You will be taught real lessons at Muir, on many traditional school subjects. Maths and English of course, but also History, Geography, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Latin, French, Art, Music and P.E. The only subjects we won't teach are R.I. or Politics.

Don't expect the coursework to be easy either! The academic qualifications of our teachers would make any high school proud and many teach from the current GCSE syllabus. You will have 5-6 hours of classes each day, plus prep. to do in the evening if you're on a boarding course.

As well as the teaching staff, at boarding weeks we have a Cook, Maid and Matron. Cook is a qualified chef and Matron and the Head Mistress have First Aid certificates - we do take our fun seriously!

In the playground at breaktime on a boarding week

In the boys dormitory on a boarding week

We offer a range of courses for day pupils and boarders:

Single day school, on weekends and weekdays
Day courses occur twice a month on the first Wednesday and the third Saturday of the month. All the classes vary in gender ratio and number (between 6-8). Though we have had a few day schools with 9 pupils on them. Day classes run from 10am to 6pm. You will get a proper school lunch and two breaks during the day.

Mixed Boarder
A mixed boarder is an extension of the day classes. Here the rules should be obeyed, but most pupils have fun trying to see how many rules they can get away with breaking from time to time. The atmosphere is a little more relaxed especially in the evenings. Boarders of course will have to

The pupils' craft table, mostly made on mixed boarder

Latin class with Mr.Hopkins

Strict Tutorial
Strict tutorial boarders are for the experienced player. The course is much more formal and very intense; the 24 hour immersion is total, there is no let up. All the rules have to be obeyed to the very letter. Course work is set for an older age group more on the lines of GCSE or A levels. It goes almost without saying that the punishments are more severe. However as the pupils are usually better behaved (less pranks) there is usually less discipline needed.

All non-school possessions must be handed in after kit inspection and are locked away until pupils are dismissed from school. The uniform rules must also be obeyed to the letter on this course, with no exceptions.

You must have been on one or more of the other courses before you can come to a strict tutorial.

Prep School
A boarding course for those adult school boys who play a younger character (typically 8-12 years old). Click here for more details.

Private Tuition
Last but not least we must not forget that Miss Prim does see pupils for private tuition, if they cannot get to a day class for any reason.

Our contributions page has accounts from pupils of each of our courses, including:

• Strict Tutorial
• Prep School
• Muir College
• Mixed Boarder