Stonar School
Private boarding school in the UK
City
Wiltshire
Training programs
A-level, GCSE
Age
14-17 years old
Tuition fees
£38,000 /year
Stonar School
Stonar School is a co-educational school in Wiltshire that has been providing high-quality education since 1895. It is a member of the prestigious NACE educational network of prestigious European secondary schools. The school has a reputation for being one of the best equestrian schools in the UK. In 2018, 90.1% of students completed GCSE with good grades, including 29.2% with A and A* grades.
Benefits:
A world-class, British Horse Society (BHS) approved equestrian centre is located right in the heart of the school grounds; equestrianism has been a key feature of Stonar for decades.
Benefits:
- The school grounds include an indoor heated swimming pool, a gym, a tennis court, a sports hall, an Astro floodlight, and an equestrian centre.
- The teaching staff makes every effort to help students achieve high academic performance and comprehensive harmonious development, personality formation, and respects the individual characteristics and talents of each student.
- Small classes allow teachers to have daily contact with all students, give them enough attention, provide individual support and motivate them to achieve their best results.
- There is an opportunity to complete an internship at specialized enterprises, pass a specialized sports exam BHS (for students who devote a lot of time to equestrian sports).
- BHS exam - Apprentices can start the professional qualification from the age of 13 (L1) or 14 (L2) and can either focus on all aspects of the curriculum or, after completing the full L2, they can choose one of the strands. Apprentices can start L3 from the age of 16.
- The exams are very practical and, although there is a lot of theory to be covered, all of these qualifications are about being able to care for a horse effectively and competently, following the correct techniques and with a firm awareness of the safety of yourself, the horse and others.
- The school also offers A-level students a Level 3 qualification in Horse Management (National Diploma in Horse Management).
A world-class, British Horse Society (BHS) approved equestrian centre is located right in the heart of the school grounds; equestrianism has been a key feature of Stonar for decades.
- Exclusively for Stonar students
- Stables for 62 horses; more than 30 horses and ponies belong to the school
- Two full sets of show jumps and a riding track throughout the school's 80 acre grounds
- Indoor arena with a comfortable viewing platform for parents
- Olympic track that meets British Eventing standards
- An open arena measuring 80 x 40 m, with an observation deck.
Stonar School Educational Programs
A-level curriculum
The school offers a wide range of subjects within the A-level (Sixth form) preparatory programme. Students have access to over 20 subjects, the list of which is adjusted annually in accordance with demand.
Among the available subjects are:
International students are given the opportunity to complete the programme in their native language, prepare for IELTS or other English language tests. EPQ, DofE and Leith's Cookery are also offered as equivalents to the A-level programme.
Among the available subjects are:
- art, acting and theatre, music;
- natural sciences, geography, history;
- business;
- design and technology;
- computer science, exact sciences;
- English literature, French, Spanish;
- fashionable design;
- horse management;
- physical education, sports and exercise;
- philosophy, religion and ethics;
- psychology.
International students are given the opportunity to complete the programme in their native language, prepare for IELTS or other English language tests. EPQ, DofE and Leith's Cookery are also offered as equivalents to the A-level programme.
The curriculum is GCSE (10-11 grades)
Students must take compulsory subjects - English and English Literature (IGCSE English Language and English Literature) or English as a Second Language (IGCSE English as a Second Language), Mathematics (IGCSE Mathematics), Combined Science (Double Award).
Physical Education is a compulsory subject but is not included in the exams. Additionally, students can choose 4 subjects from 4 blocks:
Physical Education is a compulsory subject but is not included in the exams. Additionally, students can choose 4 subjects from 4 blocks:
- A (theatre, physical education GCSE)
- B (fine arts, computer science, history, geography, photography)
- C (French, Spanish, Design and Technology, Music, History)
- D (religion, business, food and nutrition, geography).
Extracurricular activities at Stonar School
Studying at Stonar is not only interesting classes, but also exciting leisure. Students always have something to do after classes and a short break with tea and a bun. Additional classes start at 16:15 and last one hour.
Students have access to more than 20 clubs and interest groups, where they can not only acquire useful skills or knowledge, but also make acquaintances with peers, find mentors and gain confidence in their abilities.
Students can choose:
Pupils are divided into four competitive houses - Beaushin, Cottles, Hale and Pawlett. Throughout the year they take part in competitions in music, drama, public speaking, gingerbread house making and more. Each victory contributes to the results of the house, which are summed up at the end of the academic year.
The cost of the programme is £37,332 per year
The cost of tuition includes:
The fees do NOT include:
Students have access to more than 20 clubs and interest groups, where they can not only acquire useful skills or knowledge, but also make acquaintances with peers, find mentors and gain confidence in their abilities.
Students can choose:
- sports sections (football, basketball, badminton, weightlifting, hockey, rugby, swimming);
- art (choir, acting, rock bands, instrumental ensemble);
- creative clubs (photography, Catch Up Art, Paper Cutting Craft);
- academic clubs (French conversation club, historical film club, Latin, cooking);
- other areas, including charity, eco-club, Lego construction, pony club and others.
Pupils are divided into four competitive houses - Beaushin, Cottles, Hale and Pawlett. Throughout the year they take part in competitions in music, drama, public speaking, gingerbread house making and more. Each victory contributes to the results of the house, which are summed up at the end of the academic year.
The cost of the programme is £37,332 per year
The cost of tuition includes:
- Full board (double, triple or quadruple rooms)
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner)
- core curriculum excursions
- compulsory textbooks and stationery
- personal accident insurance
- participation in most clubs
- up to 4 lessons of English as an Additional Language (EAL) per week
- the cost of visa processing between the school and the UK Border Agency and membership of the International Society.
The fees do NOT include:
- Registration fee - £100 pounds
- deposit - £6,250 pounds
- specialist training support - £32 per lesson
- use of territory for equestrian sports
- flights
- pocket money for personal expenses
- non-curricular trips
- exams
Accommodation at Stonar School
There are three houses available for accommodation on the school grounds. Wi-Fi is available throughout the school grounds, as well as dedicated computer areas for independent study and group work.
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I work openly and try to give as much information as possible so that you make the right decision in entering the UK, I am constantly in touch, although I am in a different time zone from my students. For you, the best schools in Britain and A-level and Foundation programs, as well as help in entering universities directly or for the International Year.
I do not promise you that you will study for free or you will have a scholarship - covering all tuition and accommodation, this is not my business, but I will help you choose the best option for your budget.
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