A school that ignites their curiosity
We believe that learning is one of life’s greatest pleasures, so our teaching is designed to inspire and instil a sense of wonder as well as impart knowledge.
At the core of our educational approach lies enquiry-led teaching and learning, an approach that has proven effective in fostering intellectual curiosity and excellence from an early age. We prioritise empowering our students to think independently, work diligently, and make creative connections between ideas to uncover deeper meanings.
ACS Egham provides a distinctive educational journey; a holistic, international programme committed to offering tailored support for each student, ensuring their success within a culture of high expectations. We are part of a dynamic, people-focused educational charity, that embraces all four of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes (IBPYP, IBMYP, IBDP, and IBCP), with a vision of creating caring, confident, and effective learners who are ready to change the world. In our dedication to diversity and inclusion, we warmly embrace a broad spectrum of student interests and abilities.
The personal development of students is excellent. The cultural diversity within the school and the emphasis on community service develops strong social and cultural awareness.
Another defining feature of the ACS Egham culture is our well-balanced approach to assessment. While our students achieve outstanding results, our focus is on assessment for learning rather than preparation for high-stakes external exams. Through the use of diverse contemporary assessment strategies, we produce high-quality results and feedback that students and teachers utilise to enhance individual performance. This results in a flexible system that caters to every student, regardless of their abilities.
We have a long established relationship with IB curriculums that provides us with an excellent foundation for developing learning experiences that empower students to excel. These qualifications serve as a solid foundation for competitive university applications in the UK, the US, and beyond. Simultaneously, we encourage all students to pursue their individual passions and explore personal interests.
When combined, ACS Egham delivers a transformative learning experience. We guide students by imparting essential skills in learning and self-management, shaping them into effective learners, confident individuals, and compassionate contributors. This preparation positions them to become the next generation of global thinkers and doers.
Learning at ACS Egham is...
Personal
Learners engage with their strengths, challenges, interests and passions in personalised ways. Access to learning is equitable.
Authentic
Learners will transfer their learning across disciplines to solve problems within real world contexts.
Enquiry-based
Learners engage with concepts using enquiry and applying design-thinking approaches to addressing complex questions and opportunities.
Collaborative
Learners develop and communicate relevant ideas and conclusions through research, collaboration and observation.
Self-directed
Learners exercise voice and choice in what they learn, how they learn it and how they demonstrate what they have learned.
Reflective
Learners adapt their approaches and strategies based on insights gained through self-reflection before, during and after learning experiences.
Digital Learning at ACS Egham
Keeping teachers, students, and families connected and empowered in a digital world.
At ACS Egham, students learn how technology can be a powerful tool for taking an active role in how they choose and achieve their learning goals. They also learn about the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world. ACS teachers and IT professionals enable students to construct knowledge, innovate, solve problems, design, create, and communicate with developmentally appropriate educational technologies. We integrate technology across the curriculum so that students can become effective digital citizens, computational thinkers, and global collaborators.
Educational technology at ACS schools is supported by Apple, ‘inspiring every kind of mind’; Google Workspace for Education; Microsoft 365 Education; alongside a wide range of contemporary applications and technology partners. Younger students learn in a unified 1:1 school-based Apple iPad programme. Older students use their own Apple laptops (purchased from the school’s approved supplier) in a fully-managed environment.
We are committed to safe, people-centred design that leverages advanced technology as an essential (but not exclusive) resource for learning. We use human and machine intelligence to ensure that our students are ready for a rapidly-changing digital world.
An international education at ACS Egham
