Berkhamsted School

Located in the historic market town of Berkhamsted, just 30 minutes from Central London, Berkhamsted School offers an exceptional British boarding education in a safe and welcoming community.

Key Info

Berkhamsted, UK
Accepting Grades 7-12
Fall
Language Requirement:
Cost of Attendance
$45k-$65k
On-Campus Residence
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Why study at Berkhamsted School?

Prime Location Near London

Berkhamsted School is ideally located in a safe and charming town just 30 minutes from Central London, offering students the perfect balance between a peaceful learning environment and easy access to one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

Outstanding A Level Results

The school is known for its exceptional A Level outcomes, with a strong track record of students progressing to top universities in the UK and worldwide. With expert teaching and dedicated university guidance, including support for Oxbridge applications, students are well-positioned to achieve excellent academic results.

Supportive Boarding Environment

Berkhamsted provides a high-quality boarding experience with modern houses, a strong pastoral care system, and a close-knit, family-style community. Students benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises wellbeing, helping them settle in quickly and thrive both academically and personally.

Study in Berkhamsted, UK

Located in the historic town of Berkhamsted, the school offers a safe and charming environment rich in British heritage, just 30 minutes from Central London.

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Brentwood has a population of 22,000 people.
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Easy access to Heathrow International Airport (LHR)
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Easy access to world-class institutions like University College London (UCL), King's College London (KCL), and the London School of Economics (LSE).
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Berkhamsted, UK

55.6%

A-Level results at A*–A

82%

A-Level results at A*–B

87%

Students accepted to
top choice universities

71

Students accepted to Oxbridge since 2012

Academics

Sixth Form Centre
Berkhamsted’s newly opened Sixth Form Centre – the Zaha Hadid Building offers a state-of-the-art learning environment designed to develop students’ readiness for university and the workplace.

EPQ Programme
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) allows students to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice, developing critical thinking and research skills highly valued by top universities.

Academic Enrichment
A wide range of academic enrichment opportunities, including guest lectures, societies, and extension programmes, challenges students to deepen their intellectual curiosity.

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Accommodation options

Berkhamsted offers a welcoming and supportive boarding experience where students feel part of a close-knit international community while developing independence and confidence.

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