UK Boarding

🇫🇷 ONE MONTH TO GO! 🇫🇷

We’re just one month away from our Boarding Schools Expo in Paris! 🎉

On Saturday 19th September, come along and meet representatives from some of the UK’s leading boarding schools, all under one roof. Whether you’re just starting to explore boarding or already know exactly what you’re looking for, it’s a great chance to discover what’s out there, ask questions and find the right fit for your family.

Take a look at the schools joining us👆 and sign up now to secure your place!

📍 Le Méridien Paris Arc De Triomphe, 81 Bd Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, 75017 Paris
📅 Saturday 19th September
🕑 14:00 - 19:00

🔗 Register for your free ticket via the link in the comments!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Founded in 1407, Oswestry School is one of England’s oldest schools – blending centuries of history with a warm, modern boarding experience.

Set just a short walk from the charming market town of Oswestry, the school offers a safe and friendly environment where students aged 11–19 can truly feel at home.

With excellent facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, and expansive sports pitches, alongside a strong academic offering from GCSEs through to A Levels, pupils are supported every step of the way.

Boarding life is full and varied, with weekend trips, clubs, and activities creating a lively, close-knit community – and no exeats means there’s always something going on.

📍 Find out more about Oswestry School on our website!

🎓 It's A-level Results Day 2026!!

Today, students across the UK have received their A-level results, marking an important milestone after years of hard work.

A huge congratulations to all the students receiving their results today, and thank you to our partner schools for sharing these great moments with us! 👏

🧠 Every child learns differently. So why should education be one-size-fits-all?

For pupils with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia or other learning differences, the right school can make a huge difference.

From specialist teaching and personalised approaches to supportive environments, UK boarding schools are finding ways to help pupils feel confident, included and ready to thrive. 💙

In our latest blog, we explore the different types of support available and look at how schools are helping pupils learn in ways that work for them.

📚 Featuring Frewen College, St David's College and Kingsley Devon.

👉 Read the full blog in the comments...

This is a school… with its own zoo! 🐒🦜🐾

Welcome to Bede's Senior School, where learning goes far beyond the classroom. Set across two stunning Suss*x campuses – from Eastbourne’s seafront to the countryside – it’s a place designed to spark curiosity and help every pupil thrive.

With over 100 co-curricular activities each week, students are encouraged to explore their passions, whether that’s elite sport, performing arts, or something completely new. 🎭⚽🎨

Alongside impressive academics (ranking in the top 3% nationally for value added at Key Stage 5), Bede’s offers award-winning boarding, outstanding pastoral care, and truly unique facilities – including the Legat Dance Academy and, of course, its very own zoo.

📍 Find out more about Bede’s School on our website!

More than 120 clubs and societies, elite sporting partnerships, a huge music department and 50 acres to explore. 🎺🏉🎨

Welcome to Bedford School, an all-boys day and boarding school where the focus is firmly on helping boys become confident, kind and well-rounded young men.

Here, boys are encouraged to throw themselves into school life, whether that's taking part in CCF or the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, discovering astronomy, joining the Investment Club, performing at the Quarry Theatre or getting stuck into one of the school's many sports. There really is something for everyone.

And the results speak for themselves, with 75% of boys progressing to Russell Group and/or Times Top 30 universities in 2024. 📚

With boarding at the heart of the community and outstanding sporting, creative and academic opportunities, Bedford gives boys plenty of room to find their thing and run with it.

📍 Find out more about Bedford School on our website!

🎲🌳🏹 National Playday 2026! Today celebrates children’s right to play in everyday spaces, so we’ve put our own UK boarding school spin on it! Because boarding school isn’t all lessons, revision and A* grades... there’s a ridiculous array of activities for pupils to get involved with.

From sport and outdoor adventures to music, drama and some rather more unusual pursuits, there’s something for just about every interest:

🏇 Horse riding
🎭 Drama & performing arts
⛵ Sailing
🏹 Archery
🧗 Climbing
🤖 Robotics
🐝 Beekeeping
🎨 Art & crafts
🎿 Skiing
🏉 Rugby & team sports
🎺 Music & ensembles
🌳 Outdoor adventure & expeditions

And that’s only scratching the surface!

One of the things we love about UK boarding schools is the opportunity for pupils to try something completely new, discover hidden talents and, most importantly, have fun along the way.

Swipe through some of our favourite activity moments from our partner schools! 📸

Set within a stunning campus in Surrey, ACS International School Cobham offers a truly global boarding experience for students aged 13–18. 🌍

With premium boarding houses, including the impressive Woodlands residence, students enjoy modern en-suite rooms and a safe, welcoming environment alongside peers from over 40 nationalities. It’s a place where cultures are celebrated, friendships are formed, and independence grows.

Offering the renowned IB and AP programmes, alongside outstanding facilities including a performing arts centre, Olympic-sized track, and 25m swimming pool, ACS Cobham prepares students for top universities around the world.

📍 Find out more about ACS Cobham on our website!