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Co-educational day school for ages 3 - 18, boarding from 10 to 18, 738+ pupils, county of Kent
About the School
Ashford School is a diverse community where individuality is valued. There are over twenty nationalities represented. A level results at Ashford School are good and higher than almost all other schools in Kent. Maths, Science, Art and Design, Economics and Business and Languages are particular strengths within the curriculum and music, sport and drama also provide excellent opportunities. Ashford School offers an excellent education leading to the best universities in the UK and elsewhere in a secure and international environment within our 25 acre, green campus. Ashford School facilities enable children to achieve the best include indoor swimming pools, an Astroturf for hockey, football, netball and tennis, all-weather netball, basketball and tennis courts, gyms, specialist art, design technology, ICT and science labs, a well-stocked learning centre, a student café, a dining hall, pupil common rooms, playing fields and playgrounds for cricket, football and rugby, an auditorium and theatre, and a music school with several performance areas.
Admissions
Boys and girls may be admitted to boarding at any age from 10 to 18 years and at any time throughout the academic year providing there are vacancies in the year group they wish to join. An assessment and report from their current school will normally be required. Students will have to take tests in English and other subjects to ensure they meet the academic requirements of the school and preference will be giving to those who can also demonstrate ability in music, sport or drama.
Boarding
Around 130 boarders from around the world make their home here. Boarding houses are located within grounds of over 25 acres and accommodate boys and girls from the the age of 10. Students benefit from shared rooms for two or three children, or individual study-bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms for older pupils. With no lessons on Saturdays, there is plenty of time to make use of School facilities and weekly boarders can participate fully. Full boarders benefit from a weekend activity programme, which includes visits to London and Canterbury and they learn to live and work together, developing deep and lasting friendships along the way.
Location
By air Gatwick, London Heathrow and Stansted all under 90 minutes drive. By rail Ashford International (5 minutes walk) to London will take 37 minutes. By Eurostar to Europe Paris is under 2 hours.
My Guardians offers free school placement to Ashford School. Please contact us and all relevant information will be send to you. We also offer guardianship services to students attending this school.
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