Senior school, Grades 8–11
Advanced maths, academic English and IT. From Grade 8 students prepare for IELTS and SAT and work on projects, critical thinking and presentation skills. With their mentors they choose universities, prepare for each one’s requirements, build a portfolio and send their applications.
Outcome: Graduates have strong academic English, are ready for international exams and can apply to leading universities around the world.

Choosing a specialism
Each student picks the subjects they want to take further, while keeping up the core curriculum. The workload is planned so that exam preparation does not crowd out ordinary schoolwork.
IELTS and SAT
Preparation takes place in school: academic writing, practice with the exam format, mock exams and feedback.
University applications
Advice on choosing a university, help with documents and personal statements, and support in meeting deadlines. Thompson graduates have won more than $2.3M in grants.
Subjects
Specialist subjects
- English
- Maths
- Sciences
- Social sciences
- IT
- Academic writing
Exams
- IELTS
- SAT
- Final exams
Send an application
What happens once you leave your details:
- Application
You fill in the form on this page.
- A call from our admissions team
We call you, answer your questions and help you choose a branch.
- Tour and meeting with the Principal
At the branch you choose, on a day and at a time that suit you.
- Signing the contract
Once the terms are agreed, your child starts school.
