Table. Private Schools in the UK

Criterions/ Schools	The American School in London (ASL)	Thomas's London Day Schools	Stover School, South Devon	Plymouth College
1. Location	Central London near Finsbury Park	Offer first class Kindergarten, Lower, Middle and Upper School education in our preparatory schools throughout London. Thomas's educates over 1,850 children in Battersea, Clapham, Fulham and Kensington, with two Kindergartens, in Battersea and Pimlico.	Situated between Plymouth and Exeter in South Devon, South-West England	City of Plymouth, South­west England
2. Main characteristics	Coeducational, independent school of over 1,200 international students	Coeducational schools for children	Independent day and boarding schools for girls and boys	Coeducational school
3. Mission	Develop the intellect and character of each student by providing an outstanding American education with a global perspective	"It is our prime concern that children at Thomas's are happy. We provide for their education by giving each child dignity and self-esteem through a sense of achievement, be it academic, artistic or sporting"	Ethos is the delivery of a high quality education, delivered in small classes in accordance with Christian principles that enable pupils to acquire the qualifications, confidence and skills required to lead rewarding and successful lives as good citizens	Provide a diverse and enriching education that promotes self-discipline, motivation and excellence, in addition to consideration for others. This is underpinned by a belief in the importance of respecting ourselves and one another, appreciating individual differences and encouraging each other
Criterions/ Schools	The American School in London (ASL)	Thomas's London Day Schools	Stover School, South Devon	Plymouth College
4. Programs	Early Childhood Program; Kindergarten Program for 4 and 5 year olds; Lower School Program; Middle School Program; High School Program; Advanced Placement Program; Athletics Program; Summer Programs. ASL follows an American curriculum of the highest quality. Subjects include English, math, social studies, science, Italian, music, art, drama, physical education and field studies.	Kindergarten Program; Lower School Program (Age 4 to 7); Middle School Program (Age 7 to 10); Upper School Program (Age 10 to 13). Our broad curriculum gives the pupils, during their formative years, the opportunity to explore a wide range of subjects and skills. French, Music, Drama, Art, Pottery, Ballet and PE are taught by specialist teachers.	Day Programmes; Boarding Programmes (Ages 7-18); Nursery; Preparatory School; Senior School; Sixth Form; GCSE Examinations. The curriculum at Stover comprises a broad, well balanced spectrum with the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science being supported by Geography, History, Music, Drama, French, German, Spanish, Art, Home Economics and Physical Education. International Students are welcome.	Day Program; Boarding Program; Preparatory School; Reception; Kindergarten; Lower School; Senior School; Sixth Form; Whilst most teaching time is given to core subjects, English, Maths and Science, ample time is given to other subjects to ensure a balance is maintained. Music, Dance. Drama, Art and Sport are also part of the curriculum.

Critcrions/ Schools	The American School in London (ASL)	Thomas's London Day Schools	Stover School, South Devon	Plymouth College
5. Extracurricular Activities		Art: * Exhibitions of pupils' work * Competitions * Visiting artists Drama: * An annual production for each year group * Guildhall Speech and Drama Examinations * Poetry recitals and declamations * Extra drama Open Evenings Ballet: * Examinations * Performance * Open Days Music: * Choirs -junior, middle, senior, robed * Orchestras - most musical instruments * Associated Board Music Examinations	Wide selection of extra­curricular pursuits, including cookery, music, rugby, netball, tennis, drama and art. There is the "Duke of Edinburgh Award" scheme, and visits of educational or cultural interest, including the theatre in London.	A number of sporting sections with their Rugby and Hockey teams being amongst the strongest in the area. Cricket, Golf, Bowls and Squash are foremost among the rest and the club are always keen to support new initiatives
6. Trips	Field trips and travel are important elements of an ASL education. From guided walks of the Thames Embankment in Lower School, language trips to France, Spain and Austria in Middle School, and High School service learning trips to South America and Africa, ASL students discover you don't need to be in a classroom to be learning	There are regular class outings to London theatres, museums, art galleries and places of educational interest throughout the country. The following residential trips are included within the fee structure: Year 5: A five day science field trip Year 6: A week long expedition to France Year 7: A Science/Geography field trip and a week long History trip Year 8: An Outward Bound course In addition the following optional trips are arranged: * An annual ski trip * A Nepal trek for families * A four-day adventure weekend in Year 4 * French Exchange in Year 7 * Choir lours	There are regular trips abroad, such as geography studies in South America and skiing in Europe

(adapted from http://www.learn4good.com/top10/private_schools_uk.htm)

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