Secondary education in the United Kingdom has been widely adopted with the introduction of “specialisms” for many years. Specialisms provide secondary schools with a particular area in which they aim to improve the quality of education, the level of education achieved, and to create an environment that is unique to each school. Although the Specialist … Read more
Home schooling, commonly known as “elective home education” is completely legal in the UK, although the specific legislation slightly differs between England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The important reminder for parents if they decide to home school is: You can educate your child at home – but you still have a legal obligation to … Read more
Deciding to choose a boarding school in the UK is a big decision for any family. The UK education system has a long-standing record of academic excellence, tradition and cultural variation and its boarding schools are some of the most desirable in the world. Whether you are thinking about an independent school for your child … Read more
Education is one of the biggest decisions families have to make – a lot of weight to bear with parents for socially, academically and for the future. When looking at education in the UK families are often faced with one question – “public (state) school or private (independent) school?” Both are great and bad and … Read more