Downe House School
Boarding School Category: 女校 and 英國 United Kingdom
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Downe House 建於1907年,作為一所擁有超過百年歷史的女校,憑藉雄厚的學術價值,卓越教師資源,提供一個優秀的教育給學生,70%的學生在A Level取得A-A*的成績。在學術方面,學校提供廣泛的課目選擇,追求卓越是目標,但並沒有只著重學術發展。相反,他們相信提供機遇,激勵給學生提升自我的信念更能使女孩成功。學校致力促進學生對美術,音樂和戲劇,開發每個女孩的創造能力,讓她們參加手作坊和當地藝術家講座,參觀畫廊,並且充分利用學校的陶器和攝影設備,希望她們不斷試驗不同的方法,發展出自己的風格。
音樂是學生學校生活的部分,她們會接觸大量教堂音樂,午間音樂會,校內音樂劇,音樂會,室內樂團及合唱團。此外,學校的大樂隊,搖滾樂隊和其他合唱團提供充足的場合讓女生學習和娛樂。另外,學校透過戲劇課鼓勵團隊合作和提升女生自我信心。
Unique Point / Rise Smart Comment
學校重點 / 廸昇評價- 女校更懂得如何教育女孩
- 學術成績優異
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學校背景
始創年份: 1907學生人數: 583國際學生人數: 61寄宿學生人數: 557公開考試成績 2023
2023 GCSE (% 7-9) : 812023 A-Level (% A*-A) : 642024-25 學費及寄宿費 - 每學期
學期: 3貨幣: GBPYear 5: 0Year 6: 0Year 7 : 16955Year 8 : 16955Year 9 : 16955Year 10 : 16955Year 11 : 16955Year 12 : 16955Year 13 : 16955Horse Riding: Yes申請資料
申請文件: 過去2年校內成績表、推薦信、比賽或活動証明及護照申請費: 350入學試: YesCommon Entrance Exam: Yes面試: Yes查詢熱線: 852 - 2980 2306 -
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Duke of Edinburgh: YesBadminton: YesBasketball: YesCricket: YesDrama: YesFootball: YesGYM: YesHockey: YesHorse Riding: YesNetball: YesRugby: YesSwimming: YesTennis: Yes
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申請文件: 過去2年校內成績表、推薦信、比賽或活動証明及護照申請費: 350入學試: YesCommon Entrance Exam: Yes面試: Yes查詢熱線: 852 - 2980 2306
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Year 7 提供的獎學金種類:
- All-Rounded 全能
- Academic 學術
- Music 音樂
- Art 藝術
- Sport 運動
Year 9 提供的獎學金種類:- All-Rounded 全能
- Academic 學術
- Music 音樂
- Art 藝術
- Sport 運動
- Drama 戲劇
Year 12 提供的獎學金種類:- All-Rounded 全能
- Academic 學術
- Music 音樂
- Art 藝術
- Sport 運動
- Drama 戲劇
申請要求:Academic Scholarships
Candidates sit an examination with questions devised to test ability and potential rather than achievements alone, and differences in syllabuses are taken into account. A current Headteacher’s report is also taken into consideration.Art Scholarships
Awards are made on the results of a girl’s portfolio plus a practical test in June where she will be required to discuss her work and sit an observational drawing test. A current Headteacher’s report is also taken into consideration.Sports Scholarships
Pupils are invited to take part in an assessment day in March which involves an interview, plus a fitness and skills test.Music Scholarships
Candidates usually offer two instruments (which may include voice) and should be working towards Grade 5 or higher on their principal instrument at 11+ or 12+, Grade 6 for 13+ and Grade 8 for 16+. Grade 5 theory is desirable but not essential at all entry points. Awards are made on the basis of audition and interview. Emphasis is placed on a girl’s ability to be an active member of the Department as well as musical ability and enthusiasm.Drama Scholarships
Both external and internal candidates are invited to an assessment day at 13+ entailing an interview, audition and 40 minute written paper based on their experience of live theatre. Two weeks will be given to prepare audition material for the assessment. At 16+ girls can
self-nominate for the prestigious Geraldine James Drama Award which gives access to an extensive performance based enrichment programme.Headmistress’s Award
There is also the possibility of a Headmistress’s Award to reward an outstanding all-round performer at Common Entrance. Each candidate should provide a portfolio detailing the contribution she has made to the life of her current school and how she would make contributions
to the life of Downe House, a CV of her life and interests, plus copies of certificates, awards and a supporting reference from her current Headteacher, to be submitted after the Easter holiday.Multiple Award Applicants
From time to time candidates may be assessed across a number of areas. If successful in more than one category, your daughter will need to choose one Major Scholars’ Programme to follow and will follow a Minor Scholars’ Programme in her other fields of excellence.
This will ensure that she does not spread herself too thinly. A maximum of three awards will be given to any one candidate.