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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.

A useful and growing list of terms used in the UK Boarding Schools for parents of foreign students.

UK boarding schools welcome pupils of all religious faiths. Find out more about exactly how religion plays a part in the UK boarding school system.

Learn all you need to know about UKL school league tables, how to use them and what else to consider when choosing a school.

UKiset is a standardised assessment of a child’s intelligence and English language skills; a tool used by British curriculum schools to assess international applicants.

All you need to know about the UK boarding school application process from industry experts. Anderson Education is an independent education provider.

School types include Preparatory Schools, Senior Schools, Independent Sixth-Form and Tutorial Colleges, International Study Centres and State Boarding Schools.

Many qualifications are avalable including GCSEs, GCE AS-Levels & A-Levels, BTEC Qualifications, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Pre-University (Pre-U) Diploma and AQA Baccalaureate.

UK boarding schools focus on developing the whole student, pupils are allowed time to focus on what they are good at both academic and in sport, drama, art, music and enjoy developing their skills and talents.

Boarding schools have a whole-school approach with strong communication between academic staff and those providing pastoral care this ensures that any problems can be dealt with quickly and with a minimum of fuss.