Help Desk
Finding the right school can be very difficult which is why we are delighted to have 2 dedicated education consultants on hand to help you. Please read Our Service section to find out how many parents have used this free of charge service effectively.
Our agents:
Dominic Moon
Former PGA golf professional Dominic has over 15 years' working in publishing and has worked in the boarding schools industry for the last 6 years. He ensures that The UK Boarding Schools Guide and websites accurately meet the need of parents and schools.
"Boarding schools should be seen to be believed! The opportunities for children are enormous not just academically but also with an abundance of extracuirricular activities, guidance, encouragement and fun! Please trust me when I say that they also offer very good value for money"
Juliet Hunt
Previously a Registrar for an Independent Girls school, Juliet brings a wealth of experience in the boarding schools sector, most recently at an outdoor education centre in Somerset.
"British Boarding schools offer a nuturing atmosphere in which every pupil has the opportunity to develop their individual talents and skills. There are schools for every requirement and we aim to match each child with the best possible solution."
Contact us:
Email: boardingschools@metropolis.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8253 4613/8388
The UK is home to some of the finest independent schools in the world and, with our help we will help you find the right school to provide your children with an educational experience that they will cherish for the rest of their lives - whatever their age.
Our agents have personally visited over 400 UK boarding schools providing a unique insight into some of the best independent schools in the UK.
How do we help?
We will help you narrow down the initial choice of schools simply by helping you make a few early decisions such as:
Co-education or single sex?
Environment and location - town or country?
School tradition and ethos
Costs
Extracurricular activities
Religion
Special education needs
Full, weekly or flexi boarding?
To get started simply contact our team by email or phone and we will start looking for you.
Our agents will then create a shortlist of schools based on the criteria you have provided and contact the schools on your behalf. Within days you will start to receive information on the schools we have chosen.
Contact us:
Email: boardingschools@metropolis.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8253 4613/8388
Once you have started to receive information from the schools we have chosen you may have many questions. Please feel free to contact us and we will happily talk them through with you.
We can also speak to the schools on your behalf if necessary as well as arrange appointments and tours of the schools.
If you feel that you would like us to provide you with further options we can arrange for you to receive more information on some alternative schools.
Carry out research into possible schools
If possible, visit schools at least a year before your child's entry date
Complete application form and register with school
Pay deposit/application fee during the year before entry
Your child should prepare for and sit entrance exams/tests at an agreed location
If possible, visit the school for interview during spring and summer term before entry
Prepare for entry and complete all essential paperwork
Purchase school uniform and items on clothing list during the summer term or holidays before entry
Prepare for entry and complete all essential paperwork