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Introduction to

Bishopstrow College 2019/20

© OC&C Strategy Consultants 2013

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College Overview

Established in 2006, Bishopstrow College is a

year-round fully residential International

Boarding School for students aged 7-17 years

The College provides English language and

academic pathway programmes to prepare

international students for entry into boarding

schools

Up to 90 international students enrol each term,

usually from around 20 different nationalities

Situated on an 8 acre site on the edge of the

historic market town of Warminster, close to the

attractive cities of Salisbury and Bath

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Accreditation

The College is an accredited member of the

Independent Schools Association and the

Boarding Schools’ Association

Bishopstrow College is accredited by the British

Council for the teaching of English in the UK

(highest ranked International Boarding School

under the Accreditation UK Scheme) and is a

member of English UK

The College is an Authorised Centre for the

University of Cambridge English Language

Assessment examinations and for the University

of Cambridge International Examinations

Bishopstrow is a member of BAISIS, the British

Association of Independent Schools with

International Students

The College is also an authorised neutral test

centre for UKiset

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Key Dimensions of Differentiation

Flexible Model: The College operates as a

traditional British boarding school, but with an

innovative four term academic year. Students are

prepared as quickly as possible for entry into

mainstream boarding schools (minimum 1 term to

a maximum of 4 terms)

Independence: Bishopstrow College is not

affiliated to any other school and has developed

an excellent reputation as a stepping stone to

over 100 leading boarding schools worldwide

Teaching Partnerships: The College has

Teaching Partnerships with 90+ leading boarding

schools in the UK

Academic Performance: The College has an

exceptional academic record with 100% success

in Cambridge English Language Assessment and

IGCSE examinations (72% A*-B grades in IGCSE

examinations in 2019)

.


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Our Programmes

The College offers a broad range of English language and

academic programmes for boarding and some day

students

In each programme, there is a wide range of academic

subjects and extra-curricular activities, which complement

the academic programme

Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 8 students per

class for English and 12 students per class for subjects.

Teachers are qualified or trained in teaching English as

an additional language

The key programmes are:

– Junior and Middle College Programmes: English

language and academic pathway programmes for

students aged 7 to 14 years

– Pre-IGCSE/IGCSE Programme for students aged 14

to17 years

– 1 Year IGCSE Programme for students aged 15 to 17

years

– Academic Summer Programmes for students aged 7 to

17 years

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Our Programmes

* Age on August 31 preceding entry

** Year Group on entry will depend on date of entry, student ability and language level. Note that UK Year Groups are one higher than US Grade Levels – e.g., Year 7=Grade 6

Age * 7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18

Academic

Year **

Year

3

Year

4

Year

5

Year

6

Year

7

Year

8

Year

9

Year

10

Year

11

Year

12

Year

13

External

Programme

and

Examinations

Key Stage 2 or 11+ Common Entrance Key Stage 3 or 13+ Common

Entrance

Key Stage 4 or

GCSEs or IGCSEs

A Levels or

International

Baccalaureate

Diploma

Bishopstrow

College

Programmes

Junior College Programme

Middle College Programme

Pre-IGCSE / IGCSE Programme

1 Year IGCSE

Programme

Academic Summer Programme


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Junior College Programme

Features

Age 7-11 years

Entry Requirements Interview (face-to-face or via Skype), a school report and a

character reference

Minimum English

Language Level

No pre-requisite

Start Dates September

January

March

June

Course Length 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms

Subjects Studied English

Mathematics

Science

Creative Arts

Geography

History

PSHE

Target English Level CEFR Level A2 or higher

End of Programme

Assessment

Internal examinations and external Cambridge English

Language Assessment examinations (YLE, KET, PET)

Progression Prep School entry

11+ Senior School entry

The Junior College Programme consists of

intensive English language tuition and

academic study for Prep School and 11+

Senior School entry

The Programme is suitable for international

students who wish to improve their English,

whilst following a traditional programme of

academic subjects

The Programme includes 25 hours of academic

tuition and 5 hours of supervised prep. In

addition, there is up to 15 hours of sports and

activities each week and a full-day excursion

every weekend

Each student has an Individual Learning Plan

(updated regularly), weekly tutorials and

benefits from preparation for entrance

examinations and interviews (in relation to

transition to a mainstream boarding school)

Students may study on the Junior College

Programme for 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms


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Junior College Programme: Student Testimonials

Ayaka: From Japan

Programme: Junior College Programme

School Destination: The Dragon School

Comments from Ayaka’s Agent: Bishopstrow College provided Ayaka with a good

start that successfully led to her studying at The Dragon School with great

confidence. She is showing great progress and enjoying her studies and life at The

Dragon School. Mr and Mrs Nakamura wanted to express their appreciation. Thank

you again!

Stephan: From Russia

Programme: Junior College Programme

School Destination: Highfield School; Winchester College

Comments: Bishopstrow College helped me prepare academically for entry into

Highfield School and ultimately, Winchester College. Before I came to Bishopstrow, I

had limited English language skills and was unable to access any of the top schools

in the UK. Bishopstrow College was the first of many steps required to gain entry into

Winchester College


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Middle College Programme

Features

Age 11-14 years


character reference

Minimum English

Language Level

CEFR Level A2


January

March

June



Mathematics

Science

Creative Arts

Geography

History

PSHE

Target English Level CEFR Level B1 or higher

End of Programme

Assessment


Language Assessment examinations (YLE, KET, PET, FCE)

Progression Senior School entry

The Middle College Programme consists of

intensive English language tuition and

academic study for 13+ Senior School entry


students who wish to improve their English,

whilst following a traditional programme of

academic subjects


tuition and 5 hours of supervised prep. In



every weekend


(updated regularly), weekly tutorials and

benefits from preparation for entrance

examinations and interviews (in relation to

transition to a mainstream boarding school)

Students may study on the Middle College



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Middle College Programme: Student Testimonials

Rudolf: From Germany

Programme: Middle College Programme

School Destination: The Downs Malvern; Haileybury

Comments: Bishopstrow College was known to all of the boarding schools that I

visited before moving to the UK. It was recommended on the basis of providing a

very good preparation for boarding

Jah: From Thailand

Programme: Middle College Programme

School Destination: Kingswood School

Comments: Bishopstrow College helped me prepare for entry into Kingswood

School, by providing exposure to a wide range of subjects, including Music, Drama

and PE. The College also helped me prepare for boarding school life. I was able to

get familiar with being in a boarding school, become more organised and improve my

written and spoken English


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Pre-IGCSE Programme

Features

Age 14-15 years


character reference

Minimum English

Language Level

CEFR Level A2


January

March

June



Mathematics

Science

Business Studies

Global Perspectives

History

PSHE

Target English Level CEFR Level B1+

End of Programme

Assessment


Language Assessment examinations (PET, FCE, CAE)

Progression Senior School entry

The Pre-IGCSE Programme consists of intensive

English language tuition and academic study for

Senior School entry, including preparation for

GCSE courses


students who wish to improve their English, whilst

following a traditional programme of academic

subjects


tuition and 7.5 hours of supervised prep. In



every weekend


(updated regularly), weekly tutorials and benefits

from preparation for entrance examinations and

interviews (in relation to transition to a mainstream

boarding school)

Students may study on the Pre-IGCSE



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IGCSE Programme

Features

Age 15-17 years


character reference

Minimum English

Language Level

CEFR Level A2


January

March

June



Mathematics

Science

Business Studies

Global Perspectives

History

PSHE

Target English Level CEFR Level B1 or B2

End of Programme

Assessment


Language Assessment examinations (PET, FCE, CAE)

Progression Sixth Form entry

The IGCSE Programme consists of intensive

English language tuition and academic study for

Senior School entry, including preparation for

GCSE courses, A Levels and the International

Baccalaureate


students who wish to improve their English, whilst

following a traditional programme of academic

subjects





every weekend





boarding school)

Students may study on the IGCSE Programme for

1, 2, 3 or 4 terms


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1 Year IGCSE Programme

Features

Age 15-17 years


character reference

Password assessment

Minimum English

Language Level

CEFR Level A2 or B1

Start Date September

Course Length 3 terms

GCSE Subjects Studied English as a Second Language

Mathematics

Additional Mathematics (for more able mathematicians)

Science – Single or Double Award

Business Studies

History

Global Perspectives (not examined)

PSHE (not examined)

End of Programme

Assessment

External IGCSE examinations, including Own Language IGCSE,

as appropriate

Progression Sixth Form entry

The 1 Year IGCSE Programme offers a range of

subjects leading to up to 8 IGCSE examinations

and is an excellent preparation for international

students before they begin their A Level studies or

the IB Diploma Programme


students who wish to complete IGCSE

examinations in just one year, in preparation for

entry into Sixth Form to study A Levels or the IB

Diploma




activities each week and a full-day excursion every

weekend





boarding school)

Students must enrol in September for 3 terms


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1 Year IGCSE Programme: Student Testimonials

Olena: From Ukraine

Programme: 1 Year IGCSE Programme

School Destination: Cheltenham Ladies’ College

Comments: Bishopstrow College actively helped me prepare for the entrance

examinations for the destination schools that I had applied to. Bishopstrow also

helped me improve my English significantly – I could never have hoped for such an

improvement on my own. This helped me adapt to studying in a new environment,

with people who mostly speak only English

Alin: From Romania

Programme: 1 Year IGCSE Programme

School Destination: Bromsgrove School

Comments: When I arrived at Bishopstrow, my Science and Mathematics ability

needed improving. With the help of my teachers, I have been able to progress my

level in these subjects. I am very proud of my achievements here. The College is

like a small family. If we need any help, the boarding staff are always there for us


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Academic Summer Programme

The Academic Summer Programme is

aimed at international students who will

be joining British boarding schools in

the Autumn and at those who wish to

sample British education in the summer

Students aged 7-11 years join the

College’s Junior College Programme,

whilst those aged 11-14 years and 14-

17 years join the Middle College and

Senior College Programmes

respectively

Each student has an Individual

Learning Plan and weekly tutorials

Although the focus of the Academic

Summer Programme is on academic

progress, the varied social programme

and exciting range of sports activities

and excursions ensure that students

have a stimulating and rewarding

summer experience

There are two start dates, with each

Programme lasting 5 weeks

Junior College Middle College Senior College

Age 7-11 years 11-14 years 14-17 years

Entry

Requirements

Interview (face-to-face or

via Skype)

A school report

A character reference


via Skype)

A school report



via Skype)

A school report


Minimum English

Language Level

No prerequisite CEFR Level A2

IELTS 3.5

CEFR Level A2 or B1

IELTS 3.5-4.0

Start Dates Monday 22 June, 2020

Sunday 26 July, 2020

Monday 22 June, 2020


Monday 22 June, 2020


Course Length 5 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks


Mathematics

Science

Creative Arts

Geography

History

PSHE

English

Mathematics

Science

Creative Arts

Geography

History

PSHE

English

Mathematics

Science

Business Studies

Global Perspectives

History

PSHE

End of Programme

Assessment

Internal examinations Internal examinations Internal examinations

Progression Return to existing school (in

home country)

Prep School entry

11+ Senior School entry

Return to existing school (in

home country)

Senior School entry

Return to existing school (in

home country)

Senior School entry


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Destination Schools 2017/18

Prep Schools Senior Schools

Cottesmore School

Godstowe School

Handcross Park School

Highfield School

Junior King’s, Canterbury

Ludgrove School

Swanbourne House School

Glenalmond College

Gloucestershire College

Godolphin School

Haileybury

Institut Le Roy (Switzerland)

Institut Montana (Switzerland)

King’s College Saint Michaels

The King's School, Canterbury

Lancing College

Leighton Park School

LVS Ascot

Marlborough College

Merchiston Castle School

The Mount, Mill Hill International

Oakham School

The Oratory School

Padworth College

Prior Park College

Queen Anne’s School

Queen Ethelburga’s College

Queen Margaret’s School, York

Repton School

Richard Huish College

Roedean School

Royal Russell School

Rugby School

Ryde School with Upper Chine

St Clare’s, Oxford

St Edward’s School, Oxford

St Michael’s School Llanelli

Scarborough College

Schule Schloss Salem (Germany)

Sherborne School

Sidcot School

Stonyhurst College

Stowe School

Strathallan School

Uppingham

Westonbirt School

Woldingham School

Worth School

Wycliffe College

The American School in England

Ampleforth College

Ashford School

Badminton School

Bede’s Senior School

Bellerby’s College

Berlin Brandenburg International

School (Germany)

Blundell’s School

Bromsgrove School

Bruton School for Girls

Cardiff Sixth Form College

Cheltenham College

Concord College

Culford School

Dauntsey’s School

d’Overbroeck’s College

Earlscliffe

Eastbourne College

Elstree School

Fay School (US)


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Destination Schools


Ashdown House

Aysgarth School

Bilton Grange

Caldicott

Cothill House

Cottesmore School

Eagle House School

Edge Grove

Elstree School

Foremarke Hall

Godstowe School

Handcross Park School

Highfield School

Junior King’s, Canterbury

Lockers Park School

Ludgrove School

Maidwell Hall School

Millfield Prep School

Orwell Park School

Packwood Haugh School

Papplewick School

Port Regis

St Andrew’s Prep School

St Anselm’s Preparatory School

St John’s Beaumont

Sandroyd School

Summer Fields

Sunningdale School

Swanbourne House School

The Dragon School

The Downs Malvern

The Elms School

Windlesham House School

CATS College

Charterhouse

Cheltenham College

Cheltenham Ladies’ College

Christ Church Cathedral School

Clayesmore School

Clifton College

Concord College

Culford School

Dauntsey’s School

Dean Close

DLD College

d'Overbroeck’s College

Dover College

Downside School

Downe House School

Dulwich College

Earlscliffe

Eastbourne College

Elstree School

Epsom College

Eton College

Felsted

Glenalmond College

Godolphin School

Gordonstoun

Greene’s tutorial College, Oxford

Gresham’s School

Haileybury

Hampshire Collegiate School

Harrogate Ladies’ College

Harrow School

Hurtwood House

Kent College Canterbury

King Edward’s School Witley

King’s Bruton School


The King’s School, Canterbury

King’s Schools Taunton

Kingswood School

Lambrook

Lancing College


Leweston School

Lime House School

Lord Wandsworth College

Luckley House School

LVS Ascot

Malvern College

Marlborough College

Mayfield School


Millfield

Mill Hill School

Milton Abbey School

Monkton Combe School

Monmouth School

Moreton Hall School

New Hall School

Oakham School

Oundle School

Padworth College

Prior Park College

Prior’s Field School




Queen’s College Taunton

Queenswood School

Radley College

Rendcomb College

Repton School

Roedean School

Royal High School Bath


Rugby School

Ruthin School


Rye St Antony

St Clare’s, Oxford

St David's College

St Edmund's Canterbury

St Edward's School Oxford

St George’s School, Ascot

St Lawrence College

St Margaret’s School, Bushey

St. Mary's Ascot

St. Mary's Calne

St. Mary's School Shaftesbury

St Michael’s School Llanelli

St Swithun’s

St Teresa’s Effingham

Scarborough College

Sedbergh School

Sevenoaks School

Sherborne Girls

Sherborne School

Shrewsbury School

Sidcot School

Stonar School

Stonyhurst College

Stover School

Stowe School

Strathallan School

Taunton School

The Harrodian

The Oratory School

The Mount School York

The Royal Hospital School

Tonbridge School

Trinity School, Teignmouth

Tudor Hall School

Uppingham

Warminster School

Wellington College

Wellington School

Westbourne School

Westminster School

Westonbirt School

Winchester College

Woldingham School

Worth School

Wycliffe College

Wycombe Abbey

Note: International schools include Aiglon College, Collège du Léman, Institut Le Roy and Institut Montana in Switzerland, Prague British School, Berlin Brandenburg International School and

Salem International School in Germany, CATS Academy, Fay School and Harbor Country Day School (US) and Repton, Dubai

Abbey College Cambridge

Abingdon School

Abbots Bromley School

ACS Cobham

Aldenham School

The American School in England

Ampleforth College

Ashford School

Badminton School

Battle Abbey School

Bearwood College

Bedales

Bede’s Senior School

Bedford School

Beechwood Sacred Heart School

Bellerby’s College

Benenden

Bethany School

Bloxham School

Blundell’s School

Bosworth College

Bradfield College

Bredon School

Brighton College

Brockenhurst College

Bromley School

Bromsgrove School


Bryanston School

Canford

Cardiff Sixth Form College


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Teaching Partnerships

The College maintains Teaching Partnerships,

validated by UKVI, with 85+ schools

When a Teaching Partnership is in place,

students with a confirmed offer of a place at a

partner school can attend a pre-sessional

programme at Bishopstrow College. The

partner school issues the CAS and Tier 4

(Child) visa, covering both the pre-sessional

programme at Bishopstrow and the main

course of study at the partner school

The pre-sessional programme at Bishopstrow

can range in length from 5 weeks to 9 months

The nature of these partnerships varies. In

some cases, the pre-sessional programme is

embedded within the overall admissions and

enrolment process of the partner school

.

“Bishopstrow College allowed me to

move up to the IGCSE cohort and this

helped me build a foundation in

subjects that I had not studied

previously in China, such as Science”


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Teaching Partnerships


Schools with a Teaching Partnership with Bishopstrow College

Aysgarth School

Brambletye School

The Dragon School

The Elms School

Godstowe School

Lockers Park School

Maidwell Hall School

Packwood Haugh School

Port Regis

St Andrew’s Prep School

St John’s Beaumont

Sandroyd School

Summer Fields

Windlesham House School

Ashville College

Badminton School

Battle Abbey School

Bedford School

Bethany School

Blundell’s School

Bradfield College

Bromsgrove School


Bryanston School

Charterhouse

Cheltenham College

Christ’s Hospital

Clayesmore School

Concord College

Cranleigh School

Culford School

Downside School

Eastbourne College

Felsted School

Glenalmond College

Harrogate Ladies’ College

Kilgraston School

Kingham Hill School


King’s Schools Taunton

Kingswood School

Lancing College


Leweston School

Lime House School

Lord Wandsworth College

LVS Ascot

Mayfield School


Monkton Combe School

Monmouth School for Boys

Monmouth School for Girls

Oakham School

Oswestry School

Padworth College

Prior Park College

Prior’s Field School




Queen’s College, Taunton

Queenswood School

Roedean School


Ruthin School


St Edward’s School, Oxford

St Francis’ College. Letchworth

St George’s School, Ascot

St Lawrence College

St Leonards

St Mary’s School, Cambridge

St Michael’s School

St Teresa’s, Effingham

Sedbergh School

Shrewsbury School

Sidcot School

Stonar School

Stonyhurst College

Strathallan School

Taunton School

The Oratory School

The Royal Hospital School

Trinity School, Teignmouth

Truro School

Tudor Hall School

Uppingham

Warminster School

Wellington School

West Buckland School

Westonbirt School

Woldingham School

Worth School


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Creative Arts

For all students, the more

formal English and academic

classes are complemented by a

programme of creative arts,

including Art and Drama clubs.

There are also opportunities for

individual Music lessons and

one-to-one tuition in Art (on

request)

These activities encourage

speaking and listening and help

build confidence and develop

self expression

“Being able to pursue a wide range of

subjects at Bishopstrow, including Drama

and Music, helped prepare me for the

broader curriculum that I would have

access to at my next school”


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Sports and Social Programmes

The College’s extra-curricular programme

includes a range of daily sports and morning

and evening clubs and activities, designed to

foster team spirit and the confidence to

integrate with others when students move on

from Bishopstrow

Sports include athletics, badminton,

basketball, cricket, football, handball, hockey,

netball, rounders, rugby and tennis

Morning and afternoon clubs include ‘The

Crazy Scientist Club’, Chess Club and

Debating Club. Weekend activities include

fun swimming, country walks and survival

simulation games

Other activities include the Duke of

Edinburgh’s Bronze Award Scheme

Like most British independent schools, we

have a House system, with students

competing in multinational teams for trophies

in debating, drama and sports

“Rudi regained his self-

esteem and is happy and

motivated. I believe that

Bishopstrow College is a

wonderful place for

international students to

start an English boarding

school education”


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Excursions

As well as our on-site activities, we

organise a stimulating and varied

programme of fully-supervised trips at

weekends. Some allow students to

discover places of cultural, geographical

and historical interest; others encourage

students to sample the great outdoors,

through walking, hiking, cycling and other

physical pursuits

Sightseeing, cultural visits and even

shopping provide contexts within which

speaking and listening skills are put to the

test; they are also great fun and provide

memories to last a lifetime

Excursions may include London

museums and art galleries, cycling and

orienteering in forests, outdoor activity

centres, trips to the beach and coastal

walking, visits to neighbouring towns and

cities, such as Bath, Bristol, Salisbury and

Oxford


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Boarding and Pastoral Care

We take our students’ safety and welfare

extremely seriously

Fully-qualified staff are always available to

discuss personal and health matters with

students. All boarding staff have first aid training

and where necessary, students are taken to the

local doctor for medical treatment

Most students live in Barrow House at the heart

of the main campus. There are also three

further Senior boarding houses located a short

distance from the College

The majority of dormitories accommodate 2, 3 or

4 students, with a couple accommodating 5-6

students during the summer

Senior College students live in shared rooms of

2, 3 or 4, with access to kitchen and sitting room

facilities

All students have access to indoor and outdoor

recreational facilities, common rooms, study

spaces and Wi-Fi. All meals are served in the

main dining room in Barrow House. We also

provide a laundry service


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Time Junior College Middle College Senior College

07.15 Wake-up Wake-up Wake-up

07.30 – 08.15 Breakfast, followed by Morning Clubs

08.45 – 09.00 Assembly Assembly Assembly

09.00 – 10.00 Geography Mathematics English

10.00 – 10.25 Morning Break

10.25 – 11.25 Mathematics Geography English

11.25 – 12.25 Drama & Literature Drama & Literature English

12.25 – 13.25 Lunch, followed by Lunchtime Clubs, then Registration

13.25 – 14.25 English English History

14.25 – 15.25 English English Chemistry

15.25 – 15.50 Afternoon Break

15.50 – 16.50 Sport Sport Mathematics

17.00 – 18.00 Prep Prep Sport

18.15 – 19.50 Dinner

19.00 – 19.45 Activities Activities

Prep 19.45 – 20.15 Free Time

20.15 – 20.30 Bedtime Free Time

20.30 – 21.15 Free Time

21.15 – 21.30 Bedtime

21.45 – 22.00 Bedtime

Example Timetable


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Academic Performance: Examination Results

Cambridge English Language Assessment Examination Results

Exam 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 201

Key English

Test (KET)

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

Preliminary

English Test

(PET)

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

100% Pass,

Merit or

Distinction

First

Certificate in

English (FCE)

100% A, B

or C Grade

94% A, B or

C Grade

100% A, B

or C Grade

77% A, B or

C Grade

N/A N/A


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Academic Performance: Examination Results (cont’d.)

IGCSE Examination Results

Grades 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

A*- E Grades 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

A*- C Grades 90% 90% 93% 90% 96% 96%

A*- A Grades 39% 20% 40% 55% 41% 35%

Note: A* - A Grades in 2017 relate to 1 Year IGCSE Programme


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College Location

London

Bishopstrow

Bishopstrow is centrally located

on the edge of Warminster, a

traditional market town, close

to the historic cities of Bath and

Salisbury, about 90 minutes

drive from London Heathrow

airport

Bath

Salisbury


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Student Nationalities

Student Nationalities by Academic Year

Angola

Canada

China

Cyprus

France

Hong Kong

Iran

Israel

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Lithuania

Mozambique

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Saudi Arabia

South Korea

Spain

Sudan

Switzerland

Thailand

Turkey

Ukraine

USA

Uzbekistan

Vietnam

2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18

Belarus

China

Egypt

France

Iran

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Malaysia

Norway

Pakistan

Russia

South Korea

Switzerland

Thailand

Turkey

UK

Ukraine

USA

Austria

China

Congo

France

Germany

Holland

Hong Kong

Iran

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Taiwan

Thailand

Turkey

Ukraine

USA

Venezuela

Angola

China

France

Germany

Hong Kong

Iran

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Lithuania

Nigeria

Portugal

Romania

Russia

South Korea

Thailand

Turkey

Ukraine

Uzbekistan

Angola

China

Egypt

Germany

Hong Kong

Iran

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Portugal

Thailand

Russia

South Korea

Switzerland

Syria

Taiwan

Turkey

Ukraine

Uzbekistan

Vietnam

2018/19


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Teaching Staff

Stuart Nicholson, Principal

MA (Oxon), PGCE (Cantab),

MBA, NPQH

Chris Lewis, Director of Studies BA (Hons), Cert TESOL, DELTA,

PGCE, MA TESOL

English Language Teachers Specialist Subject Teachers

Gregory Jackson, Assistant Director of Studies

and EFL, CELTA, Trinity Dip TEF

Kate Lister, Learning Coordinator and EFL, BA

(Hons), CELTA

Tom Upton, EFL and Primary Subject Specialist,

BA (Hons), PGCE, CELTA

Ruth Nambu, EFL, BA (Hons), CELTA

Carly Warrington, EFL, BA (Hons), Cert TESOL

Emily Zorab, EFL, MA (Hons), CELTA, MA TESOL

Dan Colegate, EFL, BA (Hons), CELTA, DELTA

Sally Snell, EFL and Teaching Assistant, BEd

Chris Asbury, History, BA (Hons), PGCE

Gerard Hall, Maths, BEd (Hons)

Andrea Huxford, Science and Maths, BSc (Hons),

PGCE

Mariana Lopes Abrantes, Science and Maths, BSc,

PGCE

Laura Rogers, History and Geography, BA (Hons),

PGCE

Philp Sefton, Maths, BSc (Hons), PGCE

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General English Language Entry Guidelines for British Independent Schools

Age

7-8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18

National

Curriculum

Academic

Year

Year

3

Year

4

Year

5

Year

6

Year

7

Year

8

Year

9

Year

10

Year

11

Year

12

Year

13

Common

European

Framework

Level

A2: Basic Language User B1: Independent Language

User

B2: Independent

Language User

C1: Proficient

Language User

IELTS Level 3.0 4.0 – 4.5 5.5 – 6.0

7.0 – 7.5

Commentary This is equivalent to Cambridge English

Key (KET)

This is equivalent to at least

Cambridge English Preliminary

(PET). This is the intermediate

level examination for school

aged learners of English,

combined with an ability to read

fluently from a text, not using

phonic decoding on everyday

words

This is equivalent

to Cambridge

English First (FCE)

This is equivalent

to Cambridge

English Advanced

(CAE) or IELTS

Level 6.5 or above

(IELTS Level 7.0

for those wishing

to study arts or

essay-based

subjects)

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