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Middle College Programme

The Middle College Programme is for international students who wish to improve their English, while following a traditional programme of academic subjects.

Alongside their English language classes, students will attend Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classes for their traditional academic subjects, like Geography, Maths and History. The intention of these classes is to provide additional EFL support within subjects that require more challenging forms of language use.

The Programme features intensive EFL tuition and academic study for entry to Senior School. Daily sports and activities, together with a full weekend schedule ensures students are fully prepared for boarding school life.

Age

Students must be aged 11-14 years on entry to the Programme.

Entry Criteria: Minimum English Language Level

The minimum English language level on entry is CEFR Level A2.

Course Length

Students can enrol for 1, 2, 3, or 4 terms.

Subjects Studied

Subjects studied include EFL, Creative Arts, Geography, History, Mathematics, PSHE and Science.

Academic Study (Hours)

Each week, there are 25 hours of academic tuition (5 hours in the classroom daily) and 5 hours of supervised prep.

End of Course Assessment

End of course assessment includes internal assessment and external Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations (where applicable).

Progression

After completing the Middle College Programme, students progress to Senior Schools.

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Important Announcement

Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell were appointed as joint administrators of Bishopstrow College Limited on 30 June 2025.

In the days prior to our appointment the directors had notified parents, guardians, agents and staff that the schools was ceasing to trade.

If you are a creditor, you will shortly receive formal notification from the Joint Administrators of their appointment with details of how to claim the amounts you are owed. Please let us know if you have not heard from us by 18 July 2025.

If you have any queries, please send them via email to cmusupport@uk.gt.com.

The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability. Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell are authorised by the Insolvency Practitioners Association to act as insolvency practitioners.