Hampton Court House International Student Guide
Katherine Vintiner Principal
A British School... An International Approach
Hampton Court House is a truly global village school, welcoming students from across the world and placing great value on the richness that international families bring to our community Our pupils represent a wide range of nationalities, creating a diverse, inclusive and outward-looking environment in which cultural and linguistic diversity is actively celebrated
International families are warmly welcomed, and Hampton Court House holds a UKVI sponsorship licence with the Home Office, enabling us to support international students and ensure they are fully integrated and able to thrive both academically and socially
Students From Around the World
A School for all Children
A Nurturing Pathway to Academic Excellence
As an all-through school for students aged 2 to 18, Hampton Court House offers a seamless educational journey. Pupils benefit from continuity, stability and strong relationships with teachers and peers over time, enabling them to grow in confidence and flourish academically within a nurturing and aspirational environment.
The school follows the English National Curriculum and consistently achieves excellent academic outcomes Our EAL students achieve on average, 1.6 sublevels of progress in their English proficiency over the duration of our Coterie college programme ,which translates into improved outcomes in other subjects
An Exceptional Bilingual Foundation
In the Prep School, our French immersion programme ensures that pupils are taught bilingually
By the age of 10, students are confident u of both English and French, providing an exceptional foundation for future languag learning and academic success
In Senior school our language pathway expands into French, Mandarin, Spanish o Latin choices, equipping students for glob citizenship
This bilingual approach is particularly attractive to international families and enables students to move smoothly between education systems in the UK, France and beyond
Admissions and Entry Process
All applicants to Hampton Court House complete an assessment as part of the admissions process This includes an adaptive English as an Additional Language (EAL) assessment, which allows us to accurately identify each student’s level of English proficiency and plan appropriate support from the outset.
An interview also forms part of the admissions process and may take place either in person or via Zoom. Where required, a translator can be provided to support both students and families Following successful completion of the assessment and interview, an offer of a place may be made
For families requiring information about visas and sponsorship, further guidance is available from the Admissions Team
Induction and Pastoral Support
Upon arrival at Hampton Court House, each new student is assigned a buddy to help them settle into school life, supporting them socially and practically during their first few weeks. In addition, an individual meeting
EAL Support at School
Hampton Court House provides a graduated and flexible approach to supporting students with English as an Additional Language Provision is tailored to individual needs and delivered through a three-wave model of support
Foundation – Coterie College Holiday Courses
All our EAL students are strongly encouraged to attend our EAL holiday courses in partnership with Coterie College at an additional cost This provides an excellent foundation in English , preparing students for our in school EAL provision
Wave 1 – In-Class Support
All EAL students benefit from high-quality teaching within the classroom. Subject teachers use a range of inclusive strategies such as differentiation, visual supports, scaffolded language, key vocabulary lists and, where appropriate, translated resources Small class sizes allow teachers to provide targeted support while ensuring students remain fully integrated with their peers
Wave 2 – Targeted EAL Support
For some students, additional support may be provided through a modified timetable. English as an Additional Language may be offered as an alternative to another subject, allowing students to focus on developing academic English while continuing to participate fully in school life This support is informed by assessment and review and is typically included within the school provision
Wave 3 – Intensive Support
Students with a higher level of need may require more intensive support. This can include individual one-to-one tuition and/or additional in-class support. This provision is carefully tailored to the student’s specific language needs and is offered for a defined period of time Wave 3 support is provided at an additional cost and is discussed with families on a case-by-case basis
Through this structured and responsive model, Hampton Court House ensures that students with EAL are fully supported to access the curriculum, make strong academic progress and thrive both academically and socially.
EAL Partnership with the Coterie College
Hampton Court House benefits from a unique partnership with The Coterie College who provide high-quality English language programmes for students from around the world. Through this partnership, international students may attend holiday English language courses prior to joining the school or significantly boost their language development during the school breaks
For new students, these programmes help to develop confidence in English, familiarise themselves with the school environment, meet teachers and make friends ahead of the start of term. This valuable preparation enables pupils to begin their studies at Hampton Court House feeling confident, supported and ready to succeed
For existing students, HCH works hand in hand with the college to ensure that each programme is fully aligned to each child’s individual level This allows every student to make exceptional progress in a very short space of time.
We are also working closely with the Education Counsellor for the Turkish Embassy who endorse both schools who provide assistance for Turkish students and the Coterie College
“The lessons were fun and the teachers were great. I enjoyed the summer school and I really improved my English” Mehmet
“I really enjoyed the course and learnt so much. I made new friends and was able to start school with confidence” Zeynep
“My written English improved so much. I also made some new friends who I continue to learn with at my new school’.
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