This qualification gives a comprehensive introduction to British independent boarding and day schools, with a particular relevance for international pupils. Key learning points are as follows,

• An overview of the UK education system and curriculum for pupils under the age of 18;
• A brief history of independent schools in the UK – some you will have heard of, but there are other fantastic schools that are still more of a secret and you need to know how to find them;
• The requirements of different learning stages of British education system, and the appropriate entry points for international pupils;
• The specific terminology associated with this sector – it pays to know the jargon!
• Current developments relevant to international pupils;
• The requirement for guardianship in the UK;
• Other essential options available to international pupils to help them acclimatise and be successful in their new British school;
• Understanding school facilities and how to assess the suitability for teaching and learning;
• The types of extra-curricular activities available and why they should be important to international pupils;
• Daily and termly schedule for a boarding pupil in a British school;
• Boarding arrangements and pastoral care in a British independent school;
• Understanding the different types of ‘extras’ or expenses over and above the boarding and tuition fees.