BOARDING LIFE. at ACS Cobham

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1 BOARDING LIFE at ACS Cobham

2 Welcome to our world ACS Cobham s Boarding House is Europe s premier school residency offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, US College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and the AP International and Capstone Diplomas. Located at the heart of a magnificent 128-acre Surrey campus, and only 30 minutes from one of the world s great capitals, London, our secure separate wing accommodation is a home away from home to 110 boys and girls aged 12 to 18. Success through teamwork As part of an increasingly mobile world, the ACS Boarding House has established itself as a genuine champion of internationalism, with students representing more than 30 countries. We are proud of our multicultural identity, and celebrate the things that make us different as an integral part of boarding life. The Head of Boarding, Mark Venn-Dunn, and our resident House Parents, identify and promote each student s learning skills, monitor and guide academic progress, and deal promptly and sympathetically with any personal situation that may arise. All our students feel respected as individuals, and our expert staff actively support their personal, social, and educational development into responsible global citizens. Our team is strengthened by resident teacher/advisors, the Boarding Nurse, a School Counsellor, and our student Peer Group. Outstanding facilities The Boarding House combines excellent modern facilities with a family-style atmosphere in two separate wings which are connected by a spacious reception. All study bedrooms accommodate two students, and each room has a private bathroom. Top floor rooms incorporate split-level bedrooms allowing students their own private areas. Furnishings are to a very high standard and include wall-to-wall carpeting, built-in wardrobes (closets), desks, lamps, bookcases, beds and bedside units. There is WiFi throughout. Each wing has its own spacious lounge with large screen television and DVD player, laundry facilities, and kitchenette. Main meals are taken in the school s stunning new dining hall located next to the Boarding House. Boarders are free to use an extensive range of on-campus sports facilities, including 6 tennis courts, soccer and rugby fields, an all-weather running track, 6-hole golf course, and a state-of-the-art Sports Centre with 25-metre competition class swimming pool, fitness suite with weight-training, dance and aerobics studio. Organised activity programme Dorm students engage in a host of weekend and after-school activities, from drama and music productions, through competitive sports, to school committees and local and global outreach projects,

3 A virtual tour of our future senior boarding house 2015 will see the start of an ambitious project to build a new Boarding House, while the existing house undergoes a complete refurbishment. Both houses will ultimately provide an enhanced world-class school residency, with single ensuite rooms for all final year students (17-18 year olds).

4 The numbers 113 additional students 59 single rooms for Grade 12 (Year 13) year olds 27 double rooms for Grade 11 (Year 12) year olds 8 common rooms /lounges 4 laundry rooms 4 study areas

5 The experience Offering a combination of 7 and 5-day residency, alongside flexi-boarding options. Separate area accommodation for boys and girls Residential House Parents Health Centre with full-time nurse High levels of natural light and ventilation Contemporary design and layout Elegant bedrooms with ample storage and en suite facilities Multiple social areas Opportunities for student personalisation Triple-height atrium Balconies overlooking the surrounding woodlands Extensive landscaped areas featuring BBQ and social spaces Built to be energy efficient.

6 Please note the build specifications are subject to modification as the project progresses. All artist impressions by Broadway Malyan.

7 Mark Venn-Dunn, Head of Boarding Scan here to experience our school film providing a balanced and full school life. There is also a full schedule of physical activity, designed to inspire a lifelong enjoyment of healthy living. Personal development We recognise teamwork and leadership skills are foundations for organisational success, and have designed a programme to develop the interpersonal and problem-solving abilities of our students. Working with specialist companies, our highly interactive programme includes team building workshops, a Leaders of Tomorrow programme (in partnership with a Colchester school), Junior and Senior leadership conferences, as well as opportunities to become a member of the Student Council, a House Captain, and even Dorm President. Our academic programme With over 35 years experience delivering outstanding IB and AP exam results, ACS Cobham graduates secure places at many of the finest universities around the world, including Oxford, Cambridge, the London School of Economics, Imperial, Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, Delft, Keio and McGill. While we are proud of the high academic standards achieved by our graduates, our educational philosophy has always been to promote the whole student. Our programme is designed to support a developmental, student-centred approach, with provision of additional English Language tuition according to individual learning needs. Scan here to meet our students Activities and events in and around London We understand a rich boarding experience must include a variety of fun and educational extracurricular activities. That is why we offer rewarding opportunities (included within the boarding fees) for students to get involved: Residential Life Programme Students participate in a number of exciting workshops, presentations, courses and weekend events. We aim to help students develop as individuals with character encouraging responsibility, contribution, healthy lifestyle, and leadership skills. Historic and Cultural Trips The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Portsmouth Historic Docks, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, The Royal Pavilions Brighton, The Lord Mayor s Show, BBC tour, Wembley Stadium tour, West End plays, the ballet, and Shakespeare s Globe Theatre. Museums Natural History, The British Museum, The Tate, Imperial War Museum, National Portrait Gallery, the Cutty Sark at Greenwich, and Brooklands Motor Museum. In-House Pizza parties, Chilli Nights, Talent Show, Inter-House Competitions, Christmas Pantomime, International Night, monthly PSO-themed buffet treats. Just for Fun Thorpe Park, Gravity Force, Hydro Speeding, White Spider Climbing, Pony Trekking, Longleat Safari Park, Go Ape, Thames RIB Experience, Euro Disney, and Dragon Boat racing. Activities are subject to modification.

8 ACS Cobham International School Heywood, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL, England General Enquiries Tel: +44 (0) Admissions Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Find us on: 2016 ACS International Schools.