Situated in Kent, just 35 minutes south-east of London, Rochester Independent College (RIC) is an alternative to conventional secondary education, and provides day programs (ages 11+) and boarding programs (ages 16+) to students from the U.K. and international students. About 65 of the College's 280 students are boarders.
The College has an atmosphere closer to university than school. We offer students the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere of managed independence that acts as a stepping stone between school and university.
At RIC, there is no uniform, no bells ring and everybody is on first name terms. Students are encouraged to be themselves and achieve exam results that often exceed their expectations.
“My wife and I left RIC after our visit convinced it was the right move for our daughter. In fact, it’s the kind of school we both would have loved to have gone to ourselves.” - Parent Testimonial
Alternative Secondary School Education: - Day students ages 11+
- Boarding Students ages 16+ (GCSE Year 11 and Sixth Form students)
Academic Courses include: - 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)
Moffats is a family-owned, co-educational independent day and boarding school in England that caters for the needs of boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13. The school is located in its own beautiful 100-acre estate in the south of rural Shropshire on the Shropshire-Worcestershire border, within easy daily travelling distance of Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Kidderminster.
At Moffats, boarding is for children 7-13 years of age, and there is always something going on. Moffats is a true boarding school in the traditional sense. We offer a flexible range of daily, weekly and full boarding services, which cover all the things that parents would normally provide if they were at hand, including medical care, clothing, shoes and more.
Boarders’ bedrooms, in the upper two floors of the main house, are shared by small groups of children of similar age. A matron is always on call for all children during the school day, and a duty matron sleeps in every night. Moffats School is a member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Co-ed Day & Boarding School Programs for Primary & Secondary Students:
- Day Programmes for boys & girls ages 3-13
- Boarding Programmes for students ages 7-13
- Traditional, high-quality education in small classes
- The Little Moffats Curriculum (ages 3-7)
- Moffats – Main school curriculum (ages 7-13)
- Common Entrance syllabus
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)
Located in Lymington, Hampshire on the south coast of England. Hordle Walhampton School is a forward-looking, independent boarding and day school for boys and girls from ages 2-13. Day Programmes run for students from Nursery through Prep School, while our boarding programmes cater to children from ages 8-13.
We offer flexible boarding arrangements to suit home and child.The boarding house is a home for our children for seven nights a week and this requires good facilities to ensure the home-from-home environment is maintained. Excellent food, activities and trips are a vital part of the prep school boarding experience, and our high-quality, comfortable dorms and living space are also very important.
Our boarding children are involved in all areas of the school. Boarders are well-represented in choirs, sports, and drama productions and on residential school trips. They are also academically successful with children gaining places and academic scholarships at prestigious schools such as Radley, Winchester, Canford and Sherborne.
Stanborough Secondary School in Stanborough Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, in the East region of England, is an independent, co-educational school with a strong and established academic tradition. The Seventh Day Adventist Christian roots of the school make it welcoming to all faiths and pupils from around the world. With over 40 nationalities of students ages 3-18, Stanborough is often referred to as the United Nations. Our spacious boarding school provides accommodation for over 60 boarders from ages 11-18.
It is not unusual for students to share a room with someone who comes all the way from Australia, Asia, Africa, America or other parts of Europe to seek the benefits of a British education. Located in over 40 acres of beautiful parkland and only 30 minutes from London, the school provides the ideal setting for learning.
By placing emphasis on a wide range of cultures and curriculum choices, we aim to develop our pupils in as many ways as possible. The School offers a balanced and challenging education, which will stand our pupils in good stead in their future careers and within the community at large.
K-12 International Secondary School for Boys & Girls Ages 3-18:
- Day Programmes (Ages 3-18)
- Boarding Programmes (Ages 11-18)
- International Senior School (Ages 11-18)
- International Baccalaureate (16+)
- Summer English School for students aged 11-16
- Study Courses
- English Literature, English History or English (ESL) courses for international students
The UK’s No. 1 choice for international students – More international students choose to study at Bellerbys College than any other college or school in the UK.
Bellerbys College has over 55 years’ experience in successfully preparing international students for university in the UK, delivering consistently excellent academic results and progressing students to top Universities with outstanding progression rates across all programmes.
Our specialist colleges in Oxford, Cambridge and London and our modern boarding school in Brighton offer excellent state-of-the-art facilities and expert, specialist teachers. We attract students from all over the world, from as young as 13 because of our outstanding results and the college’s modern and stimulating environment.
We aim to educate young people to the highest academic standard, in a safe, enjoyable and friendly environment that enables students to fulfill their academic potential and achieve their personal goals.
Colleges in Brighton, Cambridge, London and Oxford.
Available courses include:
Pre-GCSE and 1 Year GCSE
GCSE Pathway Programme
A-Level Programme
Foundation Pathways:
- Art and Design
- Business, Finance and Management
- Business with Law
- Business with Marketing
- Chemical Engineering
- Engineering & Computer Science
- Humanities
- Law
- Management & Computing Systems Foundation
- Media
- Science and Pharmacy
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
Located on the outskirts of Ruthin, the county town of Denbighshire in North Wales, Ruthin School is a co-educational day and boarding school for students ages 11+. We are one of the oldest public schools in the United Kingdom, and we welcome students from all over the UK as well as international students from around the world.
We provide a high-quality secondary school education with GCSE and A-level exam preparation. Full boarding is available. Pupils are accommodated in one of three boarding houses and boys and girls are accommodated separately. The accommodation in each house consists of either single or double rooms. If two pupils share a room, we try to ensure that they are from different countries which helps the international student's spoken English.
Ruthin is a small enough school to allow all staff to know all the pupils, whether they teach them or not. Our staff are highly committed to the aims and ethos of the School, dedicated to developing the full potential of all. We are focused on the individual student and allowing pupils to grow in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
Day & Boarding School for Boys and Girls Ages 11+:
- Comprehensive secondary school programme
- GCSE exams
- A-level exams / Sixth form
- Full boarding available (including holidays)
- Extra-curricular activities (music, drama & a wide variety of sports)
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.
- 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)
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...
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