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PARENTS & SCHOOL SEARCH
Our free and impartial advice enables parents to make an informed choice.
- How to draw up a shortlist.
- How to approach and learn more about each of the shortlisted schools.
- What to look out for, when visiting the schools.
- What to ask, when meeting the Head.
- How to secure a place at the chosen school.
- How to pay the fees.
It will help you choose the right school for your child.
SCHOOLS
Some of the ways in which ISCis supports independent education and member schools.
- We represent a complete cross section of schools.
- We are trusted to provide impartial advice.
- Our annual Handbook describes every member school.
- We promote at town centre exhibitions and shows.
- We offer advice to prospective teachers to the independent sector.
- Marketing support helps schools to achieve their goals.
The advantages of independent education include:
- Smaller classes - allowing pupils at all levels of ability to reach their potential.
- High academic results, in a broad curriculum that includes opportunities for sport, the arts, adventure and the acquisition of leadership skills.
- An ethos and atmosphere to suit each child's personality and needs.
- Good discipline, encouraged by individual attention and pastoral support.
- Choice: single sex or co-educational, day or boarding, specialist or all-round education.
- Learning Support. Dyslexia is typical of the needs addressed by many independent schools.
- A well-rounded, successful life, founded on high motivation and self-confidence.
Since you're reading this, we're probably preaching to the converted.
So how can we help you choose the best school?
The South and West of England is a wonderful region in which to receive an independent education.
It has over 200 accredited schools – of which over 90% are on the files of ISCis, the Independent Schools Council Information Service.
The Independent Schools Council inspects all these schools, monitoring every aspect of their scholastic and pastoral performance.
By working closely with member schools we help you to find the right school for your child.