International Admissions

We are accustomed to helping our international students become integrated into life in the UK; to how our school day runs, the food, our culture, social activities and expectations. This helps our international students settle into Pocklington School quickly so they can make the most of our first-class academic education and broad range of co-curricular activities.

We are proud to have been welcoming international students to Pocklington School for many years

We know progressing their English language skills is paramount to our international students. The vast majority of our students at Pocklington School are English speakers from the UK. Our international students are immersed in an English-speaking environment which naturally encourages rapid English acquisition. Additional EAL lessons with specialist teachers ensure that our students make excellent progress with this crucial life-skill. 
 

Our international students are committed, eager to learn and often speak several languages. They are valuable members of our community and Pocklington School is a richer place as we benefit and learn much from them. 

Most of our students stay with us for several years, thriving in the classroom and enjoying everything our boarding community has to offer. Some do join us for shorter stays of one or two terms.

Courses and options available

Pastoral care at the heart of our approach

International students at Pocklington School are an integral part of our School community. To ensure their continued happiness and wellbeing, all international students have a personal tutor in addition to their form tutor. Our EAL teachers work closely with boarding staff and subject teachers and regularly communicate with students' guardians and families. The EAL department, together with members of our general teaching staff, bring a wealth of skills. They are adept in communication in Chinese, German, French and Spanish, amongst other languages, when required. 

A buddy system is used to ensure all our international students settle into school life quickly. Our EAL colleagues take the time to observe academic lessons to support individuals, where needed. All our international students are given feedback on their EAL progress as part of their school report and at parents’ evenings.

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