Studying

Academic Programs

Worth School welcomes pupils from age 11, building education around intellectual curiosity that encourages them to find connections between subjects and ideas. Classes blend traditional methods with modern technology, rejecting educational fads for approaches that genuinely deliver results. The learning journey spans several key stages:

• Junior (11-13 years) — foundation level for boys and girls
• Middle (13-16 years) — GCSE/IGCSE programs with extensive subject choices
• Pre-IB (15-16 years) — accelerated one-year program for international pupils
• Sixth Form (16-18 years) — final years offering either IB Diploma or A-Levels

What makes the senior school distinctive is that students themselves decide which path to take toward university. This choice between International Baccalaureate and British A-Levels rarely appears in UK schools, allowing each teenager to select what best matches their goals and learning style.

Worth School’s Philosophy

Academic achievement here grows from a distinctive approach — educating heart and mind together. Teachers prepare pupils for exams while helping them understand their role in the world through service to others and care for the planet. This means teenagers learn to see their education as something richer than grades or future careers alone. Beyond classroom work, they join academic societies, attend guest lectures, and participate in subject-related trips, which deepen knowledge and develop research skills outside the standard curriculum.

Individual Academic Support

Personal tutors meet their charges at least twice weekly, tracking academic progress alongside involvement in activities beyond lessons. These mentors celebrate achievements and intervene early when difficulties arise, coordinating with teachers and parents to address problems before they grow. For those needing extra help, the learning support program offers both group and individual sessions with qualified specialists who develop skills necessary for comfortable studying. The program’s content gets reviewed each term to reflect what each particular pupil requires.

University Preparation

Sixth formers receive personalized guidance for choosing universities — whether in Britain, Europe, the US, or Canada. Senior tutors are specifically selected for their university preparation experience, while subject specialists run additional sessions, debates, and mock interviews for those targeting competitive institutions. Meanwhile, the careers team at Worth School organizes meetings with professionals from various fields and helps arrange internships through the alumni network. Spring term brings a careers fair and a separate event focused on apprenticeship programs, giving teenagers insight into different pathways after they leave.