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Blog Archive: January 2022

Top UK boarding schools and the house system

Top UK boarding schools and the house system

Published Friday 28th of January 2022 06:56 AM
Many top UK boarding schools operate a house system, depending on the size of the school. This is an interesting quirk and is often an interesting point for students who are joining from overseas. In our latest blog, we cover the key points of the boarding house system.
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Top UK boarding schools and Performing Arts

Top UK boarding schools and Performing Arts

Published Thursday 27th of January 2022 12:20 PM
Our clients based around the world, have a range of interests - including those who are looking for a traditional British boarding experience along with provision that allows for continued participation in Performing Arts. In our latest blog, we advise what to look for if looking for a school which is strong in this area.
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Top UK boarding schools English language requirements

Top UK boarding schools English language requirements

Published Monday 24th of January 2022 04:41 PM
International students, who are from countries where English is not the first language, will need to demonstrate a sufficient level of English to apply for courses at top UK boarding schools. We have put together a quick guide and framework to help you understand the levels that may be needed to secure the offer of a place.
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Top UK boarding schools GCSE subject options

Top UK boarding schools GCSE subject options

Published Friday 21st of January 2022 04:48 PM
The curriculum for ages 14-16 in the UK is known as the GCSE curriculum. Students joining from overseas can potentially join this course directly, depending on their prior learning. An experienced education consultant will be able to advise. We have put together a list of potential subjects you can study at GCSE in top UK boarding schools.
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Top UK boarding schools FAQs - Part 3

Top UK boarding schools FAQs - Part 3

Published Wednesday 19th of January 2022 11:37 AM
We return with our regular instalment of FAQs and things we encourage our parents to consider when trying to find top UK boarding schools. Our admissions and teaching experience help our clients focus on what is important and shortlist the schools that will be perfect for them.
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Top UK private schools and BTEC courses

Top UK boarding schools and BTEC courses

Published Monday 17th of January 2022 12:11 PM
You will often find top UK boarding schools provide an additional qualification that sits as an alternative to their A Level or IB provision. Many schools provide the option of studying BTECs between the ages of 16-18. Here is our brief guide to BTECs, how they work and what they mean within the context of top UK boarding schools.
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Top UK boarding schools for tennis

Top UK boarding schools for tennis

Published Friday 14th of January 2022 12:28 PM
We are proud to advise parents around the world on suitable options for top UK boarding schools. One of our strengths is our knowledge of specialist offerings in schools, including tennis programmes for those aspiring to be the next Emma Raducanu or Roger Federer.
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UK boarding school guide

UK boarding school guide

Published Wednesday 12th of January 2022 02:52 PM
One aspect of our service we thoroughly enjoy is explaining all the culture, tradition and finer details of top UK boarding schools and what you can expect when you arrive. UK boarding schools are steeped in tradition and history and they have specific and unusual phrases to describe relevant parts of school life. We have put together a small list of the most commonly used phrases.
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Lacrosse in top UK private schools

Lacrosse in top UK private schools

Published Monday 10th of January 2022 01:16 PM
Although it is not the sport most commonly associated with top UK private schools, there are a surprising number of schools that offer access to participation and top level coaching for Lacrosse.
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Food in top UK private schools

Food in top UK private schools

Published Friday 7th of January 2022 03:55 PM
Whilst it is not always the first thing that springs to mind, the choice and quality of food in top UK private schools is an important consideration and excellent food choices will help in the settling down process. Here is what to look out for when finalising your UK private school search.
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Top UK private school and top UK boarding school holidays

UK private school and UK boarding school holidays

Published Wednesday 5th of January 2022 11:25 AM
Looking ahead to the coming year of 2022, we are excited to be helping clients around the world searching for the best UK boarding schools and best UK private schools. The families we help will often ask about the holiday arrangements, so we’ve put together some of the key information with regards to the academic calendar.
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Best UK boarding schools 2022

Published Monday 3rd of January 2022 10:51 AM
We would like to wish all of our families and partners all the very best for 2022. In the spirit of the new year, we have put together a list of key points that will help you find the best UK boarding schools in 2022.
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