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We are proud to work with clients both in the UK and overseas. We have helped families across six continents in helping to shortlist, refine and enrol at the top UK private schools and UK boarding schools. One common question asked by our overseas clients is ‘What are the best UK boarding schools for international students?’ or ‘What are the best UK private schools for international students?’. To answer this question, our advice would be to enlist the help of an experienced education counsellor, ideally someone who is based in the UK but has significant experience of helping families from different regions.
When searching for top UK private schools and top UK boarding schools, it is always beneficial if your education counsellor has had direct experience of your region - either through direct teaching and admissions experience or time spent living and working in the area. This is important because the level of provision for international students at top UK private schools can vary greatly and you will benefit from guidance that has a firm understanding of the cultural context in your area and what schools are potentially a good match as a result.
For example, if English is your second language and one which you are still developing or is not widely spoken in the local community, you may be well suited to a pre-sessional English course at a top UK boarding school. This course is not offered by all schools in the UK, but allows students to spend a period (usually 3-6 months) to further develop English language and vocabulary acquisition in preparation for starting a new academic course at the end (i.e. progression on to GCSE). Top UK schools will have English language assessments for international students and it is useful if your educational counsellor can make an informal assessment of your current level (using the CEFR framework) so they will immediately be able to pinpoint the most appropriate schools.
Aside from English language level, there are several other factors that are important when considering which are the top UK private schools and top UK boarding schools for international students. Based on our experience, parents will consider such factors as the demographic ratio of the school, track record of international students having great experiences, quality and variety of food, boarding house arrangements and religious contexts. These are all hugely important factors when trying to find UK boarding schools and UK private schools and will make a real difference to both the life of the student and the parent. As such, we think it is crucial that your counsellor has experience of your local context and understands the importance of these factors. It is also essential they have been to visit these top UK private schools in person, so they can confidently recommend and confirm it is a match for your needs. This factor, and our extensive experience across six continents is truly valued by our clients.
If you are considering UK education but unsure where to begin, 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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