Independent Schools

Choosing a school for your children can be a difficult time for a family moving to the UK. The educational choices are many. Many parents from overseas will choose to have their children educated at a Private/Independent School or even at a specialist International School.

The Relocation Bureau has a comprehensive School Search programme and years of experience to help you find the right school for your children. Click Here for information on our schools search service.

The information on this page and the links to other pages on our website are there to help you to understand the choices available to you. 

Independent Schools

Most children at independent schools are day pupils.They tend to be drawn from a wider area than those at state schools. Often day pupils travel 15 miles or more to school. Many schools make special transport arrangements but, in choosing schools you should consider the public transport available.

Our page on Religious Affiliations contains links for children aged 5 to 18 whose parents wish them to have specific religious education within the scope of the National Curriculum.

The following links to pages on our website provide more information for parents who would like their children to be educated at an Independent or an International school.

Admission & Selection

You will need to find out about the admission and selection procedures for the schools of your choice. The Relocation Bureau can help.

Preparatory Schools

For children aged 4 to 13

Senior Schools

For children aged 11 to 18

Boarding Schools

These range from schools which are all boarding or very close to it, to mainly day schools which offer boarding facilities for a few pupils.

International Schools

For parents who require their children to be educated to a similar standard and in a similar environment to the schools in their own country.

The Relocation Bureau is pleased to recommend the services of Gabbitas Educational Consultants, www.gabbitas.co.uk, the UK's leading independent education specialist, offering parents both in the UK and overseas guidance on all aspects of education and careers. 

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