South African vs UK Boarding School
Boarding School Life, Education Systems, School Admissions
Comparing South Africa with the UK: Why is the British Boarding School system better for my child? One of the most important decisions a parent
We work with students from over 40 countries to ensure they adapt to the learning style in their British boarding school so they flourish quickly.
We can recommend pre-sessional courses and arrange holiday tuition to ensure your students do the very best they can.
Adapting to a new language, culture, friends and learning style whilst far from family and home can result in some students taking time to adapt. Nobody wants your student's academics to suffer, and whilst school will support them during term, sometimes some additional academic support can make all the difference to their confidence and success.
You've supported their school selection and now we can recommend a pre-sessional, holiday course or tutor when they need a little boost. We can even arrange English language courses for parents near to school so they can see their child in their new life!
Prep courses prior to
the start of a term
Tutors for one-on-one
support
English language courses to strengthen skills
Exam revision courses for
a variety of subjects
Attend meetings on behalf
of overseas parents
Manage feedback and reports from parent meetings
“I have worked closely with Academic Families and have always been extremely impressed by the quality of service which the company provides.
Host families really do provide a warm and caring service for children of all ages, and a real bond is formed between them.
The company is extremely well organised, and parent and child satisfaction is always extremely high.
This is a company which really does go the extra mile on behalf of the children with which it works.”
Philip, Housemaster, Merchiston Castle School
We look after students from dozens of countries and we are always happy to support agencies by advising during the school selection or admissions process, recommending host families, or providing guardianship services.
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Academic Families has personal and professional experience with boarding schools. Many of our staff attended boarding schools themselves when they were young or have worked in them. We have all lived overseas and most of us are mothers, so we understand how important it is to find the very best education for every child no matter where that might be in the world.
From our headquarters in Edinburgh to our local staff across the UK, our team regularly visits hundreds of British schools. Our excellent knowledge of the UK education system, accreditation by the Boarding School Association (BSA) and certification from the British Council means we understand UK boarding education from the inside and out, and know how to ensure the best education for each child.
In addition, our guardianship service has been Gold accredited by AEGIS (the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) since 2016 and also by the BSA, so you know, with Academic Families, you're guaranteed to have the best local support anywhere in the UK.
Moreover, our team are trained MHFA Mental Health First Aiders so we are qualified to support our students with any wellbeing and mental health concerns.
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