International Students

A GLOBAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

At Bredon, we welcome students from around the world into a warm, friendly community where every individual is known and supported.

Set within more than 80 acres of beautiful countryside, close to the Malvern Hills, our campus offers a safe and inspiring environment in which students can learn, grow and enjoy a traditional English boarding school experience.

BOARDING

With small class sizes, a broad curriculum and a rich programme of activities, trips and weekend excursions, students are encouraged to build confidence, independence and lifelong friendships.

Bredon is also well known for our specialist support for dyslexia and other learning differences, with experienced staff and tailored teaching that help every student reach their full potential.

DYSLEXIA SUPPORT

"What initially attracted me here was the setting... The farm and outdoor ed and everything that allows students to thrive outside the classroom." The Parent

English Language Support (EAL)

We are proud to support international students whose first language is not English. Our dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme includes:

Tailored support for academic success across the curriculum
Qualifications such as IGCSE, KEY, PET, FCE and IELTS
One-to-one or small-group sessions as required
Flexible timetables to suit individual learning needs

Whether preparing for GCSEs, A Levels or university entry, we ensure students have the language skills and confidence to succeed.

CURRICULUM

How to Apply – International Admissions

We require:

Recent school reports
Any relevant assessments (eg Educational Psychologist reports, if applicable)

Our process includes:

Review by our Admissions Panel and Director of Learning Development (for students with additional needs)
A completed application form and registration fee
A virtual interview with the Headmaster via Google Meet

Offers are made after a successful interview and review.

ADMISSIONS

Visa Sponsorship & Tier 4 Support

Bredon School holds a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence with UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). This allows us to issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), required for a UK student visa application.

For up-to-date visa information, we recommend families and agents visit

www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Guardianship Requirement

All international students must have a UK-based guardian who will:

Provide emergency accommodation if needed
Host students during half-term breaks and exeats
Attend school meetings and act as a link between family and school
Maintain regular contact with parents and Bredon staff

If you don’t have a guardian in place, we can recommend reputable agencies to support you.

Working with Educational Agents

We are proud to collaborate with a network of approved educational agents worldwide. If you are a BBSN-approved agent and would like to partner with Bredon School, please get in touch.

Fees & Deposit

A refundable deposit of £7,250 is required for all non-UK resident students. This is held securely and offset against the final invoice when the student leaves.

FEES