King's International Study Centre

Type Co-Educational Student Numbers Approximately 45; 70% boys, 30% girls Age Range 9 - 16 years Location

In the cathedral city of Ely north of Cambridge, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by road from London and 3 hours from Bournemouth.
Nearest town: Ely
Nearest railway station: Ely (5 minutes from the Centre)
Local airport: Stansted (50 minutes from the Centre)

The Centre

King's International Study Centre was opened in 1999 under the aegis of King's School, Ely, to prepare children from overseas for entry to good independent senior schools in Britain. The Centre occupies a self-contained site comprising modern classroom block and boarding house. The classroom block also houses the administrative offices for the Centre, a science laboratory, language laboratory, computer room and common room. Students at the Study Centre are integrated into the main school for all meals and also use the main school's library, IT facilities and science laboratories and sports facilities.

Academic Profile

Pupils spend one, two or three terms at King's International Study Centre. The timetable places an emphasis on English language tuition, but in addition there are lessons in Business Studies (or Geography), Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Maths and Science as well as study skills in how to prepare for study and examinations in a British boarding school.

Special Features

• Small classes - maximum 8 pupils per class
• An excellent bridge between life and school at home and living and studying in England
• A full programme of sporting and recreational activities and educational visits

Accommodation

Boys and girls are accommodated in one boarding house, segregated by floors. Younger students share up to 4 per room, whilst older students have twin or single study bedrooms. There is a large, comfortable common room and communal kitchen.

Fees and Extras

Registration fee - £100
School fee per term - £7,500
School fee per year - £22,500
Security deposit - £7,500
Deposit for extras - £1,000
School uniform - £300
Personal Accident insurance - free
Belongings insurance - none
Fees protection insurance - none
Extra English - free
Bedding to provide: towels