International Students

We welcome girls from all over the world to join The Maynard School. International students join us in all year groups and are always fully integrated into the life of the school. International girls who are accompanied by their family join us in the Pre-Prep, Junior and Senior School, and older students join our Sixth Form via our homestay scheme.

A welcome from the Head:

Situated in the centre of the historic university city of Exeter, close to the M5 and only just over 2 hours by train to London, we are only 15 minutes away from Exeter International Airport. The beautiful beaches of the South West are only 20 minutes away where surfing, sailing and watersports can be enjoyed at weekends. The open spaces of Dartmoor and Exmoor, as well as the cultural experiences associated with a university town (and the great shopping!), can all be enjoyed by Maynard girls, together with the school’s spacious grounds which provide a tranquil and safe environment in which to study.

Ultimately, I love The Maynard and I can’t imagine any other school offering me such an academically stimulating, yet fun and emotionally supportive Sixth Form experience.

Chloe, current student

MEET OUR STUDENTS

Yue (Eunice)

When Eunice first arrived at The Maynard, she was initially far behind in her academic studies here in the UK as the curriculum she had studied in her American school in Taiwan had left her behind her peers. However, in the past 18 months (and with the immense dedication of her teachers), she has caught up and is now surpassing almost all of them.

Eunice has reaped the rewards of a Maynard education and holds an offer to study Natural Sciences at the prestigious University College London (UCL).

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ACADEMIC OUTCOMES

• As and A*s predicted in four highly demanding A-levels. 
• Winner of the St John’s Cambridge Poster Competition – Silver Ant Adaptations, Best Academic Research.
• Runner up in the Imperial College London RCSU Science Challenge for her piece of science communication on biomimetics.
• Worked with Dr Ulrike Bauer and Dr Skylar Johnson in the Department of Biosciences at the University of Exeter on a research project on the biomechanics of plant ecology at Dr Bauer’s Mechanical Ecology Laboratory. 
• Attended virtual lectures through UCL Biochemical Engineering Department on Stem Cells and Gene Therapy, and Innovations in Autoimmunity. 
• Attended an event by Soapbox Science – women in research.
• Reads widely across all sciences including: Biomimetics: How Lessons from Nature can Transform Technology by Brain Clegg; The Master Builder: How the New Science of the Cell is Rewriting the Story of Life.

EXTRA CURRICULAR

• Eunice has seized every opportunity to improve on her considerable leadership skills;
• She is the Head of House, voted in by staff and students.
• She runs whole school events and House meetings, and inspires students to get involved with house activities, competitions, and charity events. 
• Aids students by co-supervising Year 8 Chemistry Club, as well as the Year 8 Basketball Club. 
• Mentors younger students. 
• Student lead as Vice Secretary General at the Model United Nation. 
• Public Relations lead of the Red Cross Club. 
• Curriculum designer for Community Education Club. 
• Actively participates in badminton and tennis outside of school.

Ho Yuet (Bethany)

Bethany joined The Maynard in Year 10, having come from a US curriculum at her international school. Her natural intelligence, coupled with her exceptional teachers, saw her achieve a clean sweep of straight 9s in her GCSEs. She is on track to achieve four A*s at A-level and has an offer to study Law at the University of Oxford.

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ACADEMIC OUTCOMES

• Straight A*s predicted in four highly demanding A-levels. 
• Straight 9s at GCSE. 
• Awarded the Heads Award and an Academic Scholarship for her Sixth Form studies. 
• Gold Award for the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Chemistry Olympiad in Year 12. 
• Gold Award and Distinction for the Bebras Computing Challenge, qualifying for and participating in the Oxford University Computing Challenge. 
• Gold Award in the Intermediate Biology Olympiad – ‘best in cohort’.
• Represented the school team at the AMSP Maths Feast Challenge competition.
• Attained outstanding end of year examination results in Mathematics, including an A* in Pure Mathematics which contained AS and A2 content, and an A* in Mechanics, attaining a perfect 100% score. 
• In Chemistry, achieved the highest mark in the year in her end of year examination, attaining 88% and an A* overall. Average end of unit test score over the whole year is 93%. 
• Part of the school’s winning team in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Schools Analyst Competition.
• Outstanding A* result in her end of year examination in Biology. Highest average % achieved in all testing across her cohort through the year. 
• In English, she achieved an A* in her summer examination; she is also an outstanding contributor to discussion, as seen in a recent workshop with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where her insightful questions drove the session forward.

EXTRA CURRICULAR

• Entered the Robert Walker Prize for Essays in Law 2024, Trinity College Cambridge. 
• Represented the school in Model United Nations.  
• Organised a Model United Nations History Committee for Year 10 students. 
• Work experience with legal professionals through WBW Solicitors in Exeter. 
• Young Citizens Independent Schools Mock Trial Competition.
• EPQ on the issue of whaling in international law. 
• Volunteered at Exeter Community Gardens, aligning with her passion for protecting the environment.
• Attended Phi Club, a Sixth Form mathematics extension and enrichment programme. 
• Mentor of Year 7 students through the “Chocolate and Chat” Sixth Form buddies initiative. 

Wan Tung (Joey)

Joey is studying here due to her parents taking up the opportunity to move to the UK under the BNO scheme. She is both statistically and intuitively one of the finest young scientists we have taught in many years which is reflected in her offer to study Materials Science at the University of Oxford.

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ACADEMIC OUTCOMES

• Straight 9 grades at GCSE.
• A*s in her summer prediction examinations.
• BPhO Senior Physics Challenge: Gold and ‘best in school’.
• 100 RSC Chemistry Olympiad: Gold and ‘best in school’.
• Senior Mathematical Challenge: Gold and ‘best in school’ (2023 and 2024 – Joey scored 110 – 83 being the cut off for Gold) and qualifies again for the British Mathematical Olympiad.
• Part of the school’s winning team in the RSC Schools Analyst competition.
• The Bebras Challenge (Computer Science): Distinction.
• Imperial College RCSU Science Challenge 2024: Shortlisted.
• Visited the Norman Lockyer Observatory to attend an astrophysics lecture and do some astronomy.
• Attended a talk given by the Institution of Structural Engineers UCL.
• Civil Engineering Taster Course.
• Oxford Physics Year 12 online masterclass (online recordings as course open for state school students).

EXTRA CURRICULAR

• Supports younger students with their maths in weekly clinics.
• Competed for the school in the Aberdare National Tennis Championships.
• Performed Guzheng at the Mid Autumn Festival hosted by Hong Kongers in Devon.
• Grade 9 Guzheng.
• Member of the South West Water Youth Board.

Siyuan (Judy)

Judy came to the UK in 2023 to study here at The Maynard. She is predicted A*/As in all of her A-level subjects – Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics. She has an offer to study Economics at the hugely prestigious and notoriously hard-to-get-into London School of Economics and Political Science.

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ACADEMIC OUTCOMES

• Predicted A*A*AA in four challenging A-levels including Economics and Further Mathematics. 
• She demonstrates a particular aptitude for Pure Mathematics, in which she has secured a range of A and A* grades in topic assessments.
• She also attained an A grade in her AS Statistics mock examination.
• She secured an A grade in her Pure Mathematics and an A* grade in her Mechanics End of Year Examinations, having completed the content of the full Single Mathematics A-level in one year only.
• In Economics, Judy’s sense of social justice enables her to argue in depth the consequences of international policies, particularly trade.

EXTRA CURRICULAR

• A regular attendee and contributor to our KS5 Advanced Mathematics programme Phi Club, an extension and enrichment group for high attaining students.
• Undertaking extensive training for mathematical challenges and Olympiads. 
• Competed in the Young Economist Competition 2024, her entry arguing whether the government should provide subsidies to the electric vehicle industry. 
• Siyuan’s volunteer work at the Liaoning Provincial Museum demonstrates her deep interest in cultural and historical contexts.
• As a volunteer with the China Youth Volunteer Association, Siyuan helped victims of severe natural disasters.
• Her work with Shenyang Evening News highlights her commitment to understand and address real-world issues through a lens of social responsibility.
• Judy is also a member of the Shenyang Foundation for Disabled Persons and Relatives.

Man Ching (Victoria)

Victoria joined The Maynard in Year 10 and has absolutely thrived during her time with us! Having perfected her English, she achieved a variety of outstanding GCSE grades – with eight Grade 9s (the highest possible) and one Grade 8.

Victoria has proven to be one of our finest scientists in the Sixth Form and couples this with a creative and fun side! She has an offer to study Physics at the University of Bristol.

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ACADEMIC OUTCOMES

• Predicted A*, A*, A* and A in Economics, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
• 86% in the end of year Physics prediction exam.
• With a particular aptitude for mechanics, she attained an A* in her Year 2 Forces Assessment.
• In Pure Mathematics, Victoria has achieved A* grades in Quadratics, Vectors and Year 2 Functions.
• Physics Olympiad Silver award.
• Participant in the UK Space Design Competition at the Exeter Regional Finals.
• Attendee at a series of astrophysics lectures held locally at the Norman Lockyer Observatory.

EXTRA CURRICULAR

• Victoria was a crucial member of our award-winning Young Enterprise team.
• Generous with her time, she has also volunteered as a mentor, supporting younger students in their transition to Senior School. 
• Victoria is also a creative young woman, as reflected in her performances with a local dance company.

OUR SIXTH FORM: STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE

Who better to tell you all about the Sixth Form than our brilliant Sixth Formers themselves? This fantastic introduction to The Maynard has been fully designed and created by them, making this the perfect guidebook to Sixth Form from the best possible guides!

What makes The Maynard so special is the confidence it gives you. The kind and encouraging atmosphere allows everyone to flourish whatever road they decide to take. I made the most amazing memories through The Maynard and I will be forever grateful to the school. A Maynard education is an absolute gift.

Emma, recent leaver

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

An enormous percentage of our international students obtain offers each year from the prestigious Russell Group universities to study a range of courses, shown below.

When it comes to applying for university, as the teachers know you so well, they are always willing to help you find the best course and university. They are also able to write better references for you due to the fact they know you so well.

INTERNATIONAL ALUMNAE

Our international students unfailingly go on to accomplish amazing things. More profiles to come soon!

Tina Soh, Trader

Judy Zhu, Treasury and Trade Solutions Analyst

SIXTH FORM HOMESTAY AND GUARDIANSHIP

The Maynard is a day school, and our international Sixth Form pupils are placed with our trusted and experienced homestay families, all of whom are thoroughly checked before placement. Our homestay scheme is managed by Global International Student Management consultancies Gabbitas Education (for Hong Kong) and Gateway Education (for mainland China).

The wellbeing, happiness and security of all our pupils is our number one priority and we keep in regular contact with our international girls to ensure that they are happy within their host family placement.

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The Sixth Form at The Maynard is a warm environment; I chose to join because of the individual support and focus the school offered, which was unlike any other school or college I’d seen. As a ‘new girl’, I was made to feel extremely welcome. The school has a strong sense of community and cooperation, creating a valuable and supportive working environment.

FEES & ADMISSIONS PROCESS

FEES

Pre-Prep, Junior School and Senior School

FROM RECEPTION TO YEAR 5

Fees collected by The Maynard School:

• Registration: £240 inclusive of VAT
• Acceptance deposit: £6,210 (refunded during final term)
• Tuition fees (2024-2025) £18,630 per annum*

*From 1st January 2025, these fees will be subject to a percentage of VAT.

This includes:

• 1 hour of EAL (English as an Additional Language) teaching; extra lessons will be provided at an additional cost if recommended.

FROM YEAR 6 TO YEAR 11

Fees collected by The Maynard School:

• Registration: £240 inclusive of VAT
• Acceptance deposit: £7,650 (refunded during final term)
• Tuition fees (2024-2025) £22,950 per annum*

*From 1st January 2025, these fees will be subject to a percentage of VAT.

This includes:

• 1 hour of EAL (English as an Additional Language) teaching per week; extra lessons will be provided at an additional cost if recommended.

Fees are due before the commencement of the school term to which they relate and should be paid in full.

Sixth Form

Fees collected by our International Consultancies:

Fees and rates for student homestay and guardianship should be discussed and arranged directly through our international consultancies, Gabbitas Education and Gateway Education .

Fees collected by The Maynard School:

• Registration: £240 inclusive of VAT
• Acceptance deposit: £7,650 (refunded during final term)
• Tuition fees (2024-2025) £22,950 per annum*

*From 1st January 2025, these fees will be subject to a percentage of VAT.

This includes:

• 1 hour of EAL (English as an Additional Language) teaching per week; extra lessons will be provided at an additional cost if recommended.
• Travel on school transport between Exeter and Heathrow at the start and end of each term (Families will be notified of dates to book flights in advance).

Fees are due before the commencement of the school term to which they relate and should be paid in full.

Queries regarding international tuition fees should be addressed to Admissions at The Maynard School. Queries about the Gabbitas fees should be directed to Danielle Flood, Student Support Services & Guardianship Manager at Gabbitas, at [email protected]. Queries about Gateway fees should be directed to Penny Wei, Admissions Manager at Gateway, on 01604 642082.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Pre-Prep, Junior School and Senior School

To apply for a place at The Maynard School you can either register with one of our consultancies or approach the school directly via our enquiry form or email.

We are happy to accept applicants throughout the school year and will indicate on our website when our international list is full.

We will consider all applications and a remote assessment will be required prior to being offered a place. If candidates are successful at these tests and a face-to-face or Teams interview, they will be offered a place at the school.

Please contact Admissions to request an application form: [email protected]

More information about the UK’s new points-based immigration system can be found here.

Sixth Form

To apply for a place at The Maynard School you can either register with one of our consultancies or approach the school directly via our enquiry form or email.

We are happy to accept applicants throughout the school year and will indicate on our website when our international list is full.

We will consider all applications, but we expect levels of English to be high (an IELTS score of 5.5 at 15.5 years old for example). We test English proficiency through online testing or school test papers if required. If applicants wish to study Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths, they may be required to take further tests to move through the application process. If candidates are successful at these tests and a face-to-face or Skype interview, they will be offered a place at the school.

More information about the UK’s new points-based immigration system can be found here.

Joining the Sixth Form definitely helped me to achieve results far beyond what I initially thought I was capable of and I can wholeheartedly say that, without the teachers at The Maynard, I most likely would not be studying at my dream university right now.

Frequently Asked Questions

GET IN TOUCH

Our friendly Admissions Team would love to hear from you! Please feel free to get in touch on 01392 355998 or [email protected].