This Pre-University College of the Cotswolds lies two miles east of Junction 13 of the M5 motorway in Royal Gloucestershire and is but two hours from London Heathrow Airport and one and a half hours London Paddington by rail. The recent increase in numbers reflects quality education with value added. ú3m development projects include the new state-of-the-art Dining Hall with cafe, tuck shop, accommodation, and conference facilities and the completion of three of four new Sixth Form Halls of Residence with en suite study/bedrooms for 65 students. Special features include Saunas and Jacuzzis in Residences. There are plans for an Astroturf hockey pitch, new Sports Hall and 25m covered swimming pool for 1997/8. With a vibrant EFL Department we are able to offer all the benefits of a British Independent School education with full time professional EFL teachers. We offer the Cambridge Exams, PET, FCE and CAE, the American University Entrance Exam TOEFL, and many other Internationally accredited exams. Wycliffe International also offers residential and homestay EFL Vacation Courses throughout the year. Many students may gain awards for Academic potential, Music, Art, Drama, Design and Technology, Sport, Squash, Rowing and Fencing. As well as musicians and artists, county, regional and national sportsmen in some 15 sports join Wycliffe. Wycliffe won the National Schools Squash championships in 1996 and hold Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for Rowing and Fencing. The unique One-Year Development Sixth Form offers fresh options to students at 16+ prior to commencing the two-year A-level course. 90% plus proceed to higher education with an enviable 96% A-Level pass rate in 1996. Leadership training and training for the Services, industrial work experience, career advice and adventure training form part of the normal programme with 90 activities on offer annually including Horse Riding, Golf, Flying and Clay Pigeon Shooting. Caring and Professional House Staff and the individually selected Personal Tutor system indicate concern for pastoral excellence.
