Состав команды:
1. Рогова Елена, 10 класс
2. Илюшина Анастасия, 10 класс
3. Перова Ангелина, 10 класс
4. Шахова Дарья, 10 класс
5. Яндутова Елизавета, 10 класс
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Бодрова Инна Викторовна, учитель английского языка
1. Рогова Елена, 10 класс
2. Илюшина Анастасия, 10 класс
3. Перова Ангелина, 10 класс
4. Шахова Дарья, 10 класс
5. Яндутова Елизавета, 10 класс
Руководитель команды:
Бодрова Инна Викторовна, учитель английского языка
This video gives a unique insight into British life and culture. It contains subtitles and is easy to understand for intermediate students. It goes together with worksheets and it's easy to use for any language teacher.
Choosing a School
The UK is home to some of the finest
independent schools in the world and, with careful research, you will find the
right school to provide your children with an educational experience that they
will cherish for the rest of their lives – whatever their age. The following
information should help you to choose the right school from the many excellent
– and very different – independent schools in the UK.
Co-education or single sex?
Many schools in the UK cater either only for
boys or just for girls. Arguments abound for and against single-sex education,
but the decision should be yours and your child’s. Would he/she thrive in a
school without the distraction of the opposite sex? Or do you feel that, since
life is co-educational, school should mirror that? Only you can decide which
option would be the most suitable but do be sure to discuss the options with
your child. This is a big decision and they need to feel included.
How many pupils
are full boarders?
Most international pupils are full boarders,
which means that they stay at school most weekends and enjoy a weekend
programme of study, outings and activities and entertainment. It is important
to check with the school how many of their pupils are full boarders and how
many are weekly boarders (who stay at the school during the week and go home at
weekends). A school with a full boarding house at weekends may mean a wider
activities programme than a school with few weekend pupils. Check too that
there is a good balance of nationalities in the boarding house, as this will
ensure that, outside of lessons as well as during school time, English is the
lingua franca.
At what age should my child start boarding?
You should also think about the age at which
you would like your child to start boarding. Children may board in a UK
preparatory school (often known as prep school) from the age of seven or eight,
although some may, under special circumstances, accept younger children. Prep
schools are usually quite small and very family-orientated with bright, cosy
shared bedrooms and lots of games and fun activities at weekends and in the
evenings. At the age of 11 or 13 (or, in some cases, 12), pupils will transfer
to a senior school where they may stay until the age of 18. Senior schools are
generally larger and expect more self-discipline from the pupils.
In the UK, the cut-off date that determines a
child’s school age is 1 September. Independent schools do not have to
stick rigidly to this system, but, on the whole, they prefer to, as all kinds
of school data are based on this date divide.
How much will it cost?
Specific factors
There is a boarding school in the UK to suit
every child, so choose carefully to ensure that your child enters one that best
suits their academic abilities, talents, support needs, personality, hopes
and dreams. The best school for a child is not necessarily the most
academic. Do not just choose a school from its position in the league tables.
Children learn best in an environment where they are happy and can grow in
confidence and schools with demanding academic programmes will not be suitable
for all. Once you have found several schools that meet your broad requirements,
there are a number of other factors that will help you draw up a shortlist.
Environment –
town or country?
There are good boarding schools in both towns
and country areas.
Many combine the beauty of historical buildings
with excellent modern teaching facilities. Good road and rail links mean that
transport to and from UK airports and railway stations is never problematic.
Schools will arrange transport to correspond with flight times so your child is
looked after from the moment they arrive in the UK until they leave for home.
What if my child has particular talents or strengths?
All boarding schools offer a wide variety of
extracurricular activities and sport to keep boarders busy and happy. But just
as traditions and ethos vary from school to school, some schools also have
particular strengths. Some will specialise in a particular area, such as sport,
music or performing arts. If your child has a special interest or talent, you
may like to choose a school that has the best facilities and experience to
nurture this talent. Some may even offer scholarships (a fees reduction for
excellence) in a particular area.
Will my child be
looked after well?
UK boarding schools offer high levels of care
and security, which are even more attractive when parents are living overseas.
As well as the first-rate pastoral care delivered by the staff looking after
boarders on a daily basis, most good boarding schools belong to the Independent
Schools Council (ISC) and the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA).
ISC-member schools in England are subject to an
inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which examines not
only academic standards and teaching, but also the quality of learning, the
behaviour of pupils, the curricular and extracurricular activities, school
buildings and resources, and many other factors. Since 1 September 2011, the
ISI has also been responsible for the inspection of the boarding provision at
ISC-member schools in England.
The education and boarding provision at
ISC-member schools in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are inspected by the
relevant national inspectorate.
What if my child needs help with English?
ISC-accredited schools provide extra lessons
for non-native speakers of English, either in small groups or in one-to-one
sessions. The number and frequency of these lessons will be decided when your
child arrives in school, but you can be sure that they will receive an
appropriate level of English language support from expert, specialist staff to
ensure that they are able to take a full part in all areas of school life. Some
boarding schools have international study centres for students from overseas,
which prepare them for studying within the British education system. These
centres offer teaching in small classes and all subjects and their staff are
trained in teaching English as a foreign language.
Do I agree with the ethos and traditions of the school?
Ethos and traditions of schools vary
enormously. In some, children may call staff by their first names, wear no
school uniform, plan their own curriculum, and opt out of team sports or acts
of worship. In others, tradition dictates that pupils are called by surnames,
special uniforms are worn for formal occasions, everyone learns Latin, and
representing the school team or membership of the chapel choir is the most
important personal achievement outside the academic curriculum. However, most
schools fall somewhere in between these two extremes!
Starting age and
selection
Selection is a two-way process, in that schools
have just as much interest in selecting the pupil as the family has in
selecting the school. However, it is wise to apply to your chosen school as
early as possible since some may have waiting lists.
Many parents choose Year 5 (age 9+) as the best
age to start prep school boarding. This is often when pupils begin to be
grouped by ability. Entry at 9+ will also give your child an opportunity to get
used to different study habits before either the Key Stage 2 National
Curriculum Tests (also known as SATs) at the end of Year 6 (age 10+), or the
Common Entrance exams at 11 or 13 for those moving on to a senior school.
Senior school
entry
Year 7 (age 11+) or Year 9 (age 13+) are the
usual entry points, although places may sometimes be available in Year 8 (age
12+) and Year 10 (age 14+). Year 10 is a vital point in most schools, as
two-year GCSE courses (or National qualifications at some Scottish independent
schools) start at the beginning of this year and usually involve some kind of
continuous assessment.
Most schools do not accept Year 11 (age 15+)
pupils, unless they are moving from a compatible GCSE programme elsewhere,
since the curriculum and examination boards rarely match from school to school.
Pupils could join either a Year 10 class with 14-year-olds to follow
a two-year course to GCSE or, in some schools, a special one-year
foundation class for international students, where they will be prepared, as
much as possible, for a place on an A-level course.
Secondary schooling in Scottish state schools
starts at age 12+ (S1 in the Scottish year numbering system), rather than 11 or
13. Some Scottish independent senior schools follow this system and accept
pupils from the age of 12, while others follow the English system.
Sixth-form entry
Years 12 and 13 (ages 16+ and 17+) are usually
for those who have qualified for AS- and A-level entry. (In Scottish state
schools, pupils in S5 and S6 (ages 16+ and 17+) take Highers and Advanced
Highers, and some Scottish independent schools offer these exams.)
Some schools will offer a one-year foundation
course that will prepare students from outside the UK for a two-year A-level
course or allow them to gain the necessary sixth-form entry qualifications.
Some schools offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the Cambridge
Pre-U as an alternative to A-level, while some offer both.
What happens next?
Once you have considered the points in this
article, you are ready to draw up a shortlist of schools that meet your
requirements. Use the in-depth school profiles in this Guide or on the UK
Boarding Schools website (www.ukboardingschools.com) to find out more
about ISC-member boarding schools and then telephone, write to or e-mail
those schools you are interested in. You should include details of your child’s
name, age, date of birth, nationality, religion and desired starting date. You
should also mention the schools attended by your child, with dates, details of
any public examinations passed and a copy of his/her latest report. It helps
too to mention the child’s special talents or interests. The school will then
send you a prospectus or DVD, which will give you a flavour of the school.
The new school year typically starts in
September so it is preferable for new pupils to arrive then. However, schools
with places will often accept pupils in non-examination years at other times
during the academic year. They are more willing to do this for younger pupils
than older pupils. The year is divided into three terms – September to
December; early January to late March; and late April to early/mid-July.
Personal appointments and open days
It is the Head who determines the whole ethos
of a school, but the day-to-day responsibility for boarding lies with the
Housemaster/mistress. These are the people who look after the needs of boarding
pupils. During your visit you should meet both the Head and the
Housemaster/mistress and should ask to be given a tour by pupils. This will
give you a chance to ask questions about daily life, receive honest answers and
get a feel for the school.
The advantage of visiting on an open day is
that you can meet teachers and pupils, ask more questions and explore the
school’s facilities in more detail and get a better feel for the place. The
disadvantage is that you will, almost certainly, not be seeing the school on a
normal, working day. Please do, therefore, try to rebook to visit during the
working week for an individual tour.
Enjoy the search!
The choice of an ISC-accredited school ensures
a good academic reputation, excellent examination results, a high standard of
English language teaching, a broad curriculum, a wide range of activities
outside the classroom in a secure environment, high standards of pastoral care
for every pupil, small classes, traditional values and good discipline. Enjoy
choosing the right UK boarding school!
As Head of ISCis International, Jan
Shilling and her team advised parents from around the world on their choice of
UK boarding school. She is now Director of Marketing at King’s Rochester.
Interview
with a student
Name: Binta
Age: 16
Nationality: American/Gambian
School: Farlington School
Course: A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and
Mathematics, AS-level in Physics
Why
did you choose to come and study in the UK?
My father came to study in the UK, so he knows
what it’s like in terms of the education systems and he advised me to come
here. The qualifications you get in the UK are very much respected all over the
world. I really liked the environment and the facilities available at
Farlington when I came to visit, and it’s also very close to the international
airport at Gatwick and my guardian’s house in Crawley.
How did you find settling in at
the School?
I found it very hard at first because I was
living in a house full of strangers; there was no one I was close to who I
could talk to. However, as the weeks went by I got closer and closer to certain
people, and I realised how friendly everyone was. I also got to show my skills
in class, and now I never want to leave!
What’s boarding life like at your
school?
Boarding is very warm and friendly, and
everyone is very comfortable around each other. In the boarding house, we
always try to spend quality time with each other by having a movie night or
just chatting for ages about the most random things. We also do a lot of
activities together, like going on walks, running and so on. The boarding staff
are really relaxed – they make school feel like home and we feel like we can
talk to them about absolutely everything! We usually sit and have a chat with
them or a cup of tea. I’ve met the most amazing friends at boarding school. The
amazing thing is that we come from completely different backgrounds, but that
has not stopped us becoming as close as we now are. I can safely say that
although I’ve only spent one year in England, I’ve never met people I’ve
connected with so well. The friendships I’ve made will definitely last for the
rest of my life.
What’s a typical day like?
Wake-ups in the house are done by our lovely
gap student. We have a morning chat at breakfast, asking each other if we slept
well. Then we’re off to school. We are registered by our form tutors, who are
absolutely hilarious! We then go to our usual classes, which are great. After
school, we go back to the boarding house and wait for supper – and then we go
for a walk after eating too much supper! When we get back, we make sure that
we’ve done all the homework we need to and then we play board games or watch a
movie or just have a chat.
What do you do at the weekend?
We go to the sports hall and do all sorts of
activities. We also go out every Saturday, on trips to the shops or to a theme
park, or to do activities like pottery painting or skiing.
How have you changed since
becoming a boarder?
I feel that I have become friendlier and more
confident. I’ve made loads of friends and I have very much adapted to British
culture.
Resources:
1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJgMtRlh3wA
2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMUJKH1fFF0
3. http://www.ukboardingschools.com/advice/choosing-a-school/#.VFcm9DSsV8E
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