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- Everyone involved in Sherborne’s community agrees: it is a special place, with an ethos all of its own. That is partly a result of our unique setting. It is as if history seeps from the golden stones of our buildings, giving our boys a profound sense that they are part of a living tradition. But there is more to our distinctiveness than this. We are committed to providing an all-boys, full-boarding, education that is shaped for the twenty-first century. In this way, we create the time and space to nurture our boys’ dispositions and prepare them for the future. But there is more to our distinctiveness than this. We are committed to providing an all-boys, full-boarding, education that is shaped for the twenty-first century. In this way, we create the time and space to nurture our boys’ dispositions and prepare them for the future. Click here to be taken on our virtual tour. Our timetabling ensures there is ample opportunity for every boy to find his niche and excel in it. All our boys have the opportunity to pursue a wide range of interests and enthusiasms, including academic study, music, art, drama, sport, and a huge range of other activities. Their achievements will be celebrated by the whole community because we recognize that our strength comes from our diversity. We have a rich tradition of sporting and musical excellence. Our boys achieve great things in a variety of sporting disciplines, from rugby to rifle shooting, golf to fives, polo to athletics. In music, too, we have an outstanding reputation for success. Many of our boys achieve Trinity College Diplomas and Grade 8s, and our Music School is renowned for its first-rate facilities. The same can be said of all of our other academic departments: we invest in providing the very best environment in which to enhance learning. At the heart of our community is our commitment to the wellbeing of every member. Sherborne boys are kind, compassionate, and caring. They look out for each other understanding that their achievements are shaped by their relationships. While life at Sherborne is full, with plenty to stimulate seven days a week, we strive to protect boys from some of the pressures of modern living. They are empowered and encouraged to use technology wisely, interact with friends from Sherborne Girls, and engage with the local community. Sherborne aims to provide an outstanding, all-boys boarding education in a community that is based on Christian values. By supporting and challenging every boy, we strive to ensure that each has the opportunity and confidence to excel. We want our boys to develop a strong sense of identity, an ability to think and learn for themselves, integrity, and a commitment to leadership and service. View full school
- This is a place where children can be children, with plenty of time to explore and play, whilst at the same time learn that education is both fun and exciting. We firmly believe that by creating the happy, vibrant atmosphere that epitomizes The Prep, rather than a hothouse atmosphere, we can bring out the best in every pupil and allow them to achieve beyond their expectations. We are non-selective, we are proud of our academic reputation, with a 100% pass rate at Common Entrance and with over 38% of pupils going on to senior school with a scholarship or award. We focus on educating children of all ages, to make the most of their abilities so that your child will progress to senior school as a confident, independent child, with a joy of learning. This is a great environment for children, and you only need to visit for a short time to notice the happiness and enthusiasm of the pupils in lessons and about The School. We would be delighted to meet you and show you our school and find out more about your child. Setting your child on the right path academically, socially and morally, is at the heart of what we seek to achieve in our early year's education. Our staff is passionate about helping every child to succeed and grow in a happy and nurturing atmosphere. We know that a happy child who feels safe and confident in their environment will be more engaged and interested in their schoolwork and their hobbies. Our classes are small and our emphasis is on active hands-on learning. From Nursery upwards, your child will enjoy a vibrant and broad curriculum, including languages, music, IT, sport, and swimming, all taught by subject specialists. Reading and writing are the cornerstones of education, and each individual is encouraged to work at their level and reach for the next step. We are a non-selective school, as we don't believe in pigeon-holing children, but rather that our role is to encourage every child to embrace all the wonderful opportunities on offer and to discover and develop his or her talents and interests to the full. We are proud of our reputation in Dorset and throughout the South West as one of the leading independent schools, at the forefront of private education, and truly preparing your children for lifelong learning. The Prep has an excellent scholarship record on average, 40% of our Year 8 year-group will gain a scholarship award in one discipline or another, to a variety of fine senior schools. Sherborne Preparatory School is a vibrant independent school that celebrates childhood through a broad and stimulating curriculum. Our children grow to question and reason, so that they are fully prepared to embrace opportunity and fulfill their potential as resilient and responsible members of the community. We nurture happy, enthusiastic, and independent children, and wish to instill in all our pupils the six core values of the school: kindness, perseverance, awareness, generosity, honesty, and independence. View full school
- Sherborne International School educates girls and boys aged 8-17 from all over the world, preparing them for the best possible British education. A small school of 150 pupils, we have successfully placed thousands of former students at the UK’s elite boarding schools. Founded by Sherborne School in 1977, Sherborne International was the UK’s first international study center. Sherborne School is one of the country’s most distinguished schools and we have built on their secure foundation, now providing a world-renowned education for international students. With our in-depth understanding of international students’ needs and very small class sizes (8 students per class), we provide high quality, personalized learning experience, covering academic, linguistic, and cultural education. Students on our school term courses typically stay here for between one term and three years. Our short courses, including intensive spring revision courses and summer courses last 2-8 weeks. Sherborne is a historic and safe town, in the beautiful countryside of south-west England. We have regular school inspections by external review bodies, including the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and British Council to assess if Sherborne International achieves the high standards it sets itself. We offer a range of courses for international students. They have an academic focus aimed at improving English and knowledge of subjects. Students join us from many different educational systems at various ages and with different levels of academic experience. We aim to provide the best possible introduction to the UK education system and ensure each student reaches a high level of academic achievement. Sherborne International is located in Dorset, in the southwest of England. Sherborne is a historic and safe town, with a population of around 10,000. Surrounded by the English countryside, we enjoy a beautiful environment with plenty of fresh air, away from large urban populations. However, larger cities are easy to reach. London is around two hours away by train or car and other beautiful, historic cities like Bath and Exeter are around an hour away. There is easy access to Heathrow, Gatwick, and Bristol airports and excellent direct train service to London Waterloo. After students have completed their studies and exams at Sherborne International, many go on the study at some of the best boarding schools and universities. With our experience and expertise, we give personalized advice to our international students to help them gain a place at the best possible future boarding school to match their skills and aspirations. View full school
- What is life without learning? At Sherborne Girls, we believe that education forms our habits. It shapes our values and our beliefs, preparing us for the future and steering us through life. That is why we are committed to providing outstanding education to every girl in our community. From the moment joining, your daughter is welcomed into a friendly, compassionate and caring full-boarding environment where individual strengths, talents, and interests are identified, nurtured, and given wings to take flight. We don’t believe in hothousing at Sherborne Girls. But we do believe in giving every girl an opportunity to find her niche. So we provide plentiful, diverse, and challenging opportunities across every facet of education, including rigorous academic study, an array of co-curricular activities, sport for everyone, and a shared commitment to pastoral care and personal flourishing. Through this, our girls become inquisitive, aspirational, curious, and kind. They are made ready for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, with a clear sense of ambition and the personal qualities to succeed in whatever path they choose to follow. Meet one of our girls and you will instantly discern the way our distinctive ethos is embodied. You will encounter someone thoughtful, engaged, courteous, and generous someone possessing a rare blend of self-belief and humility, who is ready to thrive in the modern world. This is what it means to help our pupils realize their potential. It is what it means to take girls out of their comfort zones and encourage them to try new things. It is what it means to foster a spirit of adventure, leadership, and perseverance, to promote personal development in the context of a vibrant community, and to celebrate our achievements, both as individuals and as a school. We don’t doubt that each of our pupils has a unique journey through Sherborne Girls. We would be failing them if it were not so. But they also share a common culture, underpinned by values like empathy, integrity, and modesty. And that is what we are proud of. It is what makes us whole. Our vision is to be the leading full-boarding girls’ school for all-around personal development and academic fulfillment and to create a community of empowered learners who will be an influence for good in a challenging and changing world. Our mission is to provide a broad and enriching, full boarding education that develops the unique talents of every girl within a supportive community. To send out into the world girls of character, commitment, and compassion who can think clearly and creatively, choose wisely, and have the courage to make a difference. Our five key Values of Curious, Courageous, Compassionate, Adaptable, and Spiritual, along with our fundamental commitment to social and environmental responsibility, underpin and are embedded within all aspects of our Strategic Plan and remain at the core of all we do. Curious – Sherborne girls will be intellectually enquiring and imaginative they will seek challenge and inspiration in the pursuit of excellence. Courageous – Sherborne girls will be bold and adventurous they will have the courage to take risks, the resilience to overcome adversity, and the inner confidence to lead others. Compassionate – Sherborne girls will be principled, considerate, and kind they will have a sense of responsibility to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work. Adaptable – Sherborne girls will be resilient and flexible they will be able to adapt to the demands of the modern-day and to respect and celebrate the differences of others. Spiritual – Sherborne girls understand Christian values, they value reflection and well-being in themselves and others. View full school
Everyone involved in Sherborne’s community agrees: it is a special place, with an ethos all of its own. That is partly a result of our unique setting. It is as if history seeps from the golden stones of our buildings, giving our boys a profound sense that they are part of a living tradition. But there is more to our distinctiveness than this. We are committed to providing an all-boys, full-boarding, education that is shaped for the twenty-first century. In this way, we create the time and space to nurture our boys’ dispositions and prepare them for the future. But there is more to our distinctiveness than this. We are committed to providing an all-boys, full-boarding, education that is shaped for the twenty-first century. In this way, we create the time and space to nurture our boys’ dispositions and prepare them for the future. Click here to be taken on our virtual tour. Our timetabling ensures there is ample opportunity for every boy to find his niche and excel in it. All our boys have the opportunity to pursue a wide range of interests and enthusiasms, including academic study, music, art, drama, sport, and a huge range of other activities. Their achievements will be celebrated by the whole community because we recognize that our strength comes from our diversity. We have a rich tradition of sporting and musical excellence. Our boys achieve great things in a variety of sporting disciplines, from rugby to rifle shooting, golf to fives, polo to athletics. In music, too, we have an outstanding reputation for success. Many of our boys achieve Trinity College Diplomas and Grade 8s, and our Music School is renowned for its first-rate facilities. The same can be said of all of our other academic departments: we invest in providing the very best environment in which to enhance learning. At the heart of our community is our commitment to the wellbeing of every member. Sherborne boys are kind, compassionate, and caring. They look out for each other understanding that their achievements are shaped by their relationships. While life at Sherborne is full, with plenty to stimulate seven days a week, we strive to protect boys from some of the pressures of modern living. They are empowered and encouraged to use technology wisely, interact with friends from Sherborne Girls, and engage with the local community. Sherborne aims to provide an outstanding, all-boys boarding education in a community that is based on Christian values. By supporting and challenging every boy, we strive to ensure that each has the opportunity and confidence to excel. We want our boys to develop a strong sense of identity, an ability to think and learn for themselves, integrity, and a commitment to leadership and service.
Sherborne International School educates girls and boys aged 8-17 from all over the world, preparing them for the best possible British education. A small school of 150 pupils, we have successfully placed thousands of former students at the UK’s elite boarding schools. Founded by Sherborne School in 1977, Sherborne International was the UK’s first international study center. Sherborne School is one of the country’s most distinguished schools and we have built on their secure foundation, now providing a world-renowned education for international students. With our in-depth understanding of international students’ needs and very small class sizes (8 students per class), we provide high quality, personalized learning experience, covering academic, linguistic, and cultural education. Students on our school term courses typically stay here for between one term and three years. Our short courses, including intensive spring revision courses and summer courses last 2-8 weeks. Sherborne is a historic and safe town, in the beautiful countryside of south-west England. We have regular school inspections by external review bodies, including the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and British Council to assess if Sherborne International achieves the high standards it sets itself. We offer a range of courses for international students. They have an academic focus aimed at improving English and knowledge of subjects. Students join us from many different educational systems at various ages and with different levels of academic experience. We aim to provide the best possible introduction to the UK education system and ensure each student reaches a high level of academic achievement. Sherborne International is located in Dorset, in the southwest of England. Sherborne is a historic and safe town, with a population of around 10,000. Surrounded by the English countryside, we enjoy a beautiful environment with plenty of fresh air, away from large urban populations. However, larger cities are easy to reach. London is around two hours away by train or car and other beautiful, historic cities like Bath and Exeter are around an hour away. There is easy access to Heathrow, Gatwick, and Bristol airports and excellent direct train service to London Waterloo. After students have completed their studies and exams at Sherborne International, many go on the study at some of the best boarding schools and universities. With our experience and expertise, we give personalized advice to our international students to help them gain a place at the best possible future boarding school to match their skills and aspirations.
This is a place where children can be children, with plenty of time to explore and play, whilst at the same time learn that education is both fun and exciting. We firmly believe that by creating the happy, vibrant atmosphere that epitomizes The Prep, rather than a hothouse atmosphere, we can bring out the best in every pupil and allow them to achieve beyond their expectations. We are non-selective, we are proud of our academic reputation, with a 100% pass rate at Common Entrance and with over 38% of pupils going on to senior school with a scholarship or award. We focus on educating children of all ages, to make the most of their abilities so that your child will progress to senior school as a confident, independent child, with a joy of learning. This is a great environment for children, and you only need to visit for a short time to notice the happiness and enthusiasm of the pupils in lessons and about The School. We would be delighted to meet you and show you our school and find out more about your child. Setting your child on the right path academically, socially and morally, is at the heart of what we seek to achieve in our early year's education. Our staff is passionate about helping every child to succeed and grow in a happy and nurturing atmosphere. We know that a happy child who feels safe and confident in their environment will be more engaged and interested in their schoolwork and their hobbies. Our classes are small and our emphasis is on active hands-on learning. From Nursery upwards, your child will enjoy a vibrant and broad curriculum, including languages, music, IT, sport, and swimming, all taught by subject specialists. Reading and writing are the cornerstones of education, and each individual is encouraged to work at their level and reach for the next step. We are a non-selective school, as we don't believe in pigeon-holing children, but rather that our role is to encourage every child to embrace all the wonderful opportunities on offer and to discover and develop his or her talents and interests to the full. We are proud of our reputation in Dorset and throughout the South West as one of the leading independent schools, at the forefront of private education, and truly preparing your children for lifelong learning. The Prep has an excellent scholarship record on average, 40% of our Year 8 year-group will gain a scholarship award in one discipline or another, to a variety of fine senior schools. Sherborne Preparatory School is a vibrant independent school that celebrates childhood through a broad and stimulating curriculum. Our children grow to question and reason, so that they are fully prepared to embrace opportunity and fulfill their potential as resilient and responsible members of the community. We nurture happy, enthusiastic, and independent children, and wish to instill in all our pupils the six core values of the school: kindness, perseverance, awareness, generosity, honesty, and independence.
What is life without learning? At Sherborne Girls, we believe that education forms our habits. It shapes our values and our beliefs, preparing us for the future and steering us through life. That is why we are committed to providing outstanding education to every girl in our community. From the moment joining, your daughter is welcomed into a friendly, compassionate and caring full-boarding environment where individual strengths, talents, and interests are identified, nurtured, and given wings to take flight. We don’t believe in hothousing at Sherborne Girls. But we do believe in giving every girl an opportunity to find her niche. So we provide plentiful, diverse, and challenging opportunities across every facet of education, including rigorous academic study, an array of co-curricular activities, sport for everyone, and a shared commitment to pastoral care and personal flourishing. Through this, our girls become inquisitive, aspirational, curious, and kind. They are made ready for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, with a clear sense of ambition and the personal qualities to succeed in whatever path they choose to follow. Meet one of our girls and you will instantly discern the way our distinctive ethos is embodied. You will encounter someone thoughtful, engaged, courteous, and generous someone possessing a rare blend of self-belief and humility, who is ready to thrive in the modern world. This is what it means to help our pupils realize their potential. It is what it means to take girls out of their comfort zones and encourage them to try new things. It is what it means to foster a spirit of adventure, leadership, and perseverance, to promote personal development in the context of a vibrant community, and to celebrate our achievements, both as individuals and as a school. We don’t doubt that each of our pupils has a unique journey through Sherborne Girls. We would be failing them if it were not so. But they also share a common culture, underpinned by values like empathy, integrity, and modesty. And that is what we are proud of. It is what makes us whole. Our vision is to be the leading full-boarding girls’ school for all-around personal development and academic fulfillment and to create a community of empowered learners who will be an influence for good in a challenging and changing world. Our mission is to provide a broad and enriching, full boarding education that develops the unique talents of every girl within a supportive community. To send out into the world girls of character, commitment, and compassion who can think clearly and creatively, choose wisely, and have the courage to make a difference. Our five key Values of Curious, Courageous, Compassionate, Adaptable, and Spiritual, along with our fundamental commitment to social and environmental responsibility, underpin and are embedded within all aspects of our Strategic Plan and remain at the core of all we do. Curious – Sherborne girls will be intellectually enquiring and imaginative they will seek challenge and inspiration in the pursuit of excellence. Courageous – Sherborne girls will be bold and adventurous they will have the courage to take risks, the resilience to overcome adversity, and the inner confidence to lead others. Compassionate – Sherborne girls will be principled, considerate, and kind they will have a sense of responsibility to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work. Adaptable – Sherborne girls will be resilient and flexible they will be able to adapt to the demands of the modern-day and to respect and celebrate the differences of others. Spiritual – Sherborne girls understand Christian values, they value reflection and well-being in themselves and others.
