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:
St Francis' College in Hertfordshire, England.
School address:
St. Francis’ College
Broadway
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3PJ
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Nearby towns:
Hitchin, Cambridge, 30 minutes commute into London
Nearest airport:
London Luton – 13 miles – 20 minute drive
London Stansted – 29 miles – 40 minute drive
London Heathrow – 48 miles – 60 minute drive
Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Letchworth Garden City, just north of London, St. Francis’ College has been educating and empowering girls since 1933. With a proud heritage of over 90 years, the school seamlessly blends traditional values with a forward-thinking educational approach. Now part of the Inspired Learning Group, St. Francis’ continues to nurture individuality, social responsibility, and academic excellence in a supportive, inclusive environment. Welcoming students from the age of 3 months to 18 years, with flexible boarding options available from 10years+, St. Francis’ College offers small class sizes, personalised attention, and a vibrant programme of extracurricular opportunities, making it an ideal choice for girls seeking a well-rounded and enriching, high-quality education.
St. Francis’ College is a leading girls’ school renowned for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in STEM, within a supportive and non-pressurised environment. Our innovative Curriculum 24 prepares students for a future shaped by AI and global change, emphasising critical thinking, adaptability, and analytical skills. We foster personal and academic growth through a character-based, inclusive approach that promotes creativity, collaboration, and individual choice. With a strong focus on empowerment and well-being, our students leave as confident, future-ready individuals, reflecting the unity and support of our close-knit school community.
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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