Our Mission
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To provide an exceptional education that draws out the unique potential of each student. Halcyon is a leading International Baccalaureate school for students aged 11 to 18 – the only not-for-profit IB school in London.
Our Values
Innovation | Collaboration | Community
Collaboration
Collaboration is at the core of our community of life-long learners. Learning together we build different perspectives as we understand ourselves in relation to others. This experience allows each of us to navigate the world successfully and shape who we want to be.
We intentionally create an environment that develops and encourages collaborative learning and teaching through the promotion of trust, mutual respect, shared values and leadership.
Collaboration is present in our leadership approach, our learning spaces, our staff workshops, our coaching dialogue, and through the passion of student initiative and engagement. Collaborative practice is supported by our pioneering wellbeing programme and our emphasis on restorative practice and fostering ownership, agency, voice, and belonging.
Community
Halcyon understands that successful communities learn and create together, supported by a culture of shared values. We are committed to creating an inclusive community that appreciates and respects each person.
All are welcomed to contribute and develop a sense of agency and ownership of the school and its mission.
Just as we wish all students to fulfil their unique potential, we actively nurture the same opportunities for growth for everyone in our community. We also commit to participating in the wider community through service-learning and engaging constructively with wider social challenges.
Innovation
The Halcyon community emboldens and supports every learner to be an explorer, a risk-taker and a creative problem-solver. We embrace challenging questions and seek out purposeful, research-led answers.
To build this creative, curious and questioning culture, Halcyon’s IB curriculum is designed to promote self-directed learning and critical thinking.
Our work is enriched by pioneering digital resources, fully integrated into our school practice.
Our Mission and the International Baccalaureate
Through its mission, the International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Through its mission, Halcyon is committed to delivering an exceptional International Baccalaureate education – a curriculum that equips its students with the skills to succeed in a complex, ever-changing world.
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Entry Requirements & Applying
Starting a new school is an important step in your family’s journey into the future. Whatever your circumstances, our knowledgable and welcoming Admissions Team stand ready to provide you with the guidance and information you need.
Arrange A Visit
Halcyon welcomes enquiring minds, challenging questions and unique perspectives. Arrange a visit, see it in action and experience a Halcyon welcome.
Academics
An innovative curriculum that encourages academic curiosity. Classrooms where challenging questions deepen understanding. Students welcomed for who they are.
Join Our Team
We provide a creative and professional space for our team to contribute and learn to their full potential. Ours is a collaborative culture where all are welcome.
Wellbeing
At Halcyon, we integrate the Wellbeing Programme throughout all aspects of school life, fostering a supportive environment for social and emotional learning. We empower students to bring their unique perspectives to their learning, enriching the intellectual, social and intercultural environment for everyone.
Our Community
Community is a foundational value for us. Our parents, students, teachers, support staff and alum are at the core of our vibrant, welcoming International Baccalaureate learning environment.
