Rochester Independent College
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Rochester Independent College (RIC) is a United Kingdom
independent school
in Rochester, Kent. It was established in 1984. It offers places for 280 full time day and boarding students from the local area, elsewhere in the UK and all around the world including the USA, Thailand, Nigeria, China, Russia and Germany.
The College has a distinctive ethos. No bells ring, there are no uniforms and students and teachers are on first name terms. The average class size is 8. While offering a complete secondary education for students from the age of 11 RIC specialises in A level courses leading to university entry.
A 2011 Adam Smith Institute report said "Rochester Independent College stands out as a notable ‘alternative’ exception for its informal ethos and relaxed learning environment, though rigorous teaching and a strong focus on preparation for assessment, recognised in a recent outstanding Ofsted report, suggest that it might be better characterised as akin to a successful Swedish Free School.".
The artist, poet and musician Billy Childish
is a Visiting Lecturer at the College.
(ISC) and a member of the Independent Schools Association
(ISA)
United Kingdom
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independent school
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
in Rochester, Kent. It was established in 1984. It offers places for 280 full time day and boarding students from the local area, elsewhere in the UK and all around the world including the USA, Thailand, Nigeria, China, Russia and Germany.
The College has a distinctive ethos. No bells ring, there are no uniforms and students and teachers are on first name terms. The average class size is 8. While offering a complete secondary education for students from the age of 11 RIC specialises in A level courses leading to university entry.
A 2011 Adam Smith Institute report said "Rochester Independent College stands out as a notable ‘alternative’ exception for its informal ethos and relaxed learning environment, though rigorous teaching and a strong focus on preparation for assessment, recognised in a recent outstanding Ofsted report, suggest that it might be better characterised as akin to a successful Swedish Free School.".
The artist, poet and musician Billy Childish
Billy Childish
Billy Childish is an English artist, painter, author, poet, photographer, film maker, singer and guitarist...
is a Visiting Lecturer at the College.
Accreditation
Rochester Independent College is affiliated to the Independent Schools CouncilIndependent Schools Council
The Independent Schools Council is a non-profit organisation that represents 1,234 schools in the United Kingdom's independent education sector...
(ISC) and a member of the Independent Schools Association
Independent Schools Association
The Independent Schools Association is a grouping of schools primarily based in Sydney, Australia, for the purposes of sporting competitions.Members of the ISA often compete with members of the Great Public Schools and Combined Associated Schools in trial and representative fixtures.Of NSW's 130...
(ISA)