Are Boarding Schools Still Worth It?

Last Updated: 22 January, 2026

Given the increasing costs and how competitive top universities have become, is sending your child to a boarding school still worth it?

Join Jenny McGowan (Director, Asia) and Hayley McLintock (Deputy Head, Tonbridge) as they discuss this as well as providing useful information about:

How to choose a school and know it’s the right fit.
What are top UK boarding schools looking for?
What does the admissions process look like?

Hayley runs admissions at one of the leading boarding schools in the UK and had a wealth of knowledge to share.

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