British boarding schools are GREAT

This week, thanks to the wonders of Zoom, I was able to present to 43 students gathered at their school in sunny Lagos, from our damp campsite in Normandy, about the many benefits of a UK boarding school education for Sixth Form.

Their principal thanked me for a “really informative and much appreciated” presentation which began with the assertion that an education in Great Britain provides “great tutors, great insights, and a great inspiration.”

Not only that, “co-curricular excellence with space and resources” provide “unrivalled opportunities” for sport, creativity and outdoor pursuits from sailing to surfing, rugby to rock climbing, from football to cadet force.

I concluded that whatever the choice of subject post 16+, from traditional to creative, or style of course such as exambased A Levels or IB, to the practical Btec or Foundation, a UK education offers a “stepping stone onto world class universities” and a “can-do attitude” for life.

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It was impressive to chat to some students at ACS Cobham from Nigeria recently about their experiences.

“I would say it is a place of variety,” said one girl.

She added: “If you are looking to develop yourself as an individual and really branch out in terms of community, internationalism and curricular opportunities, ACS is definitely a place where you can gain access to a really wide range of skills.”

Commenting on the academic side of the school, another student explained: “It’s really nice and diverse. You not only have the IB diploma you have the AP courses and there is also an AP diploma.”

“So, it really gives you the opportunity to personalise your education in whichever direction you want to take it.”

Another student concludes that the school is a “close-knit family.” The house parents “offer support in different areas. We are always surrounded by people we like and know.”