Immanuel College, Bushey, UK

Immanuel College (formally named The Charles Kalms - Henry Ronson Immanuel College) was founded in 1990 by the late Chief Rabbi, Lord Jakobovits, to fulfil his vision of an educational establishment that affirms orthodox Jewish values and practice in the context of rigorous secular studies. The school aims at giving its pupils a first-class education that encourages them to connect Jewish and secular wisdom, to think independently and to exercise responsibility. It is committed to 'a recognition of the unique worth and purpose of each pupil, to school life which is an extension of that which gives meaning and purpose within their families, and for the highest standards of academic excellence in both Jewish and secular studies.' Immanuel College's declared objective is to create in pupils 'an integrated personality whose Jewish identity is knowledgeable, secure and proud, as a spur to achievement and responsibility, and as a challenge to exemplary citizenship in a pluralist society'.

Official Site:  Immanuel College

Since its foundation, the school has acquired a reputation for academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care. A recent report by The Sutton Trust placed Immanuel College in the top 2% of schools nationally in terms of its students' success in gaining admission to the thirteen most competitive research universities.

Grounds, Buildings and Facilities

View of Caldecote Towers from the Rose Garden.

Professor the Lord Winston opened a new 8-classroom building in September 2010. The building has been designed with multi-functional technological applications and the classrooms can be reconfigured to give small or large teaching areas and an examination hall. The new building is predominantly used for A Level and GCSE classes and serves as the base for sixth-form tutor groups.

Curriculum

The articles of Immanuel College faith are that Jewish and secular learning shed light on one another, that the study of each is deepened and appreciated by study of the other, and that the life of the mind and spirit should not be compartmentalised but embraced. As such, the school offers a wide range of secular subjects, including English, Mathematics and the Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), as well as Art and Design, Drama, Geography, Modern and Biblical Hebrew, History, ICT, French, Spanish, Music, Personal, Social and Health Education, Technology and Physical Education. At A Level, additional subjects are offered, including Computing, Economics, Further Mathematics, Government & Politics, History of Art, Art (Photography), Psychology and Sociology. There is a wide choice of subjects available in Jewish Studies and a broad and stimulating informal Jewish education programme.