Top 73 co-educational schools in London

Co-educational schools in London are divided into several categories:

• Private schools in London. These are institutions where foreign students study on a paid basis. Almost all such institutions are boarding schools in England. Children spend the entire academic year in such schools, they are provided with accommodation, meals, guardianship and leisure. Some private schools may individually attend only day classes, with no on-campus placement. Private schools in London do not depend on the state, so they can flexibly modify the content of academic disciplines, invite additional speakers, and experiment with teaching methods. According to statistics, boarding schools in England are more willing to accept foreign students.
• Public schools: classical general education institutions. You can study at such a school for free, but not for foreign students who do not live in the country the rest of the time.
• Academies and Gymnasiums: These schools focus primarily on the academic and scientific achievements of potential students. The school curriculum is flexible, but at the same time the main emphasis is on academic performance and interest in science. They often have a certain inclination (for example, technical or art). Gymnasiums are easy to distinguish by the name grammar school.
• Religious schools: The main task of such institutions is not only to provide academic knowledge but also to instill a certain religious doctrine in children. Visitors and residents of London have a choice of schools that belong to different faiths, including Hinduism, Catholicism and Judaism.

Despite the open admission (unlike state schools), it can be difficult for foreign students to enter private co-educational schools in the UK, as they are the most popular among foreign students - from 3 to 7 people usually apply for one vacant place. However, it must be admitted that boarding schools in England create more conditions for the comfort of foreign students.

Some schools conduct preparatory courses for potential students who are not ready to enter immediately: such studying can be aimed at improving the language level, at strengthening studies in specialized disciplines, or combining all at once.  

Areas of London where prestigious coeducational schools in England are located are Westminster, Kensington, Chelsea, Richmond and Camden.

• Educating girls and boys together helps both develop emotional intelligence: they learn to respect each other, work as a team, and "play on an equal footing."
• There are many extracurricular formats in co-educational schools in London: creative circles, sports sections, thematic clubs. In boarding schools in England, children, together with teachers, constantly organize various events: concerts, competitions, shows, charity events.
• Most schools combine academic classes with psychological intensives, so that after graduation, students leave schools as self-sufficient, developed, harmonious personalities.
• Private coeducational schools in the UK have a multifunctional and modern infrastructure: on school campuses there are libraries, multimedia complexes, laboratories, and gyms. Everything for successful study and a pleasant stay is provided!

• Most co-educational schools in England adhere to the national educational program, but private co-educational schools in the UK can choose methods and teaching aids independently, make their own adjustments, and try innovative educational approaches.
• Private schools in London offer all the main educational programs in Britain: IB, A-Levels, GCSE. In addition, boarding schools in England sometimes offer programs from other countries, including the USA, Germany and France.
• In addition to academic studying, you can take preparatory courses for admission to a foreign university (usually this option is available to high school students).
• Boarding schools in England offer their students accommodation in comfortable residences located right on campus: children live, eat, relax and study in the same area.

Foreign students are most often required to go through the following stages to enter British schools:

• Collection of documents: from an application to a portfolio with achievements. All documents are duplicated in English, some are notarized.
• Passing exams: language and subject (upon personal request from the school).
• Passing the interview: most often, an online call of the school administration with a potential student is enough.

Some schools have additional requirements for documents — for example, they may request letters of recommendation from past teachers, a motivation essay, and a portfolio of personal achievements. Other schools in London offer the option of a trial study period: spend one day or a week on campus to understand how comfortable and easy it is for an expat in a foreign language environment. Do not refuse this opportunity - this is also a chance for you: look around, get acquainted with the teachers and the principal, assess the level of equipment and estimate how much the school suits your child.