Boarding school specialists from Anderson Education, who have helped several students from within the region find suitable schools in the UK, are returning to the kingdom to offer families further advice.
The UK Boarding School Information Day, which will be held at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club on January 31 from 2pm to 6pm, to give families free impartial advice on selecting the best school for their child to ensure educational stability.
Education consultant Sara Sparling, of Anderson Education, said: “The UK Boarding School Information Days in Bahrain have always been successful and popular with families living in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
“It gives families the opportunity to talk to the consultants, receive free advice, get a list of recommended schools for their consideration and help throughout the process.
“With increasing costs of living in the Middle East and a current favourable exchange rate, the option of a UK boarding school is a serious consideration for many expatriate and international families.
“It offers stability of education for families that move often, a stepping stone to university and a breadth and depth of learning support that may not be widely available at a local school.
“There is a boarding school in the UK to suit every child but finding that school can be a daunting process. We have placed more than 30 students from Bahrain in schools in the UK in the past three years. We have been visiting Bahrain as part of our UK Boarding School Middle East Tour since January 2007.”
Ms Sparling believes the boarding school experience can help build a child’s confidence and independence and allow them to make friends for life. The schools also promote academic achievement as well as giving students an opportunity to follow a passion in sport, music, art or drama.
Cost is often a consideration and what with the current rate of the British pound, the educational option has become much more affordable.
“Yes, it is an all-inclusive package with the boarding fee covering boarding accommodation, tuition, food, laundry and education-related trips,” she added.
