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DLD is the only college with on-campus boarding facilities located in central London. In college, we provide a caring, supportive, and student-focused environment, with a wide range of courses and subjects to choose from. DLD Students benefit from amazing learning and enrichment opportunities, and many progress to join some of London and the UK’s top universities. Our results have established DLD College London as one of the best independent schools in the UK. We are also very proud of the incredible range of university destinations of our students and the exciting courses they go on to study after their time with us. We focus on each student as an individual, offering them the very best teaching and educational resources. We aim to build confidence in our students, enabling them to access a wide range of degree courses at top universities in the UK and around the globe. We are a school noted for its friendliness and informality and we treat our students as young adults. As part of the Alpha Plus Group, DLD College aims to maintain a ‘gold standard of educational quality. Classes are small, enabling students and teachers to focus upon the most effective ways of learning. We stretch and challenge our students, motivating them and raising their expectations of themselves, moreover, our learning community is supported by an innovative e-learning platform developing our students’ digital literacy. The school offers superb, modern teaching accommodation and resources in one of London’s safest and most accessible areas, a stone’s throw from Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament. While the school is strong in all academic areas, including the sciences and maths, our creative arts are transparently successful and our theatre, art, and design, music, and photography studios are inspirational places. There are around 500 students at the school, some of whom are preparing for A-Levels, some studying for their GCSEs, and some studying for BTECs and International Foundation Programmes. Our large sixth form enables the school to offer a wide range of subjects, supported by an award-winning pastoral system and wellbeing center and high-quality university and careers advice. For students requiring boarding, DLD College provides over 200 state-of-the-art rooms in our bespoke boarding house directly above our school premises. DLD has an enviable range of co-curricular activities, sporting, cultural and social which develop not only the physical but mental and spiritual side of our students. View full school
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Darul Uloom London was established in 1988 and is situated in Chislehurst, London. The surroundings are very attractive and peaceful and the school is easily accessible from all directions. The Islamic ethos of the school is of the utmost importance. To promote the Islamic ethos, Darul Uloom School places a strong emphasis on Islamic manners, behavior, punctuality, Islamic dress code, mutual respect for fellow pupils, and utmost respect for staff and parents. Darul Uloom School provides higher Islamic education alongside secular education. We hope that our students will become imams and religious leaders in the future, serving the Muslim community in the UK, and making a positive contribution towards social cohesion in our multi-cultural society. We hope that, by providing high-quality Islamic and Secular Curriculum education for the Muslim community, following the Noble Qur’an and Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet (saw), we will ultimately produce students who practice Islam and serve the Deen of Allah. Our purpose is to produce great scholars and Huffaz to preserve and transmit the eternal message of Allah. The institution helps children to explore and develop their Islamic identity as a natural part of their mental, emotional, and personal development. The school aims to prepare Muslim students to be good Muslims and responsible citizens to embed in the student a sense of discipline to enable them to grow up to become upright, respectable, and worthy citizens of their respective countries. The school is a purpose-built hostel constructed in 1974. Its premises comprises 130 modern boarding rooms in addition to classrooms, dining hall, assembly hall, prayer hall, playing fields and 2 car parks with over 70 spaces. The total area of the building is 10 acres. All the 130 modern rooms have standard facilities including cupboards and drawers, full carpeting, beds, and mattresses. Each room is generally shared by two or three boys. Ethos Statement: Children and young people are part of our community, entrusted upon us by Allah. It is, therefore, our duty, our responsibility, and our privilege to nurture them in learning moral values and in obedience to Allah. We aim to educate our children to participate effectively and constructively within society from within a spiritual, Quranic, and Prophetic perspective through the means of example, dialogue, and positive communication At Darul Uloom London, we are committed to working with parents to secure the best educational outcomes and understand the individual needs of every child. This means that children, parents, and teachers can have their say, be heard appropriately, and have clear and efficient communications which are respectful to all parties. Our support staff will pass this message onto the relevant member of staff. We ask that you phone to request appointments to meet with staff and do not turn up without one, to avoid disappointment. During the school day, we want teachers to prioritize teaching and learning and pastoral care. They may not, therefore, be available to respond to messages or emails immediately. We aim to respond to your phone call or email within 48 hours. If the query is complex then a holding phone call or email will be used within 48 hours, so that we can provide a full response. View full school
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Darul Uloom London was established in 1988 and is situated in Chislehurst, London. The surroundings are very attractive and peaceful and the school is easily accessible from all directions. The Islamic ethos of the school is of the utmost importance. To promote the Islamic ethos, Darul Uloom School places a strong emphasis on Islamic manners, behavior, punctuality, Islamic dress code, mutual respect for fellow pupils, and utmost respect for staff and parents. Darul Uloom School provides higher Islamic education alongside secular education. We hope that our students will become imams and religious leaders in the future, serving the Muslim community in the UK, and making a positive contribution towards social cohesion in our multi-cultural society. We hope that, by providing high-quality Islamic and Secular Curriculum education for the Muslim community, by the Noble Qur’an and Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet (saw), we will ultimately produce students who practice Islam and serve the Deen of Allah. Our purpose is to produce great scholars and Huffaz to preserve and transmit the eternal message of Allah. The institution helps children to explore and develop their Islamic identity as a natural part of their mental, emotional, and personal development. The school aims to prepare Muslim students to be good Muslims and responsible citizens to embed in the student a sense of discipline to enable them to grow up to become upright, respectable, and worthy citizens of their respective countries. The school is a purpose-built hostel constructed in 1974. Its premises comprises 130 modern boarding rooms in addition to classrooms, dining hall, assembly hall, prayer hall, playing fields and 2 car parks with over 70 spaces. The total area of the building is 10 acres. All the 130 modern rooms have standard facilities including cupboards and drawers, full carpeting, beds, and mattresses. Each room is generally shared by two or three boys. Ethos Statement: Children and young people are part of our community, entrusted upon us by Allah. It is, therefore, our duty, our responsibility, and our privilege to nurture them in learning moral values and in obedience to Allah. We aim to educate our children to participate effectively and constructively within society from within a spiritual, Quranic, and Prophetic perspective through the means of example, dialogue, and positive communication At Darul Uloom London, we are committed to working with parents to secure the best educational outcomes and understand the individual needs of every child. This means that children, parents, and teachers can have their say, be heard appropriately, and have clear and efficient communications which are respectful to all parties. Our support staff will pass this message onto the relevant member of staff. We ask that you phone to request appointments to meet with staff and do not turn up without one, to avoid disappointment. During the school day, we want teachers to prioritize teaching and learning and pastoral care. They may not, therefore, be available to respond to messages or emails immediately. We aim to respond to your phone call or email within 48 hours. If the query is complex then a holding phone call or email will be used within 48 hours, so that we can provide a full response. View full school
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At the City of London, Shoreditch Park students are expected to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to their studies, without exception. In return, we provide fantastic academic, creative, sporting, linguistic, and personal educational experiences: This ‘City Experience’ will be delivered through outstanding teaching and with the support of our sponsor, the City of London Corporation. There is also be a real and continuing emphasis on personal skills and the development of values that all young people need to be successful. We aim to provide a high-quality education for students in hackney and pioneer educational innovation or success will be judged by excellence in examination results, standards of behavior, sporting and creative achievement as well as the politeness, self-discipline, and the compassion of our students. It is important to us that students enjoy learning and feel safe and happy at school and we enable them to develop their confidence, independence, and self-awareness required for their future success and well-being. Students at the City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park are taught in an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic, and personal achievement: this is ‘The City Experience’. Applications for places at the academy will be made following Hackney Learning Trust’s coordinated admission arrangements. All children applying to the academy, including children with EHCPs and looked after children, will be required to take the GL Assessment, CATS3 Level C test. Children who do not sit the test will be considered after those who sit the test. Applicants will be placed in one of four bands, based on their performance in the test. Approximately the same number of children will be admitted in each of the four bands so that each band represents 25% of the applicants. Children with EHCPs and looked after children are placed in a band. If they are unable to take the test, their band allocation will be based on their primary school teacher assessments. The academy will consider all applicants for places. Where fewer than 188 applications are received, the academy will offer places to all those who have applied. The core purpose of the academy is to help students learn. We do this by developing comprehensive, detailed teaching and learning strategies that foster excellent academic progress. The City of London Academy Shoreditch Park ensures all our students have the essential skills to achieve in later life and opportunities to excel in every subject. The academy operates an extended day for all students the libraries are open before and after school and our staff offers a range of extra-curricular activities including an Additional Studies program of enrichment classes, two evenings a week. The PE department also runs sports clubs all year round alongside training sessions for the academy’s competitive squads before and after school. The City of London Academy Shoreditch Park values students’ well-being, their opinions, and their achievement. All students are individuals and have a variety of complex needs. Students with special educational needs (SEN), those who are more able in a particular subject, and the majority of students who fit into neither of these categories all need support and challenge. We do not compromise on students achieving exceptional levels of academic progress. We are rigorous in our teaching whilst ensuring that we engage students’ interests and inspire them to achieve the highest academic standards. Behaviour is exceptional, classrooms are focussed and students are required to complete their classwork, and the regular homework we set them, to the best of their ability. Our commitment to healthy lifestyles means that we encourage wide participation in sports and fitness. We have regular fixtures for all sports teams ranging from football to netball, taekwondo to trampolining. Students take pride in representing the academy and the academy takes pride in nurturing their talents and collective success. The City of London Corporation is committed to sponsoring the academy and to helping to ensure that our students fulfill their potential in a happy, healthy, supportive, and safe environment. The Governing Body is made up of governors appointed by the City of London Corporation, as well as local community governors (parent and staff governors to be appointed). It is our role to set the strategic direction for the academy, working with the Chief Executive Officer, Principal, and Senior Leadership Team in helping to create a culture of high expectations, aspirations, and scholastic excellence. Our brand new academy opened in September 2017. We are currently based in a purpose-built, modular building, where we will be for the first three years and are due to move to our permanent, brand new building in Shoreditch Park in September 2020. In nature, ethos, and approach the school is modeled on The City Academy, Hackney, an 'Outstanding' academy that is renowned for achieving world-class standards for its students. The City Academy, Hackney made more academic progress than in any other school in Hackney and was in the top seven secondary schools in the country for progress in 2014, 2015, and 2016. We intend to quickly establish the City of London Academy Shoreditch Park as a center of excellence for secondary education in the South of the borough as The City Academy, Hackney is in the East. View full school
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We are delighted to welcome local children and families to the City of London Primary Academy Islington a vibrant and exciting, brand new school located in the EC1 area of south Islington. As a fully inclusive school, we aim to provide a world-class education for every child including pupils with special educational needs. We have the highest expectations of ourselves as a school and of our pupils’ achievement, effort, attitude, and behavior. Good home-school links enhance children’s learning, therefore we actively engage parents as partners in their child’s education to realize the highest possible goals and aspirations. We strive for excellence in all that we do, to inspire a passion for learning within a happy, safe, and caring environment where everyone is valued and respected. The location of our academy offers one of the richest arts and cultural environments a school could wish for - art galleries, museums, theatres, and music venues are on our doorstep. We believe the arts subjects and our cultural heritage enrich learning and for this reason, offer a broad and balanced curriculum with an extra-curricular offer as part of an ‘extended’ school day. Children get only one chance with their education. It has far-reaching implications for their future success, and at the City of London Primary Academy Islington, we are creatively ambitious for every child to be the best they can be. Our school values help us to be better people and better learners. Our five school values are: Respect Excellence Aspiration Creativity Teamwork We value our similarities and differences and show respect through all our actions and words. When we are respectful we: Listen to others Show good manners to everyone Treat everybody fairly Treat others how we would like to be treated Keep an open mind Value our similarities and differences We always work hard with a positive attitude and give 100% effort to show excellence we: Always do our personal best Have highest expectations of ourselves Consistently work hard and persevere when things are difficult Have a habit of stretching and challenging ourselves We aim high, think positively, persevere, and have self-belief. To show aspiration we need to: Rise to the challenge Seize opportunities Have hopes, dreams, and ambitions Keep trying and never give up Visualize success We use our imagination, ask questions and try new things. To show we are creative, we need to: Have our ideas Ask questions and remain curious Think outside of the box Take risks and experiment Be willing to do things differently We contribute enthusiastically and support each other to succeed. To show teamwork we need to: Work well together (not just with our friends) Listen to each other Share and take turns Solve problems together Help each other learn Identify issues, possible solutions and agree on a resolution The City of London Primary Academy Islington will follow the new National Curriculum (2014). Y1 and Y2 cover the KS1 program of study and Y3 to Y6 follow the KS2 program of study. The curriculum is comprised of three ‘core’ subjects: English, Mathematics, and Science. Children are also taught the ‘foundation’ subjects: Art and Design, Computing, Design Technology, a Modern Foreign Language, Geography, History, Music, and PE. Besides, RE is a statutory requirement and the school will follow the locally agreed syllabus. Through the curriculum, assemblies, and embedding our school values and ethos in all that we do, we ensure our children develop spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally. We support children to be caring, respectful, courteous, democratic, and responsible so that they make a positive contribution to British society and the global community. As part of a broad and balanced curriculum, City of London Primary Academy Islington offers inspirational ‘out of the classroom’ learning experiences that will afford all pupils a rich cultural capital to advantage them in the wider world. Pupils will develop an understanding of the rich artistic, cultural and social heritage our diverse city offers – this we believe is the entitlement of every child. Through PSE, we support children to develop self-confidence and independence and to manage their feelings and behavior. Children are supported to form positive relationships with adults and other children, showing sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others. Children learn to work in groups and as a member of the whole class. We aim to eliminate the achievement gap and improve the life chances of local children. We endeavor to ensure all children make the optimum progress to achieve their full potential and as such, there is a strong commitment to reducing barriers to learning for all pupils. We set aspirational pupil targets and through the careful tracking of pupil assessment data. View full school
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The City of London Freemen’s School was set up to look after the orphaned children of Freemen of the City. The school was founded in Brixton in 1854 to educate boys and girls - we have always been co-educational, it is an essential part of our character. Not only committing right from the start to a charitable, co-ed, broad education, we have also continuously admitted boarders alongside our day pupils. In 1926 the City Corporation moved us out to Ashtead Park, which we do consider to be a stroke of genius! We really do enjoy the best of locations - a leafy Surrey Hills site, but wholeheartedly connected to the square mile and only a short train journey into Waterloo or Victoria. Since then, our site has expanded to accommodate swelling numbers and to support our children’s development in excellent facilities. You can be sure that the interests of the children will always come first here. Both teaching and learning across all age ranges will always be at the heart of any ongoing and future decisions which we and our team will make, taking Freemen’s forward. Boarding students are now housed in a custom-built boarding house and our new music school is replete with modern technology and an acoustically exceptional recital hall. We are in the midst of an ambitious development of the school’s provision: our ultra-modern, award-winning, swimming pool is spectacular our sixth form is being reformed- within and without the fabric of the buildings, with our dynamic Free Minds program. It is an exciting time to join Freemen’s. We want children at Freemen’s to learn, to lead, and to make a difference. We will do this by: Nurturing a community of learners – adults and children – who are ambitious about what they might achieve in and out of the classroom Providing relevant opportunities for pupils to expand their horizons intellectually and socially athletically and creatively emotionally and spiritually Establishing an environment at Freemen’s where everyone involved in the community is respected, trusted, and supported Encouraging responsibility and capability honesty and reliability pride and passion Promoting determination and innovation flexibility and adaptability kindness and consideration Fostering in our pupils the confidence, curiosity, independence, and wisdom to succeed in the next stages of their lives. View full school
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Welcome to the City of London Academy (Southwark). We offer high-quality education in a vibrant, innovative learning environment to students aged 11-18. We provide added focus on Business & Enterprise and Sport and are one of only 10 schools in England to be awarded Basketball Academy status by Basketball England. We are passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential in a caring, inclusive community. COLA is sponsored by the City of London, allowing our students to access unique, exciting career opportunities in the heart of the capital. The city of London Academy is high-achieving and oversubscribed. The majority of our students progress to leading universities - including Oxbridge - apprenticeships or employment. Many also go on to prestigious college basketball scholarships in America. We continue to raise attainment and achievement, boasting academic results significantly above the national average. In 2017, CoLA has achieved its best-ever GCE A-level results in its history and matching our best GCSE results for the second year running. At A-level, the pass rate remained at 100%, with 79% gaining A*- C. We celebrated a further 11% increase in last year’s GCSE results, with the best results of 38% of students achieving the English Baccalaureate measure and 76% of students secured 5 or more A*-C grades including English and maths. Overall 86% of students received 5 or more GCSEs grade A*-C, with great results in subjects including the essential core areas of Maths, English, and Science. Top-achieving students gained between 9 and 14 A*/A grades each and 32% of all grades were A*/A. A significant achievement was also recorded by Pupil Premium students, with 72% achieving 5 or more A*-C, including English and maths. We offer a broad, balanced curriculum, with small class sizes ensuring no child is left behind. But the City of London Academy is renowned for being more than just a school we are dedicated to nurturing every student’s holistic development. We believe every child matters and were awarded the Investors in Careers (gold) for our exceptional work in supporting students’ development. We are also a joint lead school of London South East Maths Hub, part of a national program dedicated to improving the quality of mathematics education. The city of London Academy is entering a new and exciting era, with our purpose-built Sixth Form center opening at 399 Rotherhithe New Road in September 2017, ready to accommodate 400 students. This will transform facilities for our students as we embrace the latest technology on a specialist Sixth-Form campus to improve learning, motivation, and aspirations. The City of London Academy’s vision is to be an inspirational, ambitious, inclusive, and happy learning community in which pupils, parents, and staff are motivated, respectful, and have high expectations of one another. We are proud of our City heritage and value the opportunities it brings our community. Aspiration and hard work are at the heart of our vision. We strive to shape resourceful, resilient, and well-rounded young people who can each make valuable contributions to our diverse Academy and society at large. Our vision embraces a culture of life-long learning in which all members of our Academy community matter and where both endeavor and achievement are celebrated. Positive relationships are underpinned by a relentless drive for excellence and are rewarded with communication, creativity, confidence, and success. At The City of London Academy Southwark, we believe that our pupils are entitled to receive an inspiring, broad, and balanced curriculum which will enable pupils to succeed in the world today. Our curriculum offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses taught by highly qualified staff. The curriculum is designed with the latest research and is underpinned by three main principles in mind: choice, challenge, and progression. The Key Stage 3 curriculum is followed by students in Years 7 and 8. From Year 7, students are placed in teaching sets according to their ability in Maths, Science, and English. All other subjects are taught in tutor groups that match their needs so that they can achieve their best potential and make the highest possible progress. The Key Stage 4 curriculum is followed by students in Years 9 to 11. The majority of students will sit eleven GCSE examinations at the end of Key Stage 4. However, our most able scientists and mathematicians will sit more GCSEs. All students are provided with high-quality career advice and guidance before making their option choices at the end of Year 8. City of London Academy Southwark offers a wide range of subject choices within the timetable. Our Sixth Form is large and has a specialist accommodation to enable us to offer a wide range of GCE AS or A2, Vocational and Applied courses. City of London Academy Southwark Sixth Form is a top-performing Sixth Form Academy in London Borough of Southwark with over 300 students and has been recognized by the Department for Education as one of the top ten non-selective schools/colleges for progression to higher education. View full school
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At COLAI we aim to provide an exceptional level of care and education for every individual student. The Academy, which opened in September 2008, is a mixed, non-selective Academy, with no religious affiliation, committed to providing excellence in education and opportunities for all. Our 2016 GCSE results were outstanding, with the Academy being ranked 15th in the country, 6th in London, and 1st in Islington for pupil progress. In 2017, we maintained this exceptional record with 91% of students achieving a grade 4 (equivalent to a C) or above in English and 67% of students achieving 5 or more good GCSE passes, including English and mathematics. We also saw the excellent performance in modern foreign languages and the humanities. Our Sixth Form students also achieved exemplary results, with nearly one-fifth of grades awarded being A* or A grades, half of the grades at A* to B, and 90% at A* to C. Our progress score for A-Levels placed the Academy in the top 10% of all Sixth Form providers. Ninety percent of our Year 13 students secured a place at university, with many progressing to Russell Group institutions. At COLAI, we are committed to providing the absolute best for the young people of Islington. We firmly believe all students can succeed and we work to inspire a determination within the Academy for all to achieve the highest of expectations. Our vision is to be an outstanding Academy, with a total commitment to improving the lives of the young people of Islington by serving the local community as a vibrant center of learning, known for our academic excellence and our unrelenting determination for everyone to succeed. We firmly believe that every student is entitled to a rich and varied curriculum. We seek to nurture critically curious students with high aspirations and a love of learning. As such, we provide a program of study which is both challenging and inspiring and seek to develop powerful knowledge and skills. This approach empowers students at COLAI to understand the key concepts, ideas, and narratives that are central to building social capital: our curriculum serves as a clear pathway to higher education, the world of work, and civic participation. Students at COLAI follow a traditional academic curriculum. We believe that no matter what their starting point, all students can achieve. We believe that ability – rather than being a fixed quantity - is something that can be grown and developed. Our meticulous tracking system enables us to intervene quickly to provide bespoke support for individual students. We believe everything that happens at the City of London Academy Islington contributes to a young person’s education and their capacity to learn. As such we have the highest standards for learning both in the classroom and outside of it. The curriculum at City of London Academy Islington aims to: Develop a robust conceptual understanding of specific academic disciplines and build subject-specific expertise, knowledge, and skill Meet the range of needs and interests of all learners so that no student is left behind Maximize the academic attainment for all students Ensure that students develop skills and mindsets essential for ongoing learning, university success, and the world of work Ensure that students have high aspirations and self-esteem and that they take responsibility for their learning and personal development Ensure that students are prepared to make informed choices about their future Welcome to COLAI-6. We are a small and dynamic sixth form. We aim to provide our sixth-form students with an outstanding academic experience that will prepare them exceptionally well for higher education and the career path of their choosing. We welcome applications from our current Year 11 students and external candidates. We offer a friendly and supportive learning environment, with a strong focus on academic rigor, self-discipline, and the highest educational aspirations. We support our students to achieve their very best and to equip themselves with individualized support and smaller class sizes enabling our students to make outstanding progress. Our primary focus is on providing a highly academic curriculum, with the majority of courses of the offer being A Levels. We also have a vocational pathway for students who would benefit from this style of learning and assessment. We are proud to announce our biggest ever range of extra-curricular clubs. From sports to performing Arts, to study support, we believe that our diverse range of after-school and lunchtime clubs offers something for everyone. We are committed to nurturing rounded young people and we believe that clubs and hobbies provide opportunities for personal growth which will supplement the skills that students gain in the classroom. View full school
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It is our pleasure to welcome you to the City of London Academy Highgate Hill (COLAHH). The school opened as a mixed, all-ability, non-denominational academy in September 2017, inheriting four cohorts (years 8 to 11) from what was previously, Mount Carmel Catholic Girls College. We aim to provide a world-class education for our students - making them ‘fully-baked individuals. Hence we provide a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to the needs of our students. This includes the opportunity for students to achieve the ‘English Baccalaureate’ (Ebacc). The academy’s sixth form will open in a state-of-the-art building in September 2022. At the City of London Academy Highgate Hill, we believe that all students can thrive in their academic lives and become active contributors to their local, national, and global communities if the right environment is provided. Therefore, we strive to provide a calm and purposeful learning environment underpinned by high expectations across the academy. Students are expected to work hard and show tenacity and commitment towards their studies. We provide opportunities through high-quality teaching and support structures offered by our sponsor: the City of London Corporation, to promote academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement: this is ‘the City experience’. As part of our aim to develop student's creative abilities, all students are provided with a free musical instrument: Cello, Flute, Viola, or Violin when they join us in year 7. Students receive free music tuition for the first three years with us. This is sponsored by The Music in Secondary School Trust. Our new Orchestra group has already performed in the Barbican and Goldsmith College. Our overarching vision is to found an academy that will exemplify ‘Outstanding’ secondary practice, evidenced by excellent attainment and progress for all pupils. From the outset, we will want to ensure that the academy is underpinned by shared values and ambitions so that this new member of our educational family can be graded as ‘Outstanding’ within three years. Each of our existing secondary academies provides learning experiences that reflect the characteristics for which the City is known around the world: High expectations, aspirations, excellence, and a belief that all can succeed Contributing creativity, innovation, and enterprise alongside tradition and heritage Developing people who are confident, resilient, compassionate, and democratic Our overarching ethos for the City of London Academy Highgate Hill will be: To develop the potential and character of all students in all global spheres academic, social, cultural, and spiritual To nurture students who are creative, curious, and compassionate into adults who can make a positive and significant contribution to our world To recognize the importance of fostering understanding and respect for other cultures and faiths To promote the importance of developing positive relationships with others, resolving conflict through reconciliation and forgiveness To promote equal opportunities for all The city of London believes that every student is entitled to high-quality academic, creative, sporting, linguistic, and personal development opportunities. Like all City Academies, the new school will draw on the City of London’s unique and exceptional range and quality of resources. Education both influences and reflects the values of our society and the kind of society we want to be. It is therefore important to recognize a set of common aims, values, and purposes that underpin the school curriculum and the work of schools. Learning at COLAHH is an exciting process of explanation, discovery, and achievement. We encourage and guide our students to take responsibility for their work, to become independent learners who ask questions, solve problems and communicate their ideas with confidence and clarity. Our lessons are interactive and practical with an emphasis on teamwork, participation, and enjoyment at every opportunity. We offer a wide and varied curriculum at each Key Stage, backed up by superb facilities throughout the college including our purpose-built design and technology center. All students will follow a two-year program and begin GCSEs in all subjects in year 9. All students will follow the national curriculum unless the academy (in consultation with students and parents) feels they would benefit from not doing so. In line with our sister academy, we aim to raise standards and aspirations through leading by example. In our other Hackney school, The City Academy, Hackney 90% of students reach national standards and above in English and maths at Key Stage 3, the progress we are expecting of our students will be well above the national average. All students will study GCSEs in English, maths, and science, and there will be a wide selection of options across the remaining subjects. The vast majority of students will follow the English Baccalaureate in Key Stage 4. Our GCSE options subjects will include many of those taught throughout Key Stage 3 such as art, music, and technology as well as additional choices including computing, economics, and vocational subjects. In time, the academy will grow to include a vibrant academic Sixth Form. Our Sixth Form will aim to develop young learners into independent, studious, and professional young adults, by insisting on the same core values that characterize the work of the academy as a whole. View full school
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A leading educator has called the Centre Academy schools (London and East Anglia) “the most successful special needs schools in the UK and, indeed, the most unique.” Here’s why: We accept a broad range of ages, from 8-19 this eliminates the anxiety, common to Special Needs children, of having to move from one school to another. We have recently introduced a Pre-Prep program (at the East Anglia School) for pupils ages, 4-7. We address an equally broad range of learning challenges on a case-by-case basis, including Dyslexia, AD/HD, ASD, Speech and Language needs, to name a few. We follow the National Curriculum through GCSE or the Foundation Learning and other programs for more vocationally orientated students. We are the only school in the UK, including mainstream schools, also to offer the American High School Diploma the Diploma is not examination-based but instead involves a system of continual assessment, thus reducing pressure and anxiety. All UK Universities recognize the Diploma. If you are like most parents, you want your child to be happy. But if you are the parent of a child with learning difficulties, you may have found this desire frustrated by the problems inherent in the mainstream school setting. The class size maybe 20 or 30. Teachers may lack the appropriate training and experience with special needs. Achievement may be measured in targets and national norms. Getting individualized help may be elusive if not impossible. You will know the cost of such difficulties for your child. Unhappiness. Frustration. Poor attendance. You may also be particularly concerned by your child’s lack of confidence, poor self-image, and increasing anxiety. The school’s Speech and Language Therapist is a full-time member of staff and is available to help students overcome gaps in their oral and other communications skills. Working in classes and one-to-one with individual students, the Therapist also helps in defining and applying levels of differentiation throughout the curriculum. Our Occupational Therapist is also a full-time member of staff who is charged with helping students address and overcome a variety of physical and other difficulties that may impede learning and socialization. The Therapist works primarily in a specially outfitted office that enables students to follow a regime of exercise and related therapies, and also with teachers to enable planning for effective management of organizational difficulties. CA London’s Counsellor is a key member of staff whose major task is to assist students who may be experiencing some social, emotional, and/or academic difficulties—and to help them build confidence and self-esteem. Our Counsellor also helps students identify and understand their problems and offers a program that may feature both short and long-term objectives. Parents may also use the counseling service. Academics at CA London are broad and varied. Fundamentally, we follow the National Curriculum from Key Stage 2 through Foundation Learning at Key Stage 4/5 and GCSE. As you would imagine, our emphasis is very much on literacy and numeracy, the cornerstones of and gateway to essential knowledge. In addition to English and Mathematics, we also offer National Curriculum subjects in History, Geography, Science, Foreign Languages, Art, ICT, RS, Media Studies, Drama, and PE. And to help ensure that all our students gain the maximum from their National Curriculum endeavors, we also offer courses in Study Skills. Not only do these help students learn techniques ranging from note-taking to careful reading, but they also are adapted to enable our students to learn the coping skills they will need to meet their learning challenges. CA East Anglia Church Rd, Brettenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7QR +44 144 9736404 admin@centreacademy.net View full school
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Where the World comes to Learn. Welcome to Galleywall Primary School. At Galleywall we welcome all families who support our shared values and are ambitious for their children. To create the highest possible outcomes for children we recognize the need to have the highest possible expectations of them and ourselves as a school. At the foundation of Galleywall school lie our values. We are an inclusive school welcoming children of all abilities, all religions, and from all cultures and backgrounds. If you share our values and have outstanding ambition with your children, this is the school for you We are fortunate to have the City of London as our sponsor. With almost 1000 years of history, the City is one of the most influential and prestigious institutions in Britain. Also, we have the support of our sister schools across London including some of the most successful independent schools in England. Our strength is further enhanced by our local federation of Redriff Primary and the City of London Academy. Inactive partnerships with Southwark Council, we are confident we can bring something new and of substantial value to the Bermondsey community. Our overarching vision is to found a school that will exemplify ‘Outstanding’ primary practice, evidenced by outstanding attainment and progress for all children. From the outset, we wish to ensure that all the work of the school is underpinned by shared values and ambitions. At Galleywall School we believe in a just and open society, free of prejudice, we shall aspire to be: Enlightened Aspirational Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurial Compassionate A strong partnership with the local community will be at the heart of the school’s ethos. We will use professionals from business and commerce as mentors so that the children will benefit from the skills of those living in their local area. The City is committed to ensuring that its rich cultural offer is readily available and accessible to all Londoners. We believe that creativity and creative thinking are fundamental to the future economic wellbeing of our city and our nation and that the creative arts, music, drama, dance are essential development for the children of Bermondsey. Sitting at the heart of one of the great cultural capitals of the world, we believe it to be their heritage and their entitlement. For this reason, one of the key components of our new school will be an ‘extended day’ with an extended cultural offer. As part of our offer, every child will be able to remain within the school until 4.30 pm with a further option of quality care until 6 pm daily. In this way, we will ensure that all children access extended opportunities in the creative arts, music, dance, drama, and sport. We will provide summer camps for our children specifically to extend and enrich their cultural experience and appreciation of their city. Our curriculum generates innovative approaches. We develop every child’s understanding, confidence, and courage to take risks along the way while promoting a developing sense of autonomy and a love of learning. We encourage a growth mindset. In Reception, there is an investigative, play-based approach to learning maximizing the use of both the indoor and outdoor classroom. As we live in the most exciting capital city in the world, our curriculum is uniquely designed to make the most of all the learning opportunities that London has to offer. Through Dramatic Progress in Literacy, Drama is an integral part of any Literacy work we will do. It has a great impact upon the child’s writing, speaking, listening power, and ability. Imaginative role play will be fundamental in the Reception and KS1 curriculums with opportunities to perform to wider audiences through assemblies and events around key festivals. The children will be taken to theatrical performances and be expected to stage their own. View full school
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University of the Arts London is the world's sixth-best University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2018. We offer an extensive range of art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts courses. Our graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide. The University draws together six renowned colleges, each with its world-class reputation. Our state of the art facilities includes workshops with letterpress machinery, studio theatres, gallery space, and libraries and archives for research into hundreds of years of the greatest artists and designers. Find out more about the University's colleges. Transformative education for a creative world. That is the theme of our ambitious, seven-year strategic plan to enhance the University's reputation as a world leader in arts, design, and communication education. As a creative university, our future is formed by the imagination, energy, and skills of our staff, students, alumni, and of the many academics from other institutions who work closely with us each year. UAL in 2022 will be the sum of the ideas we generate over the next seven years, the beautiful and beautiful things we make, and our academic and business relationships here and abroad. There are four significant aims in our strategy: To be the best teachers in innovative education. To generate new knowledge that will address today's challenges, fascinating students, and grow our income. To increase our influence and impact as we become a global university. To build the best physical and digital context for creative education, valuing traditional tools and workshops as much as an emerging technology. The people who work and study here shape how we think about and sense the world and act in it. With this strategy, we look forward to building the framework for their ideas and the environment in which the next generation of students and researchers will study and create. The Quality Assurance Agency has judged that University of the Arts London's quality and standards meet UK expectations, following its review of the University in January 2013. As a higher education provider, the University is required to ensure independent and external participation in the management of threshold academic standards. With the implementation of our new system, Purchase Ledger will be centralized, and from that time, all supplier documents should be sent to the Central Finance address. Invoices should show additional information to identify the origin of any invoice. This section relates to the University's charitable status and is as required by HEFCE (The Higher Education Funding Council of England). By following the links, you will be able to visit relevant parts of the University's website. We are committed to a responsible investment policy for all our endowments, reflecting the desire of staff and students to maintain a sustainable ethos while maximizing the investments' financial returns. We have launched an ambitious seven-year strategy 2015-22 with four key strategic areas to ensure UAL continues to be a world-class place of learning. Learn more about our four strategic areas: UAL reinvests all of its money in developing our buildings, courses, and facilities to support students on their creative journey. Find out where UAL money goes, including what happens to any surplus. We believe that everyone should achieve their creative ambitions, regardless of their background or circumstance. Working collaboratively with UAL courses, we enhance students' employability and creative attributes through experiential learning and industry access. We enable students to achieve their goals by being responsive to individual pathways and ways of learning. From the moment students arrive, they can access: one-to-one advice, job opportunities, paid internships, mentoring, funding, student-led initiatives, and opportunities to showcase and exhibit work. View full university
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We are one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK with over 120,000 students in London, and a further 50,000 studying across 180 countries for a University of London degree. World War II began just a few years after the administrative offices moved into their new headquarters, and Senate House was involved from the start as well as the roof's transformation into an observation post for the Royal Observer Corps, the Chairman of the Court of the University, Lord Macmillan, was appointed the first Minister of Information. While situated in the Senate House, they oversaw campaigns such as the Home Publicity campaign production, including the famous 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster. However, it was a controversial office due to its responsibility to censor official news. The Committee of Imperial Defence (CID) justified the new Ministry concerned by arguing: "…the national case to the public at home and abroad in time of war. To achieve this end, it is not only necessary to provide for the preparation and issue of National Propaganda, but also for the issue of 'news' and for such control of information issued to the public as may be demanded by the needs of security." When the Ministry moved into Senate House in September 1939, the Central Administration staff relocated to Royal Holloway College until the War Office occupied the space in 1941. They were moved to Richmond College. While closed to the public, the Ministry used Senate House Library as a reference library during their occupation, which caused some strains between Library staff and those of the Ministry. The Library planned to remain in situ for the war's duration by closing its doors to readers and carrying on as a 'mail-order' service. However, requests by the Ministry to use the Library's Map Room left the University Librarian fearing that his collections were at risk, with complaints sent to Macmillan referring to the guests' stay as an 'annexation' and 'occupation.' Despite the reservations, the Press Room was set up in the Beveridge Hall and was in operation as the war was declared. In a written criticism of the Ministry, Norman Riley described the press room as: "One good big story nearer harsh reality… Day and night, there is a clatter of typewriters and a babel of different tongues. Day and night smoke wreaths towards the ceiling. … On a dais extending right round the room is fifty to sixty telephone boxes, most of them with direct lines to Fleet Street offices." Riley described the second and third floors as: "labyrinthine, (with) carpeted corridors… scores of them, occupied by experts on India, religion, broadcasting, films, public meetings, propaganda, politics or nothing in particular". The University's Assistant Clerk of the Court recorded that: "it was sad to see [Senate House] vandalized by crude improvisations and the scruffiness that seems to prevail in all minor government offices." As the needs of the Ministry were different from that of the University, the strain on Senate House quickly became apparent. The Senate minutes of 11 December 1940 noted a deficit of £506, equivalent to £29,797.04 today. Due to an 'urgent' request of the Ministry to annex the Macmillan Hall for use as a bar and small restaurant for the Press. The Maintenance Officer noted that: "The hot service, where the meals were prepared, was designed for the service of University banquets, with elaborate hot plates, tea boilers, etc. Its running costs were consequently high, the electricity alone costing as much as the 30s every 24 hours, and were not justified by the small number of meals served." Literary descriptions of Senate House while the Ministry was in situ are less than flattering, with Evelyn Waugh's character in Put Out More Flags finding it challenging to enter the building, thinking that 'all the secrets of all the services might have been hidden in that gross mass of masonry.' Graham Greene described 'the Ministry' as a 'high heartless building… where the windows were always open for fear of blast and the cold winds whistled in' (Penguin New Writing). In 1858 we became the birthplace of long-distance learning, allowing students to study for degrees outside of London, spreading higher education worldwide. We also introduced many new subjects into university education, including modern languages and laboratory science. We were the first to allow external students to continue to earn a living while studying and to study privately and take exams without coming to London. Since these beginnings, we have continued to accrue new member institutions, vastly expanding our membership and academic catalog. Each year, our 'Foundation Day' celebrates the anniversary of the foundation stone's laying, and since 1903, honorary degrees have been bestowed to, among others, Prince of Wales and Winston Churchill. The University had a significant impact on those serving during the First and Second World Wars in the Armed Forces or had been prisoners of war. Many continued studying and passed exams, ultimately paving the way for a life after the wars. To the present day, our degree programs can be accessed by prisoners in some countries, allowing for new opportunities or a fresh perspective of the world. View full university
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We are one of the largest, most diverse universities in the UK with over 120,000 students in London, and a further 50,000 studying across 180 countries for a University of London degree. The University of London is unlike many other universities. Our commitment to widening access has shaped our history, from our foundation to the present day. Established as a secular alternative to Oxford and Cambridge, the only two other English universities at the time, we became the first to exclude religious qualification as an entry requirement explicitly. In 1858, Charles Dickens' magazine, All the Year Round, coined the term "The People's University," which would "extend her hand even to the young shoemaker who studies in his garret." We were also the first University to allow external students to continue to earn a living while studying and to study privately and take exams without coming to London. Since then, we have expanded and modernized, becoming a pioneering institution that was the first to make higher education available to women and those unable to pursue traditional forms of study. In 1858 we became the birthplace of long-distance learning, allowing students to study for degrees outside of London, spreading higher education worldwide. We also introduced many new subjects into university education, including modern languages and laboratory science. We were the first to allow external students to continue to earn a living while studying and to study privately and take exams without coming to London. Since these beginnings, we have continued to accrue new member institutions, vastly expanding our membership and academic catalog. Each year, our 'Foundation Day' celebrates the anniversary of the foundation stone's laying, and since 1903, honorary degrees have been bestowed to, among others, Prince of Wales and Winston Churchill. The University had a significant impact on those serving during the First and Second World Wars in the Armed Forces or had been prisoners of war. Many continued studying and passed exams, ultimately paving the way for a life after the wars. To the present day, our degree programs can be accessed by prisoners in some countries, allowing for new opportunities or a fresh perspective of the world. It is an honor to have eminent figures such as T.S. Elliot and Christina Rossetti remembered on our buildings, in an area synonymous with knowledge, culture, and education. It does not take long strolling through the streets of Bloomsbury before you come across your first plaque. From Virginia Woolf to George Orwell, 17 plaques commemorating a diverse range of distinguished people can be found across the University of London's central precinct in the heart of Bloomsbury. The plaques represent notable people from diverse social backgrounds and religions and of different ages, genders, and nationalities. What unites them all is their eminence within their field of expertise. These people from all walks of life should be marked on University-owned property. Since the University was founded in 1836, we have pioneered widening access to education. We were the first to open our doors to all students irrespective of race, creed, or political belief, the first to admit female students, and the first to open our degrees to distance learning. Celebrating people in this way highlights the historical associations of buildings. It demonstrates how these small but essential pieces of text, inscribed on metal and stone, foster community interest in local history. From anesthetists to anthropologists and poets to politicians, each individual identified on their plaque, installed by local councils, civic societies, and English Heritage, will have a unique story to tell about their time in Bloomsbury. Though some parts of their stories will be lost, their lasting memory is here to stay – albeit in a small way – on Bloomsbury's bricks and mortar. View full university
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We have seven academic schools and a school providing specialist support for postgraduates and research. Each School maintains its website to find all you need to know about the programs they offer. The School of Architecture, Computing, and Engineering (ACE) is an award-winning School with dedicated industrial links and critical vocational education strengths. The School has a track record in producing highly employable graduates by applying design methodologies and advanced technologies to real-life scenarios in architecture, computing, and engineering. The leading professional bodies accredit our courses in architecture, computing, and engineering fields – such as ARB/RIBA, BCS, ICE, IET, IStrutE, CIHT, IHE, and CIoB. An experienced teaching team delivers them to add critical competencies to the critical theory. They will give you the confidence to rigorously analyze real-life problems within your chosen sector and to be able to design suitable solutions through the creative and innovative use of the most relevant technologies. Our research community's commitment ensures we are at the leading edge of developments in architecture, computing, and engineering. Excellence in research feeds directly into our teaching practice. You will benefit from highly committed staff, many of whom are leading figures in their fields. Welcome you to the School of Architecture, Computing, and Engineering (ACE) at the University of East London. The School provides a dynamic and stimulating environment to study inspiring and creative subject areas such as architecture, product design, computing, and engineering. ACE aims to be the leading provider of employable graduates by introducing the latest pedagogical concepts, novel learning and teaching methods, and practice-based research of relevance to the local and regional cultural community. Our programs are designed to encourage and nurture innovation and independent thinking, working towards graduating students who are skilled and respected professionals within their chosen field. At the heart of our curriculum are an ideas-led approach to creative risk, exploration, questioning, entrepreneurship, and collaboration in pursuit of the most innovative and creative work. We have developed a specific provision that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster original concepts that will contribute to wealth creation in London and the UK. Our curriculum encourages students to integrate their society's culture and values in many aspects of their work. The leading professional bodies accredit our ACE programs in the architecture, computing, and engineering fields – such as ARB/RIBA, BCS, ICE, IET, IStrutE, CIHT, IHE, and CIoB. These internationally recognized accreditations have a beneficial impact on your career as they are acknowledged worldwide and are respected by employers and colleagues. We have dedicated laboratory facilities for engineering, computing, and architecture housed in new, purpose-built labs at our Docklands Campus. These provide an ideal environment for students to test theories and master practical skills. Our facilities include: fully compliant professional qualifications laboratory civil engineering laboratory computer studios to explore theoretical and virtual models of architecture network teaching laboratory specialist surveying laboratories architecture and visual arts center - a purpose-built, creative space microprocessors laboratory power laboratory Architecture, computing, and engineering are competitive industries, and there are plenty of opportunities to enter professional and artistic competitions. To the department's credit, ACE students and staff regularly win national and international prizes in varied fields. Awards include the 2015 Turner Prize - the UK's most prestigious visual arts award. This was won by a Stratford-based architecture and design practice that included two UEL architecture lecturers. Three UEL architecture graduates were also on the project team that won the 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize - the UK's most significant architecture accolade. In recent years, UEL students have also won the RIBA President's Medal and been shortlisted for the Mayor of London's Low Carbon Entrepreneur award. View full university
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UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 11,000 staff and 38,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men. We are continually investing in our teaching, learning, and study spaces across campus, the newest of which include the Cruciform Hub and the Art Deco Senate House building. UCL has 18 specialist libraries with more than two million books and subscriptions to more than 35,000 journals and historical material in Special Collections. The UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE) offers courses in 17 languages, some of which can be taken for credits towards degree programs. UCL is one of the world's leading multidisciplinary universities. We operate in a global context and are committed to excellence, innovation, and the promotion of global understanding in all our activities: research, teaching, learning, enterprise, and community engagement. London's Global University: a diverse intellectual community, engaged with the broader world and committed to changing it for the better recognized for our radical and critical thinking and its widespread influence with an outstanding ability to integrate our education, research, innovation, and enterprise for the long-term benefit of humanity. Insights from UCL research address the world's significant challenges – bringing benefits in health, culture, policy, business, and beyond. Individually and in collaboration, UCL experts develop insights relevant to humanity's major problems. Society reaps many benefits from their excellent research, some of which occur immediately, while others develop over years or generations. UCL is the top-rated university in the UK for research strength in the Research Excellence Framework (REF), published in December 2014, by measuring the average research score multiplied by staff numbers submitted. We submitted more than 2,500 staff to be assessed in REF 2014. Our researchers received a 'grade point average' of 3.22 (out of 4), giving UCL an overall research power greater than both the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. We also had the greatest' impact power' (impact' grade point average' x number of staff submitted) of any university. View full university
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We are a university college that exists to advance banking and finance by providing outstanding education and thinking tailored to the needs of individuals, businesses, and society. Our focus is on lifelong learning: equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to achieve what they want throughout their career and life. We exist for a straightforward reason – to advance banking and finance by providing outstanding education and thinking tailored to the needs of businesses, individuals, and society. Our focus is on lifelong learning equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications to achieve what they want throughout their career and life. We provide a balance of experience, insight, and thought leadership into today's financial world, delivered by industry leaders, thinkers, and community members. And because we have been at the heart of the sector since 1879, we create connections and build partnerships between people and businesses that make banking and finance more accessible and understood and enhance social inclusion through better financial capability. We are The London Institute of Banking & Finance, lifelong partners for financial education. We have a rich heritage of providing education in banking and finance that stretches back over 135 years. Founded in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers, we have evolved in line with the financial services and banking industries. We gained our Royal Charter in 1987 and 1996 developed the first professional award linked to a university degree. In 1997 our name was changed to the Institute of Financial Services (ifs), reflecting a broadening of our services. In 2013, we were granted the University College title and became ifs University College. Since gaining Taught Degree - Awarding Powers (TDAP) in 2010, we have successfully established full-time degree programs at our City of London campus and enhanced our professional qualifications and financial capability awards. In 2015, we undertook a comprehensive strategic review, consulting with our students, members, and the industry to develop a new vision and strategy for the organization. As a part of this new vision, and based on our stakeholders' input, we launched a new brand and identity in September 2016. We are The London Institute of Banking & Finance, lifelong partners in financial education. View full university
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Welcome to St George's, University of London, the UK's only independent medical and healthcare higher education institution. St George's is a modern, innovative academic and research organization built upon a rich history stretching back 250 years. Alumni include John Hunter, known as the father of modern surgery, and Edward Jenner, a creator of the first vaccine, used to eradicate smallpox. We share a site with St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals. Our smaller size lends a genuine community feels – students and staff can walk the corridors of our facilities from clinical teaching room to laboratory to hospital ward or clinic. As a testament to this, we were voted London's best student experience for two years in a row in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey. Browse our range of undergraduate and postgraduate medical and healthcare courses to see what we can offer. Research work at St George's is focused within six research centers located within three divisions. We aim to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in areas including infection and immunity, heart disease and stroke, and cell signaling. We are also focused on enhancing public health and epidemiology, clinical genetics, and social care sciences. We pride ourselves on providing the best possible experience for our students - building on over 250 years of innovation and keeping pace with a changing NHS's health challenges. Our dedication to students, staff, and alumni is built on a commitment we share with them to improve and advance health. We are proud of our diversity, offering students from a wide range of backgrounds the opportunity to work and study on a health campus reflecting the full range of healthcare professions. St George's is the UK's only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training, and research. Our distinctiveness is based on our exclusive focus on health sciences and medicine, and we strive to bring an innovative and collaborative approach to all we do. We provide a world-class multi-professional health sciences education that equips our graduates to meet today's healthcare needs through relevant scientific research, clinical excellence, strong interpersonal skills, and team-based working. Sharing a clinical environment with a major London teaching hospital, our innovative approach to education results in well-rounded, highly skilled clinicians, scientists, and health and social care professionals. We also work closely with healthcare providers throughout south London to ensure that our courses reflect the latest clinical practices and that our students benefit from diverse clinical placement opportunities. The wealth of clinical experience available is one reason why St George's continues to be so popular with students. The Faculty of Health, Social Care, and Education that we run in partnership with Kingston University teach courses including nursing, midwifery, radiography, paramedic science, physiotherapy, and social work. We have more than 250 years of excellence and innovation in research and education, resulting in groundbreaking advances in medicine and healthcare. Our alumni include Edward Jenner, John Hunter, Muriel Powell, and Patrick Steptoe. Our three research institutes focus on biomedical and scientific discovery, advancing the prevention and treatment of disease in the fields of population health, heart disease, and infection - three of the most significant challenges to global health in the 21st century. We are committed to developing public understanding and involvement in our research programs, and actively contributing to London's partnerships, linking students and researchers to practitioners and employers across the region. Our purpose is to develop people who meet today's healthcare needs and tomorrow's healthcare challenges, and we warmly welcome students who share our values, energy, and ambition. We have a long, illustrious history of training doctors, dating back more than 250 years. Among our alumni, we can count on some of the founders of medicine. We are well known for our innovative approach to developing education, and our graduates are ready for the rigors and rewards of a challenging and changing profession. Governance of St George's also ensures that we demonstrate our commitment to providing quality-assured education and a safe environment where all our staff and students are treated equally. Privacy of information is respected. View full university
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Evolving from a small connoisseurship program begun by Sotheby's Auction House in 1969, Sotheby's Institute is now the leader in art business education and object based learning. Our faculty represent the art world's best, helping students master the unique forces at play at the intersection of art and commerce. Sotheby's Institute of Art offers a unique academic approach to studying the global art market and provides exposure to specialized topics central to the history and ongoing development of the international art world. Our faculty members are leading scholars and art world professionals who are experts in these subjects. At Sotheby's Institute, courses covering the art market and the history of modern and contemporary art look at the fair as a phenomenon that has accompanied art's commercial rise over the past 150 years. In the last 20 years, the rise of the art fair has gone hand in hand with the rise of the international biennial - two platforms that have substantially increased contemporary art and artists' visibility and reach. Indeed, the biennial and the fair have much to do with our understanding of what makes art 'contemporary. Art Law is a critical component of the teaching in the Art Business MA programs in London, New York, and Los Angeles and is part of the Core Curriculum offered across all of the Master's programs. Instructors are dynamic practitioners in the field, bringing up-to-the-minute, real-life examples, and experience directly into the classroom. Courses are taught not with the traditional rote case-study approach but focusing on essential legal principles and their applications to current issues. With our instructors' standing within the Bar and other professional associations, Sotheby's Institute students also attend exclusive professional symposia and courtroom discussions, which introduce them into the field within the course of their studies. Prominent speakers from the legal and art spheres are invited to guest lecture at the Institute, providing students with exposure to lawyers, gallerists, government officials, and museum directors involved with art law. We believe this foundation within the developing global art market equips students with vital knowledge for successful careers in the art world. We study the markets of countries in Asia, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe that previously belonged to the so-called 'second' or 'third' world – places that have experienced significant wealth creation in recent years high-growth economies. Many of these countries have seen a surge in art collecting as their nouveaux riches acquire art—for reasons ranging from a passion for visual culture to social prestige, philanthropy, and investment. We deal with these emerging markets across several disciplines: institutional, economic, financial, legal, and ethical. In addition to organizing field study trips to important new centers—such as Hong Kong, Mexico City, and Dubai—SIA offers specialized electives on new and emerging art markets and incorporates into its curricula the most up-to-date research on the global art market as well as guest lecturers from all over the world. The object-based study involves an immediate and immersive investigation of an object's physical characteristics - its form, structure, size, weight, and subject matter. It entails detailed consideration of materials, techniques, production methods, the condition of the artwork, and possible alteration over time. The specificity and materiality of the individual object is key to understanding the artwork which made it and when, why it was made, and what has happened subsequently in its history. The first-hand experience of art works is crucial to this approach, hence the emphasis placed at Sotheby's Institute of Art on handling sessions and also study visits to museums, galleries, fairs, the auction houses, artists' studios, and other venues to see (and where possible touch) objects. The experience gained from this artwork focused approach speaks powerfully to vital art world skills such as object-led research, cataloging, attribution, and authentication. View full university
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The School of Advanced Study at the University of London brings together nine internationally renowned research institutes to form the UK's national center to support researchers and the promotion of research in the humanities. The School Provides a research base for an international community of scholars, Inspires, develops, and supports innovative research initiatives and networks, Enhances the dissemination of the research of others, and related activities, beyond what they or their institutions could achieve alone, Provides specialist research training at master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels - locally, nationally, and internationally, Adds value to the work of researchers in the humanities and social sciences throughout the UK. Founded in 1994, the School of Advanced Study at the University of London is the only institution in the UK that is nationally funded to promote and facilitate humanities research. It performs a vital role as a driving force for knowledge sharing across the humanities in the UK and beyond. It receives special funding for this purpose from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The School's mission is to maintain and develop the resources of its nine-member institutes, many of which have long and distinguished histories to benefit national and international research communities. The School achieves its mission by The School's location within the University of London precinct in Bloomsbury, central London, allowing easy access to London's rich cultural amenities. The institutes benefit from visiting researchers and guest speakers working in government, diplomacy, business and development, the cultural and heritage industries, and other universities from around the world. The School of Advanced Study brings together nine national research institutes at the University of London to form the UK's national center to support and promote research in the humanities and social sciences. The University of London is a federation of 18 independent member institutions of outstanding reputation, and the School of Advanced Study and several other acclaimed central academic activities and services. For more information, please visit the Structure of the University. The School of Advanced Study is accountable to the Vice-Chancellor and the Collegiate Council, which are accountable to the Board of Trustees of the University for its conduct and its member institutes. The Constitution of the School is included in the University's Ordinances. View full university
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Royal Holloway, University of London is one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities covering a broad range of subjects spanning the arts and humanities, sciences, social sciences, management, and economics. Our academics can provide analysis, opinion, and expertise on a wide range of research areas and current affairs. This directory contains a selection who are happy to discuss their areas of research and teaching. Our campus is one of the most beautiful globally, with numerous teaching and study spaces, bars and cafés, high-quality accommodation, and sports facilities. All this is set in 135 acres of stunning parkland. Most teaching and social activity occur on campus, and, except Kingswood Hall (just a mile away), most undergraduates live in their first year. It is a friendly place, with a strong sense of community as new students soon become familiar faces. Founder's Building is one of the world's most spectacular university buildings and home to our famous Picture Gallery containing Thomas Holloway's fine collection of Victorian paintings and our beautiful chapel. It also houses a dining hall and library and provides a home for 500 students. Situated just 40 minutes by train from London and seven miles from Heathrow, with several attractions, sporting, and entertainment venues within easy reach, you'll love our brilliant location. Their vision lives today with our teachers and researchers expand their minds and make discoveries that change the world. Both colleges were among the very first institutions in the UK to give women access to higher education. In 1900, the colleges were admitted to the University of London and merged in 1985 to form what is known as Royal Holloway, University of London. Royal Holloway was ranked 197th globally and 31st overall in the UK in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2017/18. Royal Holloway sits within the top 25% of universities in the UK for research rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The National Student Survey (NSS) 2017 revealed that Royal Holloway, with a rating of 88%, is once again top among the University of London institutions and the broader London based universities for overall student satisfaction and has a higher score than most Russell Group institutions. Our world-leading researchers continue to address global challenges, including developing treatments and therapies for rare diseases and life-limiting conditions, the rapid decline of bees, and protecting the UK's national infrastructure from cyber-attack. Recognized as world-class experts in the arts, humanities, and sciences, many Royal Holloway academics act as advisors to policy-makers and the Government on a wide range of issues, such as combating radicalization and terrorism. Royal Holloway has a total of 9,966 students. Of these, 7,992 are from the UK or European Union, and 1,974 are international (outside the EU) students. We have 7,648 undergraduates, 1,599 postgraduate taught and 719 postgraduate research students. Our notable alumni include novelist George Eliot, suffragette Emily Davison, the first woman doctor in the west, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, actor Mark Strong, EU Foreign Minister Baroness Cathy Ashton, broadcaster and scientist David Bellamy and Paralympic triple gold medallist Sophie Christiansen. We will attract independently-minded students who will benefit from a personalized education. This will enable them to fulfill their potential by achieving academic excellence, being prepared for the world of work, having a global outlook, and having the confidence to lead in a socially responsible manner. Across each of our academic disciplines, we will have high-quality staff and at least one distinctive, world-leading research specialism, along with high-performance levels within the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment exercise. All our taught courses will contain elements informed by cutting-edge research and scholarship, and world-leading researchers will guide our research students. We will be open and collaborative to work with key partners to ensure the best use of our resources and achieve more than we can do alone. Our inspiring and imposing Founder's Building will be complemented by outstanding new facilities that add to the sense of a scholarly community, encourage collaborative, multi-disciplinary activities, and provide a personalized, individual experience for students and staff. View full university
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We provide you with an education that encourages you to explore a wide range of subjects and programs. It is designed to discover the connections between different academic areas such as literature, science, mathematics, writing, business, psychology, and sociology. It is a broad-based education, an ideal preparation for a range of careers. Living and studying together, our students from over 100 countries are ready for a world where the ability to communicate effectively across national and cultural boundaries is as valuable as traditional academic achievement. Richmond education offers a global perspective. It examines the patterns of similarities and differences between cultures and provides you with an intercultural focus. It is challenging and stimulating. It encourages you to form your own opinions. As well as the excitement of living in one of the world's most lively and cosmopolitan cities, London offers spectacular resources and opportunities for learning outside the classroom. However, Richmond courses also bring the city's life – its people, institutions, politics, problems, and history into lectures and class projects. Add to all this an international faculty, flexible curriculum allowing you to explore outside your main specialization, small classes and campuses in two of London's most beautiful areas, and you will find Richmond a great place to earn an undergraduate or master's degree. The Richmond dual degree is possible because Richmond's degrees have US accreditation (Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools), plus institutional approval in the United Kingdom by The Open University(OU). Richmond has also undergone a successful full institutional review by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Richmond is a private, not-for-profit institution. The University is incorporated as a not-for-profit educational institution in the State of Delaware, USA, and is a recognized 501(c)(3) public educational charity under US law. First and second-year students attend our Richmond Hill campus. The campus is set in a splendid six-acre site at the top of Richmond Hill, one of London's most sought-after areas. Third-year, fourth-year, and graduate students attend our city campus in Kensington, one of London's most beautiful residential areas. Its several buildings house classrooms, computing facilities, a library, a dining hall, and University offices. Students live in University buildings or live in off-campus housing of their choice. Within easy walking distance are the Royal Albert Hall, famous for its concerts, the Royal Colleges of Music and Art, Imperial College of Science and Technology, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Geological Museum, and many cinemas, cafes, restaurants, clubs, and department stores. London's extensive underground train network, called "the tube," links Richmond or Kensington and the rest of the city. Frequent rail service into Victoria, Paddington, and Waterloo stations connects you to the rest of the UK and Europe through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and the Continent. Both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are easily accessible. Once known as the 'liberal pursuits,' the concept of the liberal arts originated in the Roman Empire, Europe, and was considered essential education. The system initially focused on three subjects – grammar, logic, and rhetoric (known as the Trivium). Later on, in medieval times, it evolved, and a further four subjects were added – music, arithmetic, geometry, and astronomy (known as the Quadrivium). The main idea behind the concept was to nurture students' abilities in becoming highly articulate, ethical, knowledgeable in numerous fields, and morally excellent. It was considered the hallmark of a person who was educated. The word 'liberal' draws upon many meanings in the context of education, such as to be 'broad-minded,' to enjoy more 'freedom' in academic interests, to be someone who is not strictly focused on one method of learning, and to be free of the widely held and followed conventions. The term 'arts' is not about 'art' in its strictest sense; instead, the particular methods relating to the various branches of learning are studying the academic areas in this 'liberal' way. In terms of a liberal arts education – this seeks to develop intellectual capabilities and learn about how 'one's' main educational subject area, or focus, is related to many other areas and disciplines and what this relationship means. This is carried out using a model of study which draws upon many techniques, such as the intended use of creative skills and imagination, skills acquired through experience, study, observations, and activities that specifically require the combination of knowledge and judgment. Depending on which part of the world you are in, a liberal arts university could be a variety of things; some universities offer degrees in liberal arts, some have a liberal arts approach – two very different things. When studying at Richmond University, you will experience the latter. You will study academic subjects like most other universities. However, we also place a strong focus on developing graduates in a wealth of additional ways – individuals who are well-rounded and able to build connections across different academic areas. Unlike the traditional UK university, a liberal arts university does not just focus a student's learning on one main subject but also a variety of subjects. View full university
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Regent's Park was designed in 1811 by John Nash, the Prince Regent's favored architect, later George IV. Surrounded by grand residential terraces, the Park spans 410 acres and includes a lake, canal, and several exclusive villas. The land became part of the royal estate when seized by the Crown following Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. The royal connection is more gently remembered today in Queen Mary's gardens, laid out at the center of Regent's Park in the 1930s. More than 30,000 roses of 400 varieties can be found in the gardens. In 2012 Regent's College gained its taught-degree awarding powers, and the following year, the institution was awarded university status, becoming Regent's University London in June 2013. Our mission is to develop tomorrow's global leaders. Our students learn in a supportive, personal environment and enter the world of work as leaders and entrepreneurs. We are independent and not-for-profit. As a charity, our surplus income is re-invested in the student experience rather than paid to shareholders. Our campus in the heart of Regent's Park in central London is the envy of other institutions. With 11 acres of private gardens, our estate is a quiet, secluded haven in which to live and study. Our proximity to the center of London means that everything the capital has to offer is on your doorstep. The city beyond provides a rich extension to the classroom. Our students are confident, cosmopolitan, and connected. They become independent thinkers, prepared to make their mark in a globalized world. Our graduates build successful international careers in various industries and become entrepreneurs, starting their own companies or returning to ensure family businesses' success. All our students pay the same fees, regardless of nationality. Our fees reflect our commitment to the highest level of service and education. Regent's is a meeting place for people from across the globe. With more than 140 nationalities represented on campus, we are the most internationally diverse University in the UK. The University seeks to be a leading, independent, not-for-profit higher education institution. Regent's is a meeting place for people from across the globe. With more than 140 nationalities represented on campus, we are the most internationally diverse University in the UK. Ask us questions, arrange a visit to our beautiful campus, or apply for a program. We look forward to hearing from you. View full university
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The Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK's leading research-focused higher education institutions. With 25,332 students, 4,000 staff, and an annual turnover of £400m, we are among the most prominent University of London colleges. We teach and research across various subjects in the humanities, social sciences, law, medicine and dentistry, and science and engineering. We are based in a creative and culturally diverse area of east London, and our site in Mile End is one of the largest self-contained residential campuses in the capital. Queen Mary has made a strategic commitment to the highest quality of research. We have invested in this principle by systematically recruiting the best academics in their disciplines worldwide. The results of the most recent national assessment of research – the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) – have confirmed our place in the very top group of research-led universities in the UK. Overall we were ranked 9th in the UK among multi-faculty universities and 5th in the UK for the percentage of our three* and 4* research outputs. Queen Mary is one of 24 leading UK universities represented by the Russell Group committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience, excellent graduate employability, and unrivaled links with business and the public sector. Queen Mary offers outstanding students a stimulating, supportive, and high-quality learning experience, with teaching inspired by our world-leading research. Queen Mary ranks top in London among Russell Group universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2016), with a number of our subject areas receiving over 90 percent for 'overall satisfaction' including Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and English. We have invested £105m in new facilities over the past five years to offer our students an exceptional learning environment. Recent developments include the £39m Graduate Centre, 7,700 square meters of learning and teaching space, and the Dentistry Building, the UK's first new dental school in forty years. Future developments include the planned Life Sciences Building, which will play a vital role in the regeneration of the wider Whitechapel area following Crossrail's arrival. Queen Mary is part of the internationally recognized University of London, which counts some of the leading higher education institutions globally. Queen Mary students can use a host of University of London facilities, including the central University Library at Senate House, where you can access thousands of books and journals. QMUL has a long-standing commitment to sharing knowledge and engaging with local communities, which has been at the heart of its ethos since its inception. QMUL began life in 1887 as the People's Palace – a Victorian philanthropic center created to bring education and culture to the East End of London. Today QMUL's community provides staff and students the opportunity to gain knowledge, develop skills, and make a positive contribution both locally and globally. The Queen Mary University of London is based in one of the world's global cities, and our international community reflects this. We have students and staff representing 162 nationalities. Our partnerships and activities around the world allow us to deliver teaching and research with an international dimension and impact; the success of research at Queen Mary is due to the high caliber and dedication of our researchers and supporting staff and the excellent working environments within our research teams, centers, and institutes. We are distinguished by outstanding results in national research assessments, high research funding levels, and ambitious plans for the future. Our values and aims about research are simple – our mission depends on the freedom of our staff and students to pursue and share knowledge within the context of promoting an open, enquiring, educated, and tolerant society, recognizing that this fosters the progress of research and benefits society as a whole. We are dedicated to hiring the best and the brightest and giving them the support and resources they need. Finally, we are committed to developing our researchers' careers and to promoting equality and diversity at all levels. View full university
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Loughborough University London is an exciting cluster of innovators and creative makers, known collectively as Here East. Here East is bringing together an emerging breed of forward-thinkers and digital makers through education, business, technology, and media. We work alongside our collaborators to drive forward creativity and entrepreneurship across London. Loughborough University London offers a collaborative, innovative, and inspiring learning environment, bringing together world-leading scholars, dynamic organizations, and creative individuals with tomorrow's emerging talent and leaders. You will not only develop an in-depth knowledge of your chosen subject area. However, you will also gain cross-disciplinary experience, giving you the breadth of skills and experience to thrive in your chosen career. You will learn from and network with pioneering thought-leaders from various organizations –multi-national companies to small entrepreneurial start-ups, the private and voluntary sectors, and the eminently creative local London community. Our programs, which combine real-world learning with theory-rich lectures, are delivered through our Institutes: Institute for Digital Technologies Institute for Design Innovation Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute for International Management Institute for Sport Business Institute for Media and Creative Industries Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance Our vision for Loughborough University London has been shaped and informed by the University's existing commercial partners and collaborators, including several of the world's most iconic brands. We run regular keynote speaker programs and seminars and welcome lecturers from some of the world's most influential business leaders, entrepreneurs, and public and voluntary sector organizations. All have recognized the need to invest in the pipeline of future talent to recruit people with the skills, drive, and creativity to compete and thrive in a globally competitive environment. Loughborough University London was founded on Loughborough's award-winning reputation for research dynamism and creativity and its enterprising outlook and unrivaled opportunities for students and alumni. Loughborough University's history dates back to 1909 when the institute opened to attend evening classes in technical subjects. Now, over a century later, Loughborough University has flourished into a truly exceptional, internationally-renowned university, offering taught and research opportunities in the East Midlands and East London. Our students learn from influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers, and creative innovators and are engaged with their sector's latest developments. Our collaborations with leading public and private sector companies and organizations mean real-world issues and genuine industry challenges lead our programs. The Collaborative Project is an important constituent part of many of our programs. It enables students to benefit local, national, and global society, which plays an instrumental role in their success. Loughborough University London offers you An outstanding quality of education from an internationally-renowned university. An award-winning living and learning experience in one of the world's most dynamic cities. A campus focused exclusively on postgraduate study and research. Full or part-time options to suit your commitments and lifestyle. Opportunities to learn from some of the world's leading teachers and innovators. Unrivaled partnerships with industry. View full university
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