Education
Education in the UK is as diverse as it is distinguished. From world-renowned universities and historic boarding schools to local state primaries and specialist colleges, Britain offers a rich array of opportunities for learners of every age and background. For expat families moving to the UK, understanding the system can feel daunting, but it also opens doors to pathways defined by academic excellence, creativity, and global recognition. Our Education hub brings together everything you need to know — admissions, curricula, boarding life, fees, and support for international students — helping you make informed choices for your child’s future or your own.
Boarding Schools
Education comes in many ways and forms. For families relocating to the UK, boarding schools offer not just academic excellence, but a way of life that balances learning with personal growth.
Where Should I Send My Child to Boarding School in Scotland? Parent’s Guide 2025
Scotland is home to some of Europe’s most distinctive boarding schools. This guide explores St Leonards, Fettes, Gordonstoun, Belhaven Hill and Glenalmond — helping parents decide where their child will thrive in 2025. Discover the traditions, character and global outlook that set these schools apart.
Life at a Scottish Boarding School: What Parents and Students Can Expect (2025 Guide)
Whether you’re considering boarding in Scotland or exploring options for your child, understanding daily life beyond the classroom is essential. This guide explains what to expect — from routines and pastoral care to weekends, traditions and international communities — so parents can make an informed choice with confidence.
The Best Boarding Schools in Suffolk – Tradition, Character and Excellence in 2025
Suffolk is home to some of the UK’s most distinguished boarding schools. From Ipswich and Finborough to RHS, Culford, and Woodbridge, each combines academic excellence with character and tradition in inspiring settings.
The Absolute Best Boarding Schools in Oxfordshire: Shiplake, St Edward’s Oxford, and Abingdon
Oxfordshire’s boarding schools are more than institutions: they are environments where history and innovation meet, where young people are prepared not only for academic success but for life. To choose among them is not to weigh league tables, but to listen for the character that resonates most with your family.
Online Learning
There’s something liberating about learning on your own terms – at your own pace, in your own space.
Why English Speakers Seeking to Learn Spanish Should Turn to Rosetta Stone
To learn Spanish is to open a door to another world — one filled with music, art, friendship and new perspectives. For English speakers, few languages offer such an immediate connection to travel and culture. And few learning platforms understand that better than Rosetta Stone.
Help Children Master Fractions, Grammar and Decimals with Online Practice
As children settle into school life in the UK, a little extra support at home can make all the difference. IXL Learning offers a personalised way to help children master key areas like fractions, grammar and decimals through adaptive online practice aligned with the UK curriculum.
Are Domestika Courses Worth It in 2025?
Once a small Spanish-speaking creative community, Domestika has grown into one of the most loved online learning platforms in the world. It now offers thousands of courses across a spectrum of creative disciplines, from drawing to artificial intelligence, taught by award-winning professionals and industry leaders.