Surrey's top Independent schools offering IB
Every parent wants the best school for their child – but what does "best" mean? Former Good Schools Guide writer and professional education adviser, Suzie Oweiss, lists her top schools in Surrey offering the IB (International Baccalaureate)
Parents often ask the same kind of question when trying to place their children in schools. “Which is the best school for…?’’ Is there such a thing? What does ‘best’ mean? The word in the playground is that there is not a ‘best school’. There is, however, the right school for the right child.
How can we determine which school is right for our children? There are a number of things to consider when choosing a specialist school, with the offer of an IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum a particular focus amongst many local parents. Here are some hints and tips on the best schools in Surrey offering the IB...
What is IB?
The International Baccalaureate is a system of education. It offers four educational programmes: the IB Diploma Programme and the IB Career-related Programme for students aged 16 to 19, the IB Middle Years Programme, designed for students aged 11 to 16, and the IB Primary Years Programme for children aged 3 to 12. To teach these programmes, schools need to be authorised by IB.
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ACS Cobham International School
ACS Cobham/ACS Egham – An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 18
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of international and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding. ACS’ curriculum offers all stages of IB (Primary, Middle, Career Related and Diploma). A hugely international community and guarantees entry into universities in the UK, the US, Canada, France and across the rest of the world thanks to such a strong IB offering. Incredible facilities and grounds - at the footstep of London yet far enough to be considered a school ‘out in the country’.
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King Edward's School
King Edward’s Witley – An independent school for boys and girls aged from 10 to 19
King Edward’s Witley was one of the first schools to implement an IB based curriculum and in 2014-15 celebrated ten years of the IB, and ranks as one of the UK’s top 25 co-educational day and boarding schools offering the IB. In 2015, the school decided to offer A-level courses across a wide choice of subjects for those who may prefer to take A-levels. King Edwards’s achieved 100% pass rate and was ranked in the Top 10 of all-IB (Sixth Form) schools in the country.
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TASIS The American School in England
TASIS, Egham – An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 18.
Another American/international school offering the IB curriculum, TASIS is located on a 46 acre traditional and beautiful campus – the school has the feel of a traditional British boarding school setting yet with an international feel.
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Charterhouse School
Charterhouse – An independent school for boys aged from 13 to 18 and girls in sixth form.
One of the UK’s top senior schools, Charterhouse which dates back to the 1600s, offers the IB diploma and the Cambridge Pre-U and A levels for a small selection of subjects. Incredibly popular school – you need to register early. All round impressive school – word in the playground is that it is quite a ‘macho’ school yet full of kindness.
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Box Hill School
Box Hill – Mainstream independent school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18.
A co-educational senior school, located between Leatherhead and Dorking, Box Hill adapted the IB a few years ago whilst still offering GCSE and A-levels. The school is favoured by parents past and new – all speaking about the nurturing, stress free environment. Although not an academic hothouse or highly selective, students are expected to achieve a certain level and to deliver top grades. The school caters very well for those needing extra learning support as well as others who need English language support. Sports opportunities for all – competitive and non. Beautifully placed in the heart of leafy Surrey with no shortage of space. Entry into good universities as well as specialist courses and art or music foundation.
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