Greenfields School
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Greenfields School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding public school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Forest Row, East Sussex, England. It has a Montessori-based Pre-school & Reception class, followed by Infant, Junior, Senior, 6th Form and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes. The school uses the Cambridge Curriculum and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.
Greenfields School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding public school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Forest Row, East Sussex, England. It has a Montessori-based Pre-school & Reception class, followed by Infant, Junior, Senior, 6th Form and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes. The school uses the Cambridge Curriculum and is a member of the Independent Schools Council.
History
The school was founded in 19811 by Margaret Hodkin and moved to Forest Row in 1983. It is run by the Greenfields Educational Trust, a registered charity. it has about 180 pupils, of whom 30 are boarders.
Study method
Greenfields uses a study method called Study Technology which is a teaching method developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, and licensed from Church of Scientology's educational arm, Applied Scholastics. The school's website states that it does not teach any religious philosophies and includes children of all nationalities, cultures and religions. The school has English as a Foreign Language programmes for international students. Summer holiday programmes run from June to August, minimum stay 1 week. The school also runs English programmes all year around for children from 10 to 18 years old. Boarding is on-campus and the school also has many day students.
Buildings
Recent building developments have included a new four-classroom block in the Senior School, a purpose-built Sports Hall in the Lower School and a complete renovation of the Main Senior Building.
Notable alumni
Joanna Bessey, Malaysia-based actress and director Shannon Tarbet, actress
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