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	Box Hill School

Type

Co-Educational

Student Numbers

Approximately 350 (incl. 155 boarders)

Age Range

11 - 18 years

Location

Nearest town: Dorking
Nearest railway station: Boxhill and Westhumble Railway Station (1 mile)
Local airport: Gatwich (10 miles)

The School

Founded in 1959, it is in the village of Mickleham in whose life the school plays an active part. The main building is a handsome Victorian mansion situated in 40 acres of delightful grounds, with big playing fields. A recent building programme has added new science and classroom blocks, fitness And art centres, as well as additional boarding accommodation.

It belongs to The Round Square and is run on the principles of Kurt Hahn, founder of Salem and Gordonstoun, setting academic work at the centre of a broad education. It has close links with schools across the world, and there is an afficient system of exchanges and post-A-level attachments with them.

A wide range of activities and expeditions is operated in the belief that all pupils may excel at something, will develop through challenging experiences, and should emerge as well-rounded citizens. Drama, music and art are regarded as particularly important.

Academic Profile

Key Stage 3 Year 7, 8 and 9	Core curriculum of Mathematics, English, and the Sciences as well as a variety of other subject areas.
Key Stage 4 Years 10 and 11	Students study in Years 10 and 11: English, Mathematics and Science are compulsory subjects that every student sits. A wide range of Languages is offered while other options may be added after consultation with parents and pupils. GCSE options available include: French, German, Spanish, History, Geography, Home Economics, Drama and Theatre Studies, Art, Fashion and Textiles, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, Design Technology.
Years 12 and 13	Sixth formers take on average four subjects at AS-Level in Year 12 (Lower Sixth), leading on to full A-Levels in Year 13 (Upper Sixth). Classes are no larger than fourteen and students benefit from daily contact with their personal tutors. Students select their A-Level subjects from a wide variety of subjects.

Special Features

Box Hill School is proud to be a founder-member of Round Square, an organisation comprised of schools that subscribe to the educational beliefs of the philosopher Kurt Hahn.
The Round Square Organisation gives pupils at Box Hill School an unparalleled opportunity for travel and adventure.
The annual conference is always held at a member school and brings together delegations of Governors, Heads, Staff, Sixth Formers and occasionally younger students from all over the world.

Accommodation

5% have own study bedroom, 85% share (2 – 4); 10% are in dormitories of 6+. Single-sex houses of 35 – 50, divided by age. Medical centre staffed by qualified nurse. Central dining room.

Fees and Extras

Registration fee - £75
School fee per term - £6,525
School fee per year - £19,575
Security deposit - £6,525
Deposit for extras - £400
School uniform - £300
Personal Accident insurance - £4.95
Fees protection insurance - 1% of fees
Extra English - £610 per term
Bedding to provide - all provided
Music Lessons - n/a


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