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Why Ryde?

Academic Choice: IBDP, IBCP & A-Level Pathways

We offer three distinct and equally valued Sixth Form pathways, allowing you to place students perfectly according to their academic strengths and university aspirations:

The IB Diploma (IBDP): For the all-rounder seeking a broad, internationally-recognised curriculum. We consistently achieve an average score above the global average. In 2025 we achieved 35 points.
The IB Career-related Programme (IBCP): An innovative blend of academic IB courses and a career-related BTEC qualification. Ideal for the student with a clear vocational passion.
A-Levels: The traditional, in-depth pathway, allowing students to specialise. Our 'A-Level Plus' programme enriches this with an EPQ or an additional AS-level qualification.

A Unique & Safe Island Location

Our location on the Isle of Wight is a wonderful asset and we make the best of all it offers. We offer students:

Safety & Security: A beautiful, secure, and nurturing community environment, providing peace of mind for parents.
An Inspiring Environment: A stunning coastal setting that forms a natural campus, encouraging outdoor learning and a healthy work-life balance.
World-Class Sailing: We are one of the UK's top sailing schools, with the Solent as our training ground. This is a key curriculum and co-curricular feature for beginners through to our performance pathway.

A Thriving, 'Home-from-Home' Boarding Community

Our boarding is not an add-on; it is the heart of our community.

Purpose Built Boarding House: Our Centenary House is only four years old and offers seaviews, en-suites; it really is market leading boarding!
True Integration: Our boarders (from 13+ nationalities including 30% British) are fully integrated with our UK day pupils, creating a vibrant, truly British school experience.
No Exeat Weekends: We remain open every term-time weekend and offer half-term stay options for the one week half terms, providing stability and convenience for international families.

Simple, Supported Travel & Logistics

We are an island, but we are not remote.

2 Hours to London: Just 90 minutes by train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth, followed by a simple 10-25 minute hovercraft or FastCat ride. The school is minutes from their arrival docks.
Airport Access: Easily accessible from London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) (approx. 90 mins by car to the ferry) and even closer to Southampton Airport (SOU).
Escorted Travel: The school organises travel and airport transfers for the beginning and end of each term with our partner transport companies and this is included in the fees.