The World's Best
High Schools Abroad
From Phillips Andover to Eton to Le Rosey — give your child an unfair advantage at the world's most prestigious boarding schools. Expert admissions guidance from Dr. Karan Gupta, Harvard alumnus with 27+ years of experience.
27+
Years Experience
50+
Partner Schools
100%
Placement Rate
3
Countries Covered
Why Send Your Child to a Boarding School Abroad?
The decision to send your child abroad for high school is life-changing. Here's why top Indian families choose this path.
University Advantage
Top boarding schools are feeder schools to Ivy League, Oxbridge, and elite global universities. Acceptance rates from these schools are 3-5x higher than applying from India.
Global Perspective
Living with students from 40-90 nationalities builds cultural fluency, confidence, and a lifelong international network that no Indian school can replicate.
Independence & Maturity
Boarding school builds self-reliance, time management, and emotional resilience at a formative age — skills that compound throughout life.
Academic Rigour
Smaller class sizes (8-14 students), world-class facilities, and curricula like AP/A-Levels/IB push students far beyond the Indian school ceiling.
Top Boarding Schools in United States
America's elite boarding schools offer world-class academics, unmatched extracurriculars, and a direct pipeline to Ivy League universities.
Phillips Academy Andover
Andover, MA
Harvard feeder — 30+ admits/year
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
Harkness discussion method, $1.3B endowment
Choate Rosemary Hall
Wallingford, CT
JFK alma mater, strong arts program
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, MA
Close-knit community, 100% college placement
The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ
Near Princeton, house system, strong STEM
St. Paul's School
Concord, NH
Full boarding, chapel tradition, 2,000-acre campus
Top Boarding Schools in United Kingdom
British boarding schools are the gold standard for academic rigour, character development, and global prestige — with centuries of tradition.
Eton College
Windsor, Berkshire
20 Prime Ministers, unmatched global network
Harrow School
Harrow, London
Churchill's alma mater, strong debating
Winchester College
Winchester, Hampshire
Oldest continuous school (1382), academic excellence
Rugby School
Rugby, Warwickshire
Birthplace of rugby, innovative curriculum
Westminster School
London
Highest Oxbridge rate in UK, central London
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent
First UK school to adopt IB, 99% university placement
Top Boarding Schools in Switzerland
Swiss boarding schools offer the ultimate international experience — multilingual education, stunning Alpine campuses, and a truly global student body.
Le Rosey
Rolle & Gstaad
School of Kings — royalty, billionaires, global elite
Institut auf dem Rosenberg
St. Gallen
Artisan education, future-focused curriculum
Aiglon College
Villars-sur-Ollon
British curriculum in Swiss Alps, character focus
Leysin American School
Leysin
American + IB curriculum, strong US university placements
College du Leman
Versoix, Geneva
120+ nationalities, bilingual French-English
TASIS
Lugano
American school in Italian Switzerland, arts focus
USA vs UK vs Switzerland: How Do They Compare?
Each country offers a distinct boarding school experience. Here's how they stack up.
| Factor | USA | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost (Tuition + Board) | $55,000 - $75,000 | £35,000 - £50,000 (~$45K-$65K) | CHF 80,000 - 130,000 (~$90K-$145K) |
| Typical Entry Age | Grade 9-10 (Age 14-16) | Year 9 or Sixth Form (Age 13-16) | Grade 8-12 (Age 13-18) |
| Curriculum | AP / School-specific | A-Levels, IB, GCSEs | IB, Swiss Matura, AP, French Bac |
| Languages | English + 1 elective | English-medium, modern languages | 3-4 languages (English, French, German, +1) |
| University Pipeline | Ivy League, MIT, Stanford | Oxford, Cambridge, Russell Group | Global — Ivy, Oxbridge, European elite |
| Class Size | 10-14 students | 8-15 students | 8-12 students |
| International Mix | 15-25% international | 20-40% international | 60-90% international |
| Financial Aid | Available (need-based) | Limited scholarships | Rare / merit-based only |
Real Student Journeys
How KGC helped Indian students secure admission to the world's most exclusive boarding schools.
Arjun M.
Mumbai, Grade 8
Placed at Phillips Academy Andover
Challenge
Arjun was a strong student at Dhirubhai Ambani International School, but his parents were unsure whether sending him abroad at 14 was the right decision. They worried about academic adjustment, social isolation, and the financial commitment.
KGC's Approach
Dr. Gupta conducted a comprehensive assessment and identified Arjun's exceptional aptitude for mathematics and debate. We built a strategic profile highlighting his national-level math olympiad achievements, started interview coaching 6 months early, and prepared a compelling application narrative around his passion for combining math with public policy.
Result
Arjun was admitted to Andover with a $35,000/year financial aid package — one of only 4 Indian students admitted that year. He went on to captain the math team and was admitted to Princeton University.
Ananya S.
Delhi, Grade 9
Placed at Eton College (King's Scholar)
Challenge
Ananya's family wanted the prestige and rigour of a top British school, but the Eton entrance exam (King's Scholarship) is notoriously difficult, testing Latin, ancient history, and advanced maths — subjects not covered in Indian curricula.
KGC's Approach
We began preparation 18 months before the exam. Dr. Gupta connected Ananya with specialist tutors for the Eton entrance format, designed a reading list covering classical literature, and conducted 12 mock interviews simulating the Provost's interview style. We also identified her strength in classical music (sitar) as a distinctive differentiator.
Result
Ananya won a prestigious King's Scholarship — one of only 14 awarded globally that year. The scholarship covers 10% of fees, but the prestige opened doors to every top university. She is now applying to Oxford PPE.
Rohan & Priya K.
Bangalore, Grades 7 & 9
Placed at Le Rosey, Switzerland
Challenge
Siblings Rohan and Priya came from a prominent business family seeking a truly international education. Their parents wanted both children at the same school, multilingual proficiency, and a safe European environment, but Le Rosey's acceptance rate is extremely low.
KGC's Approach
We positioned the siblings' applications to complement each other rather than compete. Rohan's application emphasized his tech entrepreneurship (he'd built an app at 13), while Priya's focused on her competitive swimming and environmental activism. Dr. Gupta arranged a campus visit and prepared both for the notoriously personal Le Rosey interview.
Result
Both siblings were admitted to Le Rosey for the same academic year. They now speak fluent French alongside English and Hindi, and have built a network spanning 60+ nationalities. Rohan is targeting MIT, Priya is targeting LSE.
The KGC Boarding School Admissions Timeline
We recommend starting 18-24 months before your target entry date.
18-24 Months Before
Discovery & Assessment
- Family consultation to understand goals
- Student psychometric assessment
- Academic gap analysis
- Country & school shortlisting (6-8 schools)
12-18 Months Before
Profile Building
- Academic tutoring for entrance exams
- Extracurricular strategy
- Leadership development
- Summer program applications
9-12 Months Before
Application Prep
- School visits (recommended)
- Application essays & personal statements
- Recommendation letter coaching
- Financial aid applications
6-9 Months Before
Interview & Testing
- Entrance exam preparation (SSAT, ISEB, etc.)
- Mock interviews (10+ sessions)
- Portfolio preparation (arts/sports)
- Final application submission
3-6 Months Before
Decision & Transition
- Offer evaluation & negotiation
- Visa application support
- Pre-departure orientation
- Cultural transition coaching for student & family
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ready to Explore Boarding Schools Abroad?
The best time to start planning is now. Book a consultation with Dr. Karan Gupta to discuss the right boarding school for your child.