The Auckland campus of Diocesan School for Girls is one of the
top-performing schools in New Zealand. It has been in operation for more
than a century and carries on the sort of reputation for excellence
that sees daughters and granddaughters returning to the campus. Despite
its proud traditions and history, this is not a school that stakes its
reputation on past glory. It’s on the shortlist of New Zealand’s most
dynamic centers of learning, equipped with cutting-edge classroom
resources and spectacular recreational facilities. And it’s only getting
better with each year. Many of the students in attendance hail from the
area, but a strong contingent of international students is also
enrolled. Innes House also has room to accommodate up to 35 boarding
students.
2.WESTMINISTER SCHOOL – ENGLAND
To understand what an exceptional educational institution Westminster
School is, all you need to do is read the amazing role-call of famous
alumni, ranging from historical figures like Christopher Wren, Ben
Jonson and AA Milne through to actor Peter Ustinov, the composer Andrew
Lloyd Webber and famous modern day pop stars, like Dido and Gavin
Rossdale. Situated next to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of
Parliament in London, Westminster School is one of the world’s most
distinguished independent boarding and day schools. Amazingly, the
origins of the School can be traced back to the monastic school of a
Benedictine abbey founded over a thousand years ago. Over each of the
past five years, 50 per cent of pupils were accepted by the universities
of Oxford and Cambridge, 45 per cent chose courses to suit them at the
country’s other leading universities and 5 per cent have taken up
places at universities in America.
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3.Phillips Exeter Academy (USA)
20 Main Street, Exeter, New Hampshire 03833 USA
Tel: +1 603 777 3437
www.exeter.edu
American curriculum (High School Diploma, college prep); co-ed; grades 9-12, PG (approx ages 14-18); 1,000 students; non-denominational; est. 1781; highly selective independent day/boarding; extensive, state-of-the art facilities; classes taught using Exeter-originated Harkness method (max 12 students and one teacher around a table; student participation rather than teacher-led lectures); extremely rigorous academics (450 courses in 19 study areas); fields 60 athletic teams, wide-ranging extra-curricular activities. Famous graduates include John Irving, John Knowles, Dan Brown, Daniel Webster, Gore Vidal. Students go on to colleges and universities across the US, high proportion to Ivy League universities, some abroad.
4.BRANKSOME HALL-CANADA
Founded in 1903, Branksome Hall is one of Canada’s premier day and
boarding schools for girls. Educating girls from junior kindergarten to
university entrance, it is an independent, non-denominational girls’ day
and boarding school and teaches the prestigious International
Baccalaureate, a qualification recognised around the world. Branksome
offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking
and inquiry skills, fosters a balance between academics and
co-curricular choices, and emphasizes a global perspective. Boarding
students at Branksome can enrol from Grades 8-12, and enjoy an enriched
program within the caring residence environment. Branksome has an
international outlook, with many of its highly qualified teachers having
international teaching experience, and girls from Branksome are now to
be found in the top universities around the world.
5.JFK INTERNATIONAL – SWITZERLAND
Switzerland is synonymous with high quality boarding schools, and one
of the reasons for this is JFK International. Located in one of the
most beautiful mountain villages in the Swiss Alps, JFK is a classic
English language international boarding and day school that caters for
60 to 70 students between the ages of 5 and 14. While JFK is
internationally renowned for its excellence in education, it prides
itself on being a small family-style organization where children are
treated as individuals. While JFK maintains the latest computer learning
aids, the school considers the interaction between students and
teachers to be the most important factor in developing the talents of
every child. The Kennedy School is an idyllic place for children to grow
and develop. The curriculum at JFK is especially designed for
international schools and provides students with many experiences
through activities, excursions and sports. Fundamental to its success is
the strong belief that each child is a unique individual with differing
needs.
6.CHARTERHOUSE – ENGLAND
In 2011, Charterhouse celebrates an extraordinary 400 years of public
education as one of the great historic schools of England. However,
Charterhouse offers a dynamic and progressive education, and its
graduates continue to fill the best universities in Britain. Its
priority is not examination grades but the stimulation of independent
inquiry and intellectual curiosity. Students are encouraged to maintain a
balance between academic work and a wide range of extra-curricular
opportunities, with sporting and cultural achievements valued equally.
Boys are admitted to Charterhouse in Year 9, when most of them are 13. A
limited number of boys from overseas are admitted after taking tests in
English, Mathematics and Science, usually in the January of the year of
entry. Charterhouse also caters for around 50 girls who are admitted
each year into the sixth form.
7.UWCSEA VISION – SINGAPORE
United World College of South East Asia promises no less than a
holistic, life-defining educational experience for its students across
its two campuses in Singapore. UWCSEA is the second of 13 colleges
around the world that are part of the United World College movement,
which was established with the aim of averting wars by using education
to promote international understanding, uniting people, nations and
cultures for peace and a sustainable future. As such, UWCSEA has an
international focus and has developed a worldwide reputation for
providing a challenging holistic values-based education with an emphasis
upon academic achievement, service to others, environmental
stewardship, teamwork and leadership. UWCSEA offers programs for
children from kindergarten to grade 12, including a number of
International Baccalaureate qualifications.
8.WOODSTOCK SCHOOL – INDIA
Situated
in the foothills of the Himalayas, Woodstock School is one of the elite
residential schools in India. Woodstock School was founded in 1854, and
for the majority of its history primarily served the needs of missions
and families engaged in social service in India. This heritage continues
today in the school’s commitment to values of excellence, personal
responsibility and service. Woodstock aims to develop responsible global
citizens and leaders by providing a world-class international
education, rooted in its Christian heritage and values, for a diverse
group of students, especially from families in Christian or public
service, in an Indian Himalayan environment. The School provides
education for students aged 3 to 18, although boarding is only available
to students from grade 3 onwards. Woodstock has an international
reputation for excellence, as demonstrated by the fact that the majority
of its students come from countries other than India.
9.DULWICH COLLEGE MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL
Dulwich College Management International (DCMI) is a network of
educational facilities in Asia based on the educational philosophies of
one of England’s leading independent schools, Dulwich College, London.
DCMI commenced operations in China, with the establishment of Dulwich
College in Shanghai, a co-educational, non-denominational academic
institution offering education to the expatriate community. Following
the success of the Shanghai College DCMI have established Dulwich
College in Beijing, Suzhou, and Zhuhai in China as well as in Seoul,
South Korea. DCMI is also developing bilingual kindergartens under a
separate brand name, Windsor, and developing A-levels and advanced
placement services for the local market. The success of these Colleges
and Schools has established DCMI as a leading provider of international
school education in Asia.
Situated on Rokko Island in Kobe, Canadian Academy was established
with the mission of inspiring students to inquire, reflect, and choose
to compassionately impact the world throughout their lives. Canadian
Academy is a private international school approved by the Japanese
Ministry of Education, and certified to award both the US high school
and International Baccalaureate diplomas. The student body is truly
international in its make up, with about 17 per cent of students from
North America, 7 per cent from Europe, 55 per cent from Asia, and 20 per
cent representing the rest of the world. Canadian Academy has an
international dormitory for students in grades 9-12. The layout of
residences for boarders has been devised to create a family environment
and to foster a closer relationship between students and their resident
house parents.
