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We are proud to welcome pupils from all around the world to study at Haileybury.
Our international community is strong and richly diverse, with our current pupils representing over 40 nationalities and speaking 37 languages.
The admissions process for international applicants is the same as for UK applicants and as part of the decision process, the School takes into consideration the educational context of an applicant’s country of residence.
We offer several options for international applicants who are not able to travel to the UK to sit the entrance examinations in person at Haileybury.
From the comfort of their own home, international pupils can be invigilated online by us via a Zoom meeting. We host these testing sessions and the dates are set by the Admissions Department. Please see our Entrance Examination dates.
Alternatively, within a seven-day window set by the School, international applicants may also be permitted to sit at the offices of the British Council or at a lawyer’s office.
Please note that we do not permit our entrance exams to be taken at the applicant’s current school. All applicants based in the UK are expected to come to Haileybury to sit their entrance exams; this includes international applicants currently attending a UK Boarding school.
It is important that all international pupils joining us are proficient English speakers and writers when they arrive. We reserve the right to request international applicants to sit the UKiset online test as part of the admissions process.
We have been licensed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to sponsor international pupils for the purpose of full-time study at the School. Please note that we do not sponsor international pupils to attend as Day pupils.
If your child does not hold a UK passport, they will need to apply for a Child Student visa in order to commence their studies here unless they hold an immigration status allowing them to study in the UK (e.g. EU Settled or Pre-settled status)
Our Visa Compliance Officer (email [email protected]) is available to provide you with guidance throughout the application process. Please note that while we are always on hand to support you, it is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to directly submit the application to UK Visas and Immigration.
A visa administration charge of £500 +VAT is added to your first term’s invoice.
We insist that every pupil whose parents reside overseas must have a suitable Educational Guardian living in the UK. Your child’s guardian could be a relative or a close family friend and must be over the age of 25.
Alternatively, there are several Guardianship organisations that can assist you in appointing a Guardian to meet your and your child’s needs. We recommend parents refer to the AEGIS (Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) website for further information: www.aegisuk.net or email [email protected].
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision and can be daunting, especially when the school is overseas and you are new to the process. Some families may choose to seek help from an educational agent or consultant.
To help with the selection of an educational agent, please see this Student and Parent Guide to Choosing an Educational Agent for you and your family to understand the role of agents working with UK-bound pupils and the service they should provide.
Families are welcome to apply directly or work with a trusted adviser.
We maintain close and established relationships with several professional agencies and educational consultants around the world. We are also delighted to accept applications directly from international families.
If you have any complaints regarding agent conduct, please contact us or the Boarding School’s Association: [email protected]
