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When trying to find UK boarding schools, a long established measure that many international parents will use will be the current exam performance of the school. Most commonly this is referred to as the % A*/A for A Level, IB point average and % 9-7 for GCSE. These are all valid measures of examination attainment although are limited in scope in terms of assessing the overall experience, and most importantly outcomes, of choosing to study in a British boarding school.
We have covered the concept of rankings in other blogs and no doubt we will revisit the topic again in future. However, one alternative measure we encourage our clients to consider is the University destinations that graduates of the school move on to. Again, this is a very subjective tool as each individual family has their own aspirations and requirements when trying to find British boarding schools.
We encourage the families we advise to consider this from two perspectives, depending on their objectives. The more traditional measure of University destinations is the percentage of students heading to Russell Group or Top 20 Universities. Some UK private school parents may be even more specific and want to know progression rates into medical schools or onto Oxbridge or G5 Universities. This is a perfectly valid measure when a specific goal is in mind (i.e. aspiring to study Medicine). For those with a broader or less well defined objectives then we encourage our clients to look at progression into Universities for specific fields or subjects. For example, if a student is particularly focused on pursuing Art, then it will be worthwhile considering schools that can offer excellent progression onto very strong Art Universities - which may not necessarily be accurately measured using a Top 20 or Russell Group criterion. When trying to find UK boarding schools and looking to make sense of University destinations, we recommend speaking to an experienced counsellor who will be able to assess your requirements and provide the necessary guidance.
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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