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Enquiry and Application

International students are expected to make their application online and upload a form of ID, school reports from the past two years (and/or relevant exam certificates) and a hand-written statement.

For applicants studying (i)GCSEs or the IBDP, a strong command of the English language is essential. If English is not your first language, we may ask you to take an English assessment. You may also be asked to take an English diagnostic test on the first day of school.

If you are applying for an Academic Scholarship, you can sit the Scholarship papers online and in your own country, provided we are satisfied with the exam conditions. This may be in a study travel agent’s office, where there is suitable exam space, or your current school.

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Visits & Interviews

We encourage families to visit if this is possible. We can support families visiting from abroad and have a list of vetted places to stay. During your visit, you can see the boarding houses and the school as well as complete the interview with the Headmaster. If you are unable to visit, we can schedule an online interview with the Headmaster. We ask that at least one parent is present during this interview.

Guardianship & Visa Support

Students who require a visa to study in the United Kingdom are issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) upon completion of their registration and payment of fees. We also require Parental Consent and Guardianship details before we can issue the CAS. Every boarding student who does not reside in the United Kingdom must have a UK-based Guardian.

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Working with Study Travel Agents

Scarborough College works with Study Travel Agents from across the world in approximately 45 different countries. We aim to visit our agents and/or meet them at international events at least once every two years.

Study Travel Agents support families on their journey to find the most suitable school for their child. We work closely with our agents to provide them with up-to-date information and we host them during their visits of our school.

If you would like to speak to an agent in your country, please get in touch with our Admissions Team.

If you are an agent interested in working with us, we would love to hear from you. We are always looking to extend our portfolio and provide families from across the globe with the opportunity to get support in their own language and/or in their own country.

Please contact Mr Weeda for information on how to become an agent for Scarborough College. 

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Sixth Form

Welcome from our
Head of Sixth Form

As Head of Sixth Form at Scarborough College, I am delighted to introduce you to an exciting stage of your academic journey. Every student here undertakes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), a qualification that is globally respected, academically rigorous and designed to build independence. You will benefit from small class sizes, expert teaching and individualised support, all helping you to prepare with confidence for university and life beyond. Our dedicated Sixth Form Study Centre and café provide a vibrant, supportive hub where you can focus, collaborate and connect. We look forward to welcoming you to Scarborough College. 

Ms Katie Cooke, Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Head (IB)

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About
the IB Diploma Programme

Scarborough College has been an IB World School since 2007. In 2023, we added the BTEC Sport, which provides an opportunity for students to focus on slightly fewer IB subjects while continuing their passion for sport.

We are an IB only Sixth Form. This means that students can enjoy a homogenous Sixth Form and a larger variety of subjects than many other IB Schools in the UK. Above all, it means that our teachers are specialised and trained to deliver only the IB curriculum. In short, you are provided with academic expertise in a nurturing environment.

IB Diploma Programme Subjects

Students typically study one option from each of the six IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) subject groups:

  • Studies in Language
  • Language Acquisition
  • Individuals and Societies
  • The Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • The Arts

Scarborough College is an IB only Sixth Form and therefore offers a wide range of subjects across the six areas.

You can find out more about the subjects in the IB Subject guide (download below).

 

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The Core

Unique to the International Baccalaureate, The Core component of the IBDP consist of three key parts:

  • The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) challenges students to explore how knowledge is created, shared, and evaluated. It develops critical thinking, encourages questioning assumptions, and helps students connect ideas across different subjects, cultures, and real-world contexts.
  • Independent research, which is used to form the Extended Essay (EE). Students may develop their essay topic from any of their six subject areas, under the supervision of a key member of staff. 
  • The development of personal growth in the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). As part of their CAS projects, students have chosen to volunteer to teach younger members of the school, coach sports, hold EP sessions in Italian or donate their time to charities. 
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Results & Destinations

Proudly Non-Selective

Although we are a non-selective school, we consistently achieve results that sit comfortably above the world average with a large number of students scoring 38 points and more every year.

First Choice University

We are proud that so many of our students depart for their first choice university every year. In recent years, this has included places at Oxbridge, Ivy League colleges, UK Russell Group and other top universities across the globe. 

Expert Careers Advice

A dedicated and experienced team provides both academic and careers support to help you find your career path after Scarborough. You can also access support and assistance through our network of alumni – the Old Scardeburgians. 

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A friendly, supportive and active boarding community awaits our students in modern boarding houses. Find out about one of the most unique boarding experiences in the United Kingdom.

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Senior School

Welcome from our
Heads of Tier

As Heads of Tier, we are delighted to introduce ourselves as the first point of contact for your child’s academic and pastoral journey at Scarborough College.

Mrs Colbourne (Year 7), Ms Galway (Years 8–9) and Mr White (Years 10–11) work closely together to ensure that every student feels supported, valued and encouraged to achieve their best. Our role is to guide pupils through these important years, helping them to develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning. We are also here for you as parents, ensuring open communication and a strong partnership between home and school. Above all, our aim is to create a positive, caring environment where your child can be happy, healthy and thrive. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can support you or your child in any way.

About the
Senior School

Students start their Senior School journey in Year 7 but entry points also include Years 9 and 10, and overseas students can choose a one-year Pre-IB in Year 11.

Early years in Senior School focus on continuing a love of learning with, as one of its highlights, the Yorkshire Grit Programme. This provides students with a solid foundation for GCSE success in Years 10 and 11.

Our Enrichment Programme (EPs) take place after school each evening (Monday – Thursday), starting at 4.15pm and finishing at 5.15pm. Students are expected to participate in at least three sessions per week.

Activities range from Drama productions to Athletics training, GCSE revision sessions to our incredibly popular Karaoke club, rugby to yoga. 

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Years 7-9

Inside the
Classroom

A love of learning is central to Years 7, 8 and 9. In addition to the core subjects, Students are offered a wide variety of lessons including two foreign languages (French and Spanish), The Arts and all three sciences. 

Classrooms start with 16 – 20 students and then decrease in size towards Year 9. This provides students with a dynamic classroom environment with plenty of friendship opportunities, whilst also offering a lot of pastoral and academic support.

Beyond
the Door

There are a variety of classrooms at Scarborough College and many of them do not have four walls and a roof. Our award-winning Yorkshire Grit programme provides weekly adventures that build resilience and life-skills.

Beyond the door of the classroom, students also go on numerous trips for subjects such a Geography, History, Music and Drama just to name a few.

Years 10-11

Inside the
Classroom

With your GCSE subjects chosen, it is time to focus on your first serious exams. At Scarborough College, small class sizes and a great deal of academic support mean results that rival many a selective school.

In addition to the core Maths and English, you will typically study at least one modern foreign language as well as all the sciences, in preparation for the IB Diploma Programme in our Sixth Form.

Beyond
the Door

Field trips, outdoor education as well as both sporting and cultural activities continue to thrive during your GCSE years. Students may also be selected for the lead on stage or the highly competitive representative teams in the different sports.

With Yorkshire Grit finished, you may wish to turn your head (and your hiking boots) to the Duke of Edinburgh programme. Typically, around half of all GCSE students participate in the Silver Programme.

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Boarding

Boarding at Scarborough College

Students at Scarborough College can start boarding in Year 7. The boarding community represents one third of the Senior School and approximately one third of the boarding community are British boarders. The international students typically come from 30 different countries with Mainland European countries providing the largest number of overseas students.

 

Although the school days are incredibly busy and academic work is demanding, we ensure there is plenty to do during free time. A testament to the College’s commitment to this is the number of UK full boarding students. A full weekend activities programme is supplemented with a number of evening activities throughout the week. All activities and weekend trips are included in the Full Boarding Fees.

Support and Care at the Heart of Boarding

There is no place like home but the boarding community is as diverse and inclusive as it is caring and supportive.  Houseparents look after the house and are supported by a team of visiting Academic Tutors, four weekday evenings, and a live-in assistant houseparent.

The boarding houses are located off-site, all within a ten-minute walk from the main campus. Each house features at least one spacious lounge area, a generously stocked kitchen, an outside area and various games. In addition, all houses are equipped with wifi, Netflix, various kitchen appliances and washing facilities.

About Weaponness House

Our co-ed senior house

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About Willersley House

Our junior girls’ house

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About Denys Crews House

Our junior boys’ house

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About Lodge House

Our senior boys’ house

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Boarding Information & Forms

Boarding Handbook
Visa Support & Guardianship Information
Request for Absence Overnight (Host Family Form)
Request for Absence Overnight (Parental Form)
Request for Regular Absence

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