Top 144 international schools in England UK

Britain has always been considered one of the best countries for studying English for foreign students. There are several dozen schools, boarding schools, language camps for children, teenagers and students from different countries. Quite a large number of institutions for language learning are located in the British capital. London is also a must-visit destination for tourists, as there are many attractions and cultural places here. Studying in the UK will give foreign students a new communicative experience and a lot of vivid impressions.

Moreover, British educational system is a real example of classical European education, which is considered to be of higher quality and very prestigious. For this reason, many parents from different countries are trying to send their children to get an education here. Studying at an English secondary school is a sure step on the way to university abroad, not only in the UK, but also in leading universities in Europe and the world.

The TOP international schools in UK are not just educational institutions: they are a system aimed at the comprehensive development of children, offering not only academic disciplines to the attention of their pupils. Art, sports and compulsory education in the international schools in England are organically combined, such a system has been tested by practice and time. Some schools in the UK, have a centuries-old history, each of them is constantly being improved.

• Education is mandatory for children from 5 to 16 years old, then students can continue their studies in high school for another 2 years (Six Form). High school graduates receive A-level qualifications. Other diplomas are the following:
• Qualifications of the Council for Business and Technology Education (BTEC)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Cambridge Pre-U.

At the end of the compulsory period of 16 years, all students take the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exam. Those who have successfully passed academic tests undergo two-year college or Sixth Form studying (senior classes, focused on preparing future students). After completing the 2-year course, the students take A-Levels. Students usually choose 3 subjects for the exam, the highest grade is A*.

The best international schools in England are usually not limited to standard educational programs: they organize short-term courses, vacation programs during the academic year, summer camps. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with a priority school, try to live on a British campus, prepare for studying abroad on a longer and more complex program.

All schools in the UK have modern technical and other means of education. They are distinguished by a high level of infrastructure development: these are cozy campuses, rich libraries, advanced computer equipment, interactive learning technologies.

Students leave the campus (for example, on an excursion or walk) only with the accompaniment of a teacher or educator, and school staff constantly look after children in the academic building and residences (in many boarding schools, educators live together with students). The daily routine is regulated by supervisors and strictly controlled.

A feature of the programs in prestigious schools in UK is the increased attention to the physical development of students — sports here is no less important than general education and special (in high school) disciplines. Each child, as a rule, chooses 1-2 priority sports areas for himself, and the general list of sections is usually not limited to a dozen: football, tennis, swimming, golf, cricket, rugby, horse riding and much more are offered to the attention of children.

For the harmonious development of personality, many circles are also open in educational institutions — all independent schools in UK have their own choir, orchestra, jazz, dance group. Creative personalities can engage in design, drawing, modeling, etc.

• Westminster School
• Wycombe Abbey School
• St Paul's School
• St Mary's School - Ascot
• Brighton College
• Eton College
• Tonbridge Schoo­l
• Cheltenham Ladies' College
• Sevenoaks School
• Winchester College.

The best international schools in England have very small classes, where the number does not exceed 15-20 students each. The British are sure that it is important for every child not only to give academic knowledge, but also to pay personal attention. Maintaining a balance between the number of students and teachers allows students of British schools to show excellent results in final exams.

Free time for schoolchildren appears only after dinner (if the child has managed to do all his homework) and continues until bedtime at 10-11 pm. Do not forget about the holidays: the academic year in the UK lasts from September to mid-July and consists of three trimesters. Between the first and second trimester — Christmas holidays, between the second and third — Easter.

Most British international schools accept foreign students if they have places. Therefore, even if your child does not have a very high level of knowledge of English, he will still be able to enroll if there is a financial opportunity to study. However, for a more effective study, it is better to poison a child abroad not with zero knowledge of English, otherwise it will be quite difficult for a young student.

To enroll in a school in the UK, an applicant must fill out a special form on the institution's website, and then prepare and send the following set of documents to the school's admissions committee:

• Student's report card for the last 2-3 years;
• Student's characteristics (usually from teachers of mathematics and English language);
• Test results (must be at least 4.5 IELTS points);
• Motivation letter on behalf of the student, where he tells why he wants to get into this school.

It is best to send documents at least 8-9 months, and preferably a year before the start of studying. In addition, it is considered normal to send applications abroad not to one educational institution, but to several at once, in order to increase your chances of admission for sure.