Please find below the Prep Frequently Asked Questions. If you are unable to find an answer to your question, please contact our Admissions team, who will be able to help.
Extra-curricular activities are an important part of the curriculum in a Prep School. This helps children develop into well-rounded individuals and nurture their passions and creativity. Prep schools offer a wide range of activities including sports, drama, music, art, animation, gardening and more. Wycliffe has over 60+ weekly activities for Prep School pupils with traditional and unusual activities to try out on offer. Wycliffe pupils receive hands-on learning through Expedition Days and trips.
Remaining in a Prep environment for an additional two years offers many advantages, from developing confidence and resilience to further developing emotional and academic skills to prepare children for Senior School life. Many Prep Schools offer a vast range of extra-curricular activities for academic enrichment. As well as an extensive array of extra-curricular activities, Wycliffe offer children the chance to take on leadership roles, something that may not be available in such abundance at traditional schools.
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After a child finishes Prep School, usually in Year 8, they move up to Senior School, which starts in Year 9. A Prep School is designed to lay the foundations and build confidence so that every child can thrive in these all-important Senior years.
Choosing a Prep School can be a daunting process. Identifying what you’re looking for is the first step in choosing a Prep School. Following this, you should explore whether a school matches what you’re looking for, for your child. Factors to consider could include the fit with your child and family, location, curriculum, facilities, Boarding provision and whether the school offers wraparound care. If you have other children, where they attend school may also be a consideration. Always visit schools you’re considering, as you’ll be able to get a far better feel for them in person to ensure you’re making the right choice.
Prep School comes straight after Pre-Prep School and is traditionally for 7–13-year-olds, which is 3–8 in School Year group terms, or Key Stages 1 and 2 and start of Key Stage 3.
Prep Schools are found in independent schools and offer an alternative to traditional state Primary or Junior Schools. The curriculum offered at a Prep School may vary dependent on a school’s aims and ethos.
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