How to Choose the Best Boarding Schools in London
Many of the sought-after boarding schools are in the UK, with a good number of them in London.
Many of the sought-after boarding schools are in the UK, with a good number of them in London.
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Choose</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Best</strong> <strong>Board<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong><br />
Many of <strong>the</strong> sought-after board<strong>in</strong>g schools are <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK, with a good number of <strong>the</strong>m <strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong>. Their<br />
popularity with both parents and students alike is evident around <strong>the</strong> world due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> prestige <strong>the</strong>y<br />
offer, as well as for <strong>the</strong> world-class education and one-of-a-k<strong>in</strong>d experience <strong>the</strong>y provide <strong>to</strong> every pupil.<br />
Choos<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> best board<strong>in</strong>g schools <strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong> may be an overwhelm<strong>in</strong>g process as you need <strong>to</strong><br />
consider fac<strong>to</strong>rs like specialisms, <strong>the</strong> environment or surround<strong>in</strong>gs, <strong>the</strong> religious affiliations, and <strong>the</strong><br />
variety of students <strong>the</strong>y produce. Consider this guide <strong>to</strong> choos<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> right school:<br />
• Know <strong>the</strong> basics – There are general considerations when pick<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> best board<strong>in</strong>g schools<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong>, like <strong>the</strong> academic credentials. Make sure your child will receive only <strong>to</strong>p-notch<br />
education from <strong>the</strong> school. Look <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> league tables, which can be a good <strong>in</strong>dication of <strong>the</strong><br />
proportion of students gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>p grades. This way, you can have a basis when compar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
schools. Get <strong>to</strong> know <strong>the</strong> academic facilities, <strong>to</strong>o, as well as <strong>the</strong> qualifications and range of<br />
subjects, and sizes of classes.<br />
• Involve your child <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> process – Make sure he or she is <strong>in</strong>volved when choos<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
schools, so you can be confident that <strong>the</strong>y will go <strong>to</strong> a school where <strong>the</strong>y feel <strong>the</strong>y would be<br />
happy and thrive.<br />
• Co-educational or s<strong>in</strong>gle-sex? - Some board<strong>in</strong>g schools <strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong> will accept only boys<br />
or girls, while o<strong>the</strong>rs accept both. S<strong>in</strong>gle-sex board<strong>in</strong>g schools have a different culture, so th<strong>in</strong>k<br />
and reflect about this carefully <strong>to</strong> make sure that this type of environment will be suitable for<br />
your child.<br />
• Know <strong>the</strong> school’s standard of liv<strong>in</strong>g & care – The best board<strong>in</strong>g schools <strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong> will<br />
look after your child <strong>to</strong> his or her best <strong>in</strong>terests but be sure <strong>to</strong> look <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir liv<strong>in</strong>g quarters and<br />
quality of pas<strong>to</strong>ral care. The right schools are accredited and members of <strong>in</strong>dustry bodies that<br />
regularly <strong>in</strong>spect <strong>the</strong>m, like <strong>the</strong> Independent <strong>Schools</strong> Council and <strong>Board<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><br />
Association.<br />
• The number of <strong>in</strong>ternational pupils – F<strong>in</strong>d out <strong>the</strong> ratio of <strong>in</strong>ternational students <strong>to</strong> local<br />
ones. The best board<strong>in</strong>g schools <strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong> have a good mix of nationalities, and English is<br />
<strong>the</strong> language spoken by everyone <strong>in</strong> and outside <strong>the</strong> classrooms.<br />
• Talk <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> experts – Look for a global board<strong>in</strong>g schools’ placements consultancy firm that is<br />
based <strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong>. They can help you pick <strong>in</strong>dependent and state board<strong>in</strong>g schools and assist<br />
<strong>in</strong> gett<strong>in</strong>g your child <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> one of <strong>the</strong> lead<strong>in</strong>g board<strong>in</strong>g schools <strong>in</strong> <strong>London</strong>.<br />
About <strong>the</strong> company:<br />
<strong>Best</strong>-<strong>Board<strong>in</strong>g</strong>-<strong>Schools</strong>.net is one of <strong>the</strong> best educational experts and professional consultants <strong>in</strong><br />
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throughout <strong>the</strong> application process of gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> best British, American, Swiss board<strong>in</strong>g schools.<br />
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