Pre IB

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.

Founded in 1881, King’s College is a non-selective, co-educational boarding and day school in the picturesque county town of Somerset, only 3 hours from London by train. With Christian values, the College welcomes pupils of all faiths and none, seeking to develop well-rounded, balanced individuals with a love of learning. Boarding and pastoral care are core to life at King’s and with so many pupils and staff living on-site in centrally located boarding houses the sense of community is strong.

Founded in 1553, the School has a 100-acre campus in the town of Bromsgrove, just 15 miles from Birmingham yet within easy reach of the beautiful Malvern and Shropshire Hills. A comparatively large school, Bromsgrove has had the resources to invest £50m in its facilities over the last 10 years, making them second to none. Proud of its results, the School also seeks to balance academic rigour with nurture and stimulation, where children can thrive both academically and outside of the classroom.

Worksop College's 330 acre estate is set in beautiful countryside bordering Sherwood Forest and historic Clumber Park. The College, founded in 1895 and fully co-ed since the mid-1980s is non-selective with a firm focus on progress, recognising that every child has his or her own aptitudes – whether academic, sporting, or creative. In recent years the ongoing development of the facilities has added a new computer centre, a dedicated food & nutrition dept and a modern languages department.

Gresham’s is a co-educational day and boarding school set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside on the edge of the Georgian market town of Holt, only 4 miles from the stunning north Norfolk coastline. The School celebrates British values in a Christian setting and is determined to ensure that pupils’ strengths and talents are recognised and nurtured. The all-round education combines a broad yet rigorous curriculum with an extensive range of sporting, social and cultural opportunities.

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.

With origins dating back to 597AD, the King’s School is sited in the idyllic ancient surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral, yet just an hour from Central London and Gatwick Airport, and 30 mins from the Channel Tunnel rail terminal at Ashford.

Kent College is set in 80 idyllic acres overlooking the historic city of Canterbury, only an hour from London by train. The College provides an unfailingly supportive community that nurtures an impressive range of talents and interests, enabling every pupil to realise their full potential. Kent College is part of the Methodist Schools Group, though it happily welcomes pupils of all faiths and none. It is renowned as a particularly friendly and welcoming school with a positive family atmosphere.

Leighton Park is a co-educational school for boarding and day students set in over 60 acres of beautiful parkland just south of Reading town centre and within 30 minutes of Heathrow. Founded in 1890 as a Quaker establishment, the school maintains an ethos and values that instill a deep understanding of what it means to be part of a community based on equality and respect, whilst inspiring its pupils to become creative, active and independent learners.

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.