The Independent Schools Council is a politically independent, not-for-profit organisation representing 1,270 independent schools educating more than 500,000 children. It exists to promote choice, diversity and excellence in education, developing talent at all levels of ability and from all backgrounds.
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Welcome one, welcome all
Posted on August 2nd, 2011 by Liam Butler, under Boarding Schools, ISCias, NewsIndependent schools have always welcomed students from outside the UK and today is no different. This thriving sector is continuing to welcome students from all over the world providing innovative ways of delivering a British education to thousands of students…
Have a look round the classroom of the future…
Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Liam Butler, under ISCias, News, School Curriculum - Private SchoolsWe often hear stories of pupils educated in the independent sector trekking off to a far flung destination on a field trip or charity expedition but what really goes on inside the classroom back here in the UK? With many…
GAP years for the twitter generation
Posted on July 15th, 2011 by Liam Butler, under ISCias, NewsAfter what seems like an eternity of exams you can’t blame the average 18 year old for wanting to take a year out before embarking on university life or the world of work. Many may scoff at the idea of…
Forget the gold rush, now it’s time for the green rush!
Posted on July 12th, 2011 by Liam Butler, under Eco-Schools, ISCias, NewsThe green agenda seems to dominate the press these days with energy efficiency at the top of the political agenda so it’s hardly surprising that independent schools are no different with sustainability and conservation featuring prominently both inside and outside…
Charity in time for Christmas
Posted on November 5th, 2010 by Liam Butler, under ISCias, NewsIndependent school students up and down the country have been taking part in all sorts of weird and wonderful activities in order to raise money for various charitable causes. Everything from sponsored silences to bake sales have raised thousands for…
Fancy a career change?
Posted on July 16th, 2010 by Liam Butler, under ISCias, NewsDo you fancy a career change, one that gives you the opportunity to shape the young lives of children on a day to day basis and one that is as much about vocation as it is about career? Independent schools…
Looking for your first teaching job?
Posted on July 16th, 2010 by Amy Cheung, under ISCias, NewsFor many graduates who wish to pursue a teaching career, finishing a degree and trying to look for a job in the ‘right’ school can be an overwhelming experience. After completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education a couple of years…
School league tables, websites and independent schools guides: How do I decide which school is best for my child?
Posted on July 15th, 2009 by Liam Butler, under ISCias, Inspection, Private Schools, School Curriculum - Private Schools, School Inspection, School League TablesIn the digital age of instant news, interactive review sites and numerous school league tables how do you decide which independent school is the best for your child? Liam Butler, Senior Information Officer, who works for the Independent Schools Council…
Examination Results Day
Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Judith Fenn, under ISCias, News, exam resultsRevision is over, examinations taken, and your son or daughter looks ahead to a long and hopefully hot summer, where the only cloud on the horizon is Results Day in August. The most important thing they can do is relax.…
London Borough School Search (Independent schools)
Posted on April 30th, 2009 by Rosie Keeling, under Boarding Schools, ISCias, News, Private SchoolsThe ISC website contains several school searches for parents interested in independent schools, including a Postcode Search, the Find an ISC School Search, which allows parents to search by factors such as location, gender, age range and day/…