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Exam Confidence with Positively You

3rd March 2026

In the spirit of National Careers Week, Earlscliffe is reflecting on the many ways we prepare students not only for university entry, but for long-term academic and professional success. We were delighted to welcome Positively You to Earlscliffe for a series of tailored workshops designed to strengthen students’ academic confidence, wellbeing and independent study skills…

Visit to Royal Holloway, University of London

3rd March 2026

Earlscliffe’s Year 12 students recently took an important step towards their future university ambitions with an inspiring visit to Royal Holloway, University of London. The trip was organised by Anna Burkett, Senior Tutor for Year 12, and forms a key part of the Earlscliffe Career Institute programme, which is dedicated to preparing international students for…

Sustainability Week in Action at Earlscliffe ♻️

3rd March 2026

Sustainability Week at Earlscliffe was a dynamic and inspiring celebration of environmental awareness in action, bringing together students and staff in a shared commitment to protecting our planet. As part of the wider family of schools within Dukes Education, Earlscliffe continues to strengthen its environmental focus, embedding sustainable thinking into everyday school life. The week…

Dukes Careers School Programme

26th February 2026

Year 12 Earlscliffe students completed the final stage of the Dukes Careers School programme, culminating in an immersive assessment centre experience delivered in partnership with InvestIN. As part of the wider Dukes Education family, Earlscliffe students benefit from access to Dukes Plus, a provider of university application support, life-changing career and university experiences, tuiton and…

Earlscliffe Students Compete in Oxford Debating Event

4th February 2026

Last week, six Earlscliffe students took part in the highly regarded Oxford Schools’ Debating Competition, a national event organised by the Oxford Union and hosted at Sevenoaks School. The competition brought together hundreds of students from across the region, offering a unique opportunity to debate major contemporary issues in a university-style setting. The debate provided…

Earlscliffe Welcomes Back Alumni Star Zizi

20th January 2026

Earlscliffe was pleased to welcome back former Brazilian student Zizi, as she returned to the school with her family during a short visit to the UK. Zizi was keen to revisit the place where she spent two memorable terms and to introduce her parents to the teachers and surroundings that played such an important role…

Success in the Senior Maths Challenge 2025

17th December 2025

We are delighted to celebrate the excellent achievements of our students in the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Senior Mathematical Challenge 2025. The UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge is a nationally recognised competition designed to challenge and inspire students through rigorous mathematical problem-solving. It tests logical reasoning, clarity of thought and mathematical creativity, and attracts participation from…

Michaelmas Term Sporting Highlights

2nd December 2025

This term has been an outstanding one for sport at Earlscliffe, with exceptionally high levels of participation across all activities. It has been brilliant to see so many students getting involved, trying new sports, challenging themselves, and representing the school with pride. Sport & Activities Programme Students have taken part in a wide range of…

Life Skills in Action: The Earlscliffe Recipe Book

16th September 2025

This year, our students and staff have come together to create the very first Earlscliffe International Recipe Book, a collection of 40 recipes designed to be healthy, easy to make, and perfect for sharing as a community activity. The idea was inspired by a local Folkestone charity, the Rainbow Centre, celebrating its 40th anniversary. In…

Alumni Spotlight: Mike Introduces Oliver to Earlscliffe

9th September 2025

At Earlscliffe, we take immense pride in the journeys of our alumni, and few stories capture the spirit of our community more than that of Mike. After achieving an outstanding four A*s at A level during his time at Earlscliffe, Mike has gone on to pursue an exceptional academic path. He earned a BSc in…