Bishopstrow College

History

Bishopstrow College, an international boarding school, was established in 2006. This fully residential school is for students aged 7-17 years. It is a part of the Independent Schools Association and the Boarding Schools’ Association, as well as the British Council for English teaching in the UK. Still, it remains a pathway to excellence in academic and extra-curricular fields.

One of the most extraordinary achievements of the institute is academic success in the English language. Therefore, it aims to make every student prepared for entry into boarding school as well as to make them a future leader. Up to 80 overseas students come to stay and study here. Almost 20 different nationalities enrolled each term.

Ranking and Achievements

• Received 100% A* to C grades for the first time this year.
• 100% success in the Cambridge English Language
• Almost 140 students attended during this academic year.
• A great deal of satisfaction was achieved between students and staff of the institute on August 13, 2020.
• Several teaching partnerships with 80+ students have grown up with this leading institution, including prep schools and senior schools.
• The unique institute consists of an innovative four-term academic year that focuses on the traditional British boarding school.
• Bishopstrow College reflects independence and achieves its goal of having over 100 world-leading boarding schools.

Faculties

Bishopstrow College provides several fundamental courses within a broader syllabus, along with extracurricular activities. Therefore, the foundation of subjects helps students access further higher studies.

The Academic Summer Programme is applicable for international students to grab a British education in the summer. Lower College Programme comprises prep school and 11+ senior school entry about intensive English language tuition and academic study.

The Middle College Programme stands for international students about to undergo intensive English language tuition and academic study for 13+ senior school entry.

The Upper College Programme stands for senior school entry, including intensive English language tuition and academic study as well as A-Levels and IB.

The 1 Year IGCSE/Pre-IB Programme consists of 12 examinable subjects before the commencement of their A-Level studies or the IB Diploma Programme.

The Pre-A-Level Programme stands for the international students at the beginning of their A-Level studies, or IBD.

Tuition Fees

The international tuition fee is £6,500 – £15,300

Junior, middle, senior college and 1 year IGCSE programmes 2023/24

Registration Fee

Upon confirmation of a place at the college, a registration fee of £200 must be paid. This fee is non-refundable.

Deposit 

Upon enrollment at Bishopstrow College, a deposit of £5,000 is required. The funds are retained in the student’s account and reimbursed (without accruing interest) upon the student’s departure from school, after deducting any remaining fees or charges.

Additional Charges

• Uniform- £380
• Examination Fees (per examination) – £140
• Course Books- £50-£300

Academic Summer Programme 2024

Registration Fee

Upon acceptance of a place at the college, a registration fee of £150 must be paid. This fee is non-refundable.

Deposit

Upon enrollment at Bishopstrow College, a £1,000 deposit is required. The funds are retained in the student’s account and reimbursed (without accruing interest) upon the student’s departure from school, minus any unpaid fees or levies.

Scholarships

Worth up to 20% of the course fees for the one-year IGCSE programme.

Facilities and Services

• A modern medical facility with qualified staff ensures students’ safety and welfare.
• The Henson Building, a well-known teaching and learning centre, is decorated with interactive touchscreens in all rooms.
• Modern science laboratory
• Well-equipped library and study spaces with the latest IT support or computer facilities,
• The young and sports-lovers go for table tennis, pool, and football tables at MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area), which is an all-weather court.
• Students are allowed to go to the local sports centre during the winter season.
• Spacious Dining Room
• Students get full pastoral care, including emotional, social, and spiritual support.
• Indoor and outdoor enjoyments in leisure time, specific common rooms, and study spaces
• Full of electronic pieces of equipment covering every evening’s’ safety and security.
• A laundry facility three times a week.

Student Life

The extracurricular programme provides the following activities: debating club, crazy scientist club, astronomy, board games, Zumba dance, chess competition, etc.

So that students can achieve extra skills besides their academic knowledge, they learn drama and literature, English support for subject classes, and academic English (ESOL).

Therefore, the common room is decorated with study spaces along with a Wi-Fi connection, a quiet room, a sports zone, a piano, an organ, and so on. The on-site activities include walking, hiking, cycling, weekend trips, and excursions, which are arranged frequently every year.

Students are lucky enough to get a lifetime memory from great fun, sightseeing, cultural visits, etc. The House system accomplished this with multinational teams competing for trophies in debating, drama, and sports.

The Student Council, a mouthpiece of students, remains busy with the betterment of the college. They are active enough with school rules, students’ needs or any queries, school decorations, fundraising, and various activities.

They are the decision-makers at the meetings. Bishopstown is the city of conspicuous beauty. People are attracted to mesmerising places like the riverside of Wylye, gardens, etc. Students can also find private apartments or flats to live peacefully and in a great learning environment.

Accommodation

The Barrow House is situated at the centre of the main campus and is reserved for junior and middle college students. Affordable accommodation with shared bedrooms, kitchens, and en-suite facilities is available for overseas students. There are three further senior boarding houses taken for senior college students close to the main campus.

The Aldhelms House is taken for the senior boys, including a common room and kitchen. A laundry facility is available three times a week. Moreover, Mandalay House and Riverside House are the other two new boarding houses occupied by seniors.

Transport

The Bishop’s Palace is the central part of the town and is situated on the edge of Warminster. It takes about 90 minutes to drive from London Heathrow Airport to the city, as well as Bath and Salisbury.

Bishopstrow College students can travel from one place to another through the underground, metro, or light rail. The other modes of transport are trams, trains, buses, minibuses, coaches, taxis, motorcycles, scooters, cars, vans, and so on.

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