Blog Archive: October 2021
Published Thursday 28th of October 2021 12:34 PM
When considering your boarding school in the UK, it can be confusing to understand all the different entry points available. Joining UK boarding schools for Year 10 for GCSE and Year 12 for A Level are common entry points, but many parents are not aware that this is just a proportion of entry points on offer at UK private schools...
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Published Tuesday 26th of October 2021 12:19 PM
For boarding schools in the UK the school academic year runs from September through to August, which is not dissimilar to much of the world. However, you may not be aware that it is possible to secure a place at UK top schools that permit starting in January and offer flexible entry points to the world of independent schooling...
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Published Sunday 24th of October 2021 12:44 PM
One often overlooked factor when considering boarding schools in the UK is the geographical location and the relative importance this should play in the decision making process...
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Published Wednesday 20th of October 2021 02:57 PM
One often underreported challenge when searching for boarding schools in the UK, is understanding the difference between the A Level and IB curriculums and the respective strengths of each....
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Published Monday 18th of October 2021 10:51 AM
Here at UK Private Schools finder, we pride ourselves on offering tailored, bespoke advice in helping to pinpoint and shortlist the best UK private schools. Whether you are considering boarding schools in the UK, private schools in London or any form of independent schooling - we are here to help by sharing our knowledge and experience....
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Published Friday 15th of October 2021 11:52 AM
It is not widely known outside of the UK, but many boarding schools in the UK will consider your application to begin in January 2022, provided you know which school to shortlist and that those schools are the correct match for your child. UK boarding schools, private schools in London and many of the other top UK schools have the option for what is known as a ‘January’ intake, such as Queen Ethelburga’s College. A January intake could be ideal for a number of scenarios...
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Published Monday 11th of October 2021 02:20 PM
Searching for UK boarding schools can be a huge challenge and without expert guidance it is very hard to know where to start. Google searches on independent schools bring up thousands of results, there are hundreds of school websites to go through and the process can be stressful and time consuming.
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