ACS DORM 201425 YEARS

BOARDING LIFE at ACS Cobham

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 four 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 are aware that they are 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 in these rooms their own private area. 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 in the school’s stunning new dining hall located next to the Boarding House.

Dormers 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 after school activities, from drama and music productions, through Varsity sports, to school committees and local and global outreach projects, providing a balanced and

ACS Cobham’s Boarding House is Europe’s premier school residency offering the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and US College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Located at the heart of our 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.

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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 ‘high achievers’ programme (in partnership with a London 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 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.

Mark Venn-Dunn, Head of Boarding

Activities and events

We understand a rich boarding experience must include a variety of fun and educational extracurricular activities, and that is why we offer rewarding opportunities for students to get involved, including:

• OutreachandAdventure KORI Community Partnership, Outward Bound, Duke of Edinburgh, World Challenge Namibia, and a Mid-Winter Ski Trip.

• HistoricVisits 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 and The Royal Pavilions Brighton.

• Museums Natural History, The British Museum, The Tate,

Imperial War Museum, National Portrait Gallery, the Cutty Sark at Greenwich, and Brooklands Motor Museum.

• ThePerformingArts West End plays, the Ballet and Shakespeare’s

Globe Theatre.

• In-House Middle East Night, Barn Dances, Pizza parties,

Halloween Parade & Dinner, Winter Concert, Thanksgiving Dinner, Winter prom, Chilli Nights, Talent Show, Inter-House Competitions, Christmas Pantomime, International Night, Fashion Show, Heywoodstock Music Festival, Family Fete, and monthly PSO themed buffet treats.

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ACSCobhamInternationalSchool Heywood, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL, England

General Enquiries Tel: +44 (0)1932 867251

Admissions Tel: +44 (0)1932 869744 Fax: +44 (0)1932 869789 Email: cobhamadmissions@acs-schools.com

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