Bournemouth Collegiate School

About Bournemouth Collegiate School:

Bournemouth Collegiate School is divided into three levels of education: primary school, secondary school (GCSE), and sixth form (A-level). The last two levels (A-level) are among the most important. In this program, students choose 3-4 main subjects that will form the basis for their higher education. Let’s take a look at the subjects students can study.

Subjects available at Bournemouth Collegiate School:

Educational Highlights of Bournemouth Collegiate School:

Thanks to small class sizes (6-10 students), teachers can provide personalized attention to each student and offer academic support. This leads to exceptionally high results in final exams. As a result of these high achievements, graduates often go on to top universities in the UK and abroad.

Students receive support in choosing their future specialty and the best-suited university. The school’s experts assist with the entire application process. 95% of BCS graduates go on to study at their first-choice universities, with 25% of them attending universities within the prestigious Russell Group (the best universities in the UK, including Cambridge and Oxford).

The school is home to both international students and British students, which allows students to immerse themselves in the culture and form meaningful friendships with British peers. Bournemouth Collegiate School prides itself on its cultural diversity and strives to maintain a balanced mix of nationalities.

Strengths of Bournemouth Collegiate School:

Mathematics Department: One of the strongest departments in the school. The teaching team has grown from 2 to 6 highly qualified teachers, and the percentage of students achieving excellent math scores has increased from 85% to 96%.

Fine Art: Many graduates of the school have gone on to directly enter top universities such as St. Martins, The London College of Fashion, Arts University Bournemouth, and many renowned art schools abroad. This success is thanks to the strong creative department, which offers a wide range of activities in drawing, photography, visiting exhibitions, and artistic events.

Sports Academies:

For students for whom sports are an integral part of their life, BCS has created sports academies, which are divided into the following sports:

• Badminton
• Basketball
• Football
• Rowing
• Rugby
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Triathlon

The coaches in each academy are professionals with vast experience, many of whom have competed in major events. For example, one of the swimming academy coaches, Zoe Baker, is a four-time world record holder and world champion in swimming. Alex Morris, the tennis academy coach, was the head of Wimbledon Tennis Club, while Richard Irwin was ranked among the top 600 tennis players worldwide. This speaks volumes about the impressive caliber of the coaching staff!

About the location:

The school is located in the beautiful seaside city of Bournemouth, on the southern coast of the UK, just two hours’ drive from London. The school campus covers almost 3.5 hectares, and it is just a 5-minute walk from the beach and 10 minutes from the city center. Bournemouth is one of the most popular coastal destinations for holidays and a significant educational center in England, home to one of the top UK universities, Bournemouth University.

Tuition fees: approximately £29,000 per year (including tuition, accommodation, and meals)
*Prices are for the 2019/2020 academic year.