North & Scotland

St Leonards is a co-educational Scottish boarding and day school located in the heart of the historic university town of St Andrews on the east coast of Scotland, around an hour from Edinburgh by rail or road. Founded in 1877, St Leonards adopted the IB in 2006 and was only the second British boarding school to offer the IB program 'All through' from the primary years to Sixth Form, and recently the School was named Scottish Independent School of the year 2024 (Academic Performance) by the Sunday Times.

Founded in 1898, Scarborough College is a fully co-educational British boarding school in the seaside town of Scarborough in North East England, only an hour by road or rail from historic York. Inland from Scarborough is the stunning North York Moors National Park, perfect for adventure! The College's ethos dates back to its founding principles, delivering a first-class education and placing a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive and supportive community where children can thrive both academically and personally.

Barnard Castle School, a co-educational boarding & day school known affectionately as ‘Barney’, is set in 50 acres in a historic market town with its own ruined Norman castle. Surrounded by some of England’s most stunning countryside, Barney is also within easy reach of historic Durham and the buzz of Newcastle. The School is famous for its sport and has a strong ethos of preparing pupils for life after school – the aim is to teach its pupils how, not just what to think, developing responsible, independent learners.

Durham School's 35 acres of grounds lie just across the River Wear from the city’s cathedral and castle - together a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the UK’s oldest and fully co-educational since 1985, Durham School provides a high-quality all-round education that instils aspiration, respect and a confidence for life. Strong local links enable the School to use Durham University facilities such as the Bill Bryson library and Durham Business School. London is under 3 hours away by train.

Founded in 1512 and set in 200 acres of stunning Yorkshire countryside, Giggleswick offers a genuine British boarding experience. Boarders make up 66% of pupils, there is Saturday school for all and, whilst pupils are welcomed from over 11 different countries, a true British boarding experience is ensured by keeping UK pupil numbers at around 80%. Nurturing enquiring minds is at the School’s heart whilst the Giggleswick Learner Profile illustrates the emphasis placed on personal development.

Merchiston Castle sits in around 100 acres of parkland and playing fields only 7km from the centre of Edinburgh and is Scotland's only all-boys’ independent boarding school. It offers the English curriculum and has a global, outward-looking approach, specialising in the education and preparation of aspirational yet gentle-men. The School knows that boys learn differently to girls and has created a caring and nurturing family environment where they will enjoy learning more.

Founded near Perth in 1913 Strathallan is only an hour from Edinburgh, yet the spectacular Cairngorms and Trossachs National Parks remain within easy reach. Pupils enjoy superb facilities on the School’s stunning 153 acre rural campus where the majority of staff live on site, creating a real family and community atmosphere. The breadth of opportunities available underpins the School’s ethos of affording every individual the opportunity to develop their talents and excel at something.

King William's College is situated by the shoreline of Castletown Bay in the safe and tranquil surroundings of the Isle of Man, yet the island's airport is close at hand with connections to the wider world. Founded in 1833, the College aims to educate children to explore and achieve, and to be confident and broad-minded. As one of the UK's most experienced providers of the IB Diploma the breadth and internationalism of the qualification is fundamental to the College's philosophy.

Following a decision to go fully co-educational Duchy College is the new name for Harrogate Ladies College. The School is set in a 22-acre site within walking distance of the centre of the delightful Victorian spa town of Harrogate. The school aims to deliver the best aspects of a traditional British education with the skills, qualifications and modern outlook required for today's world, enabling its students to become confident, accomplished young people. The friendly and supportive community encourages students to achieve highly and to ‘Be the best they can be’.

Fyling Hall is a proudly small school with a big heart set in 45 acres of woodland within the stunning North York Moors National Park and just 2km from the popular seaside village of Robin Hood’s Bay. Staff get to know and nurture each child, and they in turn are happy and inspired to achieve. Year on year, the School successfully guides and encourages pupils through the challenges of learning and life, and there is great pride in the confident young adults who graduate from the school.