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Methodist College Belfast, or Methody as the College is commonly known, is one of Northern Ireland's leading grammar schools, with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and an impressive record of music, drama, and sport. Interdenominational since its foundation in 1865 and co-educational within months of its opening in 1868, the College is proud of the continued growth in the diversity of its pupils, both past and present, and will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2018. Methodist College has a long tradition of commitment to pastoral care. It places great emphasis on the moral and social welfare of its pupils and their intellectual, physical, and cultural development. Founded by the Methodist Church in 1865, the College is a non-denominational, co-educational grammar school, where pupils of all faiths and none are welcomed into a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. We aim to provide equal opportunities for all, and the diverse talents of each of our pupils are appreciated, nurtured, and celebrated. The development of intellectual curiosity, critical debate, active and independent learning, and the pursuit of excellence are all valued. Through the pursuit of curricular and extra-curricular activities, we support and promote our belief in developing the whole child. Our pupils are encouraged to be enthusiastic, confident, and tolerant young people who have respect for themselves and others. At Methodist College, we seek to: Challenge, inspire and support our pupils as individuals to grow intellectually, personally and spiritually, and achieve their potential Promote high academic standards and develop diverse skills and capabilities through a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities Encourage a questioning approach which searches for truth through reason, research, and debate based on freedom of thought and expression Encourage creativity as a way of nurturing the human spirit and improving the quality of life Work for the benefit of the school and the local community, while promoting the concept of service to all communities, national and international Encourage environmental awareness, recognizing our responsibility for the welfare of the planet Prepare our pupils to be responsible citizens and leaders, who respect the value of cultural diversity and our common humanity in a fast-changing and complex world Promote social justice and to counter prejudice and intolerance by encouraging mutual respect and understanding Provide opportunities for pupils to work together to develop an understanding of the importance of forgiveness, reconciliation, recognition, and renewal in order that individuals, communities, and society may flourish Recognize that learning is a life-long process by which we seek to gain not only qualifications but also humility and wisdom. View full school

Our inspiring alumni comprise outstanding scholars, Nobel Prize winners - such as Seamus Heaney and David Trimble - and influential leaders who are making an impact in Northern Ireland and across the globe. Over 94% of Queen's graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduation. Our graduates are dominating senior leadership positions in 80 of Northern Ireland's top 100 companies and making a difference in over 120 countries. One of the UK's most prominent campus universities, and the 9th oldest, we blend our proud heritage with cutting-edge facilities for the best experience of University life. We are ranked in the top 200 universities in the world (QS World Rankings, 2019). Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast, we became an independent university in 1908. Today, we are a Russell Group member, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centered ethos. Queen's is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland. We support 1 in every 74 jobs here, while our spin-out companies support 1,850 high-value jobs and generate an annual turnover of £215 million. Our quality graduates and world-leading research also help to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). Belfast is now the top investment destination for USA FDI in Cyber Security thanks to the groundbreaking work carried out by our Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT). Queen's University Belfast was founded by the Royal Charter in 1845. Founded by Queen Victoria, the Queen's University in Ireland was designed to be a non-denominational alternative to Trinity College Dublin, controlled by the Anglican Church. The University was made up of three Queen's Colleges - in Cork, Galway, and Belfast. Although it was the first University in the north of Ireland, Queen's drew on a tradition of learning that goes back to 1810 and the Belfast Academical Institution's foundation. Its collegiate department, which provided University-style education, closed with Queen's and four of its professors, and many of its students transferred to the new college. The most critical date in the early years of the University's life was 1908 when the three Queen's Colleges, and the Royal University (which replaced the Queen's University in Ireland in 1879), were dissolved and replaced by the Queen's University of Belfast and the National University of Ireland. As an independent institution, governed by its own Senate, Queen's flourished. Increasing student numbers and new staff were accommodated in the number of new buildings, and the academic program increased in range. Arts, Science, Law, and Medicine, were supplemented by Faculties of Commerce, Applied Science and Technology, Agriculture, and Theology. Today, Queen's is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland, providing world-class education underpinned by world-class research. View full university

Victoria College, a girls’ school with 870 pupils and a dedicated junior campus, is small enough to allow each pupil to be known. A strong commitment to providing education that is tailored to the pupils’ needs and which offers individual support and encouragement pays dividends. We have high expectations for all our pupils and in a positive learning environment, where the level of pastoral care is outstanding, each pupil achieves her full potential and is challenged to be the best she can be. Our pupils develop confidence and secure the skills and values which will prepare them for their future role in society as responsible and responsive citizens. Our pupils participate in a wide range of clubs, societies, and after-school activities and each pupil is given the support she needs to become a lifelong learner able to make informed choices and decisions. The College holds the International School Award and the professional development of staff and the experiences of our pupils are enhanced through our partnerships with schools both at home and abroad. We are an Investor in People school and we are committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, promoting good relationships, and providing opportunities for everyone within a learning society. Welcome to Victoria College Belfast and thank you for your interest in our school. The College is a leading non-denominational school in South Belfast providing an outstanding educational experience for girls aged 2-18 years. There are 897 pupils in the Grammar School including 45 Boarders and 205 pupils in the Preparatory Department including the Pre School and Pre Pre School classes. The College holds the International Schools Award, the Investors in People Bronze award, the Green Flag Eco Award, and has recently received the prestigious Inclusion Quality Mark in recognition of the positive, diverse, and inclusive ethos and practice that underpins all aspects of school life. The IQM Assessor stated that the College is “an exceptional school that provides high-quality education for young women in Belfast. Staff members show real care, dedication and display a high level of professionalism to ensure that the College provides a safe, secure and challenging environment for girls to learn and grow academically, emotionally, and personally.” Each girl’s knowledge, understanding, and skills are developed within a caring and creative school community to enable her to become an active citizen and a future leader. We are proud of the added value provided in the College ensuring that each pupil is inspired and challenged to be the best she can be. In partnership with parents and governors, our highly qualified, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff provides the best possible education for every girl both in the classroom and through a wide range of extracurricular activities. High academic achievement is promoted and results at GCSE and A-level are consistently above the Northern Ireland average with pupils excelling in Science, Mathematics, and Technology as well as in the Arts and Humanities. We have high expectations of every pupil and individual pupil success is valued and recognized. We hope that our website gives you a flavor of the diversity of school life in Victoria but we would encourage you to avail of the opportunity to visit the College and to meet with the pupils and staff who will be happy to help you find out more about our wonderful school. View full school

RBAI is committed to realistic and robust self-evaluation, as an integral tool, in a school improvement strategy, which leads to raised standards of teaching for learning, for each pupil. This is alongside outstanding pastoral support to enable each student to develop academically, emotionally, personally, and socially through active and challenging learning experiences. The agreed priorities of the School Development Plan and Department Development Plans reinforce and restate what makes us successful and what will continue to provide excellent opportunities for our pupils. Resources will continue to be effectively deployed to support learning, including the use of online learning. An excellent practice is retained with a focus on student achievement and a collective sense of ownership. The priority will include consistency across the School and evidence-based planning, which will respond to internal and external requirements and which will maintain focused and monitored outcomes. The Board of Governors has traditionally regarded the education of the boys at RBAI as a cooperative process involving themselves, the Principal, SLT, the Council of Studies (Senior Management Team), the Staff, the parents, and the boys. The doors of the School are open to boys of good ability without regard to race, creed, or background it is a School of the whole community and not of a section only. Within this context the aims of the School are: To develop each pupil to his maximum academic potential and to stimulate him to enjoy the attainment of knowledge and excellence. The School will offer a broad and balanced range of subjects within which boys may choose appropriate courses. The School will provide comprehensive pastoral care. All boys will be encouraged to develop a wide range of learning skills, to acquire habits of self-study and inquiry. To provide each pupil with the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday life and working life. The broad curriculum will cover areas of the experience from the expressive and creative to the scientific and technological. Appropriate use will be made of educational technology. There will be a comprehensive careers education, information, advice, and guidance program. Extra-curricular programs will complement the academic courses. To provide and promote the conditions in which each pupil can develop as an individual and to his potential. The School will encourage tolerance, service, discipline, reliability, and responsibility. The School will help pupils to recognize their strengths and weaknesses. To prepare pupils to become responsible and active members of society. The School will foster awareness of the structure of today's societies. Pupils will develop an awareness of man's heritage in a wide range of areas. The School will encourage initiative and co-operation as well as developing suitable attitudes towards healthy competition. To stress the importance of good health, mental well-being, and physical fitness. View full school

Methodist College Belfast, or Methody as the College is commonly known, is one of Northern Ireland's leading grammar schools, with an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and an impressive record of achievement in music, drama, and sport. Interdenominational since its foundation in 1865 and co-educational within months of its opening in 1868, the College is proud of the continued growth in the diversity of its pupils, both past and present, and will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2018. Methodist College has a long tradition of commitment to pastoral care and places great emphasis on the moral and social welfare of its pupils in addition to their intellectual, physical, and cultural development. Founded by the Methodist Church in 1865 the College is a non-denominational, co-educational grammar school, where pupils of all faiths and none are welcomed into a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. We aim to provide equal opportunities for all and the diverse talents of each of our pupils are appreciated, nurtured, and celebrated. The development of intellectual curiosity, critical debate, active and independent learning, and the pursuit of excellence are all valued. Through the pursuit of curricular and extra-curricular activities, we support and promote our belief in the importance of developing the whole child. Our pupils are encouraged to be enthusiastic, confident, and tolerant young people, who have respect for themselves and others. At Methodist College we seek to: Challenge, inspire and support our pupils as individuals to grow intellectually, personally and spiritually, and to achieve their potential Promote high academic standards and the development of diverse skills and capabilities through a variety of curricular and extracurricular activities Encourage a questioning approach that searches for truth through reason, research, and debate based on freedom of thought and expression Encourage creativity as a way of nurturing the human spirit and improving the quality of life Work for the benefit of the school and the local community, while promoting the concept of service to all communities, national and international Encourage environmental awareness, recognizing our responsibility for the welfare of the planet Prepare our pupils to be responsible citizens and leaders, who respect the value of cultural diversity and our common humanity in a fast-changing and complex world Promote social justice and counter prejudice and intolerance by encouraging mutual respect and understanding Provide opportunities for pupils to work together to develop an understanding of the importance of forgiveness, reconciliation, recognition, and renewal so that individuals, communities, and society may flourish Recognize that learning is a life-long process by which we seek to gain not only qualifications but also humility and wisdom. View full school

RBAI is committed to realistic and robust self-evaluation, as an integral tool, in a school improvement strategy, which leads to raised standards of teaching for learning, for each pupil. This is alongside outstanding pastoral support to enable each student to develop academically, emotionally, personally, and socially through active and challenging learning experiences. The agreed priorities of the School Development Plan and Department Development Plans reinforce and restate what makes us successful and what will continue to provide excellent opportunities for our pupils. Resources will continue to be effectively deployed to support learning, including the use of online learning. An excellent practice is retained with a focus on student achievement and a collective sense of ownership. The priority will include consistency across the School and evidence-based planning, which will respond to internal and external requirements and which will maintain focused and monitored outcomes. The Board of Governors has traditionally regarded the education of the boys at RBAI as a cooperative process involving themselves, the Principal, SLT, the Council of Studies (Senior Management Team), the Staff, the parents, and the boys. The doors of the School are open to boys of good ability without regard to race, creed, or background it is a School of the whole community and not of a section only. Within this context the aims of the School are: To develop each pupil to his maximum academic potential and to stimulate him to enjoy the attainment of knowledge and excellence. The School will offer a broad and balanced range of subjects within which boys may choose appropriate courses. The School will provide comprehensive pastoral care. All boys will be encouraged to develop a wide range of learning skills, to acquire habits of self-study and inquiry. To provide each pupil with the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday life and working life. The broad curriculum will cover areas of the experience from the expressive and creative to the scientific and technological. Appropriate use will be made of educational technology. There will be a comprehensive careers education, information, advice, and guidance program. Extra-curricular programs will complement the academic courses. To provide and promote the conditions in which each pupil can develop as an individual and to his potential. The School will encourage tolerance, service, discipline, reliability, and responsibility. The School will help pupils to recognize their strengths and weaknesses. To prepare pupils to become responsible and active members of society. The School will foster awareness of the structure of today's societies. Pupils will develop an awareness of man's heritage in a wide range of areas. The School will encourage initiative and co-operation as well as developing suitable attitudes towards healthy competition. To stress the importance of good health, mental well-being, and physical fitness. View full school

Victoria College, a girls’ school with 870 pupils and a dedicated junior campus, is small enough to allow each pupil to be known. A strong commitment to providing education that is tailored to the pupils’ needs and which offers individual support and encouragement pays dividends. We have high expectations for all our pupils and in a positive learning environment, where the level of pastoral care is outstanding, each pupil achieves her full potential and is challenged to be the best she can be. Our pupils develop confidence and secure the skills and values which will prepare them for their future role in society as responsible and responsive citizens. Our pupils participate in a wide range of clubs, societies, and after-school activities and each pupil is given the support she needs to become a lifelong learner able to make informed choices and decisions. The College holds the International School Award and the professional development of staff and the experiences of our pupils are enhanced through our partnerships with schools both at home and abroad. We are an Investor in People school and we are committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, promoting good relationships, and providing opportunities for everyone within a learning society. Welcome to Victoria College Belfast and thank you for your interest in our school. The College is a leading non-denominational school in South Belfast providing an outstanding educational experience for girls aged 2-18 years. There are 897 pupils in the Grammar School including 45 Boarders and 205 pupils in the Preparatory Department including the Pre School and Pre Pre School classes. The College holds the International Schools Award, the Investors in People Bronze award, the Green Flag Eco award and has recently received the prestigious Inclusion Quality Mark in recognition of the positive, diverse, and inclusive ethos and practice that underpins all aspects of school life. The IQM Assessor stated that the College is “an exceptional school that provides high-quality education for young women in Belfast. Staff members show real care, dedication and display a high level of professionalism to ensure that the College provides a safe, secure and challenging environment for girls to learn and grow academically, emotionally, and personally.” Each girl’s knowledge, understanding, and skills are developed within a caring and creative school community to enable her to become an active citizen and a future leader. We are proud of the added value provided in the College ensuring that each pupil is inspired and challenged to be the best she can be. In partnership with parents and governors, our highly qualified, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff provides the best possible education for every girl both in the classroom and through a wide range of extracurricular activities. High academic achievement is promoted and results at GCSE and A-level are consistently above the Northern Ireland average with pupils excelling in Science, Mathematics, and Technology as well as in the Arts and Humanities. We have high expectations of every pupil and individual pupil success is valued and recognized. We hope that our website gives you a flavor of the diversity of school life in Victoria but we would encourage you to avail of the opportunity to visit the College and to meet with the pupils and staff who will be happy to help you find out more about our wonderful school. View full school