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United Kingdom, Canterbury
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1. Applicants must have a good academic record from their previous school. Entry requirements include a minimum number of years of schooling: 8 years for GCSE, 10 years for A Levels.
2. English language proficiency is assessed via IELTS or equivalent: 3.5+ for GCSE, 4.5+ for A Levels, 5.5+ for the IB Diploma.
3. The school offers both September and January start dates, giving families flexibility in planning their move.
4. International students can apply for a UK student visa as the school is approved by UK Visas and Immigration.
5. Pre-GCSE and Pre-A Level courses are available for students who need additional preparation before starting their main programme.
Scholarships and bursaries are available for qualifying students. Families should contact the admissions team for details.
The Worthgate School is an independent day and boarding school in Canterbury, Kent, offering GCSEs, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme to students from age 13. The school specialises in preparing international students for UK university entry, with programmes including Pre-GCSE, Pre-A Level, and University Foundation pathways. Class sizes average 9 to 15 students depending on the programme. The 2025 IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate with an average of 34 points, while A Level results showed 74.2% A*-C grades. Both September and January start dates are available. The school is rated Excellent by ISI and is an IB World School, a member of the Boarding Schools' Association, and approved by UK Visas and Immigration.
