UK Boarding schools enjoy a good reputation across the globe, for both British and international students. All British boarding schools are subject to the usual compulsory inspections and regulations and are required to meet high standards with all teaching, pastoral care and facilities.
Many boarding schools in the UK are old, well-established institutions which have been run for generations. They are housed in beautiful buildings steeped in history but still provide modern classrooms and facilities.
For international students, British boarding schools allow an immersive environment which can help students to quickly improve their grasp of the English language.
What Are British Boarding Schools Like?
Whether you choose a boarding school in England, a boarding school in Scotland or one in Wales, the standard of education and care will always be high. Most British boarding schools will have a mixture of international and British students, and many will have a mix of boarders and “day” students (who do not board at the school). This creates a real mixture of people from different backgrounds and can help to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
The majority of British boarding schools will close for the summer break and Christmas holidays, with pupils returning home to their families. Some will stay open for shorter half-term holidays, but there are no lessons. Instead pupils are supervised by staff and different activities are usually available.
Here are some for you to take a look at
Kingsley School, Bideford
Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, England EX39 3LY
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 0 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Kingsley School's primary aim - our ethos - is for students to be successful and happy, and we achieve this by focusing on positive mental health and wellbeing above all else. The way we build and develop positive mental...
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West Buckland School
Barnstaple, Devon, England EX32 0SX
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
At West Buckland School, we proudly stand among the leading independent schools in the UK, for boys and girls aged 3 to 18.
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Sherborne Girls
Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, England DT9 3QN
Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 11 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Full)
Sherborne Girls is a friendly, vibrant and highly motivated community at the forefront of women's education. We are proud to be one of the top academic schools in the country; as well as achieving outstanding success in...
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Canford School
Wimborne, Dorset, England BH21 3AD
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 13 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full)
Set in 250 acres of landscaped parkland on the outskirts of Wimborne, Dorset and ranked No 1 co-ed independent school in the South West by The Sunday Times Parent Power, Canford is an inspirational place to live and study....
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Dean Close Preparatory School
Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England GL51 6QS
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 13 Years Day & Boarding (Full)
Dean Close is a Christian School offering an outstanding, all-through education for day and boarding pupils ages 2-18, set within a beautiful location on the outskirts of Cheltenham, all on one 50-acre site.
Our Values...
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Dean Close School (St Johns)
Castleford Hill, Tutshill, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire, Wales NP16 7LE
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 0 - 13 Years Day & Boarding (Full)
Every pupil is stretched with a wealth of opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom.
We aim to inspire children to reach their full academic, social and emotional potential in a safe, caring and supportive...
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Hazlegrove Preparatory School
Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, England BA22 7JA
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 13 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
At Hazlegrove, we delight in children being children and encourage individuality alongside traditional qualities such as compassion and kindness. Set within 200 acres of parkland in Somerset with outstanding facilities, we...
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Millfield Preparatory School
Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury, Somerset, England BA6 8LD
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 2 - 13 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Millfield Prep School is an extraordinary place and provides children with exceptional, unparalleled opportunities. Whatever their passions, pupils can find something to fully immerse themselves in.
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Millfield
Street, Somerset, England BA16 0YD
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 13 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Full, Weekly)
Millfield School is a remarkable place. From its foundation in 1935, with six princes brought from India, Millfield is today one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls, aged 2-18 years. The community spans...
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Dauntsey's
West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, England SN10 4HE
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 11 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Dauntsey’s is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds set in an estate of one hundred and fifty acres of idyllic countryside on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain.
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St Mary's Calne
63 Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, England SN11 0DF
Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 11 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Full)
At St Mary’s Calne, we inspire girls to excel academically, discover and nurture their unique talents, and create life-long friendships. As a warm and innovative school, we proudly uphold a legacy of empowering girls to...
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Kingswood Senior School
Lansdown, Bath, Somerset, England BA1 5RG
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 11 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Kingswood School sits on a beautiful 120-acre site over-looking the city of Bath. Renowned for our warm and welcoming home-from-home community, Kingswood offers full, weekly and flexi boarding opportunities, with our...
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Monkton Senior School
Monkton Combe, Bath, Somerset, England BA2 7HG
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 13 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Monkton is a very special and unusual place, as you will see if you come to visit. Our pupils are grounded, real and kind but equally they are thoughtful, diligent and ambitious in their goals.
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Kingswood Prep School
College Road, Lansdown, Bath, Somerset, England BA1 5SD
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 1 - 11 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Kingswood Prep School (KPS) is situated in Bath, just a short distance from Kingswood Senior School. Starting from nine-months old in The Garden Nursery, we aim to foster positive attitudes and a ‘can-do’ mindset by...
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Badminton School
Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, England BS9 3BA
Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 3 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Badminton School is a vibrant environment with outstanding teaching and learning where the girls achieve excellent results and are nurtured and encouraged within a calm and supportive community that promotes self-confidence,...
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Christ College
Brecon, Powys, Wales LD3 8AF
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 4 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
Christ College is set within the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. One of the special things about Christ College is the warmth of the welcome and the quality of relationships between pupils and staff....
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St David's College
Gloddaeth Hall, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales LL30 1RD
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 9 - 19 Years Day & Boarding (Full)
Established in 1965, St David’s College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 9 to 19.
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St Michael's School
Bryn, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales SA14 9TU
Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 3 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Full, Weekly)
Our exam results are consistently outstanding and this year, our A-Level results were placed 3rd in the UK. We seek to bring out the potential of every learner, actively looking for personalised strategies to enable everyone...
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