ACS International Schools
3 Campuses, Cobham, Egham & Hillingdon
Cobham Admissions +44 (0)1932 869744
Hillingdon Admissions +44 (0) 1895 818402
Egham Admissions +44 (0) 1784 430611
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Overview of ACS International Schools
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CS International Schools comprises a family of three very distinct and individual schools, each providing an inspirational international education for both overseas children residing in the UK , and children from local communities adjacent to the three campuses. The schools offer places for boys and girls and, a rarity in UK independent schools, are non-selective, welcoming children of all abilities from 2 years through to 18 years of age (pre-K to grade 12). Inspiring students to become successful lifelong learners is central to each school's philosophy and high standards of scholarship, in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices, are provided at each campus.Much emphasis is also given to the development of global citizenship with all pupils challenged to fulfill their potential as responsible, caring and socially aware human beings. Students participate in many local and international activities including Habitat for Humanity, Model United Nations, and Mission Antarctica, as well as ongoing projects to India, Zambia, Kenya and Namibia. A visit to the ACS international Schools website www.acs-england.co.uk will provide more detail on each school or allow you to book a visit to the three campuses which are within easy reach of each other. The selection of the right school is one of the most important decisions parents make and, within the provision of a full and rigorous education, each ACS International School has its own particular personality:
We're going to the Zoo! School students receive prestigious environmental awards from Dr Jane Goodall (Jan 2010 article)
Four young students from ACS Hillingdon International School, including American Courtney Judd from Beaconsfield, attended a ceremony at the Zoological Society of London in December where they received awards in recognition of their school’s work to improve the environment for people and animals.
The awards were made by Dr Jane Goodall, world famous primatologist and head of the Jane Goodall Institute. The Institute works to safeguard the well-being of wild chimpanzees and their environment through conservation, research and educational activities such as its `Roots & Shoots’ programme for young people.
At the Awards ceremony, ACS students Rayan Asfari from St. John's Wood, Courtney Judd from Beaconsfield, Madison Price from Farnharm Royal and
Danniyal Lalani from Northwood showcased the work they had done in school and gave a presentation to the audience, which included Livia Firth, wife of actor Colin Firth.
The young students received an award in recognition of three separate projects the school completed as part of its Roots & Shoots work which together raised over £3,000 for the charity.
Other projects undertaken by the school as part of its Roots & Shoots work included a charity walk, a `Go Green’ cake sale on St Patrick’s Day, and making donations of food and toiletries to homeless youth in their local community .
Anne-Mari Pesonen, an English and Humanities teacher at ACS Hillingdon who attended the Awards with the four students said:
"I am extremely proud of the dedication and enthusiasm of the students at ACS. They are compassionate and genuinely care about making a difference in our world. I am inspired every day by these global citizens and the way that they want to take initiative and do something that matters. It was such an honour to be recognised for the work we did as part of JGI's Roots & Shoots and the students are thrilled to have received this accolade."
ACS Hillingdon is currently a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. The IB learner profile is central to this programme and the students will be encouraged to identify traits from this that are shared with the work of Dr Goodall. The traits include: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective students. The IB learner profile is an element of all IB programmes which hopes to develop internationally-minded young people.
About ACS Hillingdon
ACS Hillingdon International School is part of ACS International Schools and serves international and local communities. ACS Hillingdon is non-sectarian and co-educational, enrolling approximately 550 students aged 4 to 18 years. The school is located to the West of London in close proximity to Heathrow Airport.
The school offers a fully international curriculum including the International Baccalaureate. The school has state-of-the-art facilities and an on-going programme of building investment with impressive grounds. The strong core academic programme and extensive arts, sports and cultural activities support a student-centred philosophy.
About the Jane Goodall Institute
Founded in 1977, the Jane Goodall Institute continues Dr Goodall's pioneering research into chimpanzee behavior - research that transformed scientific perceptions of the relationship between humans and animals. Today, the Institute is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. It also is widely recognized for establishing innovative community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa, and the Roots & Shoots education programme, which has groups in almost 100 countries.
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From left to right: Courtney Judd, Rayan Asfari, Dr Jane Goodall, Madison Price, Danniyal Lalani
About ACS International Schools - 3 Campuses, Cobham, Egham & Hillingdon
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CS COBHAM, a day and boarding school for some 1375 pupils, lies deep in leafy South West London and combines the country-side setting typical of English independent schools with the vibrance of its international community, modern, open campus, and proximity to the capital.
Perhaps reflecting its strong sporting culture (the school recently opened a £10m sports complex) the campus is within easy reach of the cosmopolitan Wimbledon Village, Twickenham, world famous as the home of English rugby, and Henley, site of the renowned Henley Regatta on the river Thames.
ACS Cobham enjoys an enviable reputation for academic achievement, in addition to its sports credentials. Delivered through an educational programme that emphasises development of the whole person, the school's teaching excellence starts with its Early Childhood Development programmes, which embrace learning from the highly respected Early Years Education Centre in Reggio Emilia, Italy , right through to the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) courses which precede university entrance.
ACS Cobham pupils' successes are demonstrated through their impressive IB results with recent graduates securing places at some of the world's most prestigious universities including Oxford , Cambridge and Harvard.
Book a visit to ACS Cobham by calling the admissions team on +44 (0)1932 869744.
ACS EGHAM - is a day school of 575 children aged between 2 and 18 years. Representing some thirty countries, the school is widely renowned for its friendly and caring international community which values a truly holistic approach to education.
Located in an especially charming corner of England , quite literally across the street from the Royal Windsor Great Park , and near the Royal Savill Gardens , the school's beautifully landscaped campus belies a fiercely energetic and dynamic community where students are enthusiastically engaged and challenged on a daily basis.
ACS Egham is one of the very few schools in the UK to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, for children from 3 years old to 18. Inquiry-based learning, central to the school's philosophy, starts with the IB Primary Years Programme right through to IB Middle Years Programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
ACS Egham prides itself on ensuring that every child is recognised as an individual and encouraged and challenged accordingly; the school also embraces high academic and behavioral expectations which are rooted in the belief that every child can succeed.
Book a visit to ACS Egham by calling the admissions team on +44 (0) 1784 430611.
ACS HILLINGDON - Moving over to West London , ACS Hillingdon , also a day school, is located on the Hillingdon Court estate, a Grade II-listed mansion house with beautiful period architecture and grounds. The estate has played an important part in Great Britain 's long history, and it is fitting that these facilities now play a role in educating tomorrow's international leaders.
ACS Hillingdon has grown from just fifty students, when it opened in 1978 to its current enrolment of approximately 600 students aged 4 to 18. Although the school has increased in size, its warm community spirit remains and is nurtured through strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and students.
The school's most recent acquisition has been a state-of-the art music centre which includes a digital recording studio, a computer lab for music technology and rehearsal and practice rooms. Considerable emphasis is also given to all forms of art and the school's corridors showcase impressive artworks including painting and sculptures produced by pupils.
Academically, the curriculum in ACS Hillingdon's High School meets the needs of all of its international students through an American High School Diploma, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and, of course, the International Baccalaureate Diploma where its IB scores rank it among the amongst the highest achieving schools in the UK.
Book a visit to ACS Hillingdon by calling the admissions team on +44 (0) 1895 818402.