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We are proud to help families from all over the world who are trying to find the best British boarding schools and UK private schools. Our clients will often visit the UK only occasionally, either for business or vacation in London - or in some cases they will not have visited the UK at all, especially in the current climate. This is where an experienced and UK based education expert can be vital, to help establish your needs whilst also providing a deep understanding of the UK and personal experience of visiting any schools recommended.
You will find that the top UK boarding schools and top UK private schools tend to be based in one of the following settings:
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Rural - these top British boarding schools with extensive grounds and opportunity for further expansion. In some cases these can be up to two or three hours from the nearest big city.
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Semi-rural - these top British boarding schools usually have a large campus (between 100-200 acres) but will be reasonably well connected, often within 30 minutes of a big town and 1 hour of a major city.
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City based - these top British boarding schools are firmly within city centres and tend to be extremely well connected to local transport and provide the infrastructure you would expect from a city.
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Coastal - there are also a number of top British boarding schools which are located directly on the beach or overlooking the beach. Many of these schools can trace their origins back to the Victorian era (or earlier) when being close to the sea was considered good for health. These schools can be rural, semi-rural or city based.
When considering any of the top UK boarding schools and top UK private schools, we recommend talking to experts who can offer direct school experience and have been to visit each of these types of schools in person. It is also helpful if the counsellor has helped students from your home country before so they can clearly understand the factors that are important to you. Each of the British boarding school settings above has its own strengths and weaknesses and these will depend very much on your own requirements. For example, if a student enjoys a busy environment and is from a major world city with a very sophisticated travel network, they may prefer a city based option whilst in the UK. Similarly, one of the reasons for searching for a rural setting could be to experience a completely new setting away from a busy city.
You will find top UK boarding schools and top UK private schools scattered throughout the UK, from each corner of England, up to Scotland, across to Wales and also in Northern Ireland. There is no shortage of choice, so we recommend undertaking a requirements based approach with an education expert who understands the UK culture and international student expectations alongside an understanding of the style of the schools above and practical matters (such as travel time and connectivity).
If you are considering UK education but unsure as to the best location in the country, allow us to share our knowledge and experience we have with helping over 400 other families choose the best school for them. We can talk you through a suggested list of independent schools in the UK that match your requirements and we are confident you will be pleased with the results.
Finding the right private schools in the UK is a very important task and one that will shape your child’s future. We do not underestimate the importance of this decision and are confident that we can find the perfect UK boarding school for you and your child, based on your exact needs.
If you would like more information on this topic or to speak with us directly, please contact us on +44 7878 985564. We are available on the phone, via WhatsApp, or register on our homepage for a free consultation call.
This will enable us to schedule an appointment, where we look forward to speaking in more depth about your specific situation, and helping in any way we can. We look forward to helping you on this journey.
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