Located in the County of Kent, just east of London, Rochester Independent College (RIC) is a progressive alternative to conventional secondary education with a happily distinctive ethos.

Accepting day students from the age of 11 and boarders from 16, the focus is on exam success in a lively, supportive and informal atmosphere. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations.

The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school. About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders. Our Halls combine the informality of a university residence with the supervision and pastoral support appropriate for young adults.

The College offers students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence, and acts as a stepping stone between school and university.

Students who are 15 are considered if their 16th birthday falls within the first half term of the academic year. College accommodation is in either single or double rooms. All rooms have a direct telephone and internet connection.

RIC is accredited by the ISC (Independent Schools Council) and a member of the Independent Schools Association.

Testimonial:
“I was so impressed with all the classes & teaching I saw and came away with a very positive view of the College, its ethos & aspirations for the students. The priority of teaching & learning was foremost and the students projected such a positive attitude towards their studies”
- Peter Read, Education Advisor

Programs for Boarding Students ages 16 and up (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)

- One or two-year A-level courses in Sixth Form

- One-year and two-year GCSE courses

- Retake programs – GCSE and A level

- Medical, Dental and Vet Science Programs

- Film and Media Studies

- Visual and Creative Art courses

- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

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2. ACS Cobham International School, Surrey

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Located in Cobham, Surrey, southeast England, 20 miles (32 km) south-west of central London, ACS Cobham International School is a non-sectarian, co-educational, boarding and day school for 2-18 year olds, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Cobham offers an American High School Diploma, and also teaches prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Native Language Enrichment (NLE) is provided in over 12 languages as well as English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Our campus is located approximately 30 minutes by rail and/or road from central London with housing up to 50% less expensive than central London locations. The ACS Cobham Dormitory is an integral part of the school community, offering separate-wing accommodation for over 100 boys and girls aged between 12 and 18.

ACS graduates attend leading universities including Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics,Oxford, Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo and others. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Day & Boarding Programmes for Boys and Girls Ages 2-18:

- Day Programs (Ages 2-18)
- Boarding Programs for boys and girls (Ages 12-18)
- Early Childhood, Lower, Middle, and High School
- Built upon the American education system
- International Baccalaureate programme
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Worldwide University Placement Courses
- Native Language Enrichment (NLE)
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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3. Southbank International School, London

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With campuses in desirable locations throughout Central London (Kensington, Hampstead, and Westminster), Southbank International School offers quality International Baccalaureate education to students from the U.K. and around the world (ages 3-18).

We offer the continuity of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum throughout all grades, and we are very proud to be the first school in the UK accredited to deliver all three IB programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme).

We are a truly international, co-ed school and our students represent more than 70 different nationalities. Many of our students speak two or more languages.

International Baccalaureate Education (ages 3-18)

Primary Years Programme (ages 3-11)
- PYP Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside

Middle Years Programme (ages 11-16)
- The MYP provides a framework of learning that encourages students to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers.

IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18/19)
- A challenging two-year curriculum for students in Grades 11 and 12

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4. Caterham School, Surrey

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Caterham School is a HMC co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 - 18 years located in Surrey, near the Greater London Area in South-East England. Our senior school offers GCSE and A-level sixth form programmes. We are one of the top five co-educational day and boarding schools in the country, providing an education for life in a caring environment based upon Christian values.

We believe that a truly excellent education is about more than academic achievement alone. We focus on developing the whole person, aiming to ensure that each pupil leaves here ready for life at university and beyond with life skills to help him or her succeed in whatever they may do in the future.

At Caterham, we do not simply prepare pupils to do their best in exams. We help each pupil to understand how to think independently and creatively. We train pupils in information skills so that they understand how to make best use of reading skills and research techniques. As a family school with Christian values we provide a caring and stimulating environment.

Secondary Day and Boarding School Academic Programmes:

- Senior school for boys and girls aged 11-18
- GCSE courses
- A-level courses
- Sixth Form
- Boarding school programme
- English as an Additional Language (EAL lessons for all students from overseas)

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5. International School of Creative Arts, Buckinghamshire

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The International School of Creative Arts (ISCA) is a specialist co-educational day and boarding school that provides a 2 year A-Level programme, a 1 year Art Portfolio programme and an intensive summer diploma programme aimed at international and UK students ages 16+ years who wish to study art at university.

Set on 20-acres of landscaped gardens in Wexham, Buckinghamshire (30 minutes west of Greater London), and run in association with the University of the Arts London, ISCA is the only secondary school in the world that offers access to Central Saint Martins’ Foundation Plus course directly from A-Level studies. This is an intensive summer programme which affords the same qualification as the renowned Central Saint Martins’ one-year Foundation Diploma in Art & Design.

The school actively encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities with an Enrichment Programme that builds on both academic and personal development. We believe that school life should not only provide a high standard of education in the classroom but also the opportunity to learn the broader skills needed to lead a rich and rewarding life.

A-Level & Creative Arts Boarding & Day Programmes for Students Ages 16+:

A Level Programme (2 years):
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
- English Literature & Language
- History of Art

Other Creative Arts Programmes:
- 1 year Portfolio
- Intensive Summer Diploma
- Academic Enrichment
- Social Enrichment
- ESL tuition for students with limited English

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6. Fulneck School, Leeds

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Fulneck School, located in Leeds, West Yorkshire (44 miles from Manchester) in the north of England is an independent school offering nursery, junior, senior and sixth form education from the ages of 3-18. Boarders are accepted from the age of 9. Fulneck is a popular boarding school with separate houses for boys and girls. Boarding is offered on a full, weekly or flexible basis, reflecting the needs of the modern family.

Your child’s needs are catered for in our relaxed family atmosphere where the needs of the individual are paramount. Most students are accommodated in single or double rooms. The boarding houses are run by experienced, caring staff who understand the needs of young people who are away from their families.

We ensure our boarders feel at home in our safe and secure surroundings. There is an excellent system of pastoral care which ensures the welfare and well-being of each individual. Boarders are encouraged to personalise their rooms to make them feel comfortable and to ensure their life in our boarding house truly is a ‘home from home’.

- Day Programmes for Boys & Girls (Ages 3-18)
- Residential Boarding Programmes (Ages 9-18)

Core subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Design Technology
- English Literature
- Geography
- German
- Government and Politics
- History
- Art...

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7. Greenfields Independent Day & Boarding School

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Greenfields Independent Day & Boarding School is an ISA-approved private school in East Sussex in south-east England. Conveniently located just 30 miles from London and 30 miles from Brighton, we have a fully licensed and accredited Montessori based Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School (K-8) and 6th Form. Boarders are accepted from the age of 10, and day students from the age of 2.

At Greenfields, we utilise proven study methods (Study Technology) and a strong moral code (The Way to Happiness) ensuring happy students, no bullying, no drugs and successful graduates. Students an all-round education for life, including National Curriculum and English Language (EFL) unit with excellent academic results. With a high staff-student ratio, students are guaranteed individual all-round service.

Greenfields believes that the purpose of education is to enable and empower individuals to gain far greater affinity with the world around them through a love of knowledge in its various forms. Learning is interwoven with living. A full and rich understanding of the various subjects and aspects of life should be part of any healthy education.

Day & Boarding School Programmes for Boys & Girls ages 2-18:

- Lower School (up to 11 years old)
- Lower Senior School (11 to 14 years old)
- Upper Senior School (14 to 18 years old)
- Sixth Form College (16 to 18 years old)
- A Level Programmes
- English as a Foreign Language
- Summer School for junior and senior students
- Standard National Curriculum subjects

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8. Worth School, Turners Hill

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Located in Turners Hill, West Sussex, just 50 km from London, Worth School is a Benedictine (Catholic) boarding and day school catering for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. Boarding Programmes are available for boys from Year 7 (age 11) upwards, and for girls as of Year 9 (age 13). Students who come to Worth have the opportunity to grow into young men and women who know what it means to belong and the importance of mutual respect and concern for others.

Living together enables young people to develop a better understanding of and respect for others. The boarding experience at Worth available for boys as of year 7 and for girls as of year 9 aims to develop the academic, cultural and physical talents of each individual within a community which places the highest possible value on mutual respect and tolerance. Our flexible weekend policy allows students either to go home on a Saturday or to remain in school where a number of activities are offered.

Each boarding House has its own unique family atmosphere. In the lower Years, students share dormitories/rooms, whilst students in the Sixth Form have individual study bedrooms.

Co-Educational Boarding & Day Programmes:

- Boarding Programmes for boys (ages 11+) and girls (ages 13+)
- Day Programmes for boys and girls (ages 11-18)
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Senior School
- Sixth Form
- International Baccalaureate Programme
- Learning Support Classes
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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9. EduKick Manchester – Football & Education Courses

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EduKick, Inc is a leading organization that provides international football academies, academic year soccer boarding schools, monthly & summer camps abroad, with the aim of equipping young student soccer players for life’s challenges in a way no other experience can.

As well as being prepared for a competitive international soccer environment, our students also learn a deep appreciation for a new language and culture.

EduKick Manchester - Football & Education Courses invites English and non-English speaking soccer players from around the world to join our unique soccer boarding school in Manchester in North West England.

We welcome boys and girls ages 13+ to join our academic year-long and half-academic year soccer boarding programs, as well as monthly and weekly soccer camps. Our long-term programs combine academic studies with daily football training from professional coaches.

EduKick's programs are available in the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Mexico, China, Brazil, Israel, Canada and the U.S.

Parent Testimonial:
"For Cody, Edukick was a truly amazing experience! He met other boys from all over the world and made lasting friendships. The soccer training and facilities were excellent."
- Patti, Mother of Cody - Canada

EduKick Manchester – Football & Education Courses: Soccer Boarding School offering full-time academic studies and daily high level technical football training.

- Academic Year Football Program

- 1/2 Academic Year Football Program

- Monthly Football Camps

- Weekly Football Camps

- English as a Second Language (ESL) included in all programs

- BTEC Sports Studies program available for English-speaking students

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10. Cherwell College Oxford

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Based in the very heart of Oxford, we are a specialist Boarding College for students 16-19 yrs. Our students enjoy one-to-one and small group tuition in GCSE and A Level subjects - the qualifications most demanded by UK Universities and recognised across the globe.

Our individual, one-to-one approach is seen as the gold standard in UK education and reflects the method of teaching in Oxford and Cambridge - two of the very best universities in the world.

Cherwell College therefore offers the best preparation for degree level study. Our students go onto a host of top universities including Oxford, UCL, Imperial, Kings College London and other Russell Group universities.

We offer full-boarding in our new boarding house which includes:

- single occupancy rooms each with its own wet-room
- home-cooked food each morning, afternoon and evening.
- wifi throughout the building
- laundry facilities
- daily cleaning
- central Oxford location, ten minutes walk from the high street and 2 minutes from the train station

If you would like a college which works with students on an individual level in order that they can achieve the very best grades then please contact us.

Academic Programmes for for Day & Residential Students (Ages 16-19)

- GCSEs
- A Levels
- Intensive revision courses
- Preparation for Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
- Oxford & Cambridge application support
- US university application support
- Tutorial classes
- Extra-curricular activities