Independent Schools In The United
Kingdom
It is increasingly obvious that interest in the values and merits
of independent education in the UK has spread to all four corners
of the world. Independent schools were founded on the need for
discipline, motivation, tradition, high standards of personal behaviour.
British boarding schools pride themselves on their high academic
reputation, excellent academic results, broad curriculum, wide
range activities outside the classroom, small classes, good discipline,
multinational atmosphere.
With 2000 independent schools in the UK, the choice is complex
and exceptionally wide. There are boys' and girls' schools. Many
are entirely mixed or co-educational. There are junior, senior
and all-age schools. Some schools are in or near towns and cities.
Others are set in beautiful countryside. There are schools entirely
for boarders and schools with a mixture of day and boarding pupils.
While some schools have particularly high academic standards,
others cater for a wide range of abilities and have more flexible
entry requirements.
Making the Right Choice
The right choice depends on the academic abilities and personality
of each child, as well as the child's cultural and social needs.
Because there are so many factors to consider, overseas parents
need expert help to find the right school for their children.
Windsor Education consultants visit hundreds of independent
schools on a regular basis. During these visits they speak
to staff, pupils, parents and keep themselves up to date with
the main developments in education. With this enormous bank
of information and experience, detailed knowledge of the British
educational system, a comprehensive portfolio of independent
schools, Windsor Education operates a successful School Placement
Service to suit your child's specific needs.
School Placement
Entry requirements range from school to school - some require
to register your child at birth, others have more flexible
terms and conditions and accept pupils on the basis of an introduction
from Windsor Education, pupils' academic records and their
school report. Some schools only admit pupils for 2 year or
more, whilst others accept them for just one term. Some schools
require every student to attend an interview or take the school's
own entrance test, others are more flexible.
Though most schools have EFL departments and cater for all levels
of English language proficiency including beginners, some require
fluent English from the start. In order to offer the best advice,
we need to be provided with detailed information about your child.
Please contact our office for free consultation and complete
Windsor Education Application Form. The earlier you apply, the
greater the chance for us to secure a place at the school of
your choice. Some of the most prestigious schools require applications
at least 1 or 2 years in advance.
Windsor Education assesses capabilities, strengths and weaknesses
of every prospective pupil to identify the selection of schools
for the parents to choose from and handles the complicated application
process. We establish the availability of places and the necessary
entry requirements. We will take care of every detail, prepare
necessary paperwork and pass on to the school all information
supplied by the parents. We can arrange school visits, interviews
and language support if required. However, for overseas students,
successful education depends not only on the right choice of
school, but also on the constant and careful monitoring of all
aspects of their stay in the UK. With that in mind, Windsor Education
provides professional Guardianship Services and guidance to ensure
a comprehensive and balanced education for your child.
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