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The Cardinal Wyszyński University in Warsaw has been one of the most frequently chosen public universities in Poland. At present, 16 000 students are studying at 10 faculties. The University offers studies in Humanities as well as Science. Students can choose from a wide scope of degree programs. The University also participates in many scholarship programs. Since 2000, it has been participating in the ERASMUS program, and since 2014 in the ERASMUS +, offering opportunities for studying abroad. Students also can be awarded national scholarships at 19 Polish universities in the MOST student mobility program. The UKSW is a public university, and as such is a vital link of the public system of science and higher education in Poland. We see our Homeland as the superior common good of all citizens and we want to bring in our contribution to it according to our capabilities. We also respect the national legal regulations. The UKSW is an active participant in the assessment process of its scientific and teaching activity carried out by the organs of the public administration. The UKSW is a Catholic university due to its roots and current mission. We declare our attachment to the teaching of the Catholic Church and to the universal values of which it is the keeper. Scientific research and teaching are a part of the thousand years of global tradition of Catholic Universities. Thus, the University shows particular concern about ethical values and respect for humanity, but at the same time is open to working with students and scientists of other views. Determines the vision of “a harmonious development of the University in the scope of teaching and educating the best students and graduates, planning and conducting scientific research of world-class quality” about the social and economic needs of the Mazovia Region, Poland, and Europe. View full university

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School community lives by our motto “All things for Christ”. Our students are loved and challenged commitment towards their spiritual, academic, and personal growth is unwavering. The outstanding achievements of our 2017 GCSE and Sixth Form students are a reflection of the school’s high academic standards and while we believe that examination results are vital, we also acknowledge the importance of providing opportunities for developing attributes important in life, including social, team, presentation and leadership skills. The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School believes in education for all. We aim to achieve this in a caring Catholic community based on the Gospel values of equality and justice. Our community seeks to follow the example and teaching of Jesus Christ to love God and help one another. We live by our motto: 'All things for Christ' School Aims and Ethos: To fulfill our Mission statement our aims are: To work with parents and the local parishes to nurture the spiritual growth of our learners To ensure that all learners fulfill their academic potential through a curriculum that is stimulating, balanced, and supported by a rich variety of wider learning opportunities (Education for All = Achievement for All) To provide the highest quality of care and guidance to our learners To develop the knowledge, skills, and social awareness that will ensure our learners become active citizens within their communities To promote safe and healthy lifestyles for our learners To encourage positive parental and wider community involvement The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a strong community centered on Jesus and founded on Christian faith, love, and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Chaplaincy team supports the spiritual and religious life of the school through liturgies, prayer, social justice events, and awareness of God’s Presence in all things. We have blessed a full-time chaplain, Tom Tilbrook. The success of Chaplaincy depends on the collaboration and support from a cross-section of staff, students, parents, governors, and local clergy who share their gifts of time and talent to make these activities possible. Although the Chaplains do not have a formal counseling role in the school, they are available for students, staff & parents should they need to speak to someone. We serve to support and pray with anyone who is in need. View full school

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was founded by and is part of, the Catholic Church. Our ethos is made explicit to our pupils, staff, parents, and community through our commitment to the Wiseman Virtues. These virtues embody what it means to be a person committed to leading a life of moral purpose, whether that person is of the Catholic faith, or any other faith background, or of no faith at all. We are a Catholic school with Christ at the center of all we do. Our pupils know that the school belongs to them and that we all belong to each other. We teach our pupils to be kind, respectful, and tolerant towards every person they encounter and together we create a community of love and compassion. We believe in excellence for all. Our motto is that of Cardinal Wiseman ‘Omnia Pro Christo – All for Christ’ and our dedicated staff join our pupils on their life journey, at whatever stage they are, and support them to become the best person they can be in all aspects of their life. Our mission statement ‘forward in faith’, states what we strive to offer all our students: Cardinal Wiseman Catholic Technology College is committed to providing an education for all our young people inspired by the teachings of Christ. The gospel message of the love of God and one another shapes our daily life.” Our distinct Catholic nature means that we see every child as a unique and precious creation of God and that it is our duty and privilege to teach them not only lessons in Maths and English but lessons in Values. We teach our pupils to be compassionate towards others, especially the less fortunate and loving by their just actions and forgiving words to be grateful for their gifts, for the gift of all other people, and for the blessings of each day and generous with their gifts, becoming men and women for others. We teach them to be learned, finding God in all things, and wise in the ways they use their learning for the common good. We are a school that believes in excellence for all. We join our pupils on their life journey, at whatever stage they are, and take them forward to be the best learner they can be in all aspects of their life. We value personal excellence and support our pupils to achieve it. At Cardinal Wiseman, that means our pupils are challenged to be responsible, caring, and kind and supported to be hardworking scholars who achieve exceptional exam success. Their many talents will be nurtured so that they can excel and move forward in confidence. In our learning we aim to grow more: Curious and active by delivering and participating in an exciting and innovative curriculum, both inside and independently outside the classroom, to instill a life-long passion for learning in all. Eloquent and truthful by confidently expressing ourselves with grace and honesty and valuing the veracity of the information that we share with others. Learned and wise by nurturing our God-given gifts and talents, showing resilience when faced with challenges, and recognizing God in all our learning. The school is conducted as a Catholic school following canon law and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and following the Trust deed of the Archdiocese of Birmingham and in particular: religious education is following the teachings, doctrines, discipline and general and particular norms of the Catholic Church religious worship is following the rites, practices, discipline and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church and, at all times the school serves as a witness to the Catholic faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. View full school

Cardinal Pole Catholic School is an educating community for all based on partnership and respect. It is a strong and vibrant place that recognizes the importance and individual needs of every pupil and member of staff. Our recent inspection grade of outstanding for wellbeing is testament to this, as is our extensive professional development program. Praise and encouragement are vital in creating a climate of learning and high expectations, supported by the teaching of the highest quality. The school is full of confident, creative, and fulfilled young people and staff. They are celebrated as individuals – unique creations of God – who deserve our support, love, and trust as they begin the great journey of life. Cardinal Pole Catholic School is an educating community for all based on partnership and respect. It is a strong and vibrant place that recognizes the importance and individual needs of every pupil and member of staff. Praise and encouragement are vital in creating a climate of learning and high expectations, supported by the teaching of the highest quality. The school is full of confident, creative, and fulfilled young people and staff. They are celebrated as individuals – unique creations of God – who deserve our support, love, and trust as they begin the great journey of life. Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a co-educational school, which seeks applications from children who can benefit from, and contribute to, the religious atmosphere of the school. Students will be admitted at age 11 regardless of ability or aptitude. Whenever there are more applicants than places, priority will always be given to Catholic applicants following the oversubscription criteria set out in the admissions policy. As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our students. Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. It is therefore essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education is fully supported by all the families in the school. All applicants and candidates are expected to give their full, unreserved, and positive support for the aims and ethos of the school. The Governing Body has sole responsibility for applications to the school and intends to admit the Published Admission Number of 180 students to year 7 in September 2017. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and the Diocesan Certificate of Catholic Practice, should be completed and returned to the school together with a copy of the Baptismal certificate (only practicing Catholic applicants need to complete the Priest Reference Form). A Common Application Form (CAF) must be sent to your Local Authority. If you do not complete and return these forms by the closing date the Governing Body may be unable to consider your application fully and it is unlikely that your child will be offered a place at the School. Applications received after the closing date will be dealt with after the initial allocation process has been completed. At Cardinal Pole Catholic School, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum. In addition to the core and Ebacc subjects, students study subjects around enterprise, the creative and expressive arts, allied with our extensive co-curricular offer. Our curriculum is designed to develop students to reach their full potential, academically spiritually, culturally, and morally. Cardinal Pole Sixth Form is rapidly acquiring a reputation of excellence for delivering high-quality education to our students. We are ranked in the top 25% of Sixth Forms nationally for value-added over the last three years. Based at our new building on Morning Lane, our Sixth Form provides specialized classrooms, containing state of the art IT facilities and a dedicated resources and study area. A large common room is also available to our students throughout the day. At Cardinal Pole, students receive the high-quality education they deserve. We expect all of our students to proceed onto prestigious University degree courses or into further vocational training of the highest order. Cardinal Pole School is a Catholic community with a long history of success, with state-of-the-art facilities. It is a well-established mixed 11-19 comprehensive school with a wealth of achievements and experience. Cardinal Pole Catholic School is described by Ofsted 2017 as a 'Good school with Outstanding 6th Form'. The Diocese of Westminster in their recent inspection awarded us Outstanding in every category. Post 16 results are consistently graded 'outstanding' and result at GCSE compare well against nationals and students make excellent progress. A real strength of the school is the combination of academic success underpinned by a shared ethos based on Catholic Christian values and an emphasis on nurturing positive relationships for which they were praised in the recent Ofsted. The school upholds core principles of accountability, compassion, equality, integrity, high expectations, and respect. We aim to provide a dynamic and inclusive educational experience that encourages independent and confident learners. We know that success comes through hard work and we constantly strive for this in partnership with the children and their families so that all children make excellent progress. The school is led by highly qualified and dedicated professionals. Our most recent inspection in October 2016 from the Diocese of Westminster not only graded the school as outstanding in every category, but the report also commented that our ‘distinctive inclusive ethos of this school is tangible in every area of school life from classroom to corridors and in relationships between students and staff and described progress as outstanding. Importantly, it described the school as a ‘safe place that allows all to flourish and a place where ‘Students make outstanding progress. View full school

At Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School our motto is Respect Believe Achieve. We are fully committed to the belief that the mutual Respect of our wonderful staff and students drives us all to Believe in what we do and therefore Achieve our very best. We are fully committed to raising and supporting the high ambition and achievements of all members of our learning community and aim to provide opportunities for all students to develop and demonstrate excellence in their gifts and talents. We believe that our pupils benefit from the very rich spiritual experience that is offered by attending our school. Our Catholic ethos, which includes explicit reference to Christian and British values, makes a tangible difference to the way we work together and with our wider communities. At Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, we recognize, not only the importance of helping students to flourish academically but also spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally, so they are fully prepared for life in British society and for their role as citizens, able to make the strongest possible contribution to the Common Good. We teach the importance of British Values by going much deeper into the meaning of what it means to live a good life, within a framework of Catholic Christian Values. This provides the context and meaning for understanding why British values are important. Our framework for understanding British values draws on the example of Jesus and his welcome and inclusion of all, which is developed in Catholic Social Teaching. At Cardinal Heenan, we provide an education that focuses on the formation of the whole person and our vocation and purpose in life. We are guided by our Mission Statement 'Respect, Believe, Achieve,' and by the Christian values of honorable purpose (that is, vocation and service), respect, compassion, co-operation, and stewardship as we reflect on our place and purpose in the world. We place a significant emphasis on the celebration of individuality and difference within our communities and our calling to work for the Common Good, in the service of others. The year group is split into two parallel bands, East and West, each comprised of five classes. Core subjects (English, maths, science, RE, and PE) can set pupils independently of all other core and non-core subjects within each band. Students are set within each band for non-core subjects (history, geography, Spanish, computer science, art, music, drama, design technology, and food technology) based upon performance at KS2. Cardinal Heenan operates from a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre which we share with our neighbors, Broughton Hall High School. It opened in September 2012 and features first-class facilities including science labs, ICT suites, quiet study areas, and a large canteen. We aim to create a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where all of our students enjoy an excellent standard of teaching, access to a wide and challenging choice of courses, and the guidance needed to ensure success. We also offer a program of exciting and engaging enrichment activities. Entry to our Sixth Form is open to students who have a genuine wish to continue their education beyond the age of 16. We offer a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and take pride in our consistently strong results. Our most recent Ofsted report rated the sixth form as good, where “learners…achieve well and the provision is very well led and managed. We encourage our students to continue into further and higher education, training, or employment and support them whilst they are with us to make the best possible choices and decisions for their future. Cardinal Heenan Sixth Form Year 12 to Year 13 +44 151 2351477 [email protected] View full school

At Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School our motto is Respect Believe Achieve. We are fully committed to the belief that the mutual Respect of our wonderful staff and students drives us all to Believe in what we do and therefore Achieve our very best. We are fully committed to raising and supporting the high ambition and achievements of all members of our learning community and aim to provide opportunities for all students to develop and demonstrate excellence in their gifts and talents. We believe that our pupils benefit from the very rich spiritual experience that is offered by attending our school. Our Catholic ethos, which includes explicit reference to Christian and British values, makes a tangible difference to the way we work together and with our wider communities. At Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, we recognize, not only the importance of helping students to flourish academically but also spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally, so they are fully prepared for life in British society and for their role as citizens, able to make the strongest possible contribution to the Common Good. We teach the importance of British Values by going much deeper into the meaning of what it means to live a good life, within a framework of Catholic Christian Values. This provides the context and meaning for understanding why British values are important. Our framework for understanding British values draws on the example of Jesus and his welcome and inclusion of all, which is developed in Catholic Social Teaching. At Cardinal Heenan, we provide an education that focuses on the formation of the whole person and our vocation and purpose in life. We are guided by our Mission Statement 'Respect, Believe, Achieve,' and by the Christian values of honorable purpose (that is, vocation and service), respect, compassion, co-operation, and stewardship as we reflect on our place and purpose in the world. We place a significant emphasis on the celebration of individuality and difference within our communities and our calling to work for the Common Good, in the service of others. The year group is split into two parallel bands, East and West, each comprised of five classes. Core subjects (English, maths, science, RE, and PE) can set pupils independently of all other core and non-core subjects within each band. Students are set within each band for non-core subjects (history, geography, Spanish, computer science, art, music, drama, design technology, and food technology) based upon performance at KS2. Cardinal Heenan operates from a purpose-built Sixth Form Centre which we share with our neighbors, Broughton Hall High School. It opened in September 2012 and features first-class facilities including science labs, ICT suites, quiet study areas, and a large canteen. We aim to create a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where all of our students enjoy an excellent standard of teaching, access to a wide and challenging choice of courses, and the guidance needed to ensure success. We also offer a program of exciting and engaging enrichment activities. Entry to our Sixth Form is open to students who have a genuine wish to continue their education beyond the age of 16. We offer a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and take pride in our consistently strong results. Our most recent Ofsted report rated the sixth form as good, where “learners…achieve well and the provision is very well led and managed. We encourage our students to continue into further and higher education, training, or employment and support them whilst they are with us to make the best possible choices and decisions for their future. Cardinal Heenan Sixth Form Year 12 to Year 13 +44 151 2351477 [email protected] View full school

Cardinal Stritch University began as a teaching institution for the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi in 1937. Today, Stritch offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs that help students develop new skills, gain career-related experience, and build professional networks. Stritch is an excellent choice for studying business, education, liberal arts, leadership, nursing, and the sciences. Students with diverse faith and cultural backgrounds embrace and live our core Franciscan values of creating a caring community, showing compassion, reverencing creation, and making peace. On-campus, students cheer on our athletic teams, the Stritch Wolves, as they compete in 17 men's and women's sports. Students from all majors are engaged in artistic opportunities and participate in gallery exhibitions, theater performances, and music concerts. The University offers courses at our campus on the North Shore of Milwaukee, Brookfield, Madison, and online. Undergraduate and graduate classes are also available through partnerships with technical colleges and employers. With more than 34,000 alumni, our graduates are known for their roles at nonprofits, schools, small companies, health care organizations, corporations, and entrepreneurial ventures. Cardinal Stritch University, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi and rooted in the liberal arts tradition, transforms lives and communities through servant leadership, learning, and service. The University is guided by the Catholic, Franciscan values of creating a caring community, peacemaking, showing compassion, and reverencing creation as we embrace and cultivate the diversity of all of God's creation. Rooted in the values of Catholic Christianity and inspired by the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and the heritage of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, Cardinal Stritch University is an academic community called to transform individuals to "approve the better things" as they discover their purpose in life. The University encourages academic excellence and intellectual, spiritual, and social growth among its entire community – faculty, staff, and students of all ages, faiths, and ethnic backgrounds. Cardinal Stritch University…a national, Franciscan Values-driven university that leverages our region's metropolitan assets' strengths to prepare learners to succeed and lead in a diverse and ever-changing world. The academic programs we offer are transformational—designed to prepare the whole person for achievement in the communities where they live, work and lead by actively practicing the core values we espouse and mastering the substantive professional, experiential and practical skills required to excel in a 21st Century economy. The University consists of five schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, College of Education and Leadership, Ruth S. Coleman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the School of Continuing and Online Learning. In addition to our full-time faculty members, we also employ adjunct faculty who remain practitioners in their fields and provide highly skilled instruction. The average student-to-faculty ratio is 11-to-1. Stritch offers more than 60 academic programs and confers the following degree programs: Associate of Arts Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Science Master of Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Science Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy Stritch is competitively priced to make undergraduate and graduate education affordable. Counselors in our Financial Aid Office know that each student is unique, and they are dedicated to helping identify ways to help students fund their education. Learn more about our tuition and fees and the financial aid process. Scholarships for newcomers and transfer students are also available. The Stritch Library has more than 139,000 holdings with access to materials held at seven institutions in the SWITCH Library Consortium. Students can also borrow laptops, tablets, and camera equipment. The Institutional Review Board is responsible for evaluating and approving all research done on or by our faculty, staff, and students. Any student, faculty, or staff member of Cardinal Stritch University who anticipates performing research utilizing participants (including certain classroom activities) has their research reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The Stritch Wolves are affiliated with the NAIA and are part of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). This allows us to compete against some of the more inflexible mid-sized college programs throughout the Midwest, providing exciting and competitive matchups. Our campus community appreciates the arts, and our diverse offerings aim to entertain and inform the community as a whole. Our talented theater students star in productions that range from musicals to the classics. The work of contemporary and historical visual artists, as well as Stritch students, is exhibited in our Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery. Performances and exhibits are held in the Joan Steele Stein Center for Communication Studies/Fine Arts, including the 400-seat Nancy Kendall Theater. Get tickets to an upcoming performance. Students, families, and employers know Stritch as a university that helps students find their mission, develop new skills, gain relevant career experience, and expand their professional networks. With a network of more than 34,000 graduates, our alumni are successful in their roles at nonprofits, schools, small companies, health care organizations, corporations, and entrepreneurial ventures. View full university

Cardinal Padiyara Public School was founded in the year 2000. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 930507 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It lies in the Kottayam district of Kerala and is currently being managed by the Cardinal Padiyara Educational Trust, Kerala. It is presently under the principal -administration of ANNA VARGHESE. There are a total of 41 rooms, 4 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 41 4 1 2 36 3 8093 6000 View full school