UK INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Left: Box Hill School


But it is not just the school fees that parents will need to enquire about. Tessa Howard-Vyse urges them to ask what exactly is included in the published school fees, as there may be many hidden costs, such as study materials, school trips, and unexpected charges for extracurricular activities. “While one school’s fees may seem lower than the fees of your other shortlisted schools,” she says, “by the time you have added all the extra costs together, the picture may look very different.”


LIVING WITH OTHERS


“Learning to live with others, to cope with snoring, to share and to empathise, helping to look after a friend when they are feeling sad, have lost a pet, or have failed an exam, will teach children skills that will benefit them throughout their whole lives,” says Ruth Hughes. “Equally, others will be there to support them when they need a hug, to push them when they need encouragement, and to work with them in order to create


a culture of achievement that will take them forward in the next step of their lives, at university or in the world of work.” Kyla, a 16-year-old full boarder at Mayfield School,


agrees wholeheartedly. “Being a full boarder, I have gained independence and wonderful friendships, strengthened my patience and perseverance, but, most of all, I’ve gained so much knowledge,” she says. “The best thing is the immense diversity, but we all get along and care for one another like a big family. Mayfield has opened my eyes to the world and all the experiences possible, here and beyond.” “At the start of term, a boarding houseparent’s biggest complaint from parents is that their child is homesick and phoning home all the time,” concludes Ruth Hughes. “At the end of the year, the biggest complaint is that the child is too busy and never phone home at all. You are giving your children the most amazing opportunity.”


• Set in beautiful English countryside


• Outstanding academic results


Educating mind,body, heart & soul


• State-of-the-art Equestrian Centre on Campus


• World renowned Creative Arts • Safe & nurturing environment


For more information please contact Mrs Jennifer Gandy, registrar@mayfieldgirls.org +44 (0)1435 874642 The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6PH


www.mayfieldgirls.org 50 minutes to Central London by Train; 45 minutes to Gatwick; 1 hour from Heathrow


Mayfield


An independent Catholic boarding and day school for girls ages 11 to 18


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