The UK has many excellent boarding schools; in fact the UK’s private boarding schools are still seen as the gold standard by many, against which others are judged. According to greatbritishnannies.com, the appeal of the british boarding system lies in the combination of quality of life, favourable currency exchange rate and access to what are viewed as the best universities in the world.
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Yorkshire has so many hidden gems that it’s impossible to highlight any one in particular. From the soaring natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales to the rugged sandy beaches of the Yorkshire Coast or the stunning landscapes of the North York Moors, and the cosmopolitan charm of Leeds and York, each one captures a different aspect of Yorkshire’s personality.
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Surrey is a county in England and it has much to shout about. Surrey is England’s most wooded county and home to rolling hills and valleys; there are many world-famous gardens, ancient heathland and historic towns to explore. In today’s article, we focussing the spotlight on Surrey, in the south east of England.
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The UK has many excellent independent schools; whatever your child’s interests or aptitudes, there is sure to be a school that suits them. In this blog, we’re looking at the Midlands, focussing on boarding schools around the Birmingham area.
Kent is known as the ‘garden of England’ and quite rightly so. The county sits in the south east of the UK and it’s north western border is adjacent to London, making it ideal commuter territory. It is renown for its food and drink production, its beautiful countryside and picturesque villages. We let you to know some of the best boarding schools in Kent
Somerset is a rural country in south west England. It boasts many outstanding natural features including the Blackdown Hills, Mendip Hill, Quantock Hills, Cheddar Gorge and Exmore National Park. Much comes to mind when you think of Somerset. The best boarding schools in Somerset have stunning views and open countryside, the 64 km of coastline and of course the Glastonbury Festival.
Malvern is a spa town in Worcestershire, close to the Welsh border. It lies at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills, which have been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The best boarding schools in Malvern are surrounded by idyllic countryside. The centre of Malvern dates back to at least the 1700s and today’s buildings retain much of their Regency, Victorian and Edwardian heritage. Malvern’s spring water flows freely from a number of springs throughout the Malvern area.
The UK’s education system is awash with terminology to describe different types of schools and even the same types of school. We thought it would be useful to de-mystify the language around schools to help parents unfamiliar with the UK to navigate the school system and let you know the differences between independent, boarding and private school.
Scotland offers a safe and welcoming environment for students wishing to study and board at one of the country’s excellent private and independent boarding schools. Today we will list for you the best boarding schools in Edinburgh. Scotland offers the unique contrast of rolling hills and idyllic, rural locations whilst also benefitting from the culturally-rich and vibrant cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The UK has so many excellent boarding schools; many have been around for hundreds of years so they have had time to develop their own particular traditions, feel and personality. We are certain that there is a school to suit most parents requirements, but what are the best Boarding Schools in England for French students.
For many parents living abroad the education system in the UK can be confusing and difficult to understand. Why for example does the school year start in September and why is May to June an important exam season for many children? Here we will try to unravel the 2022 and 2023 school calendar in England for you and explain the key dates in any school’s calendar.
For students from Italy, boarding schools in the UK can offer an unrivalled opportunity to improve their English language skills and make life-long friends in a safe, secure environment. If that is what you are looking, here follows a guide of how to choose a boarding school in England from Italy.
We have worked with many parents based in The Netherlands who are keen for their children to discover the wonderful opportunities available at the best boarding schools in England for Dutch students and improve their English skills.
The UK has so many excellent schools to suit most parents and their children… but which ones particularly appeal to parents and children joining us in the UK from Germany? We find our experience to come up with this list of best Boarding Schools in England for German students.
Which Boarding School consultancy is a free, no obligation service for parents looking for a place for their child at one of the UK’s prestigious private boarding schools. That is why we encourage you to contact us if you are searching for private schools near me.
Finding the right school for your child might not be easy. It can be time consuming to search online for information on schools, to arrange visits or organise entrance exam. Some parents know what they need to do but would like support from someone who has their best interests at heart. And that is what we do at Which Boarding, make very easy for you to find vacancies in independent schools.
A new tool from The Telegraph newspaper helps parents and students to identify which schools get the most Oxbridge offers.
The UK has some fantastic cities which we’d like to highlight here, all very accessible to one of the UK’s many regional airports.
If you’ve visited boarding houses in the UK before, you’ll realise there is a huge variety of boarding provisions available for your child.
Children in the UK are now back at school, with the UK Government saying that there will be no further national lockdowns.
We work with many boarding schools and they all offer international students support to improve their English.
There is no doubt that the UK provides the gold standard for independent boarding education, with a market of hundreds of successful schools.
Many overseas parents who are considering boarding school education for their child don’t look at Boarding Schools in the North of England.
Boarding schools in the UK are recognised globally as some of the best educational institutions. Their reputation is rightly justified.
If you’re reading this blog, you will already be interested in finding out more about UK boarding schools and what they can offer your child.
No two boarding schools offer the same experience. With so many activities, a child at a UK boarding school is rarely bored or lonely.
The UK’s departure from the EU in December 2020 signals a change in visa requirements for students who wish to study in the UK.
Independent British education has a worldwide reputation and, from our point of view, it is a well-deserved one.
On 4 January, the UK Government announced a national lockdown, including the closure of all schools for face-to-face teaching.
In preparation for the opening of schools in September 2020, all member schools of BSA have voluntarily adopted the BSA Covid-Safe Charter.
We are planning webinars with parents and students in India to help them find out more about UK boarding schools.
We have extracted the information pertinent to UK Boarding Schools outlined in the UK’s Government plans to move us out of lockdown.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding current or prospective students during this uncertain time.
If you are thinking about sending your child to a British boarding school but are concerned about Brexit, please do give us a call.
We have teamed up with RSL Educational to bring you guidance, advice and resources teaching best practice and exam techniques.
Many parents and teachers have asked us about the education system in the UK, and how the independent system meshes with the state system.
There will be some pupils who will have a pretty tough time with homesickness, especially if it’s their first time away from home.
The worldwide demand for places at UK boarding schools shows no sign of diminishing which is excellent news for the sector.
The balance between international and British students taking up boarding school places has altered quite dramatically.
It is a lot to ask a young child to interact with strangers, with poise and confidence, and to present themselves in a positive light.
