Kent College International Study Centre

Whitstable Road Canterbury CT2 9DT
11-18 Years

Description

Kent College International Study Centre is a school deeply rooted in the Christian Methodist tradition that welcomes all pupils of every faith and none, and celebrates diversity in all aspects of school life.

Facilities

The sports’ facilities include a sports hall, gym, squash courts, an Astro-turf for hockey and tennis, and extensive sports pitches for football, rugby and cricket. Kent College also has a Riding Centre and offers horse riding lessons, and the opportunity to take part in competitions, as part of its sports programme.

Features

Things to note

  • The International Study Centre at Kent College offers English language programmes that give students the English that they need to join the mainstream British academic curriculum and take relevant English examinations for entry to university in the UK and other countries.
  • Kent College is a school steeped in sporting history. They have a reputation for delivering a strong sports programme as part of our diverse and varied school curriculum. The school sees sport as an integral part of a student’s life and understands the important role it plays at both the elite and participation ends of the performance pyramid.
  • Music is at the heart of Kent College and music department offers a broad range of opportunity to pupils of all ages and abilities. 
  • Pupils at Kent College are incredibly lucky to have access to the school’s full working farm, set in 50 acres (20 hectares) of land. Moat Farm is a short walk from the main Senior school campus, and is open to all pupils from both the Junior and Senior schools. 
  • The school’s Farmers’ Club has been in action for more than 60 years, and it allows pupils to work with all the animals on the farm: a breeding herd of Sussex cattle, pigs, a small flock of sheep, as well as the farm’s hens, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs! 

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

Kent College is a non-selective school and welcomes pupils from all backgrounds. Pupils usually join in Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+) or Year 12 (16+), but it is possible to start in other year groups if a place is available. International students may also apply for a Year 11 (15+) pre-Sixth form course. You can choose between a day place, a full boarding place or one of the various flexible boarding options that are on offer. International students may also apply to join our International Study Centre. Applicants would normally have a meeting with the Headmaster or a member of the Senior Management Team, visit and tour of the school, and meet with the Registrar. All students are required to complete entrance exams before a place can be offered. If you would like to know more about the School, you can download our prospectuses below. To order a printed prospectus, please email [email protected]

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Fees

Day pupils Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Years 11 - 13
£6,029
£6,444
£6,600
£6,671
£6,932
Boarding full time Years 7-8
Years 9-13
£9,326
£12,883
Boarding weekly Years 7-8
Years 9-13
£7,778
£11,420

Scholarships

Kent College has a long tradition of recognising and rewarding outstanding ability by awarding scholarships for academic achievement, the IB Diploma (Year 12 only), and in Art, Design (Years 9 and 12 only) Drama, Music and Sport. Scholarships are designed to attract talented pupils from all backgrounds who would benefit from the unique educational experience offered by Kent College. The school undertakes to nurture and develop a scholar’s talent; in return scholars are expected to make a significant contribution to school life.

Scholarships are offered to pupils at Year 7 (age 11+), Year 9 (age 13+) and Year 12 (age 16+). As a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC), the group of schools that includes the top independent schools in the country, it is agreed that the maximum amount of scholarship available will be 50% of tuition fees. It is possible to be awarded a scholarship in more than one area but the maximum overall value will not exceed 50%. Means-tested bursaries may also be offered in addition to scholarships, and further information is available from the Admissions team [email protected] or call 01227 813906

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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