Alternative Education Options - Assignment Example

Number: Lecturer: During my interview, I managed to visit Brook house, a private school located in one of the big towns. First and foremost, the school philosophy was a co-educational day and boarding school for learners ranging between 3-19 years, which offers favorable and adaptable form of the British National Curriculum to the international and local learners. Admission requirementsFor entry, the academic year commences in late August for the first term. During this time, students are taken through a thorough interview basing on their previous academic records.

For this, a lot of parents enroll their children as the overall performance is quite appraising.Standardized test administered This is one of the key features for the school. The test serves the following purposes: to identify the students’ potentials, to allow the teachers to give sound judgment on the scope and effectiveness of the course and finally assess on the whole accomplishment of the course. The school uses formal tests, homework, class work, field trips among others to constantly assess the students’ progress.

Extra-Curricular ActivitiesThe school has a diverse range of out door activities available for learners. The include round square community service projects, drama, debating and verse speaking, horse riding and desktop publishing among others. These activities have greatly assisted in promoting self discipline among the students with the help of strict school rules and regulations.Academic CalendarBrook House has the academic calendar beginning from the month of August to December for the first term but with breaks in between lasting for a period of one week.

The second term resumes on January till March but with breaks for half term. The third term resumes after the Easter holiday with a merely short half term.Teaching StaffThe school has very skilled professionals who are fully dedicated to the tune of schools’ international focus. The staff comprises of the locals, Asians and British expatriates of whom they are well trained with technical knowledge of British curriculum. CurriculumThe school adapts the British form of curriculum throughout the entire academic period.

Among the subjects done include; Music, modern Foreign Language, English, History, Art, Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Geography and ICT. At the end of academic year, students sit for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations thereafter join International Foundational Year program.The school is governed by board of directors who are well knowledgeable about the academic prospects of life. For smooth operation of the school, it is funded by local and international donors as well as students fees thus have enough budgets to run successfully.

Dressing codeThe school uniform forms an integral part of school norm and ethics. It is mandatory for students to dress accordingly with the clothes clearly marked to avoid misplacement, theft or damage. On the other hand, other members of the staff have special attire worn accordingly to match the occasion.Length of school dayThe school is under operational for five days a week from Monday to Friday and classes starts from 8.15 am till 5.00 pm in the evening. It is guided by the timetable. The school has a lot of teachers to accommodate all the needs of the learners with the ratio of 1:15.

Students therefore get enough attention to facilitate their learning.BibliographyGabbitas, W. The Independent Schools Guide 2012-2013: A Fully Comprehensive Guide to Independent Education in the United Kingdom. UK: Kogan Page Publishers, 2013.