PACT International Programme
A rich Catholic ethos imbues the entire life of the school
Get to know our
International Programme
Each year we accept applications from overseas students age 9-18 years
to participate in our fully immersive English language experience from between 1 term to 2 years studying at Fidelis College.
Success of the Programme is based on a rigorous and challenging school
life which includes a personal tutorial system alongside full integration into host family life.
Fidelis College follows a traditional English Catholic liberal curriculum
which includes English, maths, science, modern languages, religious
studies, sports, art, music and drama. In addition to the regular curriculum followed, students receive additional English as a foreign language classes to help prepare them for The Cambridge Exam which they will usually sit during their stay.
Pupils will study alongside both domestic British students and overseas
students from many different countries including France, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Hungary, Mexico and Chile.
Small Classes
As part of SMALL CLASSES your son or daughter will be able to discover their passions and strengths receiving excellent expert tuition with much hands on interactive learning. This is especially true in science, art, drama, music and physical education.
Fidelis College
Fidelis College brings together the unique strengths of Oakwood School, The Laurels and The Cedars School at our recently refurbished historical site just 30 minutes from Central London and 40 minutes from London Gatwick International Airport.
Top 10
In addition to attending a TOP 10 Catholic school students are fully integrated in the life of their host family. All PACT International students take part in the school’s Character Development Programme which uses a tutorial system aimed at bringing out the best in each person.
Catholic Ethos
The school’s Catholic ethos is manifested in the conviction that, in the words of St John Henry Newman, God has created us “to do Him some definite service”. At the centre of school life is an effort to help each person involved with the school to take their faith seriously by living it in their own particular circumstances.
The school chapel is always open and mass is celebrated each day. The sacrament of Recociliation is made available frequently. The school chaplains are priests of Opus Dei, a personal prelature of The Catholic Church.
Personal Tutor
THE FIDELIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME
The Fidelis Excellence Programme brings together the successful Arete and Eudaimonia programmes. Drawing on the strengths of our existing experienced tutors Fidelis College aims to help pupils achieve excellence by providing personalised support for both their academic studies as well as their social life forging a compass for life.
“Forge an exceptional future, the immersion that will change your child’s life in London”
Miss Nuria Font,
our PACT International Manager
Host Family
Nuria personally selects the host families, most of whom have been hosting students for PACT International for many years. Many of the host families have children in Fidelis College and Nuria makes every possible effort to match your child with a family who have children of a similar age. As students stay for greater than 28 days hosting is termed “A Private Fostering Arrangement” which is arranged by PACT International and the local council on your behalf. Stringent safeguarding policies are adhered to. Nuria’s natural motherly empathy and charm help your child to settle into their new family life very quickly.
The programme primarily
focuses on:
9 -18 year olds
Confidence in English
Responsibility
Self-discovery
Cultural Development
Motivation
Our Programme:
Whilst in the UK our International students follow the same curriculum as our domestic students, this is however enhanced with additional English as a Foreign Language lessons in order to study for Cambridge exams. Additionally, our campus ensures 24-hour security.
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English immersion:
Small classes
Teachers experienced with overseas students
Additional English classes
Enrichment activities
Cambridge exams
Host family life
School “buddy” system
Length of Programme
Academic Year
Autumn Term
Easter Term
Summer Term
PACT International students truly take advantage of London’s rich cultural heritage
With accompanied trips to the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Madame Tussauds, Tate Modern, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the London Eye, Chelsea Stadium and further afield to Cambridge.
At Christmas, we skate at Somerset House.
Exceptional value
ONE FEE covers everything!