Resources

AEGIS Professional Guardians

Information on accredited guardianship organisations for international pupils

UK Child Student Visa Rules

Requirements include an unconditional offer, suitable living arrangements, funds, and parental consent

GCSEs and A Levels Guidance

Ofqual explains what students need to do before, during and after exams

Schools Inspection reports

Essential due diligence for parents to read official ISI inspection reports

Expert, independent reviews of schools

Use Talk Education's unique search tool to find the right fit

The UK university application process

Keystone Tutors share some good tips

Highlights of BESSA Schools Show 2025

what happens at a BESSA Schools Show? Come in and have a look

At what age should my child start boarding?

Tara Reeve from Downe House looks in-depth into the main entry points and how to know when your child is ready for boarding

Supporting learning differences in schools

Answers on how UK schools provide support from the experts, Dyslexia Schools Search

Sports in UK Schools

A talk from BESSA 2022's speaker programme about the role of sports in UK boarding schools and athlete recruitment

How UK schools prepare you for university and after

Martin Cropper, Senior Master at Shrewsbury School, shares how boarding schools in the UK help prepare and guide their students in their university applications. From BESSA 2022's Speaker Programme

Recommended Reading Lists

Here are some reading lists for Year 4 to Year 9