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Why choose Earlscliffe?

Earlscliffe is a proudly international community.

Our students arrive from all over the world and have a diversity of academic and cultural experiences that make each of their educational journeys very unique.

Therefore, we provide educational solutions that adapt to each student’s personal abilities and ambitions. From the very first meeting we ask key questions and listen carefully, with the intention of guiding them towards a successful future that will make them happy. We aim for our students to become the very best versions of themselves, whether that means that they are working towards becoming a medic, a lawyer, a chemical engineer, a fashion designer or a pro basketball player.

Small Class Sizes

Small class sizes (on average 7 students per class) mean that students are able to build meaningful and positive relationships with their teachers. They are encouraged to think critically, share any doubts and ask any questions that they may have. We also have more teaching time so that the students can be carefully guided towards success.

Clear improvement

With our personalised approach to teaching, we are able to improve a student’s expected grades between the time that they arrive at Earlscliffe and their final results.

A home-from-home environment

Earlscliffe is a very diverse and inclusive community. Our boarding houses are managed by House Staff who carefully monitor students’ movements and ensure that they are safe and emotionally supported. Our in-town location provides our students with a sense of independence, allowing them to walk into town, to the beach, or the local sports centre, whilst being assured that they have a caring home environment to return to at the end of another busy day.

Our values

Creating a nurturing and inspiring environment that encourages learning and growth. We achieve this by being devoted to our core values.

Community: We cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community where every student feels valued and connected, fostering collaboration and mutual support.
Aspiration: We encourage students to set ambitious goals and provide the guidance and resources needed to achieve excellence in their academic and personal pursuits.
Curiosity: We promote a spirit of inquiry, encouraging students to explore new ideas, embrace challenges, and develop a lifelong passion for learning.
Personal Development: We support each student’s growth into a well-rounded individual, equipped with the resilience, leadership skills, and self-awareness needed to thrive in a complex world.
Respect: We instill a culture of respect, teaching students to value diversity, act with integrity, and treat others with kindness and fairness.

Part of Dukes Education

As well as having our own university and careers advisor, we also have the benefit of being part of the Dukes Education group, meaning that we are able to access a range of supportive educational services that can help our students to access their chosen universities or careers.