Tips, questions and pitfalls for UK boarding school open days

The UK boarding school system can seem overwhelming at first, so let us give you some guidance on one of the most important parts of the application process…

We outline the most important things to know about the ISEB Common Pre-Tests, for students applying to UK independent schools.

We outline the most important points about the UKiset assessment for international students applying to UK independent schools.

Moving to the UK is a huge move for any family, and finding the right school for your children is one of the most important decisions you need to make before you go.

We ask Jim Hewer, founder of Heritage Education, for advice on visiting prospective UK boarding schools for your child.

Thinking about UK boarding school for your child? We know how confusing the process can be. Pre-tests, UKISET, 11+, 13+, Common Entrance... what does it all mean?!

We ask Jenny Godwin, a matron at prestigious prep school Cheam, about what life is like in a school boarding house.

UK boarding school life has a whole language of its own. Here we demystify some of the terms.