Boarding schools in Southern England
Sun, Sea and Study
Southern England is most often thought of as a holiday destination, due to its famous seaside resorts, Brighton, Bournemouth and Eastbourne. However there are also several excellent boarding schools in the region. We can recommend schools from the historic city of Bath to the Isle of Wight.
Here you can find some examples of the boarding schools to be found in Southern England:
Boarding school in Hampshire
Lord Wandsworth College
Lord Wandsworth College was founded in 1928 as a boarding school for orphans and still provides a real home from home today. The school is located in the green countryside of Hampshire, only 80 km away from London. The school philosophy is one of mutual consideration and respectful interaction with others. The 485 hectare campus is almost a town on its own, providing accommodation not only for students but also for teaching staff and other employees. The college offers the opportunity to take part in many different activities, from sport or music to dance, climbing or kayaking.
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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 |
Two terms |
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Number of students |
Around 550, including approx. 40 international students |
| Location |
Hampshire, England. The closest city, Basingstoke, has a population of 107,000 and is around 20 km away |
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Closest airport |
London Heathrow (50km) |
Boarding school for girls in the historic city of Bath
Royal High School
The Royal High School Bath is an all-girls boarding school located on the outskirts of the famous spa town. This academically demanding school has both a proud 150 year history and an outstanding reputation. The school also provides a versatile syllabus and offers upper school students the choice between taking the A-level or the IB examinations. The school facilities are excellent, particularly those for art and drama. The school prioritizes a holistic education for its students and also works hard to develop a real sense of community in the school, which is of particular benefit to international students.
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Boarding school type |
All-girls boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels and International Baccalaureate (IB) |
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Minimum stay |
One school year in A-Level branch, two school years in IB-branch |
| Number of students |
Around 750, including approx. 80 international students |
| Location |
Bath, Somerset, England with a population of 17,000 |
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Closest airports |
Bristol Airport (30 km), London Heathrow (160 km) |
Boarding school on the Isle of Wight
Ryde School
Ryde School with Upper Chine is located on the Isle of Wight, just a few kilometres off the southern coast of England. This boarding school provides a solid all-round education and pays particular attention to the individual talents and potential of its students. It offers a wide range of subjects, including less common options such as film and theatre studies. Once they reach the upper school, students can choose between an A-level and an IB-branch for their final examinations. As it is on an island, the school is very close to the sea. This means that students are also given the opportunity to participate in a variety of water based activities such as surfing and sailing.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
| School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels and International Baccalaureate (IB) |
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Minimum stay |
Two terms in A-Level branch, two school years in IB-branch |
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Number of students |
Around 740, including approx. 40 international students |
| Location |
Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, England with a population of 32,000. The Isle of Wight has a population of 138,000 |
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Closest airport |
London Heathrow (120 km) |
Boarding school in Warminster
Warminster School
Warminster School was founded in 1707 and is located in a small town of the same name in southern England. It is located on an attractive campus close to the town centre. Today it is an academically versatile school which offers a broad range of educational possibilities. The manageable size of the school means that students benefit from individual assistance as required. Warminster School pursues a holistic educational approach and offers a first-rate tutor system in small learning groups. Sixth-Form students can choose between A-Levels and the IB for their school-leaving certificate. The School also has an active theatrical community and offers a range of sporting activities, such as rugby, football and hockey.
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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 term in A-Level branch, two school years in IB-branch |
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Number of students |
Around 530, including approx. 80 international students |
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Location |
Warminster, Wiltshire, England with a population of 17,000 |
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Closest airports |
Bristol Airport (60 km), London Heathrow (140 km) |