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Bishopstrow’s Bespoke Individual Learning Plans
How do we know a Bishopstrow student, new to UK boarding, is beginning to settle in? How do we know that a Bishopstrow student is making the progress that they need to make to succeed at their destination school? How do we know when a Bishopstrow student is finally ready for their next step? To…
Preparing for Success: Tips for Entering Top Partner Schools
At Bishopstrow College, we take immense pride in preparing our students for success in the next stage of their educational journey. With a strong tradition of helping students gain entry into some of the UK’s most prestigious schools, like Cheltenham College, Millfield School and The King’s School Canterbury, we understand the challenges and excitement that…
Building Bridges in Education: The Value of Powerful Partnership Between Sidcot School and Bishopstrow College
Author: Sarah Simms, Director of Marketing and Development, Sidcot School At Sidcot School, we believe that a well-rounded education goes beyond academics; it’s about nurturing curiosity, integrity, and a global perspective that prepares students for a lifetime of learning and contribution. Founded on Quaker values, we strive to create an inclusive community at Sidcot where…
Seamless Transitions – The Power of Partner Schools at Bishopstrow College
In its relatively short life, Bishopstrow College has already achieved something of long-standing pride, quality and impact – the establishment and growth of our Partner Schools. Over the past 10 years or so, we have formalised partnerships with over 110 schools, validated by the UKVI, under which students with a confirmed offer of a place…
The Bishopstrow Way: A Visionary Leadership
Bishopstrow College is known for its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals through ‘The Bishopstrow Way,’ an educational philosophy that focuses on nurturing academic excellence alongside personal growth. With the appointment of Josephine Velthoven as the new Principal, the College is poised to embark on an exciting new chapter. “My goal is to build on the…
VAT on Fees in January 2025
In July 2024, the UK Government announced that they will charge 20% VAT on all private school fees from January 2025. While we disagree fundamentally with this decision, and we are working with our membership bodies to do what we can to support their efforts to get this changed, we are being told it is very unlikely…
The Bishopstrow College Senior IGCSE Programme
At Bishopstrow College, our mission is to provide international students with a supportive and inspiring pathway into the British education system. We are experts in international education, and over the years we have developed a variety of pathway programmes designed specifically for international students to gain the curriculum knowledge, academic skills and cultural awareness to…
Bishopstrow College Announces Appointment of New Principal
After almost three years of wise and careful leadership at Bishopstrow College, Mario Di Clemente is stepping down from headship and will be handing over to Bishopstrow’s new Principal, Josephine Velthoven. Josephine has taught for more than 20 years in state, independent and international schools in the UK and the Netherlands, including more than six…
Securing Entry into Leading British Boarding Schools
At Bishopstrow College, we have been helping students secure entry to leading boarding schools throughout the UK for the last 18 years. Applying to the top boarding schools is challenging. Securing entry requires preparation, skills, as well as strength in academia, and it is the job of the admissions team at boarding schools to decide…
Students Celebrate IGCSE Examination Success
We are delighted to report another fantastic set of IGCSE examination results. Overall, 44% of all grades awarded were Grades A*-A, with 89% of grades awarded being Grades A*-C. Commenting on the results, Mario Di Clemente, Principal commented: “Congratulations to all of our IGCSE students on their achievements in this year’s examinations. Not only have…
