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Why British Boarding Schools Are a Powerful Path to Top US Colleges
On 1st May, we’re bringing seven of the finest British boarding schools to New York for the very first time. This special event takes place at the Marymount School on Fifth Avenue, and I warmly encourage families to come and explore what an education in the UK can offer.
Even if your child is already on a trajectory towards an American college - a path that may be well-established in your family, British schools offer an exceptional and highly compatible foundation. Whether your child follows the A-level or IB curriculum, both are as academically transportable as the American grade school system. In fact, in many cases, British qualifications offer a compelling advantage in the college admissions process.
Why? Because they set students apart. They offer something distinctive - a fresh academic and cultural lens. Educating your child in the UK for some of their school years provides an invaluable differentiator. It is a different environment, yes, but one that nurtures the same core values: community, participation, and individual development. British schools pride themselves on encouraging students to discover and pursue their strengths - be it in academics, the arts, or athletics.
Of course, the British system brings something else: heritage. Our schools are steeped in centuries of tradition, many with roots stretching back over a thousand years. But these are not museums frozen in time. Behind the ancient architecture lie cutting-edge laboratories, world-class music and drama facilities, elite sports programmes, and a vibrant academic culture. These schools are alive with innovation and ambition, creating truly inspirational places to learn.
It’s often said that we come to understand our own culture more deeply when we view it through the prism of another. British schools offer exactly that perspective. They challenge students intellectually and culturally, preparing them not just to apply to top American colleges, but to thrive there.
I know this because I speak regularly with admissions directors who visit the UK specifically to understand the calibre and character of our schools. They recognise that an international education stands out - not only for its academic rigour but for the richness of experience it offers.
I hope you’ll join us in New York to learn more. Whether or not you’re already committed to the US college route, it’s well worth considering the formative power of a British boarding school education.
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Event Details:
Boarding Schools Show, New York 2025
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Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Location: Marymount School, Pratt Mansions, 1026 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028