To communicate effectively and meaningfully with someone requires a profound understanding of their world view which is rooted in the language they speak. The acquisition of language skills is therefore central to a pupil’s personal, cultural and social development, as well as providing an important intellectual challenge. Pupils have the opportunity to take courses in seven languages during their school career. They learn to be confident, accurate and articulate linguists, engaged with the cultures of the countries whose languages they study. Our philosophy aims to foster curiosity and independence as well as valuing accuracy and precision.
Offers are conditional on GCSE (or IGCSE) grades. Candidates are expected to achieve at least eight passes including English and Mathematics, at least six should be grade 8 or 9, with no more than one grade 6 and the rest being a minimum of grade 7.
Pupils relish the challenge of studying a foreign language and a good number continue to do so beyond IGCSE, with a great deal of success. We offer courses in French, German, Italian and Spanish. The teaching of literature and the focus on the culture of the country whose language we are studying adds a further dynamic to our provision of foreign language teaching. Weekly work on a personal portfolio gives students the opportunity to carry out deeper study of an area of particular interest, to read articles and news content of interest to them, and to prepare a topic for analysis in the oral component. Japanese and Portuguese are offered as non-examined General Studies courses in the Lower Eighth (Year 12).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £46,908 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £31,170 |
| Address | Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9JT |
To communicate effectively and meaningfully with someone requires a profound understanding of their world view which is rooted in the language they speak. The acquisition of language skills is therefore central to a pupil’s personal, cultural and social development, as well as providing an important intellectual challenge. Pupils have the opportunity to take courses in seven languages during their school career. They learn to be confident, accurate and articulate linguists, engaged with the cultures of the countries whose languages they study. Our philosophy aims to foster curiosity and independence as well as valuing accuracy and precision.
Offers are conditional on GCSE (or IGCSE) grades. Candidates are expected to achieve at least eight passes including English and Mathematics, at least six should be grade 8 or 9, with no more than one grade 6 and the rest being a minimum of grade 7.
Pupils relish the challenge of studying a foreign language and a good number continue to do so beyond IGCSE, with a great deal of success. We offer courses in French, German, Italian and Spanish. The teaching of literature and the focus on the culture of the country whose language we are studying adds a further dynamic to our provision of foreign language teaching. Weekly work on a personal portfolio gives students the opportunity to carry out deeper study of an area of particular interest, to read articles and news content of interest to them, and to prepare a topic for analysis in the oral component. Japanese and Portuguese are offered as non-examined General Studies courses in the Lower Eighth (Year 12).