Congratulations to YYO for winning a 13+ unconditional offer from Tonbridge School.
It is worth mentioning that Yoyo students applied for the late entry place of Tonbridge School, and applied from Chinese mainland, and the difficulty of competition is several times more difficult than the normal application
The Tonbridge School was founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judde. Together with Eton College and Harrow School, it is known as one of the three aristocratic boys' schools in the United Kingdom, and is also a member school of the well-known ETON Group. The school is internationally renowned for its outstanding academic performance, world-class facilities, and innovative educational concepts.
In the 16th century, there were many great public schools, but unlike many other public schools founded at the same time, Tonbridge School did not admit students from poor families who had academic talents, but those who were required to "read and write English and Latin perfectly", and the only students who could meet this requirement were basically the children of prominent families. Historically, Tonbridge has provided a large number of talents to the society and contributed to the prosperity of the United Kingdom. In the 18th century, the school's headmaster, Vicesimus Knox, once said, "Under every flag of the British Empire, you can see a tonbridge boy." ”
Since its inception, this school has come out of countless elites. For example, the British ** family and essayist Em Forster, the Nobel Prize winner in chemistry Professor Derek Barton, the 24th Governor of Hong Kong D**id Trench Duke, the scientist Norman Heatley (recipient of the Order of the British Emperor), the former chairman of HSBC John Bond, the former England cricket captain Colin Coudrey, and the actor Dan of the big cousin in the classic British drama "Downton Abbey". stevens and so on.
Next, let Yingdong introduce you to the basic information of this top aristocratic boys' school!
According to the latest private school rankings published by the Sunday Times School GuideTonbridge School is ranked 6th in the UK for academic resultsIt is a top private school worthy of its name and has both academic and heritage inheritance.
In 2023, 43% of Tonbridge School students achieved the highest A*, 80% A*-A and 97% A*-B in A-Level examsIn GCSE exams, 77% achieved a score of 9-8 (A*) and 94% achieved a score of 9-7 (A*-A).
Tonbridge School has a reputation for academic excellence. In 2023,of graduates go on to further their studies at the world's top universities, among othersof graduates are admitted to Russell Group universities or higher. of students are admitted to the first-choice university, shared24 peopleStudents received offers from Oxford and Cambridge universities, accounting for 17% of the total number of graduates, and 7% of students were accepted into top overseas universities, including:Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, University of Hong KongWait.
Tonbridge School is located in Kent, England, and the entire campus covers an area of 150 acres. The retro architectural style creates a strong visual impact with the modern science center. Schools include Barton Science Centre, Tonbridge School Centre and Vera Hodge CentreOBS Gallery regularly exhibits the work of students and famous artistsThe Smythe Library has a collection of tens of thousands of books for students to refer toFacilities include two recital halls, a two-person recording studio, a library, rock and percussion studios, and more than 90% of the pianos are Steinway & Sons.
Tonbridge School is also impressed by its wide range of sports facilities, including professional rugby pitches, football pitches, hockey pitches, cricket pitches, tennis courts, squash courts, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, a huge sports centre, climbing walls, a state-of-the-art swimming pool, 100 acres of playgrounds and saunas, and much more. The Tonbridge School campus is even more soIt was designated as a training venue for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
English, Mathematics and Science are compulsory in the GCSE curriculum, and students are required to choose four additional electives, at least one and at most two of which must be in a modern Chinese foreign language (including French, German, Spanish and Mandarin), and the remaining subjects from the following electives: Art, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, Geography, History, Latin, Greek, Religious Studies.
With over 20 A-Level subjects to choose from, Tonbridge School offers a flexible mix of subjects, small class sizes, and a strong faculty that is more than happy to provide additional lessons for students who need more help. The boys continue to excel in various competitions.
In 2023, Tonbridge School students Isaac and Alex were both selectedNational Team of the British Mathematical OlympiadTogether with 4 team members from other British schools, they represented the UK in TokyoInternational Mathematical Olympiad,Isaac and Alex excelled in the competition and won the gold medal。The competition's more than 600 participants were selected from 112 countries, and only the top 54 participants won gold medals. Isaac and Alex are also the two highest-achieving players in the six members of the British national team.
Tonbridge School is a playful school with a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to actively participate in extra-curricular activities to develop non-academic skills, social skills, and a sense of social responsibility. The school's club activities include sketching, debate, Formula 1 design, film studies, investor clubs, cooking, Model United Nations, game design, filmmaking, chess, and more. Every Wednesday afternoon is club time, and many students go to other local schools, youth clubs, and nursing homes to participate in activities, and students can raise up to 11£30,000 donation.
Throughout the school year, the school offers more than 20 sports for students to choose from, including fencing, water polo, sailing, ......Here, there are many national and even world-class athletes, the school is very good at cricket, and the school is also one of the strongest schools in rugby in the whole country.
Tonbridge School's ** and drama are also very impressive, with more than half Xi of the students learning at least one instrument. There are weekly symphony performances and recitals, and the 400-seat EM Forster Theatre always has plays.
Tonbridge School has three main enrollment nodes, namely + and 16+, and the school only admits boys. As the main enrolment node 13+, there are approximately 150 students enrolled, of which about 85 are boarders and 65 are day students. There are about 25 16+ enrollment places each year. Due to the high selection requirements for admission to Tonbridge School, parents are advised to prepare at least one to two years in advance.
Finally, you can click on the ** introduced by the principal James Priory below to have a more comprehensive understanding of the charm of this traditional British aristocratic public school!