UK independent schools are fee-charging institutions commonly described as 'private schools'. Such schools exist for all ages, from 4 to 18, with some schools being for males only, others for females only, and some for both genders. Studying at an independent school is attractive for many reasons. They generally have smaller class sizes, outstanding facilities and offer a wider range of extra-curricular activities. Individuals who have attended a private school go on to have higher levels of educational achievement, are more likely to secure a high-status occupation and have higher wages. Many such alumni in the UK include leaders in business and media, judges, and politicians, with two-thirds of PM Boris Johnson's cabinet having gone to independent schools. For international students, studying at a native-English-speaking school and surrounding themselves in such a rich and multicultural environment of people and expertise will grant them unique advantages which will accompany them for the rest of their life.
For example, St. Paul's School, one of the most prestigious independent schools in the UK, is located in London and as a boarding school is home to nearly 1,000 boys. The Form Tutor makes sure that incoming students settle in, feel confident and enjoy coming to school. The staff put an emphasis on nurturing the pupils' emotional development and instilling the school's core values of Kindness & Mutual Respect, Integrity, Curiosity, Humility and Perseverance. Core subjects are complemented by Music, Drama and P.E classes, as well as clubs and activities, school trips, Forest School sessions and a variety of sporting activities