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Welcome to Cobham Hall. Cobham Hall is an independent girls’ school surrounded by 150 acres of beautiful Kent countryside and yet very close to London. We are a school that prides itself on bringing out the best in each of our girls by providing them with an education that allows them to focus on discovering more about themselves as individuals. In our caring and supportive environment, the girls are encouraged to believe that there is more in them than they think and to remain open to the numerous opportunities the school offers them. Curious, courageous, and creative, Cobham girls like to give things a go and are not afraid to learn from their mistakes. They know that sometimes things worth having need more perseverance. They get excited about doing well themselves but are also generous in celebrating the successes of others. Above all, they also love to have fun in the process! Our staff want the best for the girls and use their subject knowledge and compassion to achieve the most they can for every pupil. The staff understands the importance of an education which encompasses the academic as well as the softer skills in preparing the girls for life beyond school. The genuine mutual respect and trust that exists between staff and girls make for a positive learning experience where the girls feel comfortable being challenged to be their very best. At Cobham Hall, we believe that brilliance lies within each of our girls. It is our responsibility to provide the academic knowledge to flourish, but also to inspire each girl to find her path in life. We support them in developing the confidence to pursue their goals. We believe that success can only be achieved by enabling our girls to have the courage to push themselves. This is realized through a set of core values – Trust, Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Tolerance – that create and instill a moral framework of behavior: a support network that allows each girl to know that their peers and the staff around them will be there to cheer them on as they succeed, or help them back up if they fall. One thing often mentioned at each Open Morning is ‘that feeling’. Something that is perhaps difficult, to sum up in words, but there’s a sense of welcome that fills the air and is felt when you walk through the doors. For the girls daily, Cobham Hall is home and the people here family. That applies to Day Girls as well as Boarders. There may be an outing on a weekend organized by our Housemistresses, but Day Girls are more than welcome to join, just as they are always welcome at the breakfast or supper table. As a non-denominational school, we take students from all walks of life, enabling us to live, work, and learn in a diverse, culturally-rich environment and girls relish the opportunity to learn from and about one another. We aim to develop our students socially, spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally, and so provide ample opportunity to do so. Browsing this section of the website, you’ll be able to see how we achieve this. We aspire to offer a caring environment and an inclusive spirit and encourage girls to challenge themselves. We believe that by taking part in everything Cobham Hall has to offer, our girls discover more about themselves. In turn, they excel academically and leave us fully prepared for the path they have chosen. Education should be about preparing students for life beyond school. At Cobham Hall, girls acquire the knowledge they need to pass examinations but also learn the skills needed to apply, assess, evaluate, use, re-evaluate, and develop that knowledge as they journey through life, enabling them to thrive after school and beyond in a world constantly changing and enveloped in an environment of ‘alternative facts’ and ‘fake news. We believe that the combination of our core values – Trust, Honesty, Respect, Kindness, and Tolerance – and the below elements of Cobham Hall result in each girl discovering there is more in her than she thinks. We believe in educating the individual. Being a small school allows us to be aware of each pupil’s talents, strengths, and potential, and we aim to encourage every girl to develop all aspects of their character. Girls have the attention they need academically, allowing each to be challenged both inside and outside of the classroom, to push herself beyond her comfort zone. They also get the support they need pastorally our supportive environment means girls have the confidence to put themselves forward, to take a chance, to not stand back and watch others but to get involved, and – just as crucially – pick themselves up if things don’t go as planned. As a school where everyone knows everyone, we have a natural advantage in providing excellent, individual care for all our girls. Strong communication between Pastoral, Academic, and Boarding staff ensures that each girl gets the care and support needed to thrive. We aim to provide and encourage girls to take, as many opportunities as possible. This develops a wide range of interests, skills, and abilities in each student. Our strong Extra-Curricular Programme offers a range of activities that provide the girls with the opportunity to have fun as well as develop or learn new skills. As a Round Square school, girls have the opportunity to travel the world for conferences, exchanges, or ‘Big Build’ Service Projects. These are in addition to the day-to-day fabric of Cobham Hall: activity mornings, positions of leadership, and service activities. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, from the many different nationalities, backgrounds, abilities, and talents that make up our student body, to the numerous and varied opportunities provided to develop and challenge our girls. In a world that is being drawn ever closer together by technology, global awareness and tolerance are increasingly important. At Cobham Hall, with students joining us from around 30 different countries, girls live this as well as learn it. The resulting dynamic enriches the experience for every girl. Girls learn and have reinforced every day, that they can work side-by-side with those of a different culture, language, religion, or social background and achieve real results simply by recognizing the strengths and talents of each individual. Cobham Hall is ideally located. Situated on the edge of the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the School is based in an impressive 16th Century Manor House nestled in 150 acres of historic parkland an idyllic rural setting, yet with excellent transport links. Originally home to British nobility, our school family makes excellent use of the grounds and surrounding areas. Girls can practice in the Downs for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions, have campfires in the clearing where Charles Dickens’ writing chalet once stood, or enjoy BBQs in Lady Darnley’s garden. The grounds can be used for enhancing classroom studies: data for environmental studies, space for physical education, and natural sets for drama or film studies are all just outside the door of our teaching block. They can also enjoy life’s simpler pleasures: climbing trees, picking daffodils, and simply relaxing in the sunshine. All are activities that develop our girls’ physical, social, moral, and spiritual qualities, alongside the academic success that flourishes as a result. View full school

ACS Cobham is home to 1,500 students aged 2 to 18 from over 60 countries, cared for and taught by 300 expert faculty and staff members. Far more than just a school, ACS Cobham is a friendly, vibrant international community with a global outlook that guides our world-renowned curriculum. Based on US educational best practice, we offer a new kind of learning for a new kind of world citizen. Our goal is as simple as it is inspiring: to make our students ready for the challenges of tomorrow, so they thrive at every stage of their lives. As you’d expect, our teaching and academic credentials are second to none. Our students are encouraged to tailor their studies to suit their talents and ambitions, while a wealth of outstanding support amenities help deliver a well-rounded educational experience. Equally important is our beautiful, leafy campus, just 30 minutes from central London. Our location offers students the best of both worlds – the stimulation of one of the world’s great cities, combined with the charms of the English countryside. Unique amongst our four schools, ACS Cobham offers boarding as an option for students aged 12 to 18, who enjoy state-of-the-art facilities in our recently-opened boarding house. We celebrate scholarship, reward responsibility, and are aware of the importance of our role in shaping the young people in our care. By promoting a broad and balanced curriculum we ready our students for an ever-changing world. We foster independent critical thinking, an intrinsic love of learning, and a fundamental belief in the worth of each individual. The opportunities to develop beyond the classroom are key to our mission of producing well-rounded, resilient individuals that can flourish on the world stage. Our team continually strives to promote the growth of the whole person as a confident and caring contributor to society. We see this as a pathway that inspires positive change in every one of us that is involved in the process. Our diversity is our distinction. We ready our students to communicate effectively across borders, behave appropriately across cultures and empathize with each individual across a project team. The global constituency at ACS Cobham is an education in itself. Our Vision The World Needs New Thinking. Get Ready. At ACS we prepare our students to be ready. Ready for cultures that crossover, boundaries that blur, and ideas that interconnect. Ready for a world that demands a new kind of learning – and a new kind of citizen. We Engage in Community Action your wider responsibilities to the world Always endeavor to do the right thing Be an ambassador for our extended international community Promote global citizenship through deeds as well as words Collaborate to achieve a wider understanding Get involved in humanitarian issues outside your comfort zone Promote sustainability as an integral part of everyday life We Drive Positive Change Never tire of giving to those less fortunate Strive to provide stability in an uncertain world Try your best to make others happy Accept opportunities to contribute in new and uplifting ways Develop a love for the people around you See a world without barriers Embrace social responsibility We Promote Excellence Through Learning Value and appreciate your role as a contributing member of one Earth See and affect the world on your doorstep and beyond Appreciate that international is the norm here Draw unity from the fact that everyone is from somewhere else Develop hearts and minds that respect cultural differences Bring a sense of commonality to diversity Use diversity to enhance learning We Enrich The International Experience Champion the understanding of all cultures Remain open-minded and curious Enjoy the benefits of being part of a cosmopolitan group Treat all differences thoughtfully Diversity is stimulating and motivating when understood Make all feel accepted. View full school