ACS (American Community Schools) International is a set of 4 private schools based in Egham, Cobham and Hillingdon of England and Doha, Qatar.
ACS Egham is one of these schools, which accepts around 630 students; ranging from the early childhood years of age 3 up to High school age of 18.
Its campus is situated 25 miles south-west of central London, just near junction 13 of the M25 motorway, the school is beautifully positioned within 20 acres of Surrey countryside.
ACS Egham is just one of three schools in the whole of the UK, which offer the three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes enabling the school to follow the programmes for all their pupils whatever their age:
Until recent years, the IB was only on offer in a few independent schools.
However this has changed and is now currently available at 190 schools within the United Kingdom and some state schools too.
At ACS Egham, the IB course will lead to a qualification known as IB Diploma.
This is an asset if your child goes on to study overseas as it is highly respected by universities worldwide.
The IB programme although known for being extremely demanding as it covers a wider curriculum than A levels, and it is also known for being very rewarding.
It encourages each pupil to investigate their creative side and to think independently.
The IB Programme teaches pupils how to interact with people from various countries and differing cultures, developing their sense of identity while challenging them to explore and ask prudent questions.
The IB is made up of three core compulsory sections, which ACS Egham follows:
Moreover, it has ample size classrooms containing small class numbers.
This allows individuals to gain more attention, encourages various learning practices and ensures each pupils needs are met.
In addition to the vast sports fields and playgrounds, in September 2012 ACS Egham opened a stylish new sports centre on campus.
This has given students the opportunity to study for an IB Diploma in Sports, Exercise and Health Science course.
ACS Egham is one of these schools, which accepts around 630 students; ranging from the early childhood years of age 3 up to High school age of 18.
Its campus is situated 25 miles south-west of central London, just near junction 13 of the M25 motorway, the school is beautifully positioned within 20 acres of Surrey countryside.
ACS Egham is just one of three schools in the whole of the UK, which offer the three International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes enabling the school to follow the programmes for all their pupils whatever their age:
- The IBPYP is the IB Primary Years Programme for children between 3 and 11.
- The next level is the IBMYP (IB Middle Years Programme) for pupils between 11-16.
- Then finally the IBDP (IB Diploma Programme) is the last stage that is aimed for ages 16-18.
Until recent years, the IB was only on offer in a few independent schools.
However this has changed and is now currently available at 190 schools within the United Kingdom and some state schools too.
At ACS Egham, the IB course will lead to a qualification known as IB Diploma.
This is an asset if your child goes on to study overseas as it is highly respected by universities worldwide.
The IB programme although known for being extremely demanding as it covers a wider curriculum than A levels, and it is also known for being very rewarding.
It encourages each pupil to investigate their creative side and to think independently.
The IB Programme teaches pupils how to interact with people from various countries and differing cultures, developing their sense of identity while challenging them to explore and ask prudent questions.
The IB is made up of three core compulsory sections, which ACS Egham follows:
- Theory of Knowledge - teaching where knowledge comes from, breaking down and scrutinising facts, while learning to argue their point.
- Creativity, Action & Service - participation in sports, musical and theatrical workshops
- Extended Essay - Writing a 4,000word essay on chosen topic.
Moreover, it has ample size classrooms containing small class numbers.
This allows individuals to gain more attention, encourages various learning practices and ensures each pupils needs are met.
In addition to the vast sports fields and playgrounds, in September 2012 ACS Egham opened a stylish new sports centre on campus.
This has given students the opportunity to study for an IB Diploma in Sports, Exercise and Health Science course.
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