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Nestled in the sleepy Norfolk town of Holt, just a stone’s throw from stunning beaches, Gresham’s School offers a highly dynamic, innovative and individualised education for each child. The campus masterfully combines historic charm with cutting-edge facilities, creating an environment where students can thrive academically, creatively, and socially. To hear all about the ethos and educational opportunities at Gresham’s please watch the video interview of our Founder, Cathe

As a parent, you want to give your child every opportunity to succeed. For many high-net-worth (HNW) families, choosing a prestigious British boarding school is a critical step in ensuring their child receives a world-class education. With a rich history, rigorous academics, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities, British boarding schools offer a unique environment to nurture your child’s potential. But how do you select the best British boarding school for your chi

I hope you’ve found this blog in plenty of time ahead of your proposed boarding school start year. Whilst our team of expert education consultants helps many client families with making applications to British boarding schools at all times of year, and sometimes even at the last-minute, the more time we have, the more we can effectively advise, plan, support and mentor both parents and child with this often-complicated process. For this reason, we work with many client fami

Which school you choose for your child is probably one of the most important decisions you will ever make. With so many private schools to choose from, how do parents choose the best school for them? Parents often begin the conversation with our team of expert education consultants by asking our opinion of certain schools by name, asking if they are right for their child. Fuelled by hours spent on the internet, as well as talking to friends and family, parents often feel co

The world’s biggest school open day comes to London this weekend in the form of The Independent Schools Show. With over 200 schools in one place - it’s a great way for parents to talk face-to-face with many private day schools and boarding schools in one day. There are seminars from leading private school heads offering advice on how to choose the right school. All in all – a great source of information for parents who are starting out on their journey towards choosing the be

Value added tax on private education - whilst I strongly disagree with a policy which appears to be based on shaky theories for its justification, VAT is now an extra financial burden for families who are considering investing in private education. Financial planning and budgeting, as well as shopping around to compare fees are sadly a factor in choosing the best school for a child. This saddens me to the core and my heart goes out to all those parents facing the dilemma of

Choosing the right boarding school for your child is a significant decision that can shape their happy and successful future, in many ways. It’s not simply about picking the most prestigious school, or the one closest to home. Before diving into researching and touring boarding schools, you need a well-thought-out strategy. Without careful planning, you might miss out on finding the school that perfectly aligns with your child’s strengths, interests, and needs. Often parent

Many private boarding schools have open days in the coming weeks. How do parents make the most of these fact-finding missions, seeing through the ‘marketing speak’ to start you on your journey towards making the best boarding school choice for you child? Choosing the right boarding school can be a confusing process, especially when you live outside the UK, or you are new to the idea of boarding. Investing hours reviewing school websites, watching videos and news shared via so

Changing school at sixth form is not a decision that should be taken lightly and is something that should always be given very careful consideration. It’s the most crucial time of your child’s education journey, launching them on the pathway towards their future career, university place or attaining their post-school goals and ambitions. Now, early September of year 11, is the time to consider this seriously as the timeline for sixth form boarding school applications is loomi