BBSN is a specialized recruitment and marketing network designed to connect UK boarding schools with international educational agents. Unlike regulatory or pastoral associations, its primary aim is facilitating student recruitment. The network links over 270 member schools with a vetted community of 400+ reference-checked agents across 50 countries, assisting schools in diversifying their student bodies. BBSN provides market intelligence, a secure portal for data exchange, and organizes the bi-annual British Boarding Schools’ Workshops (BBSW). It also aids schools in meeting UKVI sponsorship compliance by ensuring agent partners meet rigorous professional standards.
BBSN Member Schools (22)
Situated in the West Sussex countryside, near Haywards Heath, Ardingly College is a co-educational boarding and day school established in 1858. The college occupies a 240-acre campus with woodland and a lakeside environment. The school claims to focus on academic rigour, critical thinking, and preparing students to be "World Ready". Its ethos is guided by values such as engagement, compassion, resilience, and collaboration. Ardingly College offers A-levels, the IB Diploma, and BTECs.
Ashford School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school situated across two campuses in Ashford, Kent. It caters to students aged 3 months to 18 years. The school claims to focus on "Inspiring Minds" and an educational philosophy that prioritizes student well-being as a foundation for success. It is affiliated with the United Church Schools Trust and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). The school is located near Ashford International station, offering strong transport links.
Benenden School, founded in 1923, is an all-girls boarding school situated in 250 acres of parkland in Kent, a rural setting. It accommodates approximately 550-560 girls aged 11-18, with a limited number of day places. The school claims to focus on a 'Complete Education', aiming to shape future generations of successful, visionary women, and fostering values such as confidence, compassion, courage, and courtesy.
Claremont School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school situated across two campuses in East Sussex. The Nursery and Prep School are located in St Leonards-on-Sea, while the Senior School and Sixth Form occupy a rural site in Bodiam. Catering for pupils aged one to 18, the school claims to focus on personalised learning and global opportunities as a member of the International Schools Partnership. Facilities include a football academy, forest school, and an award-winning performing arts department. The school provides both full and weekly boarding options.
Earlscliffe is a co-educational independent sixth form college and boarding school situated in Folkestone on the Kent coast. The school caters to students aged 15-19 and claims to offer a highly personalised education for international students, with a focus on university preparation. Its campus comprises renovated Victorian and Edwardian buildings within the town. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic platform and character development. It is also an associated UNESCO school.
Situated in Eastbourne on the East Sussex coast, Eastbourne College is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13 to 18. Established in 1867, the school is located between the beach and the South Downs, describing itself as a ‘blue health school’ that promotes well-being through its maritime environment. The campus features the Birley Centre and the Winn Building, offering a mix of modern and traditional facilities. The school claims to focus on a holistic education underpinned by its core values of excellence, integrity, participation, and kindness.
Farlington School is an independent day and boarding school located in Horsham, West Sussex. Established in 1896, it became fully co-educational in September 2021, catering to pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. Situated within 33 acres of parkland, the school offers a rural setting. Farlington School claims to focus on its core values of Individuality, Opportunity, and Community, with a mission to encourage pupils to "Live life to the full" (Vive ut vivas). It is affiliated with the Bellevue Education group. Pastoral care and wellbeing are stated as central to its educational approach.
Farringtons School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school situated in Chislehurst, Kent, within 25 acres of parkland. Catering to pupils aged 3-18, the school was established in 1908. Its ethos, underpinned by Christian values, claims to focus on the holistic development of each child, fostering intellectual, physical, moral, and spiritual growth. The school aims to provide a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities within a nurturing environment.
Junior King's School is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for pupils aged 3-13. Situated on an 80-acre country estate in Sturry, Kent, two miles from Canterbury, the school is located on the banks of the River Stour. Founded in 1879 as the preparatory school to The King's School, Canterbury, it moved to its current rural site in 1929. The school claims to focus on a supportive and nurturing ethos, aiming to find the spark in every child through a broad education. Facilities include educational, boarding, music, drama, design technology, computing, and sporting provisions. An ISI inspection in 2017 recognised the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements as excellent.
Kensington Park School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 18. Situated in central London, the school operates across two urban sites near Kensington Gardens, with the Senior School on Bark Place and the Sixth Form on Queen's Gate. The school claims to foster an inclusive ethos based on mutual respect, critical thinking, and academic excellence, often delivered in small class sizes. It utilises various external London facilities for its sports and co-curricular programmes.
King's School Rochester is a co-educational independent day and boarding school situated in Rochester, Kent. The school is nestled within the Cathedral Precinct, near Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle, offering views over the River Medway. Founded in 604 AD, it claims to be the second oldest continuously operating school in the world and the oldest cathedral choir school. Serving pupils aged 3 to 18, it is a Church of England foundation. The school claims to focus on a holistic education, underpinned by values of happiness, endeavour, aspiration, roundedness, and teamwork.
Lancing College is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 13 to 18. Situated in West Sussex, east of Worthing, the school is set within 330 acres of the South Downs National Park. Founded in 1848 by Nathaniel Woodard, it operates as a Christian foundation in the Anglican tradition. The school claims to focus on inspiring a desire for excellence, fostering independent minds, and promoting Christian values and community contribution.