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University College SchoolFrognal, Hampstead, London, NW3 6XH020 7435 2215 |
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School type |
Boys' Day, Co-educational Sixth Form |
Founded | 1830 |
Headteacher | Mr Mark J Beard |
Date Appointed | September 2013 |
Girls Age Range | 16-18 |
Boys Age Range | 11-18 |
Number of Senior School | 875 |
Number of Junior Branch | 255 |
Senior School | £7,030 |
Junior Branch | £6,498 |
Pre Prep | £5,817 |
Associations | HMC,AGBIS |
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University College School (UCS) was founded in 1830 by University College London (UCL) to promote the principles of intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind. Such attributes combine to achieve academic excellence, and UCS is one of the highest achieving schools in the UK. UCS now comprises three schools all situated within a mile of each other:
The curriculum throughout the UCS Foundation is broad and is designed to match the educational needs of pupils at all stages of their development. At the Senior School, "Dialectics" lessons in the first two years invite children to inquire into the philosophy of learning, and lessons in all subjects place a strong emphasis on the value of discussion. Pupils thrive in this dynamic learning environment and lessons are finely tuned to enable pupils to increase their problem-solving skills, their sense of curiosity and their love of learning for learning's sake. The extensive co-curricular programme permits a vast number of pupils to participate in performing arts and every pupil participates fully in the games programme.
UCS is renowned for providing outstanding pastoral care and much of this is based on developing strong and open relationships with parents as well as pupils. Approachable, experienced staff, that are warm and engaging, nurture relationships with pupils and guide them through their schooling. The support for pupils is as comprehensive as it can be. Their well-being is the highest priority.
UCS is a united community of individuals, and pupils develop diversity, lateral-thinking and confidence. The coupling of independence of mind with academic excellence not only makes UCS one of England's leading schools, it makes UCS truly distinctive. Selecting children with no regard to race or creed, UCS fosters in them a sense of society alongside a respect for the individual. Pupils are taught humanity, understanding and empathy which enables them to contribute to and lead in so many areas of 21st century life. By offering the fullest range of opportunities for personal and for group endeavour, pupils learn the value of commitment and the joy of achievement. UCS is a place of study, but also of self-discovery and self-expression; a school that places equal value on learning with others as on learning from others.