The Best Boarding Schools in the UK

Boarding Schools in the UK are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best Boarding Schools in the UK, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Boarding Schools in the UK are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best Boarding Schools in the UK, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Why Choose to Study at a Boarding School in the UK?

Parents opt for UK boarding schools due to their strong academic reputation, opportunities for personal development, and esteemed global standing. These institutions offer a challenging education that equips students for prestigious universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. Additionally, they promote independence, leadership, and essential life skills within a safe and structured setting.

Students gain from exceptional extracurricular activities, international connections, and immersion in the English language, all of which can significantly boost their future career opportunities. Many families are drawn to these schools for their prestige, rich traditions, and access to exclusive global prospects.

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Top rated Boarding Schools in the UK 2025

This Boarding Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.

IB Boarding Schools in the UK

  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • Branksome Hall Asia
    0 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma
    From 20188000
    krw
  • North Broward Preparatory School, A Nord Anglia Education School
    3 reviews
    Boca Raton - Florida
    From 62650
    usd
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • International Bilingual School of Provence
    0 reviews
    Luynes - Aix-en-Provence
    Cambridge, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 10250
    eur
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • Branksome Hall Asia
    0 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma
    From 20188000
    krw
  • North Broward Preparatory School, A Nord Anglia Education School
    3 reviews
    Boca Raton - Florida
    From 62650
    usd
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • International Bilingual School of Provence
    0 reviews
    Luynes - Aix-en-Provence
    Cambridge, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 10250
    eur

US Curriculum Boarding Schools in the UK

  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Ecole d’Humanité
    0 reviews
    Hasliberg - Bern
    From 65000
    chf
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    2 reviews
    Lugano - Ticino
    AP, IB Diploma
    From 30000
    usd
  • Keystone Academy
    5 reviews
    Beijing - China
    From 250000
    cny
  • THINK Global School
    0 reviews
    New York City - New York
    American Diploma
    From
    usd
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Ecole d’Humanité
    0 reviews
    Hasliberg - Bern
    From 65000
    chf
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    2 reviews
    Lugano - Ticino
    AP, IB Diploma
    From 30000
    usd
  • Keystone Academy
    5 reviews
    Beijing - China
    From 250000
    cny
  • THINK Global School
    0 reviews
    New York City - New York
    American Diploma
    From
    usd

British Curriculum Boarding Schools in the UK

  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • North London Collegiate School Jeju
    5 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 25500
    usd
  • Prince of Wales Island International School
    0 reviews
    Balik Pulau - George Town
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 30,000
    myr
  • Rugby School Japan
    0 reviews
    Tokyo - Japan
    A Level, AS, IGCSE
    From 5000000
    jpy
  • Brillantmont International School
    3 reviews
    Lausanne - Vaud
    A Level, AP, AS, IGCSE, SAT
    From 31500
  • International Bilingual School of Provence
    0 reviews
    Luynes - Aix-en-Provence
    Cambridge, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 10250
    eur
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • North London Collegiate School Jeju
    5 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 25500
    usd
  • Prince of Wales Island International School
    0 reviews
    Balik Pulau - George Town
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 30,000
    myr
  • Rugby School Japan
    0 reviews
    Tokyo - Japan
    A Level, AS, IGCSE
    From 5000000
    jpy
  • Brillantmont International School
    3 reviews
    Lausanne - Vaud
    A Level, AP, AS, IGCSE, SAT
    From 31500
  • International Bilingual School of Provence
    0 reviews
    Luynes - Aix-en-Provence
    Cambridge, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 10250
    eur

How much do Boarding Schools in the UK cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for Boarding Schools in ranges between $15200 and $70400. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $70400.

The average yearly cost is $47000, around $4700 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $7000.

Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.

If you would like to explore Boarding Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.

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