Outstanding Achievements by International Students

Farlington School takes pride in the exceptional English results achieved by our international students. By tailoring the EAL (English as an Additional Language) curriculum to meet each student's individual proficiency level, we ensure they are entered for the most appropriate examinations to support their success.

International students at Farlington may sit the Edexcel International GCSE in English as a Second Language. Results in this qualification are consistently outstanding. Last year, all 10 students in the cohort passed their exams, with every student achieving an impressive grade 9 in the speaking component. In other parts of the examination, all students achieved strong pass grades, with positive Value Added scores - some as high as five grades above their national expected outcomes. The average Value Added score was almost three grades above national expected outcomes.  

At Farlington Sixth Form international students continue to excel, achieving remarkable results in IELTS examinations. These scores enable them to gain admission to prestigious universities across the UK. Last year, our Sixth Form students attained an impressive average IELTS score of 8.25. The usual score required for top British universities is 7.0. 

Historically, Farlington students have also performed exceptionally well in Cambridge English examinations, regularly achieving top grades including A grades in the Cambridge First and Cambridge Advanced exams.

Another highlight of the Farlington EAL Department’s provision is the support offered for GCSEs and A-Levels in students' home languages. Last year, students entered examinations in Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese, achieving top grades across all subjects.

To find out more about international admissions and EAL provision at Farlington, please see International Admissions.