Amerigo partner school ·
Brentwood School
A prestigious, historic independent co-educational day and boarding school in Brentwood, Essex, England, founded in the sixteenth century.
1557
Year Founded
Top 10
IB Boarding Schools in the UK
Russell Group Universities
Pathways
About the school
Brentwood offers a broad, academically rigorous curriculum, including A-Levels, IB and BTEC, with excellent university outcomes across UK and international destinations. Its long heritage is matched by modern facilities and strengths across the sciences, humanities, arts and sport.
Key Info
Location
Brentwood, UK
Grades
7-12
Intakes
August/September
Language requirement
TOEFL equivalent 60-80
Cost of attendance
Starting from £58,400
Accommodation
Residence
Program
Diploma and Exchange
Brochure Download
More School Info
School Website
Three things this school does exceptionally well.
01
Outstanding Academics
Brentwood combines flexible A Level, IB, and BTEC pathways with strong university guidance. In 2025, 76% of accepted university places going to Russell Group universities. Popular destinations include Exeter, Nottingham, and Warwick.
02
Exceptional Music & Performing Arts
Students can pursue music at an exceptionally high level through individually tailored training, chamber music, performance coaching, and conservatoire-standard musicianship.
03
Vibrant Boarding Life
Boarding students become part of a diverse, welcoming community with a rich calendar of activities, trips, sport, arts, and social events. Strong pastoral care ensures students are well supported both inside and outside the classroom.
School facts
50
students achieved grades of A*A*A or better at A Level
1,336
students enrolled
75
Acres Campus Size
13
Sports Teams
37
Countries Represented
23
Minutes to London by train
1:8
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
121
Number of Boarding Students
The location
Thrive in boarding life.
Located in Brentwood, Essex, the boarding school is exceptionally well situated on the Elizabeth Line, with direct access to Heathrow Airport and just 23 minutes from central London.
Brentwood has a population of 77,100 people.
Easy access to Heathrow International Airport (LHR)
Access to Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), King's College London and London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE),
Accommodation
A safe home away from home.
Students live in a supervised residence, fully staffed and close to campus. The on-campus Amerigo team is always nearby, so no one is ever on their own.
Supervised residence
Live-in staff, study spaces and meals, all on or beside campus.
Fully staffed & supported
24/7 wellbeing check-ins from the Amerigo team on campus.
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
It’s a great fit for students who value high academic standards while also wanting to explore arts, sports, and a vibrant boarding community at a historic British school.
What academic programs stand out?
Brentwood offers three Sixth Form pathways — A Levels, the IB Diploma, and BTEC Extended Diplomas in Business or Sport — giving students the flexibility to choose a route that matches their strengths and university ambitions. The school is also ranked among the Top 10 IB Boarding Schools in the UK.
Where will you live?
In a supervised on-campus residence with live-in staff, safe and fully supported. The on-campus Amerigo team is there day and night, so you're never on your own.
What's the area around the school like?
Enjoy the best of both worlds: a charming, lively English town with cafés, restaurants, shops and beautiful countryside, while being just a short train ride from central London.
What is Amerigo 360°?
It's the complete support system around every Amerigo student: a dedicated on-campus team, academic coaching, wellbeing check-ins and a family app that keeps everyone in the loop. Other programs have a contact nearby. Amerigo has a team inside the building.
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