The Best Boarding Schools in Europe

Boarding Schools are very popular in Europe. Discover The Best Boarding Schools in Europe.

The Best Boarding Schools in Europe

Boarding Schools in Europe 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 Europe, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Why families choose a Boarding school in Europe?

Students and parents initially choose a boarding school for more challenging academics. Students are stimulated intellectually in ways they never were before in their schools. A boarding school ensures that students are immersed in an educational world where learning is central to all activities. A class size of 12 is the average at most boarding schools. Students are encouraged to think and share. They actively participate in their learning. Teachers live on campus and are available for extra help after the school day ends.

With 111,000 new doctorates awarded each year, Europe nearly twice as many doctorates as the USA. Boarding Schools in Europe have long welcomed students from other countries. With its unique combination of a modern and high quality way of life allied to its rich historical heritage, Europe offers a study experience like no other.

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Top rated Boarding Schools in Europe 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 Europe

  • Newington College
    0 reviews
    Sydney - New South Wales
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 24390
    aud
  • Methodist Ladies' College (MLC)
    0 reviews
    Melbourne - Victoria
    IB Diploma
    From 23250
    aud
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • British International School, Phuket
    1 reviews
    Phuket - Southern Thailand
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 452100
    thb
  • Swiss International School Dubai
    0 reviews
    Dubai - Emirate of Dubai
    IB Diploma
    From 53000
    aed
  • St. Joseph’s Institution International
    7 reviews
    Singapore - South-eastern Asia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 37000
    sgd
  • Newington College
    0 reviews
    Sydney - New South Wales
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 24390
    aud
  • Methodist Ladies' College (MLC)
    0 reviews
    Melbourne - Victoria
    IB Diploma
    From 23250
    aud
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • British International School, Phuket
    1 reviews
    Phuket - Southern Thailand
    BTEC, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 452100
    thb
  • Swiss International School Dubai
    0 reviews
    Dubai - Emirate of Dubai
    IB Diploma
    From 53000
    aed
  • St. Joseph’s Institution International
    7 reviews
    Singapore - South-eastern Asia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 37000
    sgd

US Curriculum Boarding Schools in Europe

  • THINK Global School
    0 reviews
    New York City - New York
    American Diploma
    From
    usd
  • College Alpin Beau Soleil
    0 reviews
    Villars - Vaud
    French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 150000
    chf
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Humboldt-Institut
    1 reviews
    Berlin - Germany
    A Level
    From 27000
    eur
  • 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
  • THINK Global School
    0 reviews
    New York City - New York
    American Diploma
    From
    usd
  • College Alpin Beau Soleil
    0 reviews
    Villars - Vaud
    French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 150000
    chf
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Humboldt-Institut
    1 reviews
    Berlin - Germany
    A Level
    From 27000
    eur
  • 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

British Curriculum Boarding Schools in Europe

  • Bromsgrove International School Thailand
    2 reviews
    Bangkok - Central Thailand
    A Level, BTEC, IGCSE
    From 314670
    thb
  • Nexus International School, Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 44730
    myr
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Greater Geneva
    0 reviews
    Thonon-les-Bains - Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
    American Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 68000
    eur
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • Regents International School Pattaya
    4 reviews
    Pattaya - Bang Lamung District
    From 133200
    thb
  • Rugby School Thailand
    0 reviews
    Bang Lamung District - Chon Buri
    A Level, Cambridge, IGCSE
    From 14000
    usd
  • Bromsgrove International School Thailand
    2 reviews
    Bangkok - Central Thailand
    A Level, BTEC, IGCSE
    From 314670
    thb
  • Nexus International School, Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 44730
    myr
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Greater Geneva
    0 reviews
    Thonon-les-Bains - Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
    American Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 68000
    eur
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • Regents International School Pattaya
    4 reviews
    Pattaya - Bang Lamung District
    From 133200
    thb
  • Rugby School Thailand
    0 reviews
    Bang Lamung District - Chon Buri
    A Level, Cambridge, IGCSE
    From 14000
    usd

How much do Boarding Schools in Europe cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for Boarding Schools in ranges between $38600 and $47600. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $125100.

The average yearly cost is $95600, around $9600 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $12600.

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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Parent and Student Reviews of Boarding Schools in Europe

  • Our 2 children have been at the school for almost 8 years. The caring, nurturing environment alongside rigorous academics, allowed my daughter to access a top university in UK while my son joined a boarding school in UK.
    Read more
    Written October 20, 2024
  • In 2021 we found H Farm International School thanks to Worldschools. It was love at first sight. We left our beautiful Castellammare di Stabia to embrace the project of raising our two children Chloe and Ruben in an international environment, surrounded by greenery with a strong vocation for entrepreneurship and innovation. After 3 years we are happy with the choice motivated by the jumps of joy of the children who want to go back to school, as soon as they have left it. Thank you Worldschools, Thank you H Farm
    Read more
    Written August 5, 2024
  • 4.I know the Krumbach school in Austria where my niece Anne Princess GAKIZA, orphan of father and mother studies. This school takes care of all her needs (school fees, travel and accommodation, health care and insurance, ect. ..) and develop the child’s talents. As legal guardian, I am very delighted to have my niece in Krumbach school and I would recommend this school without a second thought…The orphan has a wonderful time at school with excellent relationships and attention, love and adequate education. In addition to her strong open-mindedness in the scientific field, she is learning several languages ​​which is also a very pleasant tool to start for a long subsequent journey of study and learning!
    The school allows also for very organized control of the behavior and needs of students in a more specific and personalized way.
    I would like to thank all the staff and educational leaders of the school for the period already spent by my niece at Kumbrach school and the quality/service that was provided.
    An exceptional school attentive to the specific needs of children, in a wonderful environment for children to learn and develop their creativity.
    The school’s strong points are the maintenance of permanent liaison with parents, the communication of informations which trace the activities carried out by the children as well as the academic results of each term. You know it’s a good school when your child can’t wait to return at the end of the holidays.

    Read more
    Written February 2, 2024
  • Our son is in his third year at the school. And we can already form an opinion about everything.
    The first thing that sticks in the mind is the location: a castle on a mountain in the middle of the forest with an inexpressible view and always fresh air.
    Secondly, the daily routine and hygiene in everything is observed with Austrian pedantry.
    Third, the offices, lodging and recreation rooms, library, are modern and comfortable.
    Fourth, the new sports ground, bicycles, contribute to the physical development of students.
    Fifth, the kitchen, it deserves special praise. Diverse, full, healthy food. Special thanks for the days of cuisines of different nations. Pupils not only familiarize themselves with the dishes of the world, but also actively participate in their preparation.
    The sixth is collective, creative work. Joint productions of plays, cognitive visits to museums, theaters, exhibitions, movies, concerts. Annual outings for skiing and skating in winter, hiking in summer and tourist trips to European countries. This is a topic for a separate comment.
    And, finally, the seventh is the main thing. Educational process. Bilingualism! Education is a two-way process, teacher – student. The approach to the selection of teachers is serious. Not every teacher is able to be enthusiastic about his subject, complex to teach simply, while maintaining the subordination. It works here.
    There are no perfect schools, as well as people. The administration solves force-majeure circumstances, nuances in requirements, difficulties in adaptation of teenagers and young men (at the expense of their moral and physical health) skillfully, keeping the spirit of the school and the priority of education.
    We are sincerely grateful to all those who work, bring up, educate our son, showing him respect.
    Read more
    Written February 2, 2024
  • One of Ranum Efterskole’s greatest philosophies states that the best way to learn is to experience.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • The reason why we chose Ranum Efterskole College was simple: we could find a spirited, stimulating and supportive community in Ranum, that are not always treasured in our local education system. The most pleasant of it all is seeing the relaxing smiles, confident faces, healthy bodies, and learn all about the many adventures … including our son & daughter, who are 8821km away from us.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Ranum Efterskole College cannot be described in brief! We are so impressed with the great work that was done for our girls. All teachers and staff are at work from day one, they are all so happy, positive and helpful, and it lasted all year long. I am wildly impressed by the contact group teacher who took good care of our girls. I was at ease, even though we live abroad.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I have really benefitted from being in the international programme, which gave me an opportunity to experience many different cultures first hand, improve myself academically and develop my social skills at a completely different level. REC has shown me how diversity and an open mind can result in a strong community.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I looked at many different international schools across Europe and came across the website for Ranum Efterskole College. The uniqueness of the school really caught my eye. I felt that it offered opportunities that no other school could.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Everything’s welcoming.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • All five of my children successfully completed their school careers at ENSR and now have embraced adulthood and entrepreneurship.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • A School with a wonderful atmosphere where the whole family feels welcome.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Our 2 children have been at the school for almost 8 years. The caring, nurturing environment alongside rigorous academics, allowed my daughter to access a top university in UK while my son joined a boarding school in UK.
    Read more
    Written October 20, 2024
  • In 2021 we found H Farm International School thanks to Worldschools. It was love at first sight. We left our beautiful Castellammare di Stabia to embrace the project of raising our two children Chloe and Ruben in an international environment, surrounded by greenery with a strong vocation for entrepreneurship and innovation. After 3 years we are happy with the choice motivated by the jumps of joy of the children who want to go back to school, as soon as they have left it. Thank you Worldschools, Thank you H Farm
    Read more
    Written August 5, 2024
  • 4.I know the Krumbach school in Austria where my niece Anne Princess GAKIZA, orphan of father and mother studies. This school takes care of all her needs (school fees, travel and accommodation, health care and insurance, ect. ..) and develop the child’s talents. As legal guardian, I am very delighted to have my niece in Krumbach school and I would recommend this school without a second thought…The orphan has a wonderful time at school with excellent relationships and attention, love and adequate education. In addition to her strong open-mindedness in the scientific field, she is learning several languages ​​which is also a very pleasant tool to start for a long subsequent journey of study and learning!
    The school allows also for very organized control of the behavior and needs of students in a more specific and personalized way.
    I would like to thank all the staff and educational leaders of the school for the period already spent by my niece at Kumbrach school and the quality/service that was provided.
    An exceptional school attentive to the specific needs of children, in a wonderful environment for children to learn and develop their creativity.
    The school’s strong points are the maintenance of permanent liaison with parents, the communication of informations which trace the activities carried out by the children as well as the academic results of each term. You know it’s a good school when your child can’t wait to return at the end of the holidays.

    Read more
    Written February 2, 2024
  • Our son is in his third year at the school. And we can already form an opinion about everything.
    The first thing that sticks in the mind is the location: a castle on a mountain in the middle of the forest with an inexpressible view and always fresh air.
    Secondly, the daily routine and hygiene in everything is observed with Austrian pedantry.
    Third, the offices, lodging and recreation rooms, library, are modern and comfortable.
    Fourth, the new sports ground, bicycles, contribute to the physical development of students.
    Fifth, the kitchen, it deserves special praise. Diverse, full, healthy food. Special thanks for the days of cuisines of different nations. Pupils not only familiarize themselves with the dishes of the world, but also actively participate in their preparation.
    The sixth is collective, creative work. Joint productions of plays, cognitive visits to museums, theaters, exhibitions, movies, concerts. Annual outings for skiing and skating in winter, hiking in summer and tourist trips to European countries. This is a topic for a separate comment.
    And, finally, the seventh is the main thing. Educational process. Bilingualism! Education is a two-way process, teacher – student. The approach to the selection of teachers is serious. Not every teacher is able to be enthusiastic about his subject, complex to teach simply, while maintaining the subordination. It works here.
    There are no perfect schools, as well as people. The administration solves force-majeure circumstances, nuances in requirements, difficulties in adaptation of teenagers and young men (at the expense of their moral and physical health) skillfully, keeping the spirit of the school and the priority of education.
    We are sincerely grateful to all those who work, bring up, educate our son, showing him respect.
    Read more
    Written February 2, 2024
  • One of Ranum Efterskole’s greatest philosophies states that the best way to learn is to experience.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • The reason why we chose Ranum Efterskole College was simple: we could find a spirited, stimulating and supportive community in Ranum, that are not always treasured in our local education system. The most pleasant of it all is seeing the relaxing smiles, confident faces, healthy bodies, and learn all about the many adventures … including our son & daughter, who are 8821km away from us.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Ranum Efterskole College cannot be described in brief! We are so impressed with the great work that was done for our girls. All teachers and staff are at work from day one, they are all so happy, positive and helpful, and it lasted all year long. I am wildly impressed by the contact group teacher who took good care of our girls. I was at ease, even though we live abroad.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I have really benefitted from being in the international programme, which gave me an opportunity to experience many different cultures first hand, improve myself academically and develop my social skills at a completely different level. REC has shown me how diversity and an open mind can result in a strong community.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I looked at many different international schools across Europe and came across the website for Ranum Efterskole College. The uniqueness of the school really caught my eye. I felt that it offered opportunities that no other school could.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Everything’s welcoming.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • All five of my children successfully completed their school careers at ENSR and now have embraced adulthood and entrepreneurship.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • A School with a wonderful atmosphere where the whole family feels welcome.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023