International Full Boarders

Hatherop Castle School is a welcoming, vibrant school made up of children from more than a dozen countries – from France to Thailand. We welcome international students from age 7 (Prep 3) and above. We are lucky to be located in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, and our schools offers a unique environment where children can experience the adventure of childhood, no matter where they call home.

A Home from Home

Our varied boarding programme offers pupils the chance to stay with us flexibly throughout the week, on a short-term basis or as a full-time boarder.

Weekends are always busy with a huge range of trips and activities, including visits to key cultural and historic British sights, such as medieval castles, museums and the Roman Baths, as well as trips to theme parks and out into the English countryside. There is also a wide variety of after-school clubs, where they can try their hands at such activities as Lego Robotics, cookery, Scottish country dancing and sports.

Leavers’ Destinations

By the time they leave us, our international boarders are familiar with and confident in life in the United Kingdom, and happy to move on to one of the many outstanding boarding senior schools Hatherop Castle pupils join.

Find out more about where our students go on to study here.

International Admissions Process

Joining Hatherop Castle School Prep follows a clear and simple admissions process. We have an open door policy, inviting prospective parents to contact us at any time throughout the year to arrange a visit to the school to meet the Head, Nigel Reed.

We also hold a number of Open Days and events throughout the year providing further opportunities for prospective parents to see Hatherop Castle in action.

Admission to Hatherop Castle is open to all who meet our entry requirements, regardless of gender, race, religious, socio-economic or cultural background. Hatherop Castle is pleased to accept applications for children to join in various age groups and maintains a partially selective policy for admissions. The school is, therefore, mixed ability by nature and in keeping with its aims to provide a balanced, well-rounded education.

Our Boarding Family

To help every child feel at home, our dedicated House parents create a warm, nurturing atmosphere.

Meet Head of Boarding, Mr Nish:

Mr Nish has worked in Boarding for over a decade between three schools, and lives onsite with his wife and daughter. Alongside his role as Head of Boarding, Mr Nish is also a Maths teacher and a Games teacher.

Meet the rest of the boarding team here.

To find out more about joining Hatherop Castle School as a full boarder, please contact Gemma Rodgerson in our Admissions Office by emailing
admissions@hatheropcastle.co.uk