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Boarding Schools Advice

As education specialists we are the best people to offer you boarding school advice. We have visited over 350 UK boarding schools.

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When we visit schools we are looking for what is special and unique about each schools, we are then able to match this with your child’s strengths, skills and talents. We receive enquiries from families living and working in many parts of the world.

 
How much does it cost to go to boarding school?
Added: 2021-02-17
Fees vary from school to school, the average boarding fees per term for pupils at senior boarding schools is £14,000. Prep boarding school fees a little less on average of £10,000 per term.
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What age do children go to boarding school?
Added: 2021-02-17
The age at which a child enters boarding school may depend on your family circumstances. For an expatriate family frequent moves may be commonplace and it it is important to ensure stability.
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What is the youngest age for boarding school?
Added: 2021-02-17
From our experience, younger boarders from the age of 7 or 8 settle quickly in to the prep school boarding environment, he schools are smaller and very family-orientated.
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Co-educational or Single Sex Boarding School?
Added: 2021-02-17
There are boarding schools for girls only and for boys only as well as co-educational schools. Some schools offer the ‘Diamond’ system where students are taught in a co-ed environment.
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Are UK school league tables still important?
Added: 2021-02-17
League tables were traditionally based on GCSE and A Level results; with the introduction of a wider range of qualifications including IGCSE, the IB Diploma, Pre-U and BTECs.
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How do I apply to a boarding school?
Added: 2021-02-17
Boarding schools have a whole-school approach with strong communication between academic staff and those providing pastoral care this ensures that any problems can be dealt with quickly.
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Do I need a guardian when applying to a UK boarding school?
Added: 2021-02-17
It is a requirement that school students have a Guardian if the parents do not live in the UK, the Guardian will act as the parents' representative whilst the student is studying in the UK.
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What is a day boarding school?
Added: 2021-02-17
A day boarder is student who remains in the school for extended hours, having meals, taking part in activities and doing their prep in the boarding house, but they do not stay overnight.
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What should I bring to boarding school?
Added: 2021-02-17
Schools will issue a list of the items students will be required to have; numerous electronic devices and games systems will not be part of that list.
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