Academic Families works with more than 450 schools throughout the UK, and we have become experts at matching children to the right boarding school for them in order to ensure each student thrives.
We're delighted to present Inspired Learning Group (ILG) who own a collection of independent schools across the UK, including five boarding schools that welcome international pupils. Each school retains its own character while benefiting from the support of the wider group, ensuring high academic standards, strong pastoral care and a wide range of opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
Clayesmore School is located in Dorset, England.
Clayesmore School was founded in 1896 by Lex Devine and is one of the best co-educational day and boarding schools in the area. The school is committed to empowering its students to become the best versions of themselves, whether that be going to some of the top universities and conservatoires or going straight into working life. Clayesmore truly wants the best for its students.
Rookwood School is located in Hampshire, England.
Founded in 1934, Rookwood School offers a boarding experience that combines academic excellence with adventure and cultural exploration. Conveniently located near Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports, we offer easy travel for international families.
Saint Felix School is located in Reydon, England.
Founded in 1897, Saint Felix School is a thriving boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 19, with boarding available from age 11 to 19. Saint Felix prides itself on its warm, close-knit community, placing kindness at the heart of its values.
Shebbear College is located in Devon, England.
Founded in 1841 and steeped in history, Shebbear College is a thriving day and boarding school in Devon, for girls and boys aged 4 to 18. Our 85-acre campus is situated in the beautiful Devon countryside, close to Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks and the fantastic surfing beaches of the North Cornwall coast. We are a forward-thinking school with traditional roots, working together to develop our young people and their passions.
St Francis' College is located in Hertfordshire, England.
St. Francis’ College has been educating and empowering girls since 1933. With a proud heritage, the school seamlessly blends traditional values with a forward-thinking educational approach and continues to nurture individuality, social responsibility, and academic excellence in a supportive, inclusive environment.
We offer honest advice to help you find the best UK school for your child.
Our team provides exactly the kind of support for your child that we would want if we were sending our children overseas, and in fact, all of our staff have direct, personal experience with boarding schools.
We visit schools regularly and know them inside and out – the atmosphere they offer, the academic and social environment your child will be in - so we know where your child will fit in best.
Choosing the best education for your child leads many families to consider British schools and universities. However, it is not an easy decision to make.
Our team works hard to understand the needs and strengths of your child, match them to the UK boarding school best suited to their needs, and support them throughout their time in the UK.
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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