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525 best English private schools in England UK

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  • Harrow School
    In 2023 - 52.8% of A Level students achieved A*-A
    Harrow School
    United Kingdom
    London
    Currently watching: 6
    Very good
    4 reviews
    8.2
    from 13925.00 £ / term
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    from 13925.00 £ / term
  • Radley College (Radley Boys School)
    In 2019 - near 62% of A-level students achieved A*-A grades
    Radley College (Radley Boys School)
    United Kingdom
    Oxford
    Currently watching: 6
    Very good
    8.2
    from 13375.00 £ / term
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    from 13375.00 £ / term
  • West Buckland School
    In 2019 - near 44% of A Level students achieved A*-A grades
    West Buckland School
    United Kingdom
    Taunton
    Currently watching: 6
    Very good
    5 reviews
    8.2
    from 11600.00 £ / term
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    from 11600.00 £ / term
  • Sherborne Preparatory School
    Sherborne Preparatory School
    United Kingdom
    Bournemouth
    Currently watching: 4
    Very good
    8.2
    from 8250.00 £ / term
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    from 8250.00 £ / term
  • Epsom College
    A-levels 2023 59% of all exams graded A*-A
    Epsom College
    United Kingdom
    near London
    Currently watching: 4
    Very good
    1 reviews
    8.2
    from 13493.00 £ / term
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    from 13493.00 £ / term
  • Stonyhurst College
    In 2021 - 81% of A Level students achieved A*-B
    Stonyhurst College
    United Kingdom
    Manchester
    Currently watching: 6
    Very good
    2 reviews
    8.2
    from 12450.00 £ / term
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    from 12450.00 £ / term
  • St Andrews College Cambridge Private School
    In 2023 - 59% of A Level students achieved A* - B
    St Andrews College Cambridge Private School
    United Kingdom
    Cambridge
    Currently watching: 5
    Very good
    3 reviews
    8.2
    from 6540.00 £ / term
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    from 6540.00 £ / term
  • Cambridge Tutors College
    In 2022 - 80.65% of A Level students achieved A*-B
    Cambridge Tutors College
    United Kingdom
    near London
    Currently watching: 5
    Very good
    8.2
    from 39990.00 £ / year
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    from 39990.00 £ / year
  • Westonbirt School
    In 2023 - 41% of A Level students achieved A* - A
    Westonbirt School
    United Kingdom
    Bristol
    Currently watching: 4
    Very good
    8.2
    from 2785.00 £ / term
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    from 2785.00 £ / term
  • Dulwich College
    In 2023 - 66% of A Level students achieved A* - A
    Dulwich College
    United Kingdom
    London
    Currently watching: 5
    Very good
    2 reviews
    8.2
    from 15078.00 £ / term
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    from 15078.00 £ / term
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British educational traditions have deep historical roots. Nowadays, there are more than 2,500 private schools in the United Kingdom, including secondary and specialized (language) schools.

In fact, schools in England are often chosen by ratings. Most prestigious high schools in England occupy the first lines of the TOP-100. Studying there is organized in accordance with modern educational standards. There are schools for girls, boys, and co-educational type.

Each institution offers various programs that are aimed at specific age groups, different levels of basic academic knowledge. Studying process is highly technological. Institutions have modern infrastructure and technical means of providing the educational process. In addition, only highly qualified teachers work with students in British educational institutions. Under their guidance, students receive knowledge with excitement. Teachers give them motivation to achieve high results and improve themselves.

SMAPSE offers 100 best English schools with excellent reputation and high ratings, as well as amazing English camps.

Cost of studying in England, reviews and description of educational institutions are posted in this section for your reference. SMAPSE experts will be glad to help you make the right choice!

Statistics of English courses in England

Programs Intensity Group Language requirements The minimum cost of the week
General English 15-20 8-10 Starter £240+
Intensive English Course 28-30 6-12 Beginner £310+
Super Intensive English Course 35-40 6-10 Beginner £350+
Exam Preparation Courses 20-25 6-12 Intermediate £355+
Business English 20-25 7-10 Intermediate £355+
Intensive Business English 25-30 7-10 Intermediate £380+
Academic English 20-25 6-12 Beginner £280+
English plus 10-15 5-10 Intermediate £355+
English for Work 25-30 10-14 Beginner £355+
Vacation English 10-15 5-10 Beginner £270+
One-to-One lessons individual 1 Starter £50+ - 1 lesson

Students Accommodation Options in UK

Accomondation Meals Number of people per room Cost per week/min Cost per week/max
Homestay full Board or half Board 1-3 £190 £500
School residence full Board 1-3 £220 £650
Appartment without meals 1-3 £250 £5,000+
Hotel with/out meals 1-2 £35/day £500+/day

Secondary education in the UK

World Ranking 1
Foreign students 20%
Minimum age 4 years+ (age 11-14)
Tuition language English
Minimum English level beginner&higher (depends on the school)
Tuition cost £17,000-50,000
Cost of living (year) £10,000-25,000
Mandatory subjects English, Mathematics, Science

Advantages and disadvantages of English schools

Advantages Disadvantages
The opportunity to enter the best universities in England, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Europe, the world Expensive
High quality of education and academic standards Strong workload
Perfect English after graduation The need to change the social environment; it takes time to adapt
Useful contacts The difficulty of choosing the most suitable school for the child, requires a qualified specialist
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