Pathway to Opportunity
Most schools are based on a 19th Century model and build innovations on old foundations. The Villa Education trust model for year 7-10 was created to suit students learning in the 21st Century and brings an ideal means of teaching and learning to the information age. All VET schools use an Integrated Project Based Curriculum, designed and written by Academic Advisor, Alwyn Poole and have a unique day structure and supportive approach.
We have a maximum of 15 students per class and 6 per “Villa” (mini-school within a school). We run a very hard-working academic morning and an effective arts and activities-based afternoon. Our school leaders have a teaching role. We frame our curriculum with set cross-curricula projects that the children have an hour a day to work on and hand in every five weeks - developing superb output skills along the way. We also provide all uniform, stationery and IT.
Key Features
Integrated Project Based Curriculum
Knowledge is treated as seamless and interrelated. The artificial barriers are broken down between Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies and Technology.
Day Structure
An academic morning and an activity-based afternoon encompassing music, art, community learning, community service and sport.
Core Subjects
High-quality classroom teaching in core subjects
15:1 Ratio
A maximum student/teacher ratio of no more than 15:1.
Individualised Learning
Fully supported individualized learning and personal guidance
Grouping
Students grouped into villas of 60 students overseen by an experienced Academic Manager.