Boarding School

When people say UK boarding schools, they are usually referring to independent schools in the UK that provide boarding services. There are around 441 of such schools in the UK education system. Boarding Schools have a long and well established history. Most of them have religious background and are renowned by its strict discipline and remarkable academic results. Hundreds and thousands of students from all around the world come to study in these schools. According to a census conducted by the Independent School Council (ISC) of the 2021/22 academic, there are about 14,000 new international students every year, in which 19% are from Hong Kong and 15% are from mainland China.
All programmes start in September. Only a few of them accept January and April intakes. There are three terms in a year, which is different with the two-term system in Hong Kong.
Types of Boarding School
Prep School
Year Group Year 1 – 8
Boarding Age 7 – 13
Termly Fee £7,500 – £13,500
Senior School
Year Group Year 7 / Year 9 – 13 (Some from year 1 to 13)
Boarding Age 11/13 – 18
Termly Fee £9,500 – £14,500
International Study Centre (ISC)
Year Group Year 7 – 13
Boarding Age 11 – 18
Termly Fee £9,500 – £14,500
Additional Information for Boarding School

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