How Academic Families Education Navigates UK Boarding School Selection Maze

Choosing a boarding school for a child is a pivotal decision that significantly shapes their academic and personal development.

Decision-making becomes even more complicated and stressful when parents don’t have extensive knowledge of UK boarding schools, as is often the case for families from East Africa. In such situations, seeking professional advice can be a game changer but this is swiftly done by Academic Families education consultants.

Expert guidance at your fingertips

Having lived overseas, including in Kenya, but now in the UK, the Academic Families education consultants understand the challenges parents face when choosing the UK for their child’s schooling. With their wealth of expertise and experience, Academic Families provides invaluable insights and guidance, making the decision-making process more informed and less daunting.

Tailored school selection

Everything starts with the child and their aspirations. By focusing on each child as an individual, Academic Families ensure that the shortlisted schools align perfectly with each child’s unique strengths, weaknesses, and preferences.

UK-wide local support Students are required to have a UK-based guardian to support them, and not all parents have a support network near their school, but Academic Families offers the highest standard of accredited guardianship throughout the UK.

This includes pastoral care, emergency support, arranging UK transfers, a friendly family to stay with during short holidays when not at school, and other support as required.

Overcoming the overwhelming abundance

The abundance of excellent international schools can overwhelm parents, making decision-making challenging. Academic Families guide parents through the plethora of options, ensuring they can make well-informed choices that align with their child’s unique needs.

Distinguishing professional advice from informal suggestions

While it’s common for parents to seek advice from other parents with children studying overseas, this advice is often informal and may lack professional expertise. Academic Families bridge this gap, providing parents with insights grounded in professional knowledge, ensuring that each child’s educational journey is tailored to their individual needs.

Avoiding reputation decision making

In some cases, parents may prioritize a school’s reputation or name recognition over its alignment with their child’s specific needs. Academic Families encourage parents to look beyond reputations and consider the compatibility between the child’s personality and educational requirements, ensuring a more holistic and successful educational experience.