Small class sizes mean that students are able to build meaningful and positive relationships with their teachers. They are encouraged to think critically, share any doubts and ask any questions that they may have. We also have more teaching time so that the students can be carefully guided towards success.
With our personalised approach to teaching, we are able to improve a student’s expected grades, between the time that they arrive at Earlscliffe and their final results.
A home-from-home environment. Earlscliffe is a very diverse and inclusive community. Our boarding houses are managed by House Staff who carefully monitor students’ movements and ensure that they are safe and emotionally supported. Our in-town location provides our students with a sense of independence, allowing them to walk into town, to the beach, or the local sports centre, whilst being assured that they have a caring home environment to return to at the end of another busy day.
Golden Start Code UK-006
With the Golden Start Code you can opt for applying directly with the school, however, the school may refer you back to us for helping you with the formalities.
We offer a range of academic options for students aged between 15 and 19 and we provide the guidance that is required to make good course and subject choices for a successful future. Students are taught in small groups (average of seven per class) and each main subject is allocated no less than 6 hours per week.
The British educational system allows students to truly thrive, developing both academically and emotionally.
Creative Arts
The Earlscliffe Creative Arts Academy is a very happy hive of activity. We cover a wide range of Creative Arts, such as painting, illustrating, graphic design, textiles, photography, sculpture and modelling.
The Creative Arts Academy participates in many workshops, such as the Creative Folkestone Triennial Projects. We make good use of our location in arty Folkestone – an area that is well known for its wealth of artistic enterprises, music, theatre and boutique shops. We routinely visit the art galleries and museums and the Frieze International Art Fair in London, for a little extra inspiration.
Our students are also given the opportunity to enter National Art and Photography Competitions, such as the RA Young Artists Summer Exhibition and the Portrait of Britain. Earlscliffe encourages our students to express themselves creatively, as it is not only great for mental health but also helps to develop communication, critical thinking and presentation skills.
Basketball Academy
The Earlscliffe Basketball Academy offers students an elite-level basketball training and playing experience that fully complements their academic achievements.
We provide regular, dedicated basketball training with a professional coaching team whose years of experience can propel a player’s ability onto the next level. They are Level 3 qualified. They also encourage the development of key life skills such as sportsmanship, strategy, leadership and a positive mindset.
Regular competitive matches are organised by the coaches and players also become members of Folkestone Saints Basketball Club – a first-division team. Whenever possible, we look for opportunities for our basketball players to tour Europe and the USA for additional international match play and experiences.
Earlscliffe furthermore has a Business Academy, a STEM Academy and a football team. Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to sports and community activities, meaning that students enjoy a choice of non-curricular activities and new experiences.
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