JOHNNY ENGLISH DISCOVERY is dedicated to working with the best independent boarding and day schools in the UK and is proud of diversity in their network of prestigious education institutes established to ensure the widest possible choice for families.
From nursery/preschool to A levels/IB, we value the British boarding school traditions and heritage of nurturing self-development and academic excellence.
Their personalised service means our company gets to know each family, allowing them to place a student in the school which meets individual requirements and is the best fit for each student.
Wycliffe School, England
Wycliffe School combines the tranquillity of a rural location with plenty of possibilities to enjoy the amenities of the city.
Teachers focus on helping young people become kind and self-confident individuals. The curriculum includes both traditional and modern subjects and teaching methods, and each student follows an individualised programme of study appropriate to their ability.
Wycliffe has superb facilities for a wide range of sports that includes cricket, hockey, rowing and rugby, among many others.
Boarding pupils are accommodated in one of Wycliffe’s school houses, which provide a safe and secure environment for the young people who stay at school.
Woodcote House, Surrey
Woodcote is a family owned boarding and day prep school for 100 boys set in thirty acres of woods, gardens and playing fields. Boarding at Woodcote is great fun for the boys as they learn to live in a community whilst also fostering confidence and responsibility.
Camping, a pizza oven in the woods, low ropes course and cooking chips on camp fires on a Sunday are some of the activities on offer. Sport is played every day.
The hundred boys benefit from small class sizes, which ensures academic success and a steady stream of scholarships.
Queen’s College, England
Queen’s College has an excellent position in league tables for its academic results, and the school prizes academic achievement. However, what makes the education at Queen’s unique is the friendly atmosphere, small class sizes and superb personal support that pupils enjoy.
One of the few schools to offer performing arts scholarships, Queen’s College is an excellent choice if you are looking for a specialist music, dance or drama school. Outdoor pursuits on offer include kayaking, diving, mountain biking, climbing and riding, while the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is open to all.
Three single sex boarding houses accommodate senior pupils at Queen’s College. Modern and well-appointed, each boarding house has a family atmosphere and the welfare of each pupil is closely supervised by Houseparents and tutors.
CATS Canterbury, Canterbury
CATS Canterbury is located in the heart of Canterbury in Kent – one of the safest university cities in the UK. The campus is located only 50 minutes from London.
Best for Boarding. The campuses offer single and double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms in purpose built accommodation, because they know if you are comfortable and relaxed in your surroundings you will flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Throughout your boarding, you will be treated as a young adult. The school’s houseparents are available 24 hours per day to provide the support and nurturing you need to thrive.
Best for University Preparation. Whatever your aspirations are, CATS Canterbury offer a wide range of programmes and subjects that will help you progress. You will receive one-on-one guidance on applying to university. You will visit a range of campuses, attend workshops to help you perfect your personal statement and receive individual support such as interview practice.
Oakham School, England
Oakham achieves impressive academic results at A Level and GCSE/IGCSE and is one of the UK’s Top Ten IB schools. Academic facilities include new Science and Design Technology centres, an art and design centre, one of the finest school libraries in the country, a theatre and a music school.
This leading private school enjoys national reputations in sport and music. Drama and the arts flourish. An extensive activities’ programme includes voluntary action both locally and overseas.
The school has extensive experience of welcoming international students and communication between home and school is actively encouraged. Exposed to a wealth of opportunities and challenged to excel, students leave the school with an independent mind and well equipped to face the future with confidence, enthusiasm and a lifelong appetite for learning.
Ratcliffe College, England
While the school seeks to educate young people in the traditions of the Catholic Church, it welcomes pupils from other denominations and faiths who share these values and has a diverse school community.
Ratcliffe regularly enjoys superb examination results, with 97% of students achieving at least 5 A* to C grades at GSCE and 94% of A-Level students achieving A* - C grades.
Students are encouraged to grow to their full potential in all areas of school life. They can take part in everything from Film Club to Voluntary Service, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, choirs and extra language classes, as well as taking part in competitive tournaments as part of the netball, rugby or hockey teams.
Boarding is available at Ratcliffe from age 9 onwards, and pupils settle in quickly to the friendly family atmosphere in their boarding house. Trips and activities keep students busy during term-time, with additional support available for international students to help them adjust to life in England.
Bedford School, England
Bedford School is an independent British boarding and day school that offers boys aged 7 – 18 a complete and balanced education. The school aims to teach boys to think intelligently, act wisely and be fully engaged in a challenging and changing world.
Bedford has an outstanding academic record and a long history of impressive examination results at GCSE, and at A level, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth form.
Bedford School enjoys a long sporting tradition in rugby, hockey, cricket and rowing and has excellent modern sporting facilities. Art, music and drama also hold an important place in the heart of the school. A state-of-the-art Music School is home to a dedicated recital hall, while the Art Department offers boys modern facilities and a stimulating creative environment.
The accommodation is modern and comfortable, with extensive facilities intended to help boys feel at home during their time at Bedford School.
King William’s College, England
King William’s College is an IB World School, offering day and boarding places for boys and girls aged 11 – 18 years. Located on the Isle of Man, off the coast of England, the school provides a beautiful, safe environment as well as excellent teaching and a friendly atmosphere. Around 20% of pupils board in the College’s two houses – Colbourne House for boys and School House for girls. Boarding pupils are part of a vibrant and welcoming community, typically developing strong friendships during their time at the school.
Pupils sit the GCSE or IGCSE and then proceed to the IB Diploma; over 90% of alumni go on to higher education, having gained places at the best universities in the UK and abroad, including Oxbridge.
Outside the classroom, pupils are encouraged to take advantage of a varied, exciting range of sports and activities designed to help them develop confidence and social skills. Numerous musical, theatre and public speaking events help develop rounded individuals and students also have the chance to be involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and the CCF (Combined Cadet Force).
Badminton School, England
Badminton School is a girls-only boarding and day school in Bristol, England. With a 160-year history of of education, this School offers inspirational teaching and a friendly atmosphere for girls aged 3 – 18 years.
This top UK girls’ school has a strong record of outstanding academic results. With around 440 pupils, this school enjoys a 100% pass rate at A-level, and is currently ranked highly in national league tables. Many pupils achieve the high grades necessary to attend the best universities in the UK and further afield. The focus of the school is to help its pupils become self-aware, confident young women who are tolerant, open-minded and respectful of others.
Boarding pupils at Badminton School are accommodated in boarding houses according to their age. Pupils who board can take advantage of many more activities than in a day school, including sport, music, drama, clubs and additional tuitio, and are always under the watchful eye of highly experienced pastoral staf.
St Peter’s School, York
Located on the edge of the historic city of York in 47 acres of woodland, this prestigious British school provides its students a stellar education as well as personal care and access to top-class sports, drama, arts and science facilities.
The school boasts outstanding academic results: almost a third of GCSE pupils achieved straight A*/A grades, while 87% of Sixth Form students achieved grades A*-B, and the school achieved a record of 25% A* pass rate. With these fantastic results on their record, students go on to study at world-ranked institutions that include Harvard and Oxbridge.
There is plenty of time for development outside of the classroom. Students are expected to participate in a required minimum number of extra-curricular activities, which cover everything from sports to drama and cadet camp. There are ten houses in total, and these provide the base for both boarding and day pupils. In-house tutors monitor each student’s progress and wellbeing, whilst house parents create a fun and welcoming environment.
