EDUCATION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
THE KING ’ S SCHOOL , CANTERBURY
“ This is a place of joy and scholarly wonder . Of curious minds and endless discovery . Where the sound of music fills cloistered walkways and beautiful spaces inspire . This is a place beyond compare .”
One cannot help but be captivated by the exquisite setting of The King ’ s School , securely nestled in the historic precincts of Canterbury Cathedral . The school ’ s connection to the cathedral gives it a unique spiritual core , providing opportunities for pupils and staff to come together as one , while encouraging quiet reflection and appreciation of the non-material .
Such historic surroundings build a strong foundation in which to learn , coupled with a true sense of belonging and connection which enables every individual to be known , valued and able to flourish as part of the whole .
Against this historic backdrop , King ’ s is truly a school moving forward , seeking to develop the ‘ whole person ’ and instilling in its pupils strong values , a global outlook and an empathetic and open-minded approach .
Complementing the tranquillity provided within its ancient walls , the school sits at the heart of a bustling medieval city through which pupils move to lessons and activities , giving it a university feel and a real connection to the world outside .
King ’ s prepares its pupils for the world beyond school through a parallel focus on academic and co-curricular excellence . Indeed , while the school offers one of the broadest curriculums of any school , including over 30 subjects at A-level , it also offers a brilliant enrichment and extension programme . This breadth of opportunity prevails all the way through the school . Creativity and confidence are nurtured and the co-curricular offering is enormous , from music to sport , drama and the arts .
Rather than being compressed into pockets of time in and around lessons , co-curricular pursuits really do occupy a central place in the weekly timetable at King ’ s . No matter their interests , pupils are supported to develop their passions , and there are activities going on in every corner of the site almost every minute of the day . This reaches its pinnacle during the spectacular King ’ s Week Festival , occupying the last week of the summer term since 1952 and comprising over 200 events that showcase the pupils ’ creativity and talent in music , art , dance and drama .
Co-education at King ’ s has been firmly established over several decades and pupils , both boarders and day ( ages 13 - 18 ), are drawn from across the UK and around the world . Junior King ’ s , the junior branch of King ’ s ( for ages 3 - 13 ), has full boarding from Year 5 upwards and offers natural entry points at nursery , reception and Years 3 , 5 and 7 . Set in a stunning 80-acre countryside location just outside Canterbury , it shares the senior school ’ s ethos and spirit where relationships are warm , authentic , supportive and based on timeless spiritual values of care and compassion .
Open Days , held each term , are an ideal occasion to explore the opportunities on offer at King ’ s and Junior King ’ s for your son or daughter , but King ’ s also offers bespoke tours at any time of the year . Come and see for yourself why The King ’ s School , Canterbury really is a community like no other .
www . kings-school . co . uk / visit
178 • www . insidekent . co . uk