Why the UK?
Five reasons why you should choose a UK independent school
The UK is home to some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world: Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, Wycombe Abbey, Harrow – the list goes on.
UK universities consistently feature among the top ten in global university rankings. For secondary education, UK independent schools occupy the top of results tables for IGCSE, IB and Pre-U, which are the most popular secondary exams globally. On top of this, UK A-Levels are very highly regarded by top global institutions.
UK education is rooted in the ethos of developing students’ intellectual curiosity. Independent schools in the UK are often described as “mini universities” and students are given the freedom to question ideas much earlier than in other systems.
The world is changing at a startling rate, and it is no longer the case that we choose one career and stick to it for the rest of our lives. Most of today’s children will do a job in the future which hasn’t yet been conceived of. The only way to prepare them for this uncertain future is to help develop key transferrable skills such as creativity, problem solving, teamwork, communication and critical thinking. This forms a key part of a UK independent school education.
In an ever more globalised world, who your child knows will soon be just as important as what they know. Sending your child to a UK independent school will enable them to form friendships and connections with some of the brightest young minds from around the world.