ESOL and International Students

Years 5-13 

Girls aged 9-18

Hethersett Old Hall School has always welcomed international students. Past and existing students come from throughout Asia and Europe. We know that our international girls have left our school not only with a deeper understanding of the English language and culture, but with life-long friends and memories.

"As an international student, the warm and welcoming atmosphere did make settling into the UK lifestyle much easier..."

Wind Chi 'Toby' Chan

"It is a very friendly place with patient teachers to whom you can feel very close. The small classes allow us to get lots of attention during lessons."

Suet Ying 'Angela' Chan

 

 

Our ESOL Department

Our ESOL department is second to none and provides extra support and tuition to pupils learning English.

Elaine Boar, our ESOL Co-ordinator says: 

"I feel it is vital to emphasise the high overall level of academic and pastoral support provided to overseas students. We understand the difficulties they often experience away from home, whether they are from Europe or further afield.

Nothing is taken for granted and we have a sympathetic and caring approach. We recognise that overseas students play an extremely important part in all aspects of school life and they are given every encouragement to participate in, and benefit from, both mainstream lessons and extra-curricular activities".

 

What can our independent school offer to international students?

We provide our international students with a friendly and ordered environment in which they may develop academic and personal strengths and become confident, accomplished young women.

Our girls are educated to extremely high standards by experienced, caring and committed staff. We provide a broad, forward-looking curriculum for junior, senior and sixth form pupils that offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses, as well as exciting extra-curricular and boarding activities.

 

Entrance requirements

Girls must sit entrance assessments in maths and English. We will arrange for papers to be sent to the applicant in their home country. On receipt of the completed assessments, our teaching and ESOL staff will assess the results and consider whether the girl would be able to cope with our mainstream curriculum if they also had specialist ESOL support tailored to their requirements. We would normally ask for a minimum of the Cambridge ESOL Preliminary English Test (PET) or equivalent for entry onto our GCSE and A level courses.

We also require a reference from the girl's current school and a copy of their latest school report.

It is on the basis of all this information, that a place is offered.

For further information visit International Pupil Admissions.

 

What study options are available?

There are several options for international study at Hethersett Old Hall School.

ESOL Study Programmes include our: 

Offering flexible study length and perfect for younger pupils aged 9 - 16. Pupils have the opportunity to have an educational experience in the UK and take ESOL qualifications if they wish.

Three years of study and suitable for pupils aged 16-18. Pupils have the opportunity to gain ESOL qualifications and A Level qualifications.

 

In addition, girls can study for a wide range of GCSE, AS and A Level qualifications.

We can also prepare girls for a wide range of ESOL examinations including Cambridge ESOL, IELTS and SAT examinations.

 

Further information

  

Contact Us

For further information please visit our International Pupil Admissions page, contact Mrs Kim Borrer, our Admissions Secretary on 00 44 (0)1603 810390 or email enquiries@hohs.co.uk. 

You can also download information on international students in:

Cantonese (PDF)
French (PDF)
German (PDF)
Japanese (PDF)
Mandarin (PDF)