The option of a UK boarding education is increasingly popular for families living overseas: it provides stability of education for families that move often; a stepping stone to university in a safe and nurturing environment.
Deciding on a boarding school education for your child is a huge emotional and financial decision. As parents we all want the best for our children including the best possible education to ensure that they achieve their academic potential.
UK Boarding schools were very quick to adapt to the confines of lockdown, providing interesting, innovative and challenging distance learning programmes.
We offer GCSE, A Levels, and BTEC qualifications and are very proud of students academic achievement here at St Joseph's. For boarders we have a designated International Student Coordinate to monitor boarders' academic progress
In the 70s Dubai was the heart of the wholesale trade routes between the UAE and surrounding regions in Iran, East Africa and the Indian sub-continent - Dubai was booming.
Diane Weir, our Marketing & Education Consultant - British Forces, shares some thoughts about life for Forces families and how our UK boarding schools can support Forces boarders.