Education is essential in today’s life, but it doesn’t always come cheap, and that is why we’ve prepared the new list for you: 6 Boarding Schools in Europe that Offer Scholarships. It is really tough to find a good and, at the same time affordable, boarding school, which offers a scholarship for students. In today’s list we will give you a summary of that type of schools in Europe, along with the finances, admission, course & sports listings, etc. Students from all around the world come to study at these academies, mainly because of the financial help they offer. The list of 6 cheapest boarding schools in Europe might help, too.
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Whether the country you want to see is the UK, the Czech Republic, Switzerland or Italy, you will find a good school in all of these places. So, with that said, let’s take a look at the top 6.
6. EF Academy Oxford
Just a 20-minute walk from Oxford’s city center lies the EF Academy, founded in 2005. The beautiful campus of this school, part of a centuries-old mansion known as Cotuit Hall, offers tradition and at the same time modern facilities, multimedia classrooms, and science laboratories. One of the most popular boarding schools for sure, it is ranked among the top 20 out of 335. The Oxford Academy accepts both boys and girls in grades 11-12. The school’s focus is on a college preparatory program, which is often the case with these type of institutes. Concerning the faculty, ESL Courses are offered, as well as summer programs. The yearly tuition for boarding students is $46,100, with the tuition including a shared dormitory, 3 meals on weekdays and 2 on weekends.
5. EF Academy Torbay
Torbay is a beach resort area located in England, popular with international travelers. The campus is, as the previous school in the list, situated in a modern-day castle that stands on a hill overlooking the resort city of Torquay. Everything a student needs, this academy provides. They accept boys and girls in grades 9-12, and the focus is on a college preparatory program, much like the previous school. Which is no wonder, being that they are extensions of the same school, the EF, or Education First. The yearly tuition totals $39,650 which is more affordable than the one in Oxford, but it does not cover the same expenses. Only 2 meals daily and a shared dormitory are included in the tuition. Then why is it in 5th place, you may be asking? The main reason is the total number of extracurricular activities, which is around 18.
4. St. Stephen’s School
The St. Stephen’s International School is a boarding and day school, which accepts students from ages 14-19 in grades 9-12, both boys and girls. Located on the Via Aventina in Rome, Italy, it has surely the best setting out of all of these schools. Candidates come from all around the world, to become independent, responsible, and involved members of the world community, which is precisely what this school offers. The yearly tuition lies at about $25,450 for boarding students.
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3. Leysin
The full name of our number 3 boarding school that offer scholarship is Leysin American School. Also called LAS, it was founded in 1961 by Fred and Sigrid Ott, in Switzerland. It accepts both boys and girls in grades 8-12, as well as optional PG and 13th grades. If you decide to study at this school, you will definitely not regret it, at least not if you take full advantage of the skiing opportunities during the January-March season, both available through free snowboarding/skiing. With the longest tradition in this list, it is also one of the most beautiful. The historic “Grand Hotel” has been in the property of Leysin since 2008, which has opened an enormous amount of opportunities for the students: a new Art Center, a dining hall, the Cave lounge, computer labs, and much more.
2. Carlsbad International School
Founded in 2013, the Carlsbad International School is one of the best boarding schools Europe has to offer. Our number 2 is located in the spa town of Karlovy Vary, west of the beautiful Prague. Carlsbad offers unique and amazing experiences to young people, aged 14 to 18, no matter where they come from. The yearly tuition for boarding students counts up to $32,500. But, what’s extraordinary about this school is that it gives up to a 50% discount on tuition and additional fees, to those incoming students who are most qualified. It is without question, considerably more affordable than most other boarding schools in the US, UK, Canada, etc. Academic support, activity programs, residential care, they’ve got it all.
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1. TASIS England
Slightly in front of our number 2, on the top of the 6 Boarding Schools in Europe that offer Scholarships is the American School in England, or shorter TASIS. Located in and around London, this magnificent school was founded in 1976, in the village of Thorpe, Surrey, southwest of London. What made us choose this boarding school as the winner, is the INPRO, or “in-program” the TASIS offers. Just to clarify what the INPRO is, it is also called a travel week, during October, when students get the chance to travel (if they wish) to various countries throughout the world. France, Ireland, Spain, Morocco, Russia, Germany, are just some of the past destinations. One of the most successful international and American schools in London attracts many candidates with its robotics, engineering and computer technology classes. The yearly tuition for boarding students stands at $42,500. Anyone who studies at TASIS, will be surrounded by a supportive community and a family atmosphere.
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