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Established in 1495, Loughborough Grammar School is one of the UK’s oldest independent schools. We are proud of our long and successful heritage. We delight in those traditions that keep the spirit of the School alive without constraining us from embracing modern-day life. Here at the Grammar School, academic achievement is our central focus, as examination grades open doors. However, our ambition is much broader: Grammar School boys are intellectually curious, self-motivated, and acutely aware of their responsibilities towards others. Skills and attributes developed through the extraordinary range of co-curricular clubs and activities that punctuate every single day. Our boys are equally at home in work and play, and acquire the moral compass they require to become not only successful professionals but perhaps more importantly empathetic colleagues, friends, and partners. We offer single-sex education because we believe that boys focus better on their education and learning in a boys’ only environment. Based on a mixed-sex campus there are plenty of opportunities for boys and girls to interact. They travel to School on the same buses, they enjoy Music and Drama together in our state-of-the-art facilities, and they share common extra-curricular activities such as CCF and academic societies. We equip boys with a broad portfolio of skills that allow them to excel in public examinations and access the top universities and the courses of their choice. More than that, our curriculum trains our boys to be independent learners who love study and have the self-discipline and motivation to aim high and to realize their potential. We have always believed that education is about so much more than what is learned in the classroom and our GREAT Men initiative is drawing together our whole community to talk meaningfully about masculinity. In an era when it can be tough to be a young man, we lead our boys through the maze of adolescence to become good role models who show integrity and judgment. We develop boys’ resilience so that they are equipped to deal with the inevitable disappointments that come their way, and we help them to become more sensitive to the needs of others – open to talk and listen respectfully. Through all seven years with us, we are committed to helping all our boys become GREAT Men. So much more than another department, Loughborough Schools Music is the joyous soundtrack that infuses life at all the Schools within the Foundation. Housed in a purpose-built space, it is a vibrant musical hub with a constant creative buzz. From Pre-Prep to Sixth Form, every pupil has the opportunity, encouragement, and very finest tuition to explore their musical passions, achieve their very best and perform at the highest level. By any measure, facilities are outstanding. We are proud to be the only Schools in the Midlands to have a Music department with ‘All-Steinway School’ status and we have a huge variety of instrumental ensembles and choirs so every pupil gets to ‘strut their stuff on one stage or another. Do come to see and hear us. It is something quite special. Our mission is to prepare young men for a fulfilling life through fostering achievement, aspiration, and empathy. We know boys and how to motivate them. We believe that high expectations are central to their success, helping to foster academic rigor and a love of learning for its own sake. We understand that a sense of achievement is also created through our hugely varied program of extra-curricular activities which enable boys to feel fulfilled and to develop their character, resilience, and teamwork. The following five values underpin a Loughborough Grammar School education: We inspire our students to become intellectually curious, lifelong learners, who have the confidence to be innovative and unafraid of failure. LGS boys grow into healthy young men with a sense of perspective. They are aware of the emotional well-being of others and talk about their concerns. Our students learn to demonstrate good judgment in their decisions. The spirit of Loughborough Grammar School is characterized by constructive relationships between all members of our community based on the core value of treating others as we would like to be treated ourselves. LGS boys understand their responsibilities towards the wider communities in which they live. They develop into engaged citizens with a healthy respect for others and their differences. Our boys leave us as self-disciplined, adaptable leaders who embrace change. They work as a team and celebrate the successes of others. View full school

With the welcoming of boys into our Senior School in September 2019, we became Loughborough’s only co-educational independent school for children aged 4-18 years, thereby offering a unique and much-needed educational route to local families. We are a non-selective school, dedicated to creating an environment where every pupil has the opportunity for long-term academic, spiritual, and moral development within a challenging but happy environment. We encourage and challenge every pupil to become the very best version of themselves and aim to help parents in their task of nurturing confident, compassionate, and happy young people. Our Mission Statement We are a Catholic School. We welcome everyone and we respect everyone for who they are. We work together to become clever, kind, and brave. We are one family, and everyone is known and loved. When we leave, we will go into the world and make it a better place Recognized as ‘excellent in all categories by The Independent Schools Inspectorate, our role is to ensure your child leaves school with confidence, compassion, and ambition. Not empty, materialistic ambition, but rather the ambition to use the talents and knowledge they harvest to fulfill their potential and to help make the world a better place. Our Aims To achieve that we commit to: A challenging knowledge-rich curriculum that sets high expectations for all learners Genuinely personal service to every family and individual understanding of each pupil in our care. No class is ever larger than 20 pupils and our overall teacher to pupil ratio is an incredible 1 to 7.6 The Minerva philosophy – this approach to learning is part of every aspect of School life, and is designed with one aim: to help young people prepare for a competitive world while remaining happy, healthy, balanced, and kind. You can read more about Minerva here. A rich and diverse extra-curricular program, particularly in the fields of sport and music, that is enhanced by our membership of the Loughborough Schools Foundation A flexible curriculum and the ability to cater for a range of abilities that more selective schools, or larger non-selective schools, cannot always match At Loughborough Amherst School we are proud of being a Catholic School but we do not seek to impose any doctrinal beliefs on any member of our community. The School contains Anglicans, Methodists, Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists, as well as pupils whose home life is entirely secular. We welcome all those who embrace the virtues of hard work, humility, compassion, service, and respect for others. View full school

Here at Loughborough, we take pride in offering an experience and creating a community that you can be proud to be a part of. Loughborough University is proud of its long history as an institution of further and higher education. Thanks to the vision of its founding father, Dr. Herbert Schofield, it has grown and developed into one of the country's top universities. Our teaching and learning offers academic excellence in a broad range of disciplines, from sport and exercise science to engineering, business, and the arts, and was recently awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our outstanding student experience gives every student the opportunity they need to achieve their full potential. Our strong connections to the industry boost these opportunities by providing students with access to placement. Our reputation for sporting excellence, which spans performance, facilities, expertise, and working partnerships, confirms our position as the number one university for sport. Our Students' Union is one of the very best in the country and is one of the only unions to be owned and managed by students. Our students, graduates, staff, and campus-based partners are at the heart of all we do. They are the key to our continuous success. Within this close-knit community, there is an atmosphere of determination and a will to succeed, which creates an environment that motivates everyone to be the best. Our students are proud of their association with the University, with many returning to campus after graduation to either continue with their education, partner with the University through work, or, in some cases, develop their professional career as an employee of the University. We also provide a diverse and multicultural environment, with over 20% of our employee numbers represented by international staff members, covering over 90 different nationalities. We attract outstanding academics who are enthusiastic about their subjects and leaders in their field. Please find out more about the high standard of teaching our academic staff provide in the Learning and Teaching section. We recognize how important it is to invest in the development of our staff. That is why every member of staff at Loughborough can access a full range of development opportunities. We are also proud to hold a bronze institutional award for Athena Swan, which shows our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and promoting women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Manufacturing in Higher Education. As a university, we are renowned for the relevance of our research. Our results help businesses and industry to compete more effectively, shape public policy, and ultimately improve the quality of people's lives. Our research strengths span the arts, humanities, social sciences, sport, science, design, engineering, and mathematics. Many of these individual strengths cluster around themes, and we call these enduring world-class research areas our Beacons. View full university

Established in 1909, Loughborough College is steeped in history and renowned for providing excellent high-quality education levels. With great links to industry and smaller class sizes, we are proud to be doing things differently. You can expect the same quality as a university course but with access to more facilities and more one-on-one time with tutors. Our courses have been developed in consultation with industry professionals and are designed to ensure that you are expertly trained and ready for the workplace. Established in 1909, we're proud of our long-standing reputation for providing excellent levels of high-quality teaching and training across Leicestershire. Inspiring success and enriching lives… With a fantastic range of courses, first-class facilities and a fresh approach to modern teaching and training, why go anywhere else? Of the 11,000 students currently enrolled at Loughborough College, most will agree that studying with us means far more than just qualifying. We offer a different kind of learning environment where you'll be treated as an adult, and our relaxed and welcoming campus means that you will fit straight in to the College way of life. We have lots of different courses, from A-Levels to vocational programs, Apprenticeships, and degrees, and you'll have the opportunity to gain practical, industry-related skills while you study. With links to leading universities and established professionals, our courses have been developed to emphasize employability. They aim to provide you with the relevant academic and practical skills needed to succeed within the workplace. Many of our programs are vocationally based and offer you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in class to job roles within the industry. The College is friendly and supportive, and we allow you to develop and gain the necessary independence and responsibility expected of higher-level study. Advice and support are available to all students before enrolment and will continue long after graduation. We want your experience to be valuable and exciting both inside and outside of the classroom, and we are always exploring new ways to keep things fresh and exciting. There are so many opportunities to get involved. As an automatic member of Loughborough Students' Union (LSU), you can choose to take part in loads of volunteering and social schemes. LSU boasts over 100 societies and has been voted no.1 for student experience several years in a row. The Hub is a modern complex, opened in 2014, with excellent dining facilities and a range of student support services all under one roof at the heart of the College campus. It is also home to our purpose-built Arts Academy, opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex, designed to provide top-level facilities to those looking to work in the creative industries. Fifty years after it was built, we also invested over £14 million in redeveloping one of Loughborough College's most iconic structures. The state-of-the-art building is home to Loughborough Sixth Form College and our Service Industries provision. From September 2016, it will house our Graduate Centre: an open learning space dedicated to undergraduate study. At our Open Days, our expert staff is on hand to tell you about our courses and what careers they lead to. They'll also guide you through our application process, explain the different kinds of support available, and talk to you about the wide variety of enrichment activities that you can be part of. With opportunities to talk to our current students and take part in tours of our campus and halls of residence, an Open Day is the best way to get a feel for what it's like to be a Loughborough College student. Our accommodation has everything you will need to feel happy and settled while studying with us ... We understand that moving into student halls is a big step, particularly for our international students. That's why we have a dedicated Accommodation Team to help you settle in and support you throughout your stay. Situated on the College campus, all halls are self-catering and have facilities to prepare your meals. Alternatively, you can eat in the College's cafeterias Monday to Friday and cater for yourself at the weekends. We can offer a total of 223 single bedrooms in purpose-built, modern halls, including a block designed explicitly for under-18s. Layouts range from six-person flats with shared showers, toilets, and kitchen amenities to five/six-bedroom flats with en-suite bathrooms and shared kitchen amenities. We also have rooms and facilities adapted for disabled students (subject to assessment), and all study bedrooms include Wi-Fi and network points. Our residences are situated within walking distance of the College, Students' Union, and the town center, making student living easy and convenient. You will also have full access to our communal areas, including a standard room complete with TV and Xbox and outdoor spaces for picnics and BBQs. The Elite Athlete Performance Centre (EAPC) is a beautifully restored, listed building that provides 17 en-suite rooms for elite sports students under the age of 18. Refurbished to allow for student living, facilities include an expansive living space, shared kitchen, and free laundry amenities. Room sizes range from standard to large, with costs varying accordingly, and you will have access to the communal student areas based on the grounds. View full university

Loughborough University is proud of its long history as an institution of further and higher education. Thanks to the vision of its founding father, Dr. Herbert Schofield, it has grown and developed into one of the country's top universities. Throughout its history, Loughborough University has built upon its distinctive characteristics. Today it is one of the country's leading universities, with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with business and industry, and unrivaled sporting achievement. That Loughborough now boasts an internationally known and respected university is mainly due to the entrepreneurial vision and determination of Dr. Herbert Schofield, Principal of Loughborough College for 35 years. In 1909 a small Technical Institute in the center of Loughborough was established, which provided local facilities for further education and offered courses in technical subjects, science, and art. The land was also acquired on the Burleigh Estate, enabling the University's early development as it stands today. In April 1966, Loughborough was awarded its Charter to recognize the excellence achieved by Loughborough College of Advanced Technology and its predecessor colleges. Then called the Loughborough University of Technology, it was the country's first technological University. It was renamed Loughborough University in 1996. Other developments have included the reunification in 1977 with Loughborough College of Education and with Loughborough College of Art and Design in 1998. Land acquisitions in 2003, 2006, and 2010 have contributed towards turning the site into the glorious 440-acre asset it is today. In 2015 Loughborough opened a second campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. Loughborough University London has diversified and expanded the high-quality education offered to postgraduate students and those looking to advance their professional development. Our teaching and learning offers academic excellence in a broad range of disciplines, from sport and exercise science to engineering, business, and the arts, and was recently awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our outstanding student experience gives every student the opportunity they need to achieve their full potential. Our strong industry connections boost these opportunities by providing students with access to placements. They also form the backbone of our enterprising outlook, helping businesses innovate, expand, and improve performance. Our approach to creating an exceptional student experience and delivering the highest teaching and learning level is quite simple. We put our students at the heart of everything we do. This positive impact was highlighted in the National Student Survey 2017 results when Loughborough was ranked as the top mainstream University in England for overall satisfaction. Our outstanding research is generating globally important work driven by society's need for solutions to real-life issues, making it not only cutting-edge but also relevant. Our reputation for sporting excellence, which spans performance, facilities, expertise, and working partnerships, confirms our position as the number one university for sport. Our great 440-acre single-site campus is the University's most glorious asset, offering excellent facilities for students, staff, and visitors to the University. Our Students' Union is one of the very best in the country and is one of the only unions to be owned and managed by students. The elements above, combined with our focus and a strong sense of community spirit, have created something extraordinary and distinctive amongst UK universities. View full university

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