Co-Educational
Student Numbers
Approximately 977 (incl. 335 boarders)
Age Range
11 - 18 years
Location
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| Type Co-Educational Student Numbers Approximately 977 (incl. 335 boarders) Age Range 11 - 18 years Location |
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Nearest town: Sevenoaks
Nearest railway station: Sevenoaks (1 mile from the school)
Local airport: London Gatwick (30 min.)
The School
Sevenaokes School is one of the three oldest lay foundations in England. Founded in 1432 by Sir William Sevenoke ( Mayor of London and friend of Henry 5). Sevenoaks School set in 100 acres in the heart of Southeast England. Half an hour from Central London, school is situated on the edge of Sevenoaks, overlooking the 15th century deer park of the Knole Estate. All Weather Pitch, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Conference facilities, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Swimming Pool (open air), Theatre.
Academic Profile
| Key Stage 3 Years 7, 8 and 9 |
Core subjects: English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology. Students also have a grounding in Latin along with other basic subjects (History, Geography, Physical Education etc.) |
| Key Stage 4 Years 10 and 11 |
The majority of GCSE courses begin, is followed by 2 years when students pursue a more limited range of subjects leading to the exams. Subjects available to GCSE: Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Design & Technology, Drama & Theatre Arts, English, French, Geography, German, History, Information & Communication Technology, Maths, Music, Physics, Russian. |
| 16+ IB, Years 12 and 13 | IB offers a broad six subject curriculum, with emphasis on the acquisition of a balanced portfolio of higher level academic skills. |
At Sevenoaks all students take English A1, second modern language: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish, as well as Latin and Classical Greek are offered. History, Geography, Economics, Philosophy, Business and Management (HL only), Information Technology in a Global Society (SL only), Psychology (SL only). Classical Civilisations (SL), World Religions (SL), Experimental Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Design Technology, Mathematics HL, Mathematics (SL), Mathematical Studies (SL), The Arts and Electives: Visual Arts, Music, Theatre Arts
Special Features
One of the few schools which admits six form entrants to study the International Baccalaureate only.
Examination results are consistently excellent.
Accommodation
20% have own study bedrooms, 70% share, 5% are in dormitories of 6+. Single sex houses of approximately 50; separate smaller house for 11-12 years olds (co-ed).
Fees and Extras
Registration fee - £100
School fee per term - £8,420
School fee per year - £25,260
International Baccalaureate fee per term - £9,128
International Baccalaureate fee per year - £27,384
Annual supplement for International Baccalaureate £315
Acceptance deposit £1,500
Security deposit - £8,420/£9,128
Deposit for extras - £500
School uniform - £500
Personal Accident insurance - £3.70
Belongings insurance - none
Fees protection insurance - 1% of fees
Extra English - £22 per 40-minute lesson
Bedding to provide - duvet, 2 duvet covers, pillow
Music Lessons £18 lessons
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