The Independent Schools Guide and Directory 2012

Your guide to independent private school education

The Independent Schools Guide and Directory (ISD) is the longest running independent education guide online, with more than 37,000 individual school listings worldwide.  Use the directory to search for a school by name, by location, or by type. We also have convenient lists of schools with forthcoming Open Days to help you plan visits.

For more information on independent education, see our guide where we focus on the different types of independent school in the UK, what it will cost to give your child a private education and how parents can find help towards paying school fees.  We have answers to many of the most frequently asked questions about British independent education including entry requirements, transferring from state-maintained to private school, why boarding could be the best option for your family and whether your child may need a guardian while at school in the UK, if your family home is overseas.

If you are considering private education for your children you need to know how to find the right school. It’s a decision that will have a long-lasting effect on your family and to help you choose, you need facts, not fiction. Request our free eBook for tips on choosing schools.

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