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UK Independent Schools

Where World-Class Education
Meets Sporting Potential

UK Independent Schools are renowned for their world-class education and exceptional sporting opportunities. These prestigious institutions have a long history of producing graduates who excel in every area of life—including professional sport.

Sport is a central part of life at independent schools, played throughout the academic year. Many of these schools have their own elite on-campus sports facilities and employ full-time expert coaches to help student-athletes reach their peak potential, all while maintaining a rigorous academic program.

Where World-Class Education Meets Sporting Potential

UK Independent Schools are renowned for their world-class education and exceptional sporting opportunities. These prestigious institutions have a long history of producing graduates who excel in every area of life—including professional sport.

Sport is a central part of life at independent schools, played throughout the academic year. Many of these schools have their own elite on-campus sports facilities and employ full-time expert coaches to help student-athletes reach their peak potential, all while maintaining a rigorous academic program.

Supporting Your Child’s Journey to
Academic and Athletic Excellence

At The Student Sport Company, we specialise in helping families from across the globe find the ideal UK independent school where their child can thrive both academically and athletically.

With our expert guidance, we make the process of selecting the right boarding school and securing placement seamless, ensuring that your child’s dreams in sport and education become a reality.

Supporting Your Child’s Journey to Academic and Athletic Excellence

At The Student Sport Company, we specialise in helping families from across the globe find the ideal UK independent school where their child can thrive both academically and athletically.

With our expert guidance, we make the process of selecting the right boarding school and securing placement seamless, ensuring that your child’s dreams in sport and education become a reality.

Genders

We help Male and Female students find schools that support their goals.

Ages

Our service is available for students aged 7 to 19, from primary through to sixth form.

Sports

From football and rugby to equestrian and fencing, we help students find the right school for any sport.

Nationality

We work with families from all over the world, and our service is open to students of any nationality.

Genders

We help Male and Female students find schools that support their goals.

Ages

Our service is available for students aged 7 to 19, from primary through to sixth form.

Sports

From football and rugby to equestrian and fencing, we help students find the right school for any sport.

Nationalities

We work with families from all over the world, and our service is open to students of any nationality.

Our Free Independent School
Sport Recruitment Service

We are proud to offer a free service that guides applicants through every step of the process, from researching and identifying potential schools to securing their enrolment.

By working with The Student Sport Company in your search for a UK Independent School, you can benefit from:

Our Experience

We have successfully helped students from over 50 different countries move to the UK to pursue their sporting careers alongside their education.

Our Proven Process

Our structured approach guides applicants through identifying suitable schools, navigating the admissions process, and applying for student visas.

Our Expertise

Supporting students in combining sport and education is our area of expertise. We have a dedicated team that assists sport-minded students in finding ideal opportunities.

Our Network

We work with the UK’s leading sporting and academic institutions, offering opportunities to compete at an elite level whilst studying. Through our network, we can arrange campus visits, sports trials, and virtual meetings.

Our Free Independent School Sport Recruitment Service

We are proud to offer a free service that guides applicants through every step of the process, from researching and identifying potential schools to securing their enrolment.

By working with The Student Sport Company in your search for a UK Independent School, you can benefit from:

Our Experience

We have successfully helped students from over 50 different countries move to the UK to pursue their sporting careers alongside their education.

Our Proven Process

Our structured approach guides applicants through identifying suitable schools, navigating the admissions process, and applying for student visas.

Our Expertise

Supporting students in combining sport and education is our area of expertise. We have a dedicated team that assists sport-minded students in finding ideal opportunities.

Our Network

We work with the UK’s leading sporting and academic institutions, offering opportunities to compete at an elite level whilst studying. Through our network, we can arrange campus visits, sports trials, and virtual meetings.

What Can You Study?

UK Independent Schools offer a wide curriculum, catering to students of all ages and academic goals.
Common study pathways for our applicants include:

IGCSE’s

Typically studied between the ages of 14 and 16, IGCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) are internationally recognised qualifications that provide a strong academic foundation across a wide range of subjects.

A-Levels

Usually taken between the ages of 16 and 18, A-Levels allow students to specialise in three or four subjects, offering in-depth preparation for higher education at university.

The International Baccalaureate (IB)

Designed for students aged 16 to 19, the IB Diploma Programme offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages critical thinking, global awareness, and academic rigour across six subject groups.

What Can You Study?

UK Independent Schools offer a wide curriculum, catering to students of all ages and academic goals. Common study pathways for our applicants include:

IGCSE’s

Typically studied between the ages of 14 and 16, IGCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) are internationally recognised qualifications that provide a strong academic foundation across a wide range of subjects.

A-Levels

Usually taken between the ages of 16 and 18, A-Levels allow students to specialise in three or four subjects, offering in-depth preparation for higher education at university.

The International Baccalaureate (IB)

Designed for students aged 16 to 19, the IB Diploma Programme offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages critical thinking, global awareness, and academic rigour across six subject groups.

What are the Boarding Options?

Boarding provides a structured, supportive environment where students can focus on their academic and sporting development while enjoying a vibrant community experience.

UK independent schools offer a variety of boarding options to suit different needs such as:

Full Boarding: Students live on campus throughout the academic year, returning home during holidays.
Weekly Boarding: Students stay at school during the week and return home on weekends.
Flexi-Boarding: Allows students to board on selected nights per week as needed.

What are the Boarding Options?

Boarding provides a structured, supportive environment where students can focus on their academic and sporting development while enjoying a vibrant community experience.

UK independent schools offer a variety of boarding options to suit different needs such as:

Full Boarding: Students live on campus throughout the academic year, returning home during holidays.
Weekly Boarding: Students stay at school during the week and return home on weekends.
Flexi-Boarding: Allows students to board on selected nights per week as needed.

Learn More About Our Work in Independent School Sport

Explore the world-class sporting opportunities at UK Independent Schools and discover how we can support you through every step of the recruitment process.