Pupil Experience

Our Arts and Activities Programme gives pupils the chance to explore, perform, lead and excel, ensuring a well-rounded education.

Diverse opportunities – From debating to music and creative arts, we offer something for every child.
Develops key life skills – Encouraging confidence, teamwork and creativity are at the heart of our programme.
Competitive and non-competitive options – Schools can take part in both competitive and inclusive, participation-based events.

Calendar of events

Click here to find out what is on the Pupil Experience programme 25-26.

About the programme

Find out more information about the Pupil Experience programme.

Art

Discover how the IAPS iArt competition inspires young artists to think big, create boldly and bring each year’s theme to life.

Chess

An online competition involving team qualifiers, a team final and an individual championships. An over the board tournament which takes place in the Easter holidays.

Time to Write, hosted jointly by ISEB and IAPS, invites young storytellers to imagine freely, write creatively and see their words brought to life in illustrated books. Learn how your school can take part.

Debating

IAPS debating competitions inspire pupils to think critically, speak persuasively and engage with confidence. Find out how your District can get involved in hosting one.

District events

District events are organised locally for member schools in the same area, bringing pupils together and celebrating the distinctive character of each District.

Esports

Explore the benefits of Esports for your school and hear more in our podcast on Esports in prep schools.

IAPS Festival of Singing

Bringing together IAPS member schools within each District to perform a repertoire of songs, uniting pupils through the joy of singing while raising valuable funds for iTrust.

Pupil Experience mailing

Sport and Pupil Experience Committee

Information about the Committee representatives and districts, plus previous minutes.