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Hello, Hola, Bonjour, Ciao, Hallo, Olá, こんにちは, 안녕하세요, नमस्ते, and 你好 to all our prospective families from around the world!

Stamford welcomes international students from around the world and values the cultural richness and diversity they add to our community.

We offer the educational quality of an HMC School in one of the UK’s safest and most historic towns. Stamford is an inclusive school, where all students are provided with excellent education and support. We believe in respecting others and celebrating difference – and we do everything we can to help our students find the right path in life.

Boarding Life

Our Boarding provision is a caring, family-orientated community with four Boarding Houses located in and around the School sites.

Our international students will benefit from an exceptional academic offering synonymous with a British education. Our supportive community fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where academic excellence, pastoral care, and continuous self-development teach our Stamfordians skills and confidence to face their future as young adults.

Stamford aims to offer an outstanding, contemporary education. Every child at Stamford is encouraged to be an independent thinker and take the lead in their own education. Our students leave us with a flexible, adaptable mindset and an approach to learning that equips them to face the challenges and opportunities of their future.

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Our Boarding Houses

Boarding at Stamford comprises a beautiful collection of four boarding houses.

Our houses are age-appropriate, with children aged 9 to 13 in a co-educational house and students aged 14 and above in single-sex provision to ensure privacy is respected and the right community atmosphere is created for our students.

Each House has a core residential team, supported by additional staff strategically appointed to differentiate and best support the needs of our boarders as they transition through our Houses.

Our Location

Voted by the Sunday Times as ‘The Best Place to Live in Britain’.

Where is Stamford?

Nearest airports:

  • East Midlands - 1hr 20 minutes by car offering domestic and international flights
  • Stansted - 1hr 20 minutes by car offering domestic and international flights
  • Birmingham - 90 minutes by car offering domestic and international flights
  • Heathrow - 2 hours by car offering domestic and international flights

Nearest train stations:

  • Stamford has it's own train station with direct train services to Cambridge, Stansted and Birmingham
  • Peterborough - 20 minutes by car offering direct links nationwide (50 minutes to London)

Additional travel arrangements:

  • The School arranges all travel to and from airports and train stations
Study & Visit Options

Discover the vibrant boarding community at Stamford School, nestled in the heart of beautiful Stamford.

We offer flexible boarding options, from short experiences to full-time stays, designed to help every student reach their full potential. Our bespoke programmes, supported by expert staff and a global community of peers, create an inspiring environment for young minds to thrive.

Our boarding programme features:

  • Full Boarding
  • Exciting Excursions and Local Trips
  • Access to over 70 Co-curricular Activities
  • Specialist EAL (English as an Additional Language) Provision
  • Convenient LHR (London Heathrow) Airport Transfers for Group Bookings
Short Stay Boarding

Immerse yourself in our vibrant school community with a term of boarding.

Each term offers unique opportunities to fully engage with the British curriculum and explore the rich culture of Stamford and the surrounding region through exciting trips and excursions. With access to over 70 co-curricular activities, you'll discover new passions and build lasting friendships. Join us during the Autumn or Spring term and experience the full Stamford School experience.

Full Boarding

Stamford provides a comprehensive boarding experience within a dynamic co-educational environment.

Our full boarding programme fosters academic excellence and personal growth, offering students the opportunity to engage with a challenging British curriculum and a wide range of co-curricular activities. We prioritise the well-being of our students, providing outstanding pastoral care and dedicated health services. Our modern facilities, combined with the rich cultural heritage of Stamford, provide an inspiring environment for students to develop the essential skills they'll need for all future endeavours.

We also offer weekly and flexible boarding options, allowing families to choose the arrangement that best suits their needs.

Settling In

Our international welcome weekend takes place before the academic year starts in September.

This allows new joining students to find their feet, familiarise themselves with the School and town itself, and complete all necessary induction tasks in advance of their first day of school.

Global Community

At Stamford, our international boarding community thrives, welcoming students from over ten different countries and fostering a truly global environment.

The combination of cultures creates a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, where students learn not only from their teachers but also from each other. This exchange cultivates a global mindset, preparing students to navigate an increasingly interconnected world and enriching the Stamford community for everyone.

Our international students are encouraged to share their culture and interests, whether that’s with a House Cooking night making dishes from their home country, or by recognising and celebrating cultural events such as Chinese New Year and Armenian Christmas.

Life After Stamford

At Stamford, we prepare students for a future filled with exciting possibilities.

Whether they are aiming for top universities, a fulfilling career, or entrepreneurial success, we provide the foundation for aspirations. The skills they develop, alongside our extensive alumni network, will equip students to excel in a multitude of fields.

UK Universities that proved to be popular over the last 5 years:

  • Bristol
  • Newcastle
  • Northumbria
  • Nottingham
  • York
  • Leeds
Weekends

All four of our boarding houses are busy and vibrant and continue to be at weekends.

Our students often enjoy fun outings to nearby adventures such as escape rooms, laser tag, the theatre, or dinners.

We have great transport links to nearby cities, which means a day trip further afield is also often be on the agenda. Closer to home, we are very fortunate to have Rutland Water (which has a fantastic Aquapark in the summer!) and Burghley Park on our doorstep, both of which our boarders enjoy in the warmer months.

Food at Stamford

In the dining hall the students can savour a diverse range of culinary delights.

While British classics like roast dinners and fish and chips are staples, the menu regularly features exciting theme nights, introducing students to flavors from across the globe. All produced by Holroyd Howe, the School’s experienced catering partner, ensures high-quality fresh ingredients are used to create nourishing and nutritious dining experience. Shared mealtimes in our dining spaces are a great opportunity for students to seamlessly integrate into the vibrant Stamford community.

Fees

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International Admissions

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Prospectuses

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