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Looking for short-term boarding near London? You can stay at Leighton Park for up to three terms in Years 7-9

“It’s a lot like having a family here”

If you’re looking for a short-term boarding place, you can stay for one, two or three terms in Years 7 to 9.

We’ll help you settle in quickly, welcoming you as part of the LP community so you’ll feel right at home from day one.

We won the national School of the Year Award in the Independent Schools Association Awards 2023-24. While 80% of our students are British, we’re proud to welcome students from more than 40 different countries - adding global perspectives to our kind and vibrant learning community.
 

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Life at Leighton Park

While you’re with us, you’ll stay in Fryer House. It’s a homely and fun boarding house, where you’ll share a spacious, ensuite room with two friends.

You’ll have five teachers living with you in Fryer too. They’re on hand to support and encourage you, and help you with anything you need.

You’ll be part of a small tutor group, with no more than 12 students. You’ll see them three times a day, and they’ll support both your academic progress and personal development. And they stay in regular contact with families, working together as a team.

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We’ll help you settle in quickly, welcoming you as part of the LP community so you’ll feel right at home from day one.

School Week

Every week brings you something new to experience and explore. Our broad curriculum includes the arts, sciences, humanities, languages, technology and sports, as well as English and Maths. You’ll be given a laptop that you can use to do your schoolwork.

You’ll also have a choice of more than 90 co-curricular hobbies. It’s the ideal opportunity to try something new, from drone club to dance club, poetry to pickleball. Music hobbies are particularly popular, and there’s a huge range of sports clubs.
 

 

Weekends

Your weekends can be as sociable or as peaceful as you like. 

Our extensive grounds offer acres of green space for quiet time. But if you’d rather be busy, you can take part in activities like cooking or sports on site - or you can join one of our trips.

Each weekend, we organise incredible outings. Recent trips have included a Premier League football match, Harry Potter World, a river tour in Oxford, go karting, a tour of London art galleries and a professional basketball game. 

So even if you don’t board with us for long, you’ll make some fantastic memories!

 

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Need to Know

If you have any questions, you are welcome to get in touch or you may find some of the answers here.

Do I need to speak English?
You should have a good level of English to get the best from the curriculum. Our immersive approach will help you improve your language skills very quickly, and you can also take English as an Additional Language classes – all included in the school fee.
What should I wear?

If you’re joining in Year 7 or 8, you’ll need a school blazer with grey trousers or skirt and a white shirt or blouse. Boys also wear the school tie. 

You’ll need the school games kit for playing sports. It might be possible to borrow these items if you don’t want to buy them.

In Year 9, you can wear any blue or black suit: girls can wear a skirt or trouser suit.
How do I get there?
We can arrange a taxi for you if you’re arriving into Heathrow or Gatwick Airports. Heathrow is 30 minutes away and a taxi costs around £45. Our approved taxi service ensures that all drivers have security clearance to work with young people.
How much will it cost?

You’ll pay a proportion of the full fee, depending on the length of your stay. All tuition, accommodation and food is included, and you’ll be provided with a laptop while you’re with us. 


If you’re from outside the European Economic Area, staying longer than six months and require a study visa, you’ll pay an additional fee each term. 


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Do I need medical insurance?

If you’re with us for less than 6 months, you should arrange suitable medical insurance for the duration of your stay. 

If you’re staying for 6 months or longer, you’ll need to apply for a Study Visa to gain access to the National Health Service through a healthcare surcharge.
Do I need a guardian?
Yes. All students from overseas must have a guardian based in the UK in case of an emergency – this is a UK Government law.

 

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Our extensive grounds offer acres of green space for quiet time. But if you’d rather be busy, you can take part in activities like cooking or sports on site - or you can join one of our trips.

Where Next

  • How To Apply

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  • Open Days & Visits

    Book a place on one of our school open days or taster days and discover what makes Leighton Park so special.

  • Our Fees

    Learn more about our school fees, which cover many of the things that other schools charge extra for.

  • Scholarships & Bursaries

    Find out about Leighton Park scholarships, and how our means-tested bursaries can offer financial support for your education.