Contact details for a selection of organisations that will be able to provide you with further information about boarding schools and the UK education system If your organisation is relevant and would like to appear on this page, take a look at our reciprocal links instructions below.  General information  Information for international students  Special needs information  Specialist schools information  Religious schools information General information British Association of International Study Centres www.baisc.org.uk  The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA)  Click here for further information. The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) Castle View House, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2GJ Tel: +44 (0)870 000 2288 Fax: +44 (0)1928 794248 E-mail: info@dfes.gsi.gov.uk Web: www.dfes.gov.uk The Government department with responsibility for education, training and lifelong learning. The Independent Schools Careers Organisation (ISCO) Head Office, 12A Princess Way, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3SP Tel: +44 (0)1276 21188 Fax: +44 (0)1276 691833 E-mail: info@isco.org.uk Web: www.isco.org.uk Provides information and advice on careers and higher education choices for pupils in ISCO member schools. The Independent Schools Council (ISC) Click here for further information. The Independent Schools Council Information Service (ISCIS) Click here for further information. The Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) Click here for further information. The Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) Jordan House, Christchurch Road, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 6QJ Tel: +44 (0)1425 621111 Fax: +44 (0)1425 620044 E-mail: ce@iseb.co.uk Web: www.iseb.co.uk Administers exams for pupils transferring to independent senior schools (at ages 11–13+). The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) 11th Floor, Northway House, 1379 High Road, Whetstone, London N20 9LP Tel: +44 (0)20 8445 6262 Fax: +44 (0)20 8445 7272 E-mail: info@isinspect.org.uk Web: www.isinspect.org.uk Ensures high standards among ISC member schools by carrying out inspections every six years. A school must pass an ISI accreditation inspection to qualify for membership of an ISC constituent heads association. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Peterson House, Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff Gate, Cardiff, Wales CF23 8GL Tel: +44 (0)29 2054 7777 Fax: +44 (0)29 2054 7778 E-mail: ibca@ibo.org Web: www.ibo.org The IBO administers the International Baccalaureate in schools in over 100 countries around the world. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 3LZ Tel: +44 (0)870 112 2211 (applications) or +44 (0)1242 222444 (enquiries) Fax: +44 (0)1242 544960 E-mail: enq@ucas.ac.uk Web: www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS receives and processes applications for undergraduate admission to UK universities and university-sector colleges. Information for international students  The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students (AEGIS) Click here for further information.     British Council Click here for further information. Children’s Education Advisory Service Click here for more information. English UK 56 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AG Tel: +44 (0)20 7802 9200 Fax: +44 (0)20 7802 9201 E-mail: enquiries@arels.org.uk Web: www.arels.org.uk The representative body of over 210 independent accredited UK English language teaching establishments. The Independent Schools Council International (ISC International) Click here for further information. The National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) Oriel House, Oriel Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1XP Tel: +44 (0)870 990 4088 Fax: +44 (0)1242 258611 E-mail: naric@ecctis.co.uk Web: www.naric.org.uk  Provides advice on overseas qualifications accepted by UK institutions. Queries should be sent in writing. UKCOSA: The Council for International Education 9–17 St Albans Place, London N1 0NX Tel: +44 (0)20 7288 4330 Fax: +44 (0)20 7288 4360 E-mail: enquiries@ukcosa.org.uk Web: www.ukcosa.org.uk A national organisation that looks after the needs and interests of international students. Offers free information and advice to international students already in the UK and to prospective international students around the world.  Specialist schools information Dyslexia Institute (DI) Park House, Wick Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 0HH Tel: +44 (0)1784 222300 Fax: +44 (0)1784 222333 E-mail: info@dyslexia-inst.org.uk Web: www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk Carries out assessments for children and adults who may be dyslexic, provides tuition, trains specialist teachers, develops teaching materials and conducts research. Skill: The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities Chapter House, 18–20 Crucifix Lane, London SE1 3JW Tel/minicom: +44 (0)20 7450 0620 Fax: +44 (0)20 7450 0650 E-mail: info@skill.org.uk Web: www.skill.org.uk Promotes opportunities for people with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment in the UK. Music and Dance Scheme Web: www.dfes.gov.uk/mds Five music schools and four performing arts schools participate in the Government’s Music and Dance Scheme, which provides funding for exceptionally talented children to study at these schools. Religious schools information Methodist The Board of Management for Methodist Residential Schools, 25 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JR Tel: +44 (0)20 7935 3723 Fax: +44 (0)20 7224 0702 E-mail: grussell@methodisteducation.co.uk Web: www.methodisteducation.co.uk An umbrella organisation for the 14 independent Methodist schools in the UK. Quakers Friends House, 173–177 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ Tel: +44 (0)20 7663 1000 Fax: +44 (0)20 7663 1001 E-mail: anneb@quaker.org.uk Web: www.quaker.org.uk The FSJC can provide information about independent Quaker schools in the UK. Useful links Army Families Federation The Army Families Federation works hard to improve the quality of life for Army families worldwide. http://www.aff.org.uk/ Academic Asia A UK education consultation service. Web: www.academic-asia.com British Council Bangladesh Education Service http://www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh-education-study-in-uk-how-we-can-help-education-service.htm Child Safe Child Safe is a registered charity whose aims are to provide practical advice, and promote the safety, welfare and pastoral care of children and young people involved in travel, sport or organised groups. http://www.child-safe.org.uk El Sol - Spanish Language School Travel to Lima, Peru and Learn Spanish. We offer six programs, homestay, volunteer opportunities and more. http://elsol.idiomasperu.com International Work Permits A UK work permit organisation that deals with work permits & visas for UK institutions and skilled individuals relocating / migrating to the UK. http://www.internationalworkpermits.com Kingswood School Bath UK http://www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk/ My Boarding School http://www.myboardingschool.com Boarding schools directory provides a directory of boarding schools that contains - College Prep, Military schools, Character Education schools. Olcote Educational Services Web: http://www.olcote.co.uk Online Tutors Tutoreasy is a leading online tutor agency for online tutoring as well as for online home tutors and home schooling providing qualified and professional private tutors specialised as high school tutors, spanish, french and english tutors from esteemed language schools. http://www.tutoreasy.com Pippa’s Guardians Web: http://www.pippasguardians.co.uk Travel Stay Web: www.travelstay.com An online booking and reservations service for travelling and staying in the UK. How to appear on this page " target="_blank">www.boardingschools.hobsons.com Once the link has been added please e-mail jamie.willsher@hobsons.co.uk with the URL where the UK Boarding Schools site is featured and details of your own site. Many thanks. The Association of Guardianship Services (TAGS) Click here for further information.