school is famous for its sporting achievements, students have great opportunities to prove themselves in this area, playing sports individually or as part of school teams. A healthy lifestyle and physical activity are held in high esteem here from a very young age. During the school year, depending on age, children are offered to play hockey, netball, football, tennis, cricket, English rounders, squash, swimming, athletics, basketball, badminton, fitness, trampoline jumping, gymnastics, etc.
Additional classes
At St Edmund’s School, they care about the aesthetic education of their students and the disclosure of their talents in the field of art. 3D design, ceramics, fine arts, acting and various musical genres are an integral part of the educational process, both at the professional and amateur level. Creative disciplines are mandatory up until high school, when studentsesya can independently choose the subjects they need. Regular theatrical performances, musicals, concerts and exhibitions indicate that the creative potential of teachers and their students does not dry up and interest in these areas remains consistently high from year to year.
An important aspect of studying at St Edmund’s School is extracurricular life. A large range of interesting events is offered to schoolchildren for entertainment and broadening their horizons. There are clubs and sections for interests, all kinds of games, competitions, competitions, holidays and parties, as well as excursions and trips are organized. Children who are boarding school students have additional opportunities for active leisure on weekends and holidays.
Cost, 2026-2027
£14,400 - £18,840 per semester (depending on age).
There are 3 semesters in an academic year.
Included in the price
- Tuition
- Accommodation and meals
Additional payment
- Registration fee – £180
- Deposit – 1 terms fees
- Flight
- Transfers from/to the airport
- Visa
- Educational company services
- Selecting a guardian, which is a mandatory requirement of a British school
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