Boarding Schools in the UK
Studying at a boarding school in England singles will make all the difference
The British education system is considered to be one of the best in the world. It preserves its traditions while embracing modernity and trendsetting innovations. Living with native speakers for an academic term or year at a British boarding school means full immersion into the British culture and excellent linguistic, social, sporting & developmental results for your child.
The UK has well over 600 boarding schools, all of them with superb facilities and a wide range of sporting, artistic and cultural activities. Therefore, choosing the right school for your son or daughter can be a difficult task. ninetonineworld will help you to find the school that best suits each child’s profile and each parent’s requirements.
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PREP SCHOOLS
Smaller, more personal schools
Type of school: coeducational, boys/girls only, different religions
Capacity: between 100 and 375 students
Length of stay: 4 – 6 weeks, academic term or year
Ages: 3 – 13
Boarding school years: from Y3 to Y8 (2nd year of Primary Education – 1st year of Compulsory Secondary Education in Spain)
Average price per term: £10,000
Activities: sports, art, theater, music, design technology…
Academic year: from September to July
Objective: to prepare the children for Senior School
SENIOR SCHOOLS
Medium or large-size schools
Type of school: coeducational, boys/girls only, different religions
Capacity: between 200 and 1000 students
Length of stay: 4 – 6 weeks / academic term / academic year
Ages: 11/13 – 18
Boarding school years: from Y7 / Y9 (6th year of Primary Education / 2nd year of Compulsory Secondary Education in Spain) to Y13 (2nd year of Higher Secondary Education in Spain)
Average price per term: £13,000 – £15,000
Activities: sports, art, theater, music, design technology…
Academic year: from September to July
Objective: to prepare the children for university
Why ninetonineworld
- We are UK experts.
- We provide a high-quality professional service: We pay attention to every detail and we take care of each child’s particular needs and interests.
- On-site support: We have local offices in England and Spain.
- We offer local guardian services, a prerequisite in the United Kingdom.
- Optional guided tours to visit the schools.
- Personalized support throughout the process: search for and selection of the boarding school, preparation for the entrance test, documentation, uniforms, logistics and monitoring of the students during their whole stay.
- We are reputable and have many years of experience in the field.
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Important to take into account
We advise clients to start the boarding school search process ideally 2 years in advance. For short term stays 9-12 months in advance should be sufficient. NB: schools offer a limited number of places for overseas children.
The UK school system may be different to what you are used to: at 16, they take GCSE exams, at 18, children take either A levels or the IB (International Baccalaureat). Get in touch for more information.
This will depend on your objectives: do you want a short term stay or a long term to the IB,? Is your child ready to go abroad, or should you wait? Everyone is different! Remember to check with your school about when they recommend overseas schooling: call us to discuss further.
Advantages of studying at a boarding school in England
- It is a great way for your child to learn English
- Your child can get to know a new culture thanks to full immersion in the culture
- Their future is made much brighter: they mature, make new friends, improve their self-esteem, understand tolerance and mutual respect
- They experience a different, creative education system that provides new stimuli and fosters each child’s talents
- Enriching: Your child will have to deal with new situations without the direct support of their families
- It helps them to be more prepared to face the challenges of today’s international world
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