The UK boarding schools are among the best ranked educational institutions in the world. They are boasting long traditions of excellence in not only education but also make sure your child will develop all his or her talents, be it music or sports, to the best possible level. So this post highlights some leading UK boarding schools.
There are many private and public boarding schools in the UK, all of them providing excellent care, education, and facilities, but let’s take a closer look at a few that are considered outstanding.
D’Overbroeck’s – North Oxford
D’Overbroeck’s is an independent day and boarding school for students (both girls and boys) from 11 to 19. The school offers a widely varying approach to learning and education not only through comprehensive and rigorous academic programs but also through outstanding extracurricular activities.
D’Overbroeck’s is more than just a school. This is a place where studying is considered cool, and students take pride in preparing for the next phase in achieving academic and personal success.
The school was established in 1977, and international students can enroll from age 14 in the schools prestigious GCSE program (1 or 2 years), that 
prepares them for the IB Diploma. The teachers are highly qualified and encouraging students to achieve their best and it comes as no surprise that D’Overbroeck’s students experience little difficulty in getting admitted to the top universities in the UK, such as Cambridge, Oxford, or London School of Economics.
D’Overbroeck’s is known for its low student-teacher ratio, and students are assigned a personal tutor who oversees academic progress and supports them in staying satisfied both in and outside the classroom. The school offers extra-curricular activities that are pretty unique. There are more than thirty clubs that make sure that boarders will broaden not only their academic education but also have more things to offer to universities and possible employers.
Oxford Tutorial College – Oxford
This is one of the UK’s leading colleges located in Oxford’s city center. The school is specialized in GCSE, BTEC, and A-level tuition and boasts very successful 1-year pre-university programs for students who want to continue their academic education at one of Britain’s top universities like Oxford or Cambridge. Oxford Tutorial College was established in 1988 as an independent co-educational college and the ISI Inspection has found that the school is exceeding expectations and that students make exceptional progress.
The college also boasts a science laboratory, an art room, an IT suite, and a biology laboratory. The school offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities such as access to the highly prestigious Oxford Union debating and social society and a many sports and other clubs. The school’s central location is allowing students to enjoy the city at its best and benefit from the many social and cultural events. Students have the option to with host families (ages 15+), or stay more independently at a school-managed dorm (15-17 years old’s) or live at a self-catering residence (18+).
Stowe School – Buckingham
This is a renowned privately operated co-ed boarding school that provides the best possible education to students aged 13 to 18. This is one of England’s most historic boarding schools, located on some 750 acres of the most beautiful gardens where students find an inspiring and peaceful environment for their academic education.
The school boasts a long and outstanding history not only in academic but also in sporting excellence. Students receive a rigorous education that is rooted in tradition, but also outward-looking and progressive. Students are benefiting from the school’s excellent teachers and a wide selection of academic courses (such as A-Level, GSCE, and SAT exams) that will get them all set for the best UK and American colleges and universities. Stowe helps all students achieve their full potential and develop their own unique talents, be it artistic, intellectual, or athletic.
In our next posts, we’ll take a closer look at some more top British boarding schools.