Football academies at British boarding schools are attracting growing interest from families seeking a school that combines strong academics with serious sporting opportunity. Across the UK, more schools are building links with professional clubs, including international names…
If your child is planning to attend a British boarding school, unless they have a valid British passport the type of UK entry permission they need depends mainly on the length of their stay. For short stays, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) may be enough. For longer…
We have received some lovely feedback from parents of a student we helped place at Sedbergh, a British boarding school in the north of England. “Dear Gina, We wanted to send a little update from England and let you know how Stella has been getting on. She is unbelievably…
Choosing the right British boarding school for your child can feel like a big step, and it is completely natural to want as much clarity and reassurance as possible along the way. If you can, visiting a school in person is the best way to get a genuine sense of the atmosphere.…
Arriving at the Royal Hospital School (RHS) in Year 9 was a huge step for me. Being dropped off by my parents, who travelled back to Germany straight afterwards, left me feeling a mixture of emotions. On the one hand, it was incredibly exciting to begin a new chapter in a…
Most UK boarding schools belong to one of five independent school associations: the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA), the Heads’ Conference (HMC), the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), the Independent Schools Association (ISA) or the Society of Heads. Schools…
Ackworth School has completed a significant refurbishment of its boarding provision, further enhancing the School’s commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive home-from-home environment for pupils from the UK and overseas. The investment has modernised boarding houses…
A modern and academically ambitious British girls’ boarding school near London, visited in April 2026. Downe House School is one of England’s best-known girls’ boarding schools, educating girls aged 11 to 18 on a rural campus in the village of Cold Ash, West Berkshire. For…
A Warm and Traditional British Boarding School Near Oxford visited in December 2025. Overview Bloxham School is a British boarding school located in the heart of a traditional village on the edge of the Cotswolds, within easy reach of both Oxford and London. Banbury is just…
We had another good start to the week, thanks to the following from a family who have just taken the decision on the right British boarding school for their daughter based on our advice and support. “Dear Gina, What a journey... and what an ending!!! It all started off with…
