Wellbeing and Pastoral Care for International Students
At St Chris, excellent pastoral care is at the heart of our educational philosophy, ensuring that your children's school days are truly great days.
This is especially important when your child is moving to not just a new school, but to a new country with a different culture and often a different language.
A Global Perspective
Our international community at St Chris values the cultural diversity of families from around the world, providing an inclusive and nurturing environment for your children. We are experienced in supporting students from a broad range of countries, cultures and religions and actively encourage young people to practice their own faiths and beliefs in a positive and open environment.
Student Wellbeing
We believe in a holistic approach to education, focusing on the well-being of our students. Your children will not just attend school; they will embrace it, enjoying each moment, motivated to learn, and feeling a sense of belonging.
Great pastoral care means that your children will make friends, feel motivated, and engage in their schoolwork. They will grow, mature, and discover their true selves in a supportive environment.
Starting with Pastoral Care
At St Chris, great pastoral care is the foundation upon which everything else is built. Our non-uniform and first name terms break down barriers, allowing your children to be themselves while our culture fosters open communication.
We encourage young people to keep in regular contact with family and friends while they are in our care, providing support to maintain close relationships through video and telephone calls. Your child’s Adviser or class teacher and, if they are a boarder, their Houseparents, also have open and regular conversations with parents, keeping them up to date with their child’s journey.
Start your journey...
Enter your child's date of birth to discover the key steps to joining us:
[child-name] will be eligible for entry at any of the below points:
Nursery
Half Monte in [entry-year]
Top Monte in [entry-year]
Children can join the Nursery from the term they turn 3. As part of our School, the St Chris Nursery operates during term-time and we have a range of different sessions available for families:
In the Junior School, we welcome new students throughout the year from the ages of 5 to 11 years old. The main entry points in the Junior School are Reception, Year 3 and Year 5 and our admissions process can be found below:
Students can join the Senior School from Years 7 to Year 10 (ages 11 to 15). The main entry points are Year 7 and Year 9. View our admissions process below:
Students can join the Sixth Form in Year 12 (ages 16-17) and applications are encouraged by November in the year previous to enrolment to ensure subject availability:
