ABOUT
KING’S COLLEGE
King’s College has been at the forefront in delivering quality British education for over 140 years.
King’s College has been at the forefront in delivering quality British education for over 140 years. King’s College’s historic roots can be traced back over 600 years to the 16th century. It was named after King Alfred, King of England in the 9th Century, whose vision was to provide high quality education to all.
COUNTED AMONGST THE BEST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE WORLD, KING’S COLLEGE BOASTS OF A RICH HISTORY OF DELIVERING A FIRST-RATE BRITISH EDUCATION TO GENERATIONS OF YOUNG PEOPLE.
Having nurtured some of the best minds in the world, it proudly boasts an impressive alumni network in a range of fields such as the arts, academics, business, sports, politics and entertainment. Former students of King’s College (referred to as “Old Aluredians”), include Robin Appleford (the youngest pilot in the Battle of Britain), Neil Brand (South African cricketer), Jos Buttler MBE (England one-day cricket captain), Antony Hewish (1974 Nobel Prize winner for Physics), the Turner Twins, Hugo and Ross (Adventurers), Henry Litton CBE (Hong Kong Judge), Maddie Hinch MBE (England and Great Britain women’s hockey goalkeeper), Juno Temple (actress), Jonathan Meades (Author and Broadcaster), Sir Geoffrey Cox KC MP (Barrister, British MP and past Attorney General) and many others who are leaders in their fields.
KING'S COLLEGE SEEKS TO
- Empower students to challenge themselves intellectually to learn and to grow;
- Develop in students a lifelong love of learning, for its own sake, not simply to pass an exam;
- Encourage students to embrace the rich and diverse co-curricular programme, stepping out of their comfort zones to enhance their confidence and become more robust, fulfilled and content versions of themselves;
- Above all, ensure that students focus upon and develop their own characters, their moral codes, values and sense of right and wrong, developing respect for each other, and embracing diversity of thought, culture, backgrounds and beliefs.