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 one of our partner schools:
Pangbourne College in Reading, England.
Pangbourne College is a small, independent boarding and day school, set in 230 acres of beautiful West Berkshire countryside, in one of the UK's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). The school has a community where students can flourish; its small size allows teachers to get to know each student individually, ensuring students are nurtured as they grow academically and socially.
Pangbourne's Flag Values of kindness, selflessness, moral courage, initiative, industry, resilience, respect and integrity underpin all it does as a College. The values are rooted in the school's Christian ethos and go a long way in preparing their pupils for life’s challenges and the responsibilities of adulthood. The aim of the school is to equip 'Pangbournians' with the strongest possible foundations for their future through fulfilling their potential and developing the confidence, values and skills needed to make a positive difference in the world.
Pangbourne College is best known for its fantastic co-curricular opportunities for sport, art, music, drama and adventurous training. Established in 1955, the Pangbourne College Boat Club is a definite standout - performing at the highest level in the UK and internationally. As one of the only schools to have achieved four Princess Elizabeth Cup victories at Henley Royal Regatta, the club has produced world-class GB rowers and Olympians, including the current double Para World Champion.
Pangbourne crews attend local and national regattas in the Summer Term, and each year the Boat Club holds a Rowing Club Dinner for over 120 guests. Recent speakers at the event have included Olympic gold medal-winning rowers, including Katherine Grainger CBE.
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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