Overview
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, Students 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.
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 & Achievements
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.
Fees & Scholarships
The international tuition fee is £6,500 - £15,300Junior, middle, senior college and 1 year IGCSE programmes 2023/24
| Programme | Per term |
|---|---|
| Junior College Programme | £11,100 |
| Middle College Programme | £13,800 |
| Senior College Programme | £15,300 |
| 1 Year IGCSE Programme | £15,300 |
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
| Programmes | 5 weeks |
|---|---|
| Junior College Programme | £6,500 |
| Middle College Programme | £7,250 |
| Senior College Programme | £7,450 |
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 & Services
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.
