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International IGCSE Year An accelerated one-year GCSE course for motivated international students, aged 15-16
“I’ve been working hard and have improved my English a lot” “Teachers are always there to help you.”
• One-year accelerated GCSE leads to A-level study in the UK
• Focus on improving English language skills
• Small classes, personalised instruction
• Specialist EAL teachers for core subjects
• Students participate in sports & activities with Culford pupils
• Complete British experience within Culford’s boarding Houses
• Full access to Culford’s beautiful campus with new sports and learning facilities
www.culford.co.uk
Located on a glorious 480-acre estate, Culford is known for
excellent pastoral care and strong academic results. Students
learn in an environment of exceptional natural beauty, and
outstanding facilities blend the best of traditional British
architecture with modern comforts.
Small by design, Culford’s one-year GCSE programme delivers
a personalised learning experience within a supportive
and caring environment. A dedicated team of staff skilled
in working with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
learners teach core subjects, study-skills, and courses in health
and personal development. Teachers accommodate each
pupil’s needs and learning style using a mixture of traditional
teaching methods and advanced IT resources.
Students are fully immersed in the life of the school and enjoy
a full British boarding school experience. They live in the
boarding Houses, where a dedicated Houseparent cares for
their personal development and well-being. In addition, the
IGCSE Tutor oversees the pastoral and academic needs of each
pupil on the programme. At Culford, we care deeply about
the well-being of each student, which is why our pastoral
care has been rated as ‘excellent’ by the Independent Schools
Inspectorate in their latest report.
Nurtured and challenged by this intensive and enriching
programme, successful students may go on to study A-levels at
Culford and other prestigious UK boarding schools.
Welcome to Culford’s One Year Programme
The environment is very beautiful, and the air is fresh! I am enjoying life in this new environment and learning about a different culture.
ACTIVITIES AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPTIONS
We encourage our students to enrich their experience by visiting the many famous cultural landmarks and sites of Great Britain. A programme of cultural outings and visits is offered at the weekends, alongside other Culford students, who are not in the one-year programme.
Art ClubBadmintonBasketballCombined Cadet Force – CCFFootball Club
Horse Riding**Music Lessons**NetballPhotography ClubSpeech & Drama
Strength & Conditioning ClubVolleyballYogaZumba**At additional cost
Sightseeing trips to: CambridgeLondonSuffolk Coast
Theatre TripsCinema OutingsColchester ZooGo-Karting
PaintballShopping ExcursionsTheme Parks
THE CULFORD CAMPUS Spacious, comfortable, secure
Surrounded by acres of green fields and natural woodland, Culford’s facilities are impressive. Students have full access to the campus:
State-of-the-art Library
Art and Design Studio
Music School
Theatre
Comfortable and well-equipped shared study bedrooms
Campus-wide WiFi
Medical Centre on-site
480 acres of well-tended grounds and woodland
Sports and Tennis Centre
• Championship-standard four court Indoor Tennis Centre
• 6 outdoor courts
• Heated indoor 25m swimming pool
• Indoor cricket nets and outdoor cricket square
• Indoor climbing wall
• Fitness and Strength & Conditioning Suites
• Squash courts
• Floodlit Astroturf and immaculate grass pitches
COURSE OF STUDYOne year. One step closer to A-Level studies.
Passing the IGCSE exams allows students to apply to take A-Levels at prestigious British institutions. The course of study is comprehensive and challenging. Students need to have a strong commitment to learning and an IELTS score of 4.5 to 5.0.
Students also spend two afternoons during the week engaged in sports and/or activities, with many more recreational opportunities on offer in the evenings and at weekends.
*This list represents usual offerings and is subject to change
One-Year International GCSE Courses Additional Subjects (unexamined)
English as a second language Health Education
Native Language (optional) Personal Development
Mathematics Citizenship
Biology Games
Chemistry Physical Education
Physics
Afternoon Sports & Activities*
Evening & Weekend Recreational Opportunities*
Welcome to Culford’s One Year Programme
LOCATION & TRAVELCulford is located just 3 miles from the beautiful and vibrant market town of Bury St Edmunds, only 40 minutes from the university city of Cambridge, and less than 2 hours from central London.
FEESRegistration Fee, non-refundable £100
Acceptance Fee, non-refundable £ 1,000Once a place is offered and accepted, the Acceptance Fee secures the place.
Deposit £10,250Paid in addition to the first term’s fees and held on deposit.
This payment is refunded against the final term’s fees.
Boarding and Tuition Fees 2016/17
£30,750 per annum, payable termly in advance
£10,250 per term (3 terms per year)
Fees include: tuition, teaching materials, accommodation, food at school, laundry and core activities.
Other charges and expenses may include: examination fees, replacement textbooks, taxi fares, optional trips and activities, one to one teaching, eg music, tennis, golf or dance lessons.
HOW TO APPLYThe Culford School One-Year IGCSE Programme offers an intensive experience, and applicants must have a solid grasp of speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English. Other requirements include:
• Age at the time of application: 15 to 16 years 5 months
• IELTS Score of at least 4.5 to 5.0
• Recent school report, translated into English
• Completion of Culford entrance tests in EAL (English as an Additional Language) and Mathematics
• Interview in person, by telephone or via SKYPE
To begin the application process, please contact the Admissions Office at [email protected]
Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TXAdmissions Office: +44 (0)1284 385308 Reception: +44 (0)1284 728615
www.culford.co.uk
Heathrow
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Distances from Culford
10min 30 - 45min 90 minutes - 2hrs
Bury St Edmunds• Cathedral & Historic Sites• Cinemas & restaurants• Shopping• Train Station
CambridgeNorwichNorwich AirportStansted Airport
LondonHeathrow AirportWindsor
Headmaster & his wife
CULFORD
Culford’s new Library