Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Box Hill School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school situated in the village of Mickleham near Dorking, Surrey, England. The school has approximately 425 pupils aged 11–18. The school has a 60% day student:40% boarding student ratio, and as part of an international network (Round Square), around 25% of the students come from over 25 nations. The international environment of the school is deliberate, as part of the school's mission to develop students for life beyond school. Each student is assigned to a House on admission, with an ethos based around the family and Houseparents to act as the guiding influence. The school has offered the International Baccalaureate since September 2008 and re-introduced A levels in 2013, meaning both are now available at Sixth Form. It is situated 40 minutes from central London on the direct Dorking and Leatherhead line.The school recently underwent an Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Inspection (2012), gaining excellent feedback. In summary:- Pupils grow and flourish into confident young people with a strong sense of who they are and what they believe in - Good academic achievement is supported by excellent teaching- The curriculum and extra-curricular programme is excellent- The school's arrangements for pastoral care are excellent. The fact that all pupils are in houses is a strength of the school- Boarders enjoy being part of an international community and believe this prepares them for life beyond school- Challenging outdoor activities are a particular strength. }
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- Box_Hill_School abstract "Box Hill School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school situated in the village of Mickleham near Dorking, Surrey, England. The school has approximately 425 pupils aged 11–18. The school has a 60% day student:40% boarding student ratio, and as part of an international network (Round Square), around 25% of the students come from over 25 nations. The international environment of the school is deliberate, as part of the school's mission to develop students for life beyond school. Each student is assigned to a House on admission, with an ethos based around the family and Houseparents to act as the guiding influence. The school has offered the International Baccalaureate since September 2008 and re-introduced A levels in 2013, meaning both are now available at Sixth Form. It is situated 40 minutes from central London on the direct Dorking and Leatherhead line.The school recently underwent an Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Inspection (2012), gaining excellent feedback. In summary:- Pupils grow and flourish into confident young people with a strong sense of who they are and what they believe in - Good academic achievement is supported by excellent teaching- The curriculum and extra-curricular programme is excellent- The school's arrangements for pastoral care are excellent. The fact that all pupils are in houses is a strength of the school- Boarders enjoy being part of an international community and believe this prepares them for life beyond school- Challenging outdoor activities are a particular strength".