Private schools in the UK UK Schools In the UK, 2,500 private schools offer a range of educational styles and academic levels. Here’s everything you need to know.
Prep and pre-prep schools: what do I need to know? UK Schools Prep schools and pre-prep schools are private schools for pupils aged 4 to 13, preparing them for entry into secondary schools.
What type of boarding – full, weekly, or flexi? UK Schools Today’s boarding schools offer a choice of full boarding, weekly boarding, flexi boarding or even a combination of the three.
The future of private school fees UK Schools What will private school fees look like in the coming years? Planning for future fee increases is essential.
Mix and match state and private education UK Schools How to play the system and when you should change school from private school to state, or state school to private.
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6 insider tips for choosing a boarding school UK Schools Our boarding school experts reveal their essential advice to help you find the right school for your child.
Applying to a selective private school UK Schools A place at an academically selective private senior school is the holy grail for many parents.
Are private schools pricing you out? UK Schools Private school fees have increased 8% on average in the last year. Many families feel they are priced out of private education.
Boarding prep schools: what you need to know UK Schools Most boarding preps go up to year 8 because the senior boarding schools for which they prepare their pupils start in year 9.
Boarding school for the sixth form UK Schools Opting for a change of scene at sixth form and choosing a school that offers boarding is not unusual.
Bursary applications – how your family finances are assessed UK Schools When families apply for bursaries they lay open their finances for a detailed assessment. We explore how this assessment works.
Choir schools explained UK Schools A choir school is attached to a Christian cathedral, major church, or college chapel and educates choristers who sing at services.
Combining state and private education in London UK Schools With private school fees on the rise in London, there is the option of combining state and private school education. Here's how.
Common Entrance examinations UK Schools Common entrance is the examination taken for entrance into some senior independent schools
Find school places for Ukrainian refugees UK Schools Ukrainian refugees have the right to schooling in the UK. For host families, here's how to find a school for a Ukrainian child.
How to pay for a private school education UK Schools Joe Askew of Selina Finance details a range of financial planning options available to parents paying school fees
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) UK Schools The Independent Schools Inspectorate is appointed by the Department for Education to inspect private schools.
Independent schools’ associations UK schools What do schools’ affiliations and memberships actually mean? We explore the purpose of these private school organisations.
Is private school still worth the money? UK Schools Is a private school education still a good way to give children the best start in life? We discuss Oxbridge admissions and fees.
Mastering private school interviews UK Schools Mentoring students so that they thrive in interviews is key to success in the private school admissions process.
Mix and match state and private education UK Schools How to play the system and when you should change school from private school to state, or state school to private.
Prep and pre-prep schools: what do I need to know? UK Schools Prep schools and pre-prep schools are private schools for pupils aged 4 to 13, preparing them for entry into secondary schools.
Preparing your child for private school interviews UK Schools School interviews are key to the private school admissions process. Read more for tips on how to prepare.
Private school fees explained: what are you paying for? UK Schools Annual school fees range from £5,100 to £75,000 but how can you tell how much you need to spend to get what you want?
Private schools and VAT – the latest UK Schools The Labour Government has imposed VAT on private school fees. We ask what fees now look like and how families are affected.
Private schools in the UK UK Schools In the UK, 2,500 private schools offer a range of educational styles and academic levels. Here’s everything you need to know.
Registration fees and deposits explained UK Schools Registration fees and entry deposits are two hidden costs you could be expected to pay before your child starts at private school.
Royals pick Lambrook School UK Schools The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen Lambrook School in Berkshire for Prince George and his siblings Charlotte and Louis.
School fees and lockdown UK Schools We answer questions on the subject of paying school fees while schools are shut during the coronavirus lockdown.
School fees in the latest lockdown: what now? UK Schools We advise parents on changes to school fees during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.
Schools offer fees help during pandemic UK Schools If the pandemic left you wondering how you will pay your children’s school fees, there may be more help available than you think.
Targeting a top academic school UK Schools We give schools advice to a family keen to set their son on the path to academic success from a very young age.
The future of private school fees UK Schools What will private school fees look like in the coming years? Planning for future fee increases is essential.
VAT on school fees FAQs UK Schools Top schools tax consultant, Kieran Smith of Crowe UK, answers your most pressing questions on the new school fees VAT charge.
What price an education? UK Schools David Quintrell, of wealth management firm Brewin Dolphin, answers questions about financial planning and managing school fees.
What type of boarding – full, weekly or flexi? UK Schools Today’s boarding schools offer a choice of full boarding, weekly boarding, flexi boarding or even a combination of the three.
When (and how) to mix state and private education UK Schools In 'Ask Our Experts' our consultants help a family navigate their child’s educational journey, mixing state and private education.
‘Harrow scholarship changed my life’ UK Schools Ostap Stefak, recipient of a 100 per cent scholarship at Harrow School describes his journey to Harvard.