Educational Opportunities for Young Scholars in Croydon

The ISLAND residential development is a fine accommodation in Croydon, a modern luxury building that offers security, privacy, great views of the city, and a number of other amenities. Located in the heart of the borough of Croydon, the ISLAND offers convenient access to the area’s many amenities. Retail, fine dining, and nightlife are all within walking distance of the building, not to mention the many museums, theaters, and other cultural institutions in Croydon.

There are also a number of educational opportunities in the area, which should be of special interest to students and young families living in Croydon.  

The Whitgift School

The Whitgift School is a historic London institution, providing day school and boarding accommodation in Croydon for around 1,300 boys. The school was founded in 1596 as a school for orphans and needy children. Today, it is one of the most exclusive private academies in the country, accepting new pupils only after they pass rigorous entrance exams and go through an interview process. The school is quite large for a private academy in London, but a high number of scholarships and bursaries are awarded every year. Grants and scholarships provided by the Whitgift Foundation pay for about 50 percent of the average student’s school fees.

Dulwich College

Dulwich College is another historical academy for boys in the Croydon area. It is considered one of the top 10 schools for academics in the country. It typically has around 200 students between the ages of six and 18 total at any given time, and 30-40 of them are generally accepted to Oxford or Cambridge in a given year. The school also has a proud sporting tradition. The school’s rugby team has been a force to be reckoned with for nearly 100 years, and the school owns and maintains a boating club with a private boathouse on the River Thames.

Streatham & Clapham High School

While the Whitgift School and Dulwich College only house boys, Streatham & Clapham is a private school exclusively for girls. Housed in a gorgeous Victorian building in the neighborhood of Croydon, Streatham & Clapham admits students between the ages of three and 18. Classes offered at the school are varied. Students get a strong foundation in the basics of mathematics, English, and other core subjects, and then are able to choose an academic track. Elective classes are offered in art and music, theater, Classics, information technology, foreign languages, business, political science and religious education.

Living in Croydon has rarely been easier or more luxurious than in one of the apartments at the ISLAND.

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