Boarding Schools in the London area
Live and study in the UK capital city
London offers a multitude of boarding schools. These are situated in both the central urban areas and the leafy suburbs of the capital.
Here is a selection of the boarding schools available:
School in fashionable South-Kensington
Collingham College
Collingham College is located in central London, in elegant South Kensington. This GCSE and Sixth Form College is not a typical boarding school: foreign students board with host families. Small study groups and a close relationship to the tutors enable individual support and guidance. The students enjoy the benefits of living in a major city: the study programme includes excursions to galleries and theatres, and the many cinemas, sports and musical venues provide an extensive range of leisure opportunities.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational GCSE and Sixth Form College |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One school year (three terms) |
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Number of students |
Around 180, including approx. 30 international students |
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Location |
Central London |
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Closest airport |
London Heathrow (22 km) |
Creativity at its best
Frensham Heights
Frensham Heights is the school for creative people. In addition to the usual subjects this boarding school offers a multitude of art and creative options, from fine art, design and photography to theatre and dance. The school's slogan "Think, Create, Explore“ illustrates the philosophy of the school, which lies in uniting academic and personal interests and desires. In Frensham Heights tolerance and eqaulity are key considerations: there is no uniform and the idea of competition is limited to the athletic field. It is a school where a bit of creative chaos is welcomed.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One school year (three terms) |
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Number of students |
Around 580, including approx. 40 international students |
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Location |
Near Farnham, Surrey, England. The city has a population of 39,000 |
| Closest airport |
London Heathrow (57 km) |
Quaker school to the west of London
Leighton Park School
Leighton Park School lies on the outskirts of Reading, around 70 km from London. Its historic buildings are perfectly combined with a well-equipped, modern campus. All students are placed in one of five School Houses, which creates close links between day and boarding pupils. The school was founded in 1890 and offers both A-level and IB examinations. Leighton Park is one of the English Quaker Schools, which pursue a very positive and mutually respectful educational ideal.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels and International Baccalaureate (IB) |
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Minimum stay |
One school year for A-level path, two years for IB path |
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Number of students |
Around 490, including approx. 80 international students |
| Location |
Reading, Berkshire, England. The city has a population of 160,000 |
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Closest airport |
London Heathrow (43 km) |
Boarding school for girls in a historic setting
Princess Helena College
Princess Helena College is a historic boarding school for girls. It was founded in 1820 as one of the first educational establishments for girls. The school is named after a daughter of Queen Victoria who became president of the school in 1874. Today, the boarding school is located in the beautiful landscape of Hertfordshire, 65 km north of London. Its large campus lies in green surroundings and boasts excellent facilities and cosy boarding houses. Most of the boarding pupils are British, making this an authentic English boarding school for girls.
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Boarding school type |
All-girls boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One half term |
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Number of students |
Around 500, including approx. 30 international students |
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Location |
Near Hitchin, Hertforshire, England. The town has a population of 33,000 |
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Closest airports |
Luton (10 km), London Stansted (54 km), London Heathrow (66 km) |
Boarding school in a park in southern London
Royal Russell School
The Royal Russel School was founded in 1853 as a charity to care for the orphaned children of London warehousemen and drapers and has been under royal patronage since then. Today the school is located in the London suburbs, 3 km south of Croydon. The 40 hectare campus offers well-equipped classrooms and extensive sport facilities. Life in the boarding school is shaped by the traditional house system and by the outstanding care provided by the tutors. The competition between the houses reaches its peak on Royal Russel Day, when trophies and prizes are awarded. As well as all the standard academic subjects, the school lays a particular emphasis on Art and Drama. Computer Science and Media Studies can also be found on the timetable.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One school year (three terms) |
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Number of students |
Around 910, including approx. 130 international students |
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Location |
On the outskirts of London, around 20 km from the city centre |
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Closest airports |
London Gatwick (34 km), London Heathrow (41 km) |
