Boarding at Chigwell is rather different from the traditional model of an English boarding school. We specialise in helping international students adapt happily and securely to living and studying in the UK, and preparing them for successful entry into British universities.
Our small, friendly international boarding houses provide a secure base for students from different countries to play a full part in an English school.
Here, we create a friendly and supportive home-from-home for 28 sixth-form international students living on campus.
The students live in four extended family-style houses (two for girls and two for boys) and in each house students of different nationalities live together with their house parents who are experienced teachers and academic staff, and their families.
A mature community where independence and personal responsibility are valued and encouraged in all students
Mrs Amanda Goddard, Director of Boarding
We are here in "loco parentis": that is, in the place of parents, and look after the boarders at all times outside the school day; to help and advise, and take care of the safety and welfare of the students.
Boarders here have the double pastoral support of also being members of our ‘day houses’, in which they mix with our local students.
We value very much the different insights that individuals coming from other countries bring to our school and are committed to the sharing of these insights, and to a genuine cultural exchange for the benefit of all our pupils. The resulting mix is usually very stimulating intellectually and with close friendships formed across cultural and language barriers.
Boarding at Chigwell is therefore a mature community where independence and personal responsibility are valued and encouraged in all students, so that by the time they leave us they are prepared for the adult world of university and beyond.
Mrs Amanda Goddard
Director of Boarding and House Parent
Mrs Amanda Goddard, Director of Boarding
Dedicated Sixth Form Centre and Facilities.
A 100 acre (40 hectare) site, 20/25 minutes from the City of London.
From making new local friends to exploring the Capital's cultural scene.
We would be delighted to show you around our Sixth Form and Boarding Houses.
Find out more about Admissions for Sixth Form Boarding and apply for a place.