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UK HIGH SCHOOLROAD SHOW

MARCH 2017

THE STUDENT WORLD

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MARCH 2017

THE STUDENT WORLD

The High School Road Shows are an excellent way to meet students and

build relationships with careers advisers in the very best schools across the

UK, by way of overseas study fairs and presentations. These schools include

public, private, grammar and state funded schools in targeted regions of the

UK, that we feel have the best profile for overseas study.

Developing a presence in UK schools is fundamental to a successful

awareness raising and student recruitment campaign. In the build up to the

Road Shows, our dedicated UK School Liaison and Operations Manager,

Anna Birbeck, visits the schools to prepare students for the event, often

giving an assembly talk to students in years 11, 12 and 13.

Each Road Show lasts 3.5 days and the group of universities typically visits

up to 12 schools, with access to more by collaborative hosting, where parents

and students from schools in the local area are also encouraged to attend.

The number of universities from each country is limited to 6 per Road Show,

to ensure our events maintain a truly global feel and aren’t dominated by any

one country.

We take care of the planning, organisation and management of all aspects of

the Road Shows to ensure your visit is a comfortable one!

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UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2017 • CENTRAL


MARCH 2017

THE STUDENT WORLD

2 x 3.5 day tour

13th-16th March 2017

20th-23rd March 2017

The March 2017 UK School Road Shows

will visit 24 schools in the Midlands and

North of England. For the 3 nights,

university representatives will stay at a

hotel that is within a close radius of all

schools being visited.

A table at each of the school's

overseas study exhibitions

Hotel accommodation

for the duration of the Road Show

(Monday to Wednesday inclusive)

Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for

the duration of the Road Show

Drop off at large city for onward travel, or trip to

London if attending the London fair

Coach trip between school

visits, returning to and from hotel

A university profile in the Road Show

guide

6 month listing on edufindme.com

Couriering of your event collateral between school

events

Each school road show package includes:

Cost for each 3.5 day:£2,900

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Monday 13th March to Thursday 16th March

Monday 13th March - Wednesday 15th MarchThe Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel, Chester Rd, Birmingham B36 9DE

A beautiful and historic building, Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel has been lovingly and meticulously

restored to its former splendour. A Grade 1 listed property, the Hotel’s rich history stretches back

as far as the 1500’s and has welcomed many notable guests. As a result oaf the careful research

and restoration of the building, Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel now cuts a breath-taking figure

against the stunning scenery of the original walled gardens that have also benefited from a

restorative period. Perfectly capturing the refinement of its time,

Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel offers its guests and diners the

opportunity to step back into time and enjoy the tranquillity

and splendour of the venue.

Monday: Dinner will be served in the Hotel's Garden Room

at 8.30 pm

Tuesday: Dinner arrangements to be confirmed (will be at the

last High School Visit or en route back to the hotel).

Wednesday: Dinner will be served in the Hotel's Garden

Room at 7.30 pm

*Menu choices will need to be made in advance.Please advise of any dietary requirements.

Sunday 12th MarchAccommodation for this evening is not included in the road show but it is recommended that

Representatives stay at The Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel (www.castlebromwichhallhotel.co.uk)

where a preferential rate of 69.00 GBP per night has been agreed. To book, call 00441217480030

and quote 'The Student World'. The Tour bus will leave from here at approximately 9 am on

Monday morning, following a Breakfast Briefing in The Garden Room at 8 am.

ACCOMMODATION & MEALSCENTRAL ROAD SHOW

HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS

During the Road Show, meals and accommodation are included as follows:

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Mon 13th

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Hotel

Tues 14th Wed 15th Thurs 16th

Road Show Briefing: 08.00

Depart Hotel: 09.00

Location: Wrekin College (tentative) Time: 10.30 pm - 12.00 Activity: Open Fair

Location: RGS Worcester Time: 14.00 - 16.00 Activity: Open Fair

Location: Malvern College Time: 17.30 - 19.00 Activity: Open Fair

Tuesday 14th March

Depart Hotel: 07.30

Location: Abbots Bromley SchoolTime: 09.00 - 10.30Activity: Open Fair

Location: Denstone CollegeTime: 11.45 - 14.00Activity: Open Fair

Location: Stafford Grammar SchoolTime: 17.30 - 19.00Activity: Open Fair

Monday 13th MarchDepart Hotel: 08.30

Location: Wolverhampton Girls High School Time: 09.30 - 11.00Activity: Open Fair

Location: Shrewsbury SchoolTime: 13.00 - 15.00Activity: Open Fair

Location: Ellesmere College Time: 16.00 - 18.00Activity: Open Fair

Thursday 16th March

Depart Hotel: 09.00 am

Location: The Royal School, WolverhamptonTime: 09.00 - 11.00 Activity: Open Fair

Location: Edgbaston High SchoolTime: 12.30 - 14.00Activity: Open Fair

Lunch: On the road

Drop off at London Hotel/venue: 4.30

Wednesday 15th March

* The schedule has been designed to maximise your time here in the UK which does mean we will need to

leave the hotel and schools on time. If you experience any delays please inform a staff member as soon as

possible. Refreshments and light snacks will be available on board the tour bus for your convenience.

TIMETABLECENTRAL ROAD SHOW

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MAPCENTRAL ROAD SHOW


Monday 13th MarchWrekin College (tentative)

RGS Worcester

Malvern College

Tuesday 14th MarchAbbots Bromley School

Denstone College

Stafford Grammar School

Wednesday 15th MarchWolverhampton Girls High School

Shrewsbury High School

Ellesmere College

Thursday 16th MarchThe Royal School Wolverhampton

Edgbaston High School for Girls

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The School was originally founded in Worcester around 685, making it the fifth oldest school

in the United Kingdom and reputedly the sixth oldest in the world. The School has received

several Royal visitors during its history; more recently, the visit of the Princess Royal

commemorated the 450th Anniversary of the granting of the first Royal Charter by Queen

Elizabeth I, but that just tells a part part of the School’s proud history.

RGS’s has a record of consistently high achievers and it’s A’Level results show a steady

improvement, from 92.8% of students achieving grades A-C in 2012 to 94.1% in 2016.

Enrichment at RGS aims to encourages students to lift their heads above the horizon of

lessons and to explore new academic areas. Its goal is to help students find areas of interest

that may whet their appetite to learn more, to read around new subjects, even to carry on

studying them over the coming decades or to use them as a basis for a career. RGS identifies

its students’ academic strength, talent and potential at an early age, and offers a vibrant

co-curricular programme of events, talks and activities with an academic focus through which

these can be developed.

RGS has all embracing experience in the area of Careers and Higher Education an excellent

track record of helping students secure places at the top universities in the UK, including

Oxford and Cambridge, as well as other leading universities worldwide. It aims to encourage:

• Effective decision making

• Informed and realistic subject choices

• Management and exploitation of opportunities

• Development of knowledge, skills and abilities

RGS organises Higher Education events for parents and students which feature guest

speakers on subjects such as finances, making a successful application, the changing realities

of Higher Education in the UK, studying abroad and alternatives to university.

Qualification: A Level

Fees: £11,952 (day)


Royal Grammar SchoolUpper Tything, Worcester, WR1 1HPwww.rgsw.org.uk

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Founded in 1865, Malvern College is a leading UK private co-educational boarding school,

catering to ages 13 to 18 (8th to 12th Grades, Years 9 to 13 in the UK system). It has

Approximately 675 students, 350 in the Sixth Form. Malvern College was one of the first in

the UK to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme in parallel to the

traditional A-Level courses; Currently, the IB/A Level division in Year 12 is approximately

50:50.

Although a traditional British boarding school, the student body is highly international, with

British students mixing with over 30 nationalities, including German, Belgian, Chinese,

Nigerian, American, Italian and Russian. 80% of the student body boards in eleven boarding

houses; day students also belong to these houses.

Results: A Level 2016 A2 results: 36% A*-A grades and a 96% pass rate ; IB 2016 results:

Mean 36.6 from 85 students. 25 scored over 40 points.

Preparation for US universities: The vast majority of Malvern College students intending to

apply to US universities come to the school for the Sixth Form from outside the UK and have

typically had little or no application preparation prior to joining the college. The majority of

students applying to US universities are non-native English speakers. The College has

recently introduced a small team to act as ‘School Counselors’ to provide advice and

guidance on the US application process. As is typical in the UK, all these counselors,

including the Head of University Applications, are full-time teachers and also have other

responsibilities within the school.

SAT Results: The following represents average data for the 24 students who took the new

SAT in May and June 2016 - SAT Reasoning Average: 1336 (range 1180-1510)

Leavers Destinations: Recent US destinations include Harvard, University of Pennsylvania,

Stanford, UCLA, NYU, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, Wake Forest, RISD and Barnard. Other

popular international destinations are McGill (Canada), IE (Madrid), Bocconi (Milan),

Amsterdam and Leiden (Netherlands) and James Cook (Australia). In addition, The college

has a number of German students who will return to Germany for university, particularly for

vocational subjects such as Law and Medicine.


International Baccalaureate

Fees: £7,921 (day)

£12,468 (full board)

Malvern CollegeCollege Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3DF www.malverncollege.org.uk

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Abbots Bromley School is set in 53 acres of stunning grounds and adjoining beautiful

countryside, It was established 141 years ago with the Christian ideals of ‘Faith, Unity and

Vision’ and an aim to provide an education for young people in an environment which would

cultivate pride and excellence in every aspect of life. It takes its name from the quintessentially

English village in which it resides.

Abbots Bromley believes it is important for its students to develop the moral integrity to

become responsible global citizens, so that they may take their place in society with

confidence. They are confident that anyone associated with the Abbots Bromley learning

community, student or adult, will leave the richer for their experience.

The Sixth form has been recognised as being amongst the top 20 small schools for academic

excellence, with the focus being academic achievements. Recent A Level results saw 44% of

students achieve the top grades of A*-A, with 66% gaining A*-B. Students completing the

BTEC were also celebrating a 100% pass rate.

Abbots Bromley International College has developed recently as a result of growth in the

international boarding facility at Abbots Bromley School. The ethos at the college is to provide

a rich and diverse learning environment in which students are actively encouraged to develop

their skills and talents in safe surroundings. Abbots Bromley prepare young citizens off the

future, men and women who will be employed all over the world, and so take a proactive

approach to ensuring students are presented with all higher education options available to

them, including studying abroad. As a significant percentage of boarders are international

students already, they are already open to this experience.


BTEC

Fees: £15,357 (day)


Abbots Bromley SchoolAbbots Bromley, Staffordshire, WS15 3BWwww.abbotsbromleyschool.com


Denstone was begun in 1868 and completed five years later as the flagship independent

boarding school of the midlands. The school is set in a site of more than one hundred acres of

rolling Staffordshire countryside, close to the Derbyshire border.

The College combines its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to

education. It’s aims to promote the highest standard of educational achievement in an

environment where students are encouraged to challenge expectations and realise their true

potential.

Denstone college is particularly passionate about sport and very proud of its sporting history

and extensive facilities. Students are regularly selected for representative honours and many

Old Denstonians have gained senior county, regional and national honours. The main sports

for girls are hockey and netball, with tennis and rounders in the summer, and the main sports

for boys are rugby, hockey and cricket.

In 2016 academic performance was strong across most subjects areas, with around half of

students achieving A* or A grades in subjects as diverse as Economics, English, Maths, Spanish

and Philosophy & Ethics. Almost 75% of students achieved A*-B grades.

As a pre-university school, the Sixth Form is a focussed environment providing students with a

range of information and experiences which will help them to choose their higher education

route and ultimately succeed in their chosen field. Denstone is proactive in its approach to

careers and higher education and ensures students are aware of all opportunities available to

them. In terms of higher education applications, national and international universities visit

regularly to talk to both students and parents and visits to institutions are encouraged.

Denstone College has been educating young people since 1873 and offers a rounded

education, where proper emphasis is placed on academic achievement and high standards are

a top priority. Students leave each year fully prepared for the very best UK and international

universities. Students from Denstone have been successfully applied to Universities all over

the world, including North America, Asia and Europe.


Fees: £14,283 (day)


Denstone CollegeUttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5HN www.denstonecollege.org

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Stafford Grammar was founded in 1982 following a decision to establish a selective,

independent school to provide a liberal education with the ethos and quality of a grammar

school, in response to the merger of the town's grammar schools.

The purpose of Stafford Grammar’s Sixth Form is to equip students with the necessary skills

to enable them to make informed and educated choices in their life. Reaching their potential

in academic studies gives students greater flexibility in their choice of higher education and

employment, however, Stafford Grammar believes that academic success alone is not

enough and that students must also continue to develop their personal skills and show they

have widened their experiences and responsibilities. Stafford Grammar therefore encourages

active involvement in school life as it believes that leadership and teamwork skills should be

nurtured and development.

The Sixth Form has established a formidable academic reputation as a centre of excellence.

It’s students are supported to become independent learners and are provided with guidance

and advice to manage their own time effectively

Stafford Grammar is the highest achieving co educational school in the area. In 2016 75% of

A Level results were A*-B grades and 50% were A*-A grades, consistent with previous years,

The expertise of academic staff provides the best possible support for students with their HE

or career aims. The extensive tutor programme is tailored to the needs of the students and

Stafford Grammar aims to develop self-confidence and encourage all students to actively

participate in the life of the whole school and the local community. As well as some useful

basic language programmes and as well as the typical UCAS guidance and higher education

fair, the tutorial programmes incorporates information and advice on studying abroad.


Fees: £12,117 (day)

Stafford GrammarBurton Manor Rd, Stafford, ST18 9AT

www.staffordgrammar.co.uk

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Wolverhampton Girls High School is one of the best state schools in the country, regularly

achieving exam results which place it at the top of the league tables. It recently converted

to academy status which means it manages its own budget, rather than being controlled by

the local authority (essentially ‘grant maintained’).

Competition for entry is fierce as over 1000 girls apply each year, and of these 1000, only

145 places are granted. Entrance is determined purely from entrance examination results -

the school does operate an appeals and waiting list system, but the chance is very slim.

Entry after this point is very limited and does not fully open again until sixth form. Sixth

form admission is then granted on the basis of a variety of factors such as GCSE predictions

and results, as well as performance in an interview.

Although this school is not a fee-paying school, it mirrors the structure, operating a ‘house’

system whereby students are assigned to a house on arrival and will be with that house for

the duration of their stay, competing against other houses in competitions (sporting and

non-sporting) throughout each school year.

Wolverhampton Girls High was previously awarded the status of Language College in the

UK's Specialist Schools Programme and recent A-level results placed the school in fifth

place in the performance league table for all grant maintained schools in the West Midlands.

This school is also among the top schools for university admissions and has an increasing

number of students wanting to study further afield, with particular interest in Canada.


Fees: N/A

(this is a state selective Grammar School)

Wolverhampton Girls High SchoolTettenhall Rd, Wolverhampton WV6 0BY

www.wghs.org.uk

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One of the highest achieving schools in the country Shrewsbury High School (SHS) was

recently ranked first place in Shropshire in the Independent School Councils league table.

However, though SHS has always prided itself on its success in A levels, it values broader

education and enrichment with equal importance.

Special recognition/subject areas: The Sixth Form provision at SHS has just been

recognised with a nomination at this year's ‘Times Independent School of the Year

Awards’. It has been nominated for the award on the basis of the quality and breadth of

the school’s provision for Sixth Formers. The SHS Sixth Form ‘Tripos’ which provides girls

with a wide-ranging combination of A levels, Extended Project Qualifications, Diplomas

in Languages for Business, Arts awards and more, received the honour in the Times

Education Supplement. The School also received a second nomination recognising its

Bio-med programme, which prepares would-be medics for University and its annual

Bio-Med Conference. This programme won an award at the Summer’s Education Business

Awards ceremony in July.

SHS has a new Head of Careers who is eager to respond to interest from students in

studying abroad, particularly Europe and the USA.


Fees: £13,521

Shrewsbury High School32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury SY1 1TN

www.shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

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Ellesmere College takes pride in the fact that it's focus is on the achievements of each and

every student according to his or her abilities, not just in the achievements of the brightest

and the best. Ellesmere is famously forward looking and innovative - you'll never catch this

school clinging to tradition for its own sake or resting on its laurels.

The Sixth Form at Ellesmere is hugely successful and offers full time courses for over 200

students. Ellesmere College provides teaching and learning of the highest quality and prides

itself on the high performance of successive generations of students who have ensured that

the College is noted both nationally and internationally for its achievements. This

international reputation means the college is popular with international students, some

attend for summer school and others become full time boarders.

Recent A Level results saw 60% of all grades being A*/B grades. IB results were also

excellent with 75% of students achieving more than 30 points, which is equivalent of A*AA

grades at A Level.

The range of degree courses that Ellesmere students choose to pursue is a reflection of the

many interests and opportunities they experience at the College from Economics to

Engineering to Fine Art. Candidates have been successful in receiving offers from a wide

range of Russell Group universities, but some choose to study further afield. The College has

a consistent track record of students who chose to study abroad. Recent destinations have

included: Milan (Design), Marbella (International Hospitality Manage (Dentistry), Vienna

(Transcultural Communications), Holland: Amsterdam (European Economics), Rotterdam

(Econometrics), USA: Chicago (Art), New York (Art); South Carolina (Liberal Arts), Germany

(Veterinary, Engineering, Aviation Management, Chemistry & Biology)

Switzerland (Hospitality Management), Hungary (Medicine), Paris (Design).

In response to the number of students expressing an interest in studying in the USA,

Ellesmere College ensures effective preparation for SATs by facilitating regular tutorials

with an SAT specialist.


Fees: £17,478 (day)


Ellesmere CollegeEllesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB

www.ellesmere.com



The Royal School Wolverhampton is a state Boarding School, so only charges fees for boarding

(tuition fees do not apply). The school has a strong sports focus - it has a specialist Swimming

School that competes (and wins) in international competitions including the World

Championships, European Championships and the Youth Olympics.

The Royal School offers a diverse and vibrant Sixth Form experience. The sixth form school

welcomes students from other schools in the region as well as Sixth Form boarders from

overseas in the European Union. The school combines a specialism in the STEM subjects of

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths with a broad range of A-Level subjects. The

average class size is just 15, allowing everyone to receive the individual attention they deserve,

and resulting in strong, positive relationships forming among peers and between students and

teaching staff.

High academic achievement is only part of the story. Since, Universities and employers are

increasingly drawn to applicants who can demonstrate leadership, determination, resilience and

flair, The Royal School excels in this style of ‘leadership education’, providing students with

ample scope to thrive in cultural activities, competitive sports, and entrepreneurial endeavours,

as well opportunities to travel and make a valid contribution to the wider community.

Every Sixth Former is expected to play an integral part in school life – be it through our house

system, by mentoring younger pupils, or by getting involved in charitable and

community-minded activities. It is these high expectations that sets The Royal School apart

from other Sixth Form providers in preparing students for a bright and prosperous future and it

has been evidenced that universities and employers are looking for rather more than GCSE and

A level grades.

The Royal School has a consistent track record of students who go on to study higher education

abroad. Recent overseas leavers destinations include:

• Bristol British Colombia, Canada

• Drexel, USA

• Hong Kong

• Long Island, USA

• Lycoming College, USA

• Williams College, USA


Fees: £10,725 Full Board

The Royal School, WolverhamptonPenn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG

www.theroyalschool.co.uk

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Founded in 1876, Edgbaston High School is Birmingham's oldest independent school for girls.

It provides a 21st century education based on traditional values and its aim is to provide the

highest quality of education for girls at every stage of their development. In a purposeful

atmosphere for learning, personal and academic growth are enhanced by the richness of

opportunity offered through a broad and progressive curriculum and stimulating

extracurricular programme.

The Sixth Form is a positive and welcoming environment designed for independent study, the

forging of strong relationships and the encouragement of responsibility and leadership.

The School’s most recent pass rate at A Level is an impressive 99.4 %. 5 % of this cohort

achieved three or more A* grades. 21 % of this cohort achieved three or more A*/A grades and

75 % of papers were passed at grades A*, A or B. This means that all students met, and even

surpassed, their expectations ensuring they could go on to their chosen universities or careers

of choice. Students benefit from an excellent careers service and students are encouraged to

participate in a wide-ranging enrichment programme which introduces new subjects such as

Mandarin.

Each year, Year 13 students leave to study a broad range of competitive degree courses at

some of the country's most sought after universities, as well as some further afield.


Fees: £11,982 (day)

Edgbaston High School for GirlsWestbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TSwww.edgbastonhigh.co.uk

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Monday 20th March to Thursday 23rd March

Monday 20th March - Wednesday 23rd MarchFarington Lodge Hotel, Stanifield Lane, Farington, PR25 4QR

Farington Lodge is a superb four star Grade II listed Georgian

house set in three acres of mature lawns and gardens, blending

lavish period splendour and a fascinating history with the very

best contemporary luxury. Conveniently located close to

motorway networks, it sits in a quiet rural spot with rolling

Lancashire countryside, not far from the best sightseeing in the

North West, including the stunning Lake District National Park.

Sunday 19th MarchAccommodation for this evening is not included in the road show but it is recommended that

representatives stay at The Malmaison Hotel, Leeds (www.malmaison.com/locations/leeds). Rooms

can be found on booking.com from 85.00 GBP per night. The Tour bus will leave from here at

approximately 9 am on Monday morning, following a Breakfast Briefing at 8 am in one of the hotel's

conference rooms (report to reception).

ACCOMMODATION & MEALSNORTH ROAD SHOW

HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS

During the Road Show, meals and accommodation are included as follows:

UK HIGH SCHOOL ROAD SHOW MARCH 2017 • NORTH

Mon 20th

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Hotel

Tues 21st Wed 22nd Thurs 23rd

Monday: Dinner will be served in the Hotel's Garden Restaurant at 9.00 pm

Tuesday: Dinner arrangements to be confirmed (will be at the last High School Visit or en route

back to the hotel).

Wednesday: Dinner will be at one of the local Gastro Pubs at 8.30 pm

*Menu choices will need to be made in advance.Please advise of any dietary requirements.

Road Show Breakfast Briefing: 08.00

Depart Hotel: 09.00

Location: Fulneck School (TBC)Time: 10.00 - 11.30Activity: Open Fair

Location: Ripon Grammar School Time: 12.30 - 14.00Activity: Open Fair

Location: Harrogate Ladies College Time: 17.00 - 19.00Activity: Open Fair

Tuesday 21st March

Depart Hotel: 07.30

Location: Queen Elizabeth's SchoolTime: 09.00 - 11.00Activity: Open Fair

Location: Lancaster GrammarTime: 12.00 - 14.00Activity: Open Fair

Location: Rossall SchoolTime: 17.00 - 18.30Activity: Open Fair

Monday 20th March

Thursday 23rd March

Depart Hotel: 08.00 am

Location: The Queens School ChesterTime: 09.00 - 11.00Activity: Open Fair

Location: Cheadle Hulme SchoolTime: 12.00 - 13.30Activity: Open Fair

Lunch: On the road or at last school visit

Drop Off at Manchester Airport or Manchester City Centre for onwardTravel: 14.30

Wednesday 22nd March

Depart Hotel: 08.30

Location: Manchester Grammar (TBC)Time: 10.00 - 11.30Activity: Open Fair

Location: Dallam SchoolTime: 13.30 - 15.30Activity: Open Fair

Location: AKS Arnold KEQMSTime: 17.30 - 19.30Activity: Open Fair

TIMETABLENORTH ROAD SHOW


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* The schedule has been designed to maximise your time here in the UK which does mean we will need to

leave the hotel and schools on time. If you experience any delays please inform a staff member as soon as

possible. Refreshments and light snacks will be available on board the tour bus for your convenience.

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MAPNORTH ROAD SHOW


Monday 20th MarchFulneck School (TBC)

Rippon Grammar School

Harrogate Ladies College

Tuesday 21st MarchQueen Elizabeth's School

Lancaster Grammar

Rossall School

Wednesday 22nd MarchManchester Grammar (TBC)

Dallam School

Arnold KEQMS

Thursday 23rd MarchQueens School Chester

Cheadle Hulme School

Ripon Grammar School is a co-educational, selective grammar school in North Yorkshire,

England and has been serving the community of Ripon for well over 450 years. This rich

heritage and tradition inform much of its daily work today, but it also prides itself on being

forward looking and leading educational progress in the 21st Century.

Ripon Grammar is one of the best-performing schools in the North of England; in 2016 100%

of students passed their A levels and over 76% achieved A*-B grades. The school was graded

"Outstanding" in its most recent Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) report and is

ranked in the top four per cent in England. It has also been recognised for the progress sixth

form students made during the two years following their GCSEs - their success at A level put

the school at the top of the 2013 Yorkshire league table, while the value added score put it

ahead of the rest of the country.

Rippon Grammar School has a dedicated Careers team who have a carefully designed

programme to guide and support each student through the entire process of making

post-school and career choices, including options for higher education abroad. Most recent

courses and overseas destinations include Bio-medical Science and Liberal Arts in the USA

and Medicine in Bulgaria.


Fees: £11,070 (full board)


Ripon Grammar School16 Clotherholme Road, Ripon, HG4 2DG

www.ripongrammar.co.uk

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Harrogate Ladies College belongs to a family of UK Independent schools, established in the

1890s. Today it retains a strong sense of history but with a forward thinking, progressive and

modern outlook.

The college has a vibrant Sixth Form community of around 140 girls both day and boarding.

Life in Sixth Form is a little bit different from the rest of College; Academically, students are

encouraged to work, think and study more independently and there are opportunities for

greater responsibility and leadership within the wider school community. Sixth Form

students have the benefit of a dedicated Sixth Form Centre which is designed to offer a little

more freedom and to support a more independent way of life.

Harrogate Ladies’ College is a largely non-selective school, although its excellent public

examination results might suggest otherwise. Studying at Harrogate Ladies’ College typically

adds one grade to estimated exam results in every subject – a factor which is considered by

many to be the best indication of a school’s success. 2016 was no exception in consistency of

excellent exam results; The number of A* grades more than doubled, a third of students

achieved a clean sweep of 3 or more A*-A grades and 66% of all grades were A*-B, with

students achieving 100% A*-B grades in a total of 10 different subjects.

The range of university courses that Harrogate Ladies College students go on to study is

incredibly diverse and reflects the wide range of A level subjects that offered. University

Destinations and courses for 2016 included International Studies in Prague, Architecture in

Hong Kong and the Netherlands, Economics in the USA and Melbourne and Engineering

Science in Germany.


Fees: £15,720 (day)



Harrogate Ladies CollegeClarence Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2QG

www.hlc.org.uk

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QES has a tradition of scholarship and care dating back over 400 years, with its present

popularity founded upon a broad and imaginative curriculum geared to individuals, excellent

results, impressive standards of care, and a reputation for a friendly, relaxed, yet purposeful

atmosphere.

QES was previously a private boarding school but that gave up its independent status after

the local education authority agreed with their counterparts in neighbouring counties that

QES should provide the grammar school needs for the whole area. Since this time, QES has

continued to be a well-respected and high achieving coeducational school at the forefront of

evolving educational practices and was the first secondary school in the county to convert to

Academy status, which means it is directly funded by the Department for Education and

independent of local authority control, providing more freedom and autonomy.

At its last inspection by OFSETD (quality governing board in the UK), QES maintained it’s

‘outstanding’ rating, making it the most sought after school in the area. Among the top 25%

of schools in England, the recent A Level pass rate was 98%.

QES has a large 6th form with over 350 students. The fact that the Sixth Form Leadership

Team consists of Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputies and Assistants who are trusted to prepare

and present presentations, attend and participate in governor’s meetings, and help shape the

school for future years, is testament to the type of education offered.

QES has an excellent track record of enabling students to gain offers for the top universities

in a diverse range of highly competitive courses, abroad as well as in the UK and is a school

well known to a number of International universities, in particular in the USA and

Netherlands.


Fees: N/A


Queen Elizabeth School (QES)Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth LA6 2HJ

www.queenelizabeth.cumbria.sch.uk

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LRGS is one of the UK’s top grammar schools for boys and a successful state boarding

school, rated as 'outstanding' across all categories by Ofsted. There are 1000 students at the

school, including 200 boarders and a thriving Sixth Form of 350 students. LRGS challenges

the brightest boys in the North West of England, along with boarders from further afield, to

fulfil their potential.

The values central to LRGS are those of academic and extra-curricular excellence and

opportunity, within a diverse and tolerant community, forming the best possible foundation

for future life.

LRGS is justifiably proud of its sporting tradition. The school’s reputation for producing

competitive teams and individuals across a range of abilities is second to none and they are

rightly proud of the steady stream of Old Lancastrians who continue to garner success at

national and international level.

LRGS is consistently placed among the top state schools in the country and is one of the

leading state boarding schools in the UK. The high standard of achievement of its students

and the inspirational teaching by its staff means that LRGS’s A-level results are exceptionally

high. Three-quarters of A- level results are regularly A* - B grade and the vast majority of

leavers go on to their first choice university, many of them to the most competitive

institutions. Some venture further afield and a few students each year are offered places with

International universities.




Lancaster Royal GrammarSchool (LGRS)East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF

www.lrgs.org.uk

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Set in a 161-acre (0.65 km2) estate next to Rossall Beach in Lancashire, Rossall is a school

steeped in history. It was part of a flurry of expansion in education during the early Victorian

period and was granted a Royal Charter in 1890. Rossall was widely considered to be in top 30

public schools in the UK and by the end of Queen Victoria’s reign its academic results were

among the best in the country and this it became known as ‘The Eton of the North’.

Rossall's campus has a large array of facilities for extracurricular activities and the school is

home to the Lawrence House Space Science and Astronomy Centre, the only facility of its type

in the UK. Over the years, Rossall has adapted itself to changing attitudes in education, and was

the first school in the UK to have a Combined Cadet Force and one of the first to introduce the

International Baccalaureate and host a dedicated international study centre on campus.

Rossall aims to deliver a dynamic curriculum, which as well as being responsive to the needs of

its 21st century students, has the power to transform and inspire. It aims to deliver a curriculum

which is solid as well as creative, challenging as well as supportive and outward looking as well

as personalised.

At Sixth Form level, Rossall offers the very best of two worlds – the traditional A Level route and

the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Rossall students achieved excellent exam results at A

Level and in their International Baccalaureate qualifications in 2016. In the International

Baccalaureate Diploma, Rossall achieved a 100% pass rate, with an average point score of 31,

exceeding the worldwide average by 1%. Rossall’s A Level students secured outstanding results,

beating the national average for the number of top grades achieved. Rossall also secured a 100%

pass rate in a number of key subjects including English, Computing, Chemistry and Geography.

During the Sixth Form, students can tap into advice and guidance for making applications to

universities and higher education in the UK and overseas. Rossall has expert guidance on

applying to American universities and great experience in getting students in to top courses at

prestigious universities worldwide.



Fees: £11,100 (day)



Rossall SchoolFleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW

www.rossall.org.uk

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Dallam School, situated on the southern fringes of the Lake District, is Ofted (Office for

Standards in Education) rated ‘Outstanding’. It stands out and is different due to its unique

range of courses, mix of local and global students, exceptional facilities, wide ranging

enrichment opportunities and unquestionable commitment and enthusiasm of the staff and

wider school community. Students at Dallam are inspired, challenged and supported to

achieve their potential. It’s Sixth form has:

• A variety of courses to meet the needs of individual students comprising: A levels, IBCP,

BTECs and International Baccalaureate Diploma

• High academic and pastoral standards

• An extensive extra-curricular programme of creativity, action and service

• Excellent new facilities across the school

• An International Language College and IB World School

Boarders make outstanding progress as they journey through to adulthood. Educationally,

the school has just experienced excellent exam results, giving evidence to the fact that

boarders achieve excellent educational outcomes. They also thrive in a social environment

that has structure and adherence to appropriate boundaries, giving them a sense of

responsibility and duty towards others in a group living situation.

The courses and destinations of Dallam students in the UK are many and varied; examples

include, Classics at Pisa, engineering at Aachen, Hotel Management at Montreaux and

Business at Cologne.


BTEC



Dallam SchoolMilnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD

www.dallam.eu

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AKS is committed to achieving the highest of standards in all aspects of its educational

provision. It currently has the best GCSE and A Level Results in the area and as part of its

continual strive for improvement, it has identified a number of Key Priority Areas for further

development. The Particularly pertinent among these are:

• To achieve the best possible annual academic results for all its students, supported by

appropriate curriculum models.

• To empower more students to engage with and contribute to the local and wider global

community.

• To develop further students' responsibility for themselves, their own surroundings and the

wider environment.

• To prepare all students for success beyond school and in the world of work

The Sixth form at AKS prepares students for life at university and the world beyond. It is a

demanding lively and focused environment, where senior students take more responsibility

for their own learning and personal development within a framework of high expectations

and personalised support from their teachers, so students can maximise their potential.

Sports is particularly popular at AKS and the schools sports teams benefit from excellent

coaching and compete at regional and national levels. There are opportunities through sports

to travel abroad; recent tours have included visits to Rome, South Africa, New Zealand and

Australia. In addition, some students have been lucky enough to be granted sports

scholarships to study in the USA.

AKS is proud of its consistent 100 % pass rate at A Level, with over 80% achieving A-C

grades. The School has a history of sending students abroad, including Australia, Canada

Europe and the USA.


Fees: £10,899 (day)

AKS Arnold KEQMSClifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1DT

www.arnoldkeqms.com


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The Queen's School is one of the UK's top independent girls' schools. It has some of the

best results in the North. With a forward thinking and global outlook, The Queens

School encourages it's students to step out of their comfort zone and think globally.

The school prides itself on the fact that its students leave happy, confident and ready

to take on the world.

The staff at Queen are all committed to inspiring students to aim high and achieve their

potential in an atmosphere of supportive endeavour. Sixth Formers are treated as

mature young people and are encouraged to grow and develop; teaching is in small,

university-style groups and relationships between teachers and pupils are genuine,

collaborative and friendly. Our students go on to achieve excellent A-Level results - on

average nearly two grades higher than predicted, with the vast majority going on to

study at top universities.

In addition, this school has strong links with The Kings School Chester, the local

independent boys school which has a strong focus on sport, particularly rowing and

hockey (The King's appointed hockey coach, Simon Egerton, who is a member of the

England hockey team). Queens and Kings have previously hosted joint study abroad

fairs for European universities.


Fees: £12,825 pa


The Queens SchoolCity Walls Rd, Chester CH1 2NN

www.thequeensschool.co.uk

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Cheadle Hulme School (CHS) is aspirational, people-focused and dynamic. When

students leave CHS, they carry the values embedded here and contribute to society on

a local, national and global scale.

Underpinning all the subjects taught at CHS are the six CHS Thinking Skills;

investigating, analysing, evaluating, collaborating, communicating and creating. They

are designed to foster the qualities of the Academic student, and to equip students with

the skills they will need in their future careers.

From its foundation in 1855 to the present day, Cheadle Hulme School has been fully

committed to serving the wider community, both locally and further afield. Its staff and

students are involved in a wide range of activities, including actively supporting local,

national and international charities, teaching and mentoring for students from local

schools, teacher training workshops and sharing facilities. Through participating in

charity work students learn to value, serve and enrich their community - a philosophy

that will stay with them forever. CHS has enjoyed an association with a Community

School in The Gambia since 1998 and this remains an on-going focus for School-wide

charitable activities.

CHS recent A Level pass rate was 99.3% and 44% of all entries gained A* and A. Each

year a small percentage of students chose to study broad, the most popular destination

being the USA.


Fees: £11,412 (day)


Cheadle Hulme SchoolClaremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 6EF

www.cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk

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