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Brookes Cambridge is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Risby, just outside the historic town of Bury St Edmunds in the beautiful English county of Suffolk, just 30 minutes from Cambridge and 1 hour from London. With a student capacity of 100, the school is famed for its close-knit community and wonderfully student-focused approach. The combination of small class sizes, specialist teachers and a rich and varied curriculum provides the catalyst for students to flourish and unlock their natural talents. Teaching is tailored to each pupil, to harness their interests and strengths and aid their progression. Throughout their educational journey, Brookes Cambridge students develop not only academically but also as global citizens, nurturing a sense of world vision and becoming members of society who truly stand out from the crowd. Facilities The school campus is framed in the beautiful surroundings of the Suffolk countryside and ideally located near the innovative Cambridge Technology and Science Park, as well as the famous horse racing town of Newmarket. With fantastic facilities such as a technology lab, a science lab, an art studio, library, health centre, community garden and cafeteria, students at Brookes Cambridge receive a first-class educational experience, with everything they need to excel just a stone's throw from their dormitories. Sports & Arts Brookes Cambridge is a school where student learning is considered important both inside and outside of the classroom. Participating in extra-curricular activities allows each student to pursue their passions, explore areas of interest, identify personal strengths and develop collaborative skills. The PE curriculum and the Sports programme in the senior school over a wide range of activities including athletics, cricket, cross country, dance, football, basketball, volleyball, rounders, hockey, netball, swimming, gymnastics, horse riding and golf. The school prides itself on excellence in the creative and performing arts and all pupils take part in at least one dramatic production a year, enabling them to develop confidence in performing in front of others. Musical tuition is offered in piano, flute, clarinet, recorder, violin, cello, drums or percussion, voice and brass and various music clubs are also open to students, including a rock band and a choir. At the heart of the extra-curricular programme is the teaching and learning of good people skills and fostering a team spirit. Dormitories & School Life The dormitories at Brooke Cambridge are run as a family unit by House parents John and Gill White, who have more than 30 years of boarding experience. They provide a ‘home away from home’ for students and provide an inclusive atmosphere. Quiet places for study, along with academic support, give residential students room to thrive, and social spaces and weekend excursions encourage exploration of culture and community life. Spacious bedrooms can accommodate between one and six students, and every room has private en-suite facilities. Internationalism is also part of the school’s DNA, giving students a broader understanding of the world by welcoming classmates from overseas.

Set in a small, picturesque market town in the South West of England, Wellington School is an exceptionally friendly and vibrant community with high academic standards and a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities. The school curriculum offers a broad and balanced education through a range of GCSE and A Level subjects. Unsurprisingly, excellence is the norm for Wellington students, who routinely achieve top examination results and contribute to the school’s historically high rates of entry into the UK’s top universities. Facilities At the heart of the School is the Dukes’ Library and Study Centre. This has been recently refurbished to the highest standard and is a beautifully light and airy building to inspire work and dedicated effort in all students. Wellington School can also boast some of the finest sporting facilities in the UK. The school’s Olympic Standard Sports Complex includes a fully equipped fencing salle, 2 performance gyms, a physiotherapy suite and a spectator viewing gallery. The sports hall is set up for over 8 different sports to be played indoors, and outside there are 5 rugby pitches, 9 tarmac tennis courts, 9 astro tennis courts, 4 purpose-built netball courts, a floodlit artificial turf hockey pitch and 3 grass pitches, cricket pitches, a 300m athletics track, high jump, long jump, discus, hammer and hurdle course, 2 squash courts, a climbing wall, and a covered, heated swimming pool. Sports & Arts Considerable emphasis is placed on outdoor activities (Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinbrugh Award Scheme) and on sport at Wellington School, as demonstrated by the marvellous facilities on-site. The school’s main seasonal sports are rugby, hockey, netball, cricket and athletics, although a wide range of other sports are also catered to, ensuring there is something for everyone to get involved in. Music and drama are flourishing areas of the college’s curriculum. The new theatre and music school has a Steinway piano in every teaching and practice room and LAMDA tuition is on offer for all students with an interest in acting. The school’s tradition of regular musical and theatrical productions and its history of producing inspiring and successful artists, ensures that all students are encouraged to express themselves creatively and reach their full potential. Dormitories and Student Life The boarding community is central to the rich and diverse environment that is Wellington School. 140 boys and girls, accommodated in 5 boarding houses, are provided with the perfect environment in which to explore their academic potential, develop their social relationships and unearth personal skills and qualities that enhance their success. All boarding students live in the school’s comfortable, modern boarding houses and are cared for by dedicated house staff. Each boarding house has a Housemaster or Housemistress, Matron and academic tutors who keep in regular contact with the students. In such a warm, communal setting, every student truly matters and the house staff strives to ensure the happiness of all those in their care by creating a family atmosphere. Older students can safely walk into Wellington town to visit cafés, takeaways and shops and have a distinct sense of independence and freedom, whilst being in a small, nurturing and safe community.

Located an hour's drive and under 40 minutes by train from central London, Rochester Independent College is a private, coeducational UK day and boarding school for students in years 7 to 13. The school is truly unique, combining academic rigour with a creative buzz. The stimulating curriculum includes some 40 A-Level courses, 15 GCSE core subjects and an outstanding Sixth Form College; all taught in intimate classroom settings where students don't wear school uniform and are on first name terms with staff. Rochester Independent College (RIC)'s focus is on achievement without unnecessary pressure, on examination success in a lively, supportive and informal atmosphere. The school is a specialist in entry to medical school and this year 6 places were won at Oxford University, 2 at Exeter, 2 at Bristol University and one at University College London. Facilities The school occupies a one-of-a-kind urban campus. At the heart of a designated conservation area, the historically distinctive site with listed buildings linked by award winning wildlife gardens creates a special sense of place to explore and in which to live, study and work. The school boasts a digitally creative department (Music Technology, Media Studies, Film Studies and Graphics) equipped with the latest Apple computers as well as a 100-seat performance auditorium, a fitness suite and a games court. Sports and Arts Students at RIC enjoy a colourful range of sports and clubs. They are served great school meals and help plan their own exciting events, parties and innovative trips. Music, Art, Film and Drama give a creative buzz. All non-academic activities are optional and students are free to make their own choices about what to take part in. Fun activities include cinema, 10-Pin bowling, games nights, trampolining, football, swimming and fitness. Trips are regularly planned for London, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon and Margate. Dormitories and Student Life Student accommodation is located on the urban campus, so commuting from classes to boarding facilities is not required. All pupils are closely supervised by resident staff in a safe and secure environment. The dormitory facilities include single or twin (most e-suite), common rooms and study areas. Everyone has full access to the school's sports pitch, fitness centre, on-site cinema, art studios and the stunning gardens. Whilst at the school, all non-native English learners benefit from the outstanding IELTS programme and renowned English, Mathematics, Science and Film Studies departments.