Brighton College is an independent day and boarding school for male and female pupils aged from 11 to 18 years. Founded in 1845, it occupies a 12-acre site close to the seafront in Brighton. It is a registered charity, owned and governed by its board of governors who are trustees of the charity. There are three boarding houses for male pupils and two for females on site; a co-educational boarding house for some sixth-form pupils situated close to the campus has been created since the previous inspection. The school has also extended its facilities with a new music school, a new teaching block and a science and sport building.

Wellington College is one of the UK’s — and indeed the world’s — great coeducational boarding and day schools. The College is set in 400 acres of beautiful parkland and is home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible educational environment for our pupils. The school was founded in 1853 as the living memorial to the Duke of Wellington, described by Queen Victoria as “the greatest man this country has ever produced”.

Rugby School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school. It is situated in the center of Rugby, with the buildings, including 13 boarding and two-day houses, concentrated close to School House, the historic center of the school. It is run by a charitable trust and administered by a governing body that oversees the work of the school. The school's previous inspection was a regulatory compliance inspection in January 2018. Since the previous inspection, a new headmaster has been appointed to allow his predecessor to become Executive headmaster of the Rugby School Group. A rolling program for the refurbishment of boarding houses has continued.

Marlborough College offers a contemporary and enriching full-boarding education for pupils with aspirations. In an incomparable setting on the edge of a beautiful historic market town, it offers outstanding facilities and exciting opportunities academically, in sports, and in the arts. Pupils are inspired to pursue excellence and to value achievement highly.

Founded in 627 AD, St Peter’s is the fourth oldest school in the world and one of the country’s leading schools. Our academic results are outstanding but we believe that independent thinking and a love of learning are just as important as excellent grades. Here there is a real focus on developing intellectual curiosity in the classroom and beyond, with pupils and staff being members of a vibrant, learning community.

Lord Wandsworth College is a co-educational independent day and boarding school located set in 1200 acres of stunning North Hampshire countryside in Southern England, less than an hour from London and Heathrow Airport. Established in 1922, Lord Wandsworth College offers an outstanding education for students aged 11 to 18 and enjoys a strong international community. Our mission statement is simple: to nurture inwardly self-confident, outwardly modest, curious and passionate young individuals who are ambitious to go and make a positive difference in the world. With 700 pupils on roll we are small enough to really know our students, yet big enough to offer an extensive range of facilities and a broad curriculum. Our students consistently achieve excellent exam results, while still enjoying our extensive co-curriculum and leadership opportunities. In our Sixth Form, a growing focus on life after school means our pupils develop greater confidence and ambition as they prepare for university and beyond. The College welcomes pupils from all over the world and really values the contribution they make to our community. We are proud of our cultural diversity. We offer our international boarders a home from home, allowing them to immerse themselves into the British culture in a wonderfully friendly and supportive way. Our Head of Boarding organises an extensive range of weekend trips and activities and our International Students Association exists to promote the interests of international students. We are a UKVI licence holder and able to sponsor international students under the student visa scheme.

Tonbridge is one of the leading boys’ boarding and day schools in the UK and is highly respected, both here and internationally, for providing a world-class education. It occupies an extensive site of 150 acres in Kent – just a 40-minute train journey from London Charing Cross. There are some 800 boys in seven Boarding Houses and five Day Houses. One of the key strengths of Tonbridge is that it blends tradition and innovation successfully, with high-achieving boys wearing their gifts lightly. Tonbridge encourages its students to make connections – connections between academic subjects, between different sports and activities, between people, between cultures: with the aim of producing fine minds and good hearts. The School’s ethos is summed up in just two words: ‘Only Connect’.

At Abingdon we aim to teach and develop the resources, skills and resilience that students need to feel confident in embracing their future. We encourage students to seize opportunities and to appreciate their responsibilities to each other and to society as a whole. The School promotes a culture of mutual respect and equality and we celebrate diversity. Abingdon is divided into the Lower School (aged 11-13), Middle School (aged 13-16) and Upper School or Sixth Form (aged 16-18). Pupils spend two years in Lower School, three years in Middle School and two years in the Sixth Form. Entry to the Lower School is mainly from maintained primary schools and independent schools which finish at the age of eleven, while the Middle School intake is predominantly from preparatory schools. In the Sixth Form there is a further intake of students from the maintained and independent sectors.

What does it mean to be a Downe House girl? The answer is in the key characteristics known as the Downe House DNA – Collaboration, Resilience, Creativity, Aspiration, Compassion, Communication, and being Outward-Looking. In the classroom, on the playing field, on stage, and everywhere in between, these core values are the hope, aim, and challenge for every girl. We give the girls every opportunity to develop these seven important skills and characteristics through all aspects of life at Downe House.

Cheltenham Ladies’ College has been at the forefront of girls’ education for 170 years. Our heritage and global reputation were founded on our pioneering approach to girls’ education and our future aims are no less ambitious. College is passionate about the futures of our pupils. While their academic achievements are important, these must go hand-in-hand with co-curricular activities that inspire and challenge them, a community that supports them, and opportunities to pursue their passions and learn from their mistakes. By nurturing well-rounded and self-confident girls, we help them to develop the skills they need to manage the choices and opportunities ahead of them, leaving College as empowered young women.

Queen Anne's School is an independent day and boarding school for female pupils aged eleven to nineteen. Founded in 1698 in Westminster as the Grey Coat Hospital, it became a school for females in 1874, moving to the present site in Caversham in 1894. In 2019, the Grey Coat Hospital Foundation merged with the United Westminster Schools Foundation to create the United Westminster Grey Coat Foundation, which maintains oversight through an independent governing body. Boarders are accommodated in four boarding houses; there are three-day houses. Since the previous inspection, the school has completed a new main entrance, school office, and music center, including a recital hall and a recording studio.

HIF Swiss International School and Sports Academy HIF is an open-hearted campus community where young people from around the world can thrive in the sublime, health-giving environment of the Swiss Alps. It is a co-educational secondary school offering a range of educational programmes for students in school years/grades 7 to 12. HIF Sports Academy For over 30 years, the HIF has been not only one of Switzerland's leading sports schools with a proud tradition in training elite athletes who participated with great success in the Olympic Winter Games but also a certified Swiss-Ski performance center in disciplines such as cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboard freestyle, and biathlon. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of professional coaches and staff, the HIF Sports Academy strives to provide every athlete the opportunity to utilize their full potential.

Based in a prime location, Monte Rosa offers a highly individualized educational experience to both students and their parents. Since 1874, the school has been offering a wide range of academic programs in both general subject areas and intensive language studies, taught by enthusiastic teaching experts in a family-like atmosphere conducive to learning. Small classes and personalized instruction designed for optimum results, vital interaction between teachers and students, and principles based on genuine educational value: these are the ingredients that make up a climate in which school life is challenging and invigorating. On-going dialogue and the pleasure of accomplishment fashion the personality of students expected to address tomorrow's realities.

Founded in 1966 by Mathilde and Jean Wegmüller, Chantemerle is a private, international boarding school located in the French part of Switzerland. Our school welcomes Swiss and international students ages 6 to 18 for the school year as well as for summer and winter camps. From primary school to high school, our Swiss pathway prepares for the Swiss Federal Matura diploma. The Matura gives automatic entry into highly reputable Swiss universities and engineering schools (EPFL/ETH), that are also known for their affordability. The Matura is also highly regarded in the USA and internationally. Foreign students who are beginners in French can easily join the Swiss pathway after having completed our intensive one-year French language immersion. Interestingly, Chantemerle also offers a bilingual option to candidates with a B2 level in English. The bilingual matura is likely to be recognized internationally, offering students a qualification that holds value beyond the borders of Switzerland.

On our spectacular lakeside campuses, 120 years of Swiss tradition, culture, and heritage combine with a modern, global outlook to create a truly special atmosphere. Inspired by our family values, commitment to excellence, and uplifting community spirit, your child will flourish. You’ll feel part of something unique, too, welcomed into a vibrant international family of more than 50 nationalities. Everyone’s welcome at Collège Champittet. Our day school is open to children aged from 3 to 18, and we offer boarding for 11 to 18-year-olds. Your child can join us at any time – we accept applications all year round.

Today we welcome 750 day and boarding students from Pre-Kindergarten to Postgraduate, with more than 260 students residing on campus. With a student body that represents approximately 60 nationalities each year and speaks more than 35 languages as a mother tongue, cultural differences are celebrated as students challenge and inspire one another to become global citizens. Our academic programs provide a rich and varied curriculum that encourages students to find their own voice no matter what the discipline. High School students can choose from a selection of Advanced Placement courses or pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, providing access to colleges and universities around the world. Accredited by the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), we are proud to employ gifted, passionate educators who encourage intellectual curiosity.

La Garenne welcomes young people aged 4 to 18 from more than 30 nations to our exceptional school in the Swiss Alps. We pride ourselves on our bilingual approach, giving students mastery of French and English. Our students follow globally accredited programmes of study, creating informed, globally competent, and future-ready learners. La Garenne’s core values are academic excellence, a close-knit family atmosphere, security and cultural diversity.

The Ecole d’Humanité is the only school of its kind in Europe. We are a progressive boarding school with a truly holistic approach to education, offering university preparatory education in English and German. The Ecole offers two educational programs in two languages. In our American Program, students are taught in English and follow a rigorous US high school curriculum. Students in the American Program have the option of enhancing their credentials through our Advanced Placement® courses. The Swiss Program is taught in German and offers a Swiss secondary education and the option to prepare for the Swiss Matura.

Le Régent’s secondary ans senior sections produce well-rounded, internationally-minded students. Its rigorous approach to teaching and learning is suited to a period marked by exams and then university applications – but Le Régent also focuses on the individual, tailoring teaching and programmes to the needs of the child. The IB challenges the academically able while the different track of the Régent Graduation Diploma (with a sports or arts specialism) allows all students to follow their passions and reach their academic potential. Le Régent’s vibrant co-educational boarding community provides the complete Le Régent experience – while day students benefit fully from all the support and care provided to the boarders.

Our school was founded in 1926 in the belief that education can help make the world a better place. Today, this mission remains at the heart of life at Institut Montana. We are a small family-like community of around 380 students who enjoy a multicultural environment of more than 55 nationalities. We offer Swiss and international academic programmes and a student to staff ratio of 4:1. The academic programmes in our private elementary school, secondary school, Swiss high school and international high school are intellectually fulfilling but we also help dreams come true. Our campus on the Zugerberg provides a nurturing environment in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With opportunities beyond the curriculum to inspire ambitions as well as teach important skills for this changing world, you can prepare for an exciting future. You will graduate as a responsible young adult and a truly global citizen with a network of friends from all over the world.