The Marlborough House difference in Years 7 and 8

With the PSB well established, we already offer a varied and skills-based approach to learning in the top two years of the Prep School. While maintaining rigour and covering the same content, children learn more relevant skills that will serve them well in later life: how to present and communicate, how to be a leader, how to collaborate, how to debate and how to research independently. This sits alongside our emphasis on educating characters as well as young minds, helping children to develop practical wisdom, joy of learning and self-belief that will support them long after they leave us for senior school. At Marlborough House, we call this ‘Enjoying Today, Educating for Tomorrow’.

From September 2023, we are extending this provision by individualising our learning approach. We want the children to be able to follow their interests and strengths more frequently, stepping away from the constraints of the timetable – drama rather than a fourth games session in a week might be exactly what’s needed for some. Trips to senior schools for an afternoon to benefit from their expertise, guest speakers or a themed day off-timetable – these are things that pupils will remember and learn from alongside their regular lessons. All pupils will benefit from extra preparation for senior school entrance or scholarships, building on the success that can already be seen year in, year out in the scholarships and first choice places that our pupils secure. Finally, who wouldn’t want to be part of our Year 8 Leadership Programme, full of trips and challenges – a chance to reach the top of the school and finish in style!

To find out more about Years 7 and 8 at Marlborough House please click here. Or to get in touch with their Registrar to book a private tour or a spot on their 8th March 2023 Open Day, please click here.