Mill Hill International
Mill Hill International school is a co-educational independent boarding school, part of The Mill Hill School Foundation, providing education to pupils aged 13-17 in North London. REQUEST INFORMATION..
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Mill Hill International school offers GCSE & A Level curriculum. They deliver a strong EAL for international students. Full boarding is offered on site in their Mill Hill grounds, catering to both UK & international students. Read more below …
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HISTORY:
Mill Hill School was founded in 1807, when its founders wisely chose its location on the top of a hillside for its fresh air, safety and natural beauty. Mill Hill’s family of schools offer co-education from ages 3-18.Mill Hill School has an established reputation for sporting excellence and continues to be one of the country’s leading sporting schools. Every pupil at Mill Hill has the opportunity to represent their school, to experience the exhilaration of a hard-fought victory and the heartbreak of a narrow loss.Through sport at Mill Hill pupils build character and qualities that will serve them well in future life. Whether it is perseverance, resilience or showing humility when the match is won, pupils of all abilities are given the opportunity to achieve something worthwhile in sport. Sport at Mill Hill is both transformative and inspirational.
It offers day and boarding for pupils aged between 13 and 17.Mill Hill International (sometimes known as MHI) pupils from all over the world come together in an inspiring school to gain internationally recognised qualifications and a transformational educational and cultural experience.Whilst focusing on academic development, they make sure that each pupil can exploit their talents so that their stay is both enriching and rewarding. Pupils come to Mill Hill International from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, but they all share our commitment to study, a strong sense of purpose, and high expectations, creating a dynamic learning environment where every pupil can achieve.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR:
In addition to the academic curriculum, we run over 70 clubs, and the variety of activities on offer guarantees that every child can find their niche.Their activities are designed to nurture your child’s intellectual ability, spark their creativity, inspire them, develop leadership and team skills, and, of course, to be fun.
ENGLISH SUPPORT:
All teaching staff at Mill Hill International are either trained in EAL specifically or are given additional training in this. Given that the majority of pupils are international, whilst a good number have a high level or native competency, all staff are very familiar in providing additional English language support.
SIZE:
In the current academic year there are approximately 100 pupils with an additional 900 at Mill Hill School which are located in the same campus in northwest London. There are approximately 195 Boarders split between four boarding houses. Pupils who do not have English as their first language receive extensive support to develop these skills. With small class sizes, all subject teachers and tutors to provide bespoke assistance to our pupils so they can flourish and reach their potential.
PRE-16 QUALIFICATIONS:
Mill Hill International offers a Year 9 course, a Two-Year GCSE course and a One-Year GCSE course. The school also offers a Fast Track Course, which is a preparation course focused mainly on English, helping pupils with the right academic credentials to then succeed on GCSE or A Level courses. (Please note that A Levels are offered at Mill Hill School where a high proportion of our pupils transfer to following their GCSEs).
ACCOMMODATION:
There are five boarding houses at Mill Hill. These are occupied by our 195 full and weekly boarders from both Mill Hill School and Mill Hill International. Mill Hill provides the perfect setting for its boarders. Our spacious 150-acre campus is beautiful and bursting with nature. They are also just 30 minutes away from central London. This allows our pupils to live in a relaxed countryside environment and explore London at the same time.Friendliness and warmth are at the heart of their boarding community. This ensures that their pupils have a sense of ‘home-away-from home’ whilst living and learning at Mill Hill. Their Boarder’s views and opinions are very important to the staff so we regularly ask for their thoughts on various issues. They also prioritise giving our pupils unique and enriching experiences. The School’s close proximity to London allows us to organise a variety of fun and exciting trips. This is complemented by a range of weekly on-campus activities and special occasions for pupils.
PASTORAL:
The Mill Hill School Foundation and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare and safety of children. There are seven Day Houses and four Boarding Houses in the school and the Housemasters/mistresses, together with their teams of Tutors, aim to provide an environment that is both caring and supportive.The welfare of each pupil is supported throughout their school career by a Housemaster or Housemistress and tutor team who get to know them well and liaise closely with their families.Their Foundation Chaplain offers support to pupils and staff of all faiths and no faith and our weekly Chapel services provide an opportunity to gather as a community to reflect on what it means to live well together. They host regular lectures by external experts, for the young people and their parents alike, on a variety of topics affecting teenage life. Professional medical and counselling services are also on hand.In addition to the House system, pupils’ involvement is encouraged through the various School Councils. These Councils promote engagement across all year groups and meet regularly to discuss a wide variety of issues including catering, anti-bullying and mentoring and environmental issues.
SEN:
The school is able to provide support for pupils with a range of SEN requirements and is happy to discuss these in more detail on a case by case basis in with its SEN Coordinator.
One of our current pupils, says Another,“I did not really used to be a social person but when I got to the UK, and specifically to MMHI, I really started to enjoy being with other people and go out with my friends. Boarding was extremely helpful with this as well”.Tasya, says that her favourite thing about the school is “that I can talk to any teacher about anything and I don’t feel judged”.Henan, another of our current pupils used these three words to describe the school “Diverse, impressive, friendly”.
LIFE AT Mill Hill International
We have been helping overseas students gain entrance to Mill Hill International for a number of years now, progressing to high profile careers in the UK. Find out more about this school below.
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