King William’s College, Isle of Man

Castletown, Isle of Man, IM9 1TP

Headteacher: Mr Joss Buchanan Admissions: admissions@kwc.im +44 (0)1624 820110

GENDER/AGES: Boys and girls, 11-18 years

FEES: Senior (day) from £19,745-£26,395 per year, weekly boarding from £240-£342 per week, flexi boarding from £75 per day, full boarding from £32,740 to £39,390 per year

TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Senior – 15, sixth form – 10

FAITH: Church of England.

MOTTO: Assiduitate, non desidia

ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Non-selective. School reports and an interview are required.

School philosophy: The school is distinctive in that it is one of the few where every student in the sixth form studies the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The IB philosophy – particularly its emphasis on skills and its focus on internationalism – is central to the college’s approach and it’s one of the largest and most experienced IB schools in the British Isles. Most King William’s College pupils live locally in the Isle of Man, but there’s also a thriving boarding community, and students travel from all over the world to study the IB in such a beautiful and safe environment.

Academic record: Success can be measured in many ways; in terms of university placements, almost all students go on to university in the UK, US or Europe; in terms of academic results, (I)GCSE and IB Diploma results are strong and well above the UK average; in terms of sporting achievements, the school’s teams are competitive in a wide array of sport; meanwhile, artistic performance, drama, visual arts and music thrive throughout the school.

Extracurricular: Knowledge is vital, but so too are confidence, communication and character. It is important to learn how to lead, how to contribute and how to build. Whether it is a concert, a play, a debate, a trek or a match, what matters is participation and a willingness to try something new. There is a vast array of opportunities at this college to try new challenges, two of the most popular are the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, but there is something for everyone.