Guides for families
Practical, independent guidance for parents choosing a British school abroad: admissions, fees, relocation and support.
How to choose a British international school: a parent's checklist
A practical, step-by-step checklist for comparing British international schools abroad: accreditation, teachers, results, pastoral care, fees and fit.
Admissions at British international schools: timeline, tests and documents
How applying to a British school abroad works: when to apply, entrance assessments, interviews, school reports and the documents you will need.
International school fees: what you actually pay at a British school abroad
A breakdown of the full cost of a British international school, from tuition and capital levies to buses, exams and trips, and how to compare schools fairly.
Moving abroad with children: a school-focused relocation checklist
A month-by-month checklist for families relocating internationally: choosing schools, records, health, language, and helping children settle.
Applying to UK universities from an international school
How students at British schools abroad apply through UCAS: deadlines, predicted grades, the personal statement, admissions tests and home vs international fee status.
Returning to a UK school after living abroad
How to move a child from a British international school back into the UK system: state school admissions, timing, exam boards and settling back in.
EAL in international schools: how children learn in English as an additional language
What EAL support looks like in British international schools, how long children take to become fluent, and what parents can do to help at home.
Special educational needs (SEN) support in international schools
How British international schools support children with learning differences: what to ask, what it costs, and how to find a school that is a genuine fit.
Scholarships and bursaries at British international schools
How scholarships and means-tested bursaries work at British schools abroad, who can apply, typical values, and how to prepare a strong application.
UK boarding school or international day school abroad?
For families living abroad, the big choice: keep children with you at an international day school, or send them to boarding school in the UK. Pros, cons and costs.
Third culture kids: growing up between countries
What 'third culture kid' means, the strengths and challenges of an internationally mobile childhood, and how families and schools can help children thrive.
Exam results day abroad: IGCSE, A-Level and IB results explained
When IGCSE, A-Level and IB results are released for students at international schools, how to access them across time zones, and what to do if things don't go to plan.
40 questions to ask on a British international school visit
A printable checklist of questions for school tours and admissions meetings: teaching, results, pastoral care, language, SEN, fees and community.