International applications
Aysgarth School welcomes pupils from all over the world.
With boarding at the heart of our School, we offer a fully immersive school culture which benefits our International pupils. With 90% of our pupils boarding in some form and about 80 to 100 pupils staying in most weekends, your child will be in good company. Children can take advantage of the extensive and beautiful grounds, participate in numerous activities and most importantly play with their friend.
What Boarding Options Are Available at Aysgarth for International Pupils?
We only offer full boarding for sponsored pupils. If the child is not sponsored by us we offer full, weekly, regular and day.
How Many Boarders Do You Have?
85% of our pupils board to some extent. Most weekends our boarding numbers exceed 100.
Why Should I Choose Aysgarth School?
International pupils represent less than 10% of our student body so we offer international pupils a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the Aysgarth community.
Restricting the number of non-native English speakers per class ensures that in lesson time, the subject teacher can provide additional language support if required; we see fantastic and quick progression in language and most importantly socially.
RSAcademics recently conducted a parent survey, and the results placed Aysgarth in the top three schools researched for parent satisfaction.
Muddy Stilettos' recent review highlighted Aysgarth's appeal to” parents seeking a traditional English prep school experience”, “offering the perfect blend of academics, outdoor activities, and a touch of innocent charm”.
What Support Do We Give to Ensure Academic Progression to Senior School?
We guide and support families in selecting the ideal school for their child. Our pupils gain from our strong relationships with senior schools, and an academic enrichment programme and receive dedicated academic and interview preparation.
Our track record is unparalleled, annually securing places for children in numerous prestigious UK institutions such as Eton, Harrow, Repton, Rugby, Oundle, Shrewsbury, and Stowe.
Annually 35% to 50% of our pupils leave with scholarships to their senior schools.
What Are the Benefits of the Boarding Experience for International Pupils?
Living on campus allows pupils to form lasting friendships and create cherished memories and lifelong connections.
Being in the Yorkshire Dales allows our pupils to enjoy the outdoors, benefiting their physical and mental well-being.
Our approach fosters a love of learning and essential life skills, along with our outstanding academics and extensive co-curricular programme.
Aysgarth Travel Support
We offer the following services:
Escorted Train: We offer a staff-escorted train to and from Edinburgh, London and Manchester during half term and weekend exeats. It takes 2.5 hours to or from London and Edinburgh and less than 2 hours to or from Manchester.
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The cost of the child’s train ticket + £90.
Escorted Travel to Airports: We are 35 minutes from Durham Tees Valley Airport, 1 hour from Newcastle Airport, 1 hour from Leeds-Bradford Airport, and 2 hours from Manchester Airport. Escorted transport to airports can be arranged. This service includes adherence to the unaccompanied minor policy of an adult check-in and staying at the airport until the flight has left.
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Manchester airport - £200
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Newcastle, Teesside, and Leeds airports - £130
With an application we request that you provide -
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Last two full School Reports (translated) |
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Provide any certificates for music, academics or sport |
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Provide a reference from a teacher or English tutor |
What do our parents say about Aysgarth?
We thought it would be useful for you to read anonymous comments given by parents when asked in a survey "In your own words, what would you highlight when describing Aysgarth to other parents":
High standards of education and pastoral care, good sport, excellent music and choral opportunities, a good boarding experience with much fun to be had
I love their traditional values and that pupils are well prepared for Public School and settle in much quicker than their peers.
The boys love it. They are encouraged to have fun and that the staff fully participate in this. Also the fact that there are proper boundaries which the boys are taught to respect and that they learn to respect and support each other. The academic standards are high and excellent results achieved.
A cosy, friendly, fiercely efficient and sufficiently competitive school with the right quantity of steel inside the velvet glove.
They cater well for full boarders and he never seems to want to come home at optional weekends. I need never worry that he won't be looked after and cuddled when I am not there and he has had a bad night’s sleep or feels ill. Even though he is sporty he has the option to shine elsewhere in school life and when asked who his friends are he says ‘everyone’ and means it!
Aysgarth School has been very beneficial for not only Leo’s academic growth, but also personal growth. They have provided ample opportunities for educational development as well as offer a range of extra-curriculars for him to partake in. Leo entered this school with a very limited English-speaking skills, but with the help from the supportive teaching faculty, he has been able to continue his higher secondary education at another reputable senior school. I recommend Aysgarth school for those wanting to establish a firm academic foundation with the assurance that you will have full support from the entire teaching faculty.
Attendance at Aysgarth is the very best gift we could have bestowed upon our son, and we feel blessed that he is developing into such a fine young man.
When our son started at Aysgarth, he could hardly read or write. Aysgarth eventually found ‘the key’ to unlock his potential and he is now thriving at senior school. An Aysgarth success story!
Aysgarth学校不仅对Leo的学术成长，而且对他的个人成长都非常有益。 他们为他提供了充足的教育发展机会，并提供了丰富的课外活动及尝试 新事物的机会。Leo进入这所学校时英语非常有限，但在老师们的帮助下 ，他已经进入另一所著名的高中继续他的高中教育。 我向那些想要建立 坚实学术基础的学生推荐Aysgarth学校，相信你们也将会得到全体教师的 全力支持。
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