This isn’t the first time we have featured tennis as part of a UK education but, with news of great provision for the sport reaching us from elsewhere, here is a fresh look at some of our top British boarding schools for tennis. Bede’s Long recognised for the quality of its…
If a long-term commitment to UK education isn’t for you and summer school isn’t quite what you’re looking for either, what about a British boarding school immersion programme? Usually offered during the summer term, many schools will consider a stay of weeks rather than months…
Following the recent blog about football in general, the next question was which British boarding schools are best for girls’ football? We are pleased to present more than a few examples. Ardingly College is a proud football school. Soon after the first girls joined 50 years…
In education, Value Added (VA) is the difference between the grade expected due to a student’s baseline assessment score at the beginning of their course and the grade they achieve at the end. A focus on final exam results alone can miss the huge steps students and teachers may…
Most often represented by its famous provision of outdoor learning, Gordonstoun has a wonderfully broad curriculum that also comprises a range of activities and projects which complement classroom-based learning, one of which is cookery. A group of keen bread bakers regularly…
What is an ETA? The United Kingdom has introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system as a mandatory entry requirement for visitors from certain countries. Needed by individuals travelling to the UK from countries which do not require a visa (e.g., nationals of…
Back to our run of blogs on best/top British boarding schools for… this time focussing on swimming. Mount Kelly’s Swimming Programme offers a world-class training environment alongside outstanding academic provision, just a minute or two from four lovely boarding houses. With a…
Unsurprisingly, clients often ask how a British boarding school can help a child’s English, particularly if they are concerned their child’s grasp of the language could hold them back academically. Admittedly, English is a quirky language, so expecting anyone who has only been…
Following on from our recent blog about Art, here is some information about the British boarding schools that are best for Textiles. Bryanston School The Don Potter Art School here offers an exceptional creative environment where pupils can explore various artistic media,…
There are some fantastic schools playing the “beautiful game”. Here’s a small selection of British boarding schools that are best for football. Ackworth School In partnership with Harrogate Town AFC, Ackworth offers an elite football development programme for U16 and U19 boys…
