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International Boarding School in Scotland
Loretto School, Edinburgh:
Loretto School is a small, friendly co-educational boarding and day school for 3 - 18 years olds in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. Set in 85 acres of leafy campus just outside Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, Loretto School provides an all-round education for just over 500 boys and girls - boarders, flexi-boarders and day pupils. Our school is made up of two parts - the Junior School (3-12 years) and the Senior School (aged 12 and over). Pupils can board from age 8, although most boarders join the School from age 10.
Day & Boarding Programmes for Boys & Girls Ages 3-18:
- Boarding Programmes (Ages 8-18)
- Day options (Ages 3-18)
- Junior School (Ages 3-12)
- Senior School (12+)
- Broad curriculum following Scottish & English Examination systems
- GCSEs, AS and A-Levels
- High exam results
- Regular successful Oxbridge candidates
- Extra curricular & sporting programme
- Expressive Arts programme
The Loretto Golf Academy:
The Loretto Golf Academy is unique and has established Loretto as one of the leading golf schools in the UK. It attracts talented young golfers from all over the world and allows pupils to develop their golfing talents alongside a first-class Loretto education. Achievements include winning the HMC Foursomes competition and winning the Independent Schools Golf Association Tournament.
Boarding Life at Loretto:
Pupils can board from age 8 years although most boarders join the School from age 10. We have an intake each year of international students joining our Sixth Form and smaller volumes joining at all ages further down the School.
Loretto welcomes pupils from around the world who bring with them a diverse range of cultures which enhance the overall culture of the School. Loretto's non-demoninational status provides a relaxed environment allowing pupils from different cultures to fit in easily and mix freely.
Overseas pupils with specific cultural needs are catered for in the most appropriate and sensitive way. Wide range of scholarships also available.
Location:
Loretto is 30 minutes by car from Edinburgh international airport and runs daily minibuses from East Lothian and the Borders. Loretto School also provides a renowned golf academy - current winners of HMC foursomes Championships and pupils playing at national and international level.
Address:
Linkfield road, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland , UK / GB
UWC Atlantic College, Llantwit Major, Wales
Courses / Programs
UWC Atlantic College is a prestigious international residential school in the UK. We are an independent, co-educational sixth form college based in the Vale of Glamorgan, a 45 minute drive from Cardiff, Wales. Atlantic College prepares students to embark on life as emotionally mature and globally aware adults, ready to make a positive difference in their future communities.Each year, 350 students aged 16 - 18 from 80 different countries benefit from a world-class International Baccalaureate educational experience. UWC Atlantic College is committed to making education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
The student community is divided into seven house communities in purpose-built student houses. Each house accommodates around 48 students, a mixture of boys and girls, who live on separate corridors. In general four students, each of a different nationality, share a room.
Each House has a day room with a small kitchen, study rooms and drying rooms. The accommodation of the Houseparents, one or both of whom are staff members, is attached to their respective houses.
- Boarding Programme for boys and girls 16-18 years old
- Day Programme option
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
- Atlantic Pre-Diploma (Ages 15-16)
- Atlantic College Mission Initiative (Sixth Form)
Curriculum subjects include:
- Literature Course in Mother Tongue Language
- Foreign Language
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Art, Music or Theatre Arts
- Integrated Development Programme
- Extra-Curricular Activity Programme
- Day Programme option
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
- Atlantic Pre-Diploma (Ages 15-16)
- Atlantic College Mission Initiative (Sixth Form)
Curriculum subjects include:
- Literature Course in Mother Tongue Language
- Foreign Language
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Art, Music or Theatre Arts
- Integrated Development Programme
- Extra-Curricular Activity Programme
Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College
Courses / Programs
Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College is a co-educational, residential sixth-form boarding college in Loughborough in Leicestershire, Central England. One of the top colleges in the country, Welbeck offers a two-year A-level education for students wishing to pursue an engineering based career in the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and MOD (Ministry of Defence) Civil Service. The college accommodates around 340 students on a superbly equipped, ultra-modern campus. The tuition is free, although parents may have to contribute towards living expenses. Once a student completes the course, they would then be committed to a career in the Army for a period of time.
All of the subjects offered for AS and A Level courses at Welbeck are designed to allow students to develop their scientific skills and/or to develop a broader range of knowledge and understanding.
Welbeck welcomes British and Commonwealth citizens. After graduation from Welbeck, most students go on to one of eight specified universities on a generous technical bursary to study towards their chosen career and then go onto professional training within their chosen service.
Sixth-Form AS / A-Level Boarding Programme - core subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Physics / Chemistry / Biology
- Electronics
- Computing
- Geography
- History
- Government & Politics
- Business Studies
- Design & Technology
- Sport and Physical Education
- Mathematics
- Physics / Chemistry / Biology
- Electronics
- Computing
- Geography
- History
- Government & Politics
- Business Studies
- Design & Technology
- Sport and Physical Education
Fulneck School, Leeds
Courses / Programs
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...
- Residential Boarding Programmes (Ages 9-18)
Core subjects include:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Design Technology
- English Literature
- Geography
- German
- Government and Politics
- History
- Art...
Rochester Independent College
Courses / Programs
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)
- 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)
Langley School, Norfolk
Courses / Programs
Situated in Langley, Norfolk, just 10 miles south-east of Norwich in south-east England, Langley School is a day school, boarding school and sixth form for boys and girls ages 10-19. We provide a full and comprehensive secondary school and university prep curriculum alongside Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Flexi/Occasional Boarding, and Day Boarding options.Langley School exists to provide a first-class, all round education within a friendly, inclusive and supportive community. By focusing relentlessly on improving standards our students will learn to be independent, valued citizens and develop their abilities to the full.
We select co-educational boarders and day pupils, based on their overall potential, who are prepared to benefit from and be active partners in the continued success of Langley private schools.
Day School, Boarding School & Sixth Form Programmes for Boys & Girls Ages 10-19:
Boarding options include:
- Full Boarding; Weekly Boarding; Flexi/Occasional Boarding; Day Boarding
Core curriculum subjects:
- English; Maths; Sciences; Humanities; Media Studies; Modern Languages; Technology; Drama; Music; Art; Social Sciences; PE and Games..
Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Arts and Crafts; Sports; Duke of Edinburgh; Music; First Aid; Academic; Design Technology; Drama; History Society; Debating; Polo...
Boarding options include:
- Full Boarding; Weekly Boarding; Flexi/Occasional Boarding; Day Boarding
Core curriculum subjects:
- English; Maths; Sciences; Humanities; Media Studies; Modern Languages; Technology; Drama; Music; Art; Social Sciences; PE and Games..
Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Arts and Crafts; Sports; Duke of Edinburgh; Music; First Aid; Academic; Design Technology; Drama; History Society; Debating; Polo...
Christ College Brecon
Courses / Programs
Located 31 miles north of Cardiff, in Brecon, Wales, Christ College is one of Britain's oldest and most prestigious academic institutions, and is an independent day & boarding school for boys and girls ages 11-18. We provide a comprehensive Secondary school program for both day and boarding students from Years 7-13. Christ College is a popular choice for those seeking a school that offers high academic standards and real personal development in a warm friendly environment, set in a stunning location. Our aim is to provide facilities, opportunities, and experiences that will enable all pupils to develop high standards in all personal qualities: tolerance of others, regardless of gender, race, or creed. Overseas pupils are a valued part of Christ College, enhancing the educational and cultural experience.
At Christ College we have highly qualified and committed staff with a generous 1:9 teacher:pupil ratio. With small class sizes, our staff are able to give the individual care and attention that every pupil needs and deserves. Our community is a small one and is closely knit in which pupils strive for their own successes but are equally keen to support one another and to celebrate each other's gifts and abilities.
Boarding and Day Programmes for Boys & Girls Ages 11-18:
- Junior Curriculum (Years 7, 8 & 9)
- Middle School Curriculum (Years 10 & 11)
- Sixth Form Curriculum
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities
Core subjects include:
- Math
- Science
- Information Technology
- English, Latin or Welsh
- French
- Geography
- Music
- History
- Physical Education
- PSE and Religious Studies...
- Junior Curriculum (Years 7, 8 & 9)
- Middle School Curriculum (Years 10 & 11)
- Sixth Form Curriculum
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities
Core subjects include:
- Math
- Science
- Information Technology
- English, Latin or Welsh
- French
- Geography
- Music
- History
- Physical Education
- PSE and Religious Studies...