Benenden

FOCUS:  Inspiring leaders who care 

DAY FEES:  $38,500 

BOARDING FEES: $51,250 

PUPILS: 550 

ACCESSIBILITY: Gatwick; 1 hour  

Set in the heart of Kent, Benenden appears to offer a more relaxed approach to learning than its all-girl London counterparts but still gets the same top-notch results.

They have created their own ‘International Baccalaureate hybrid’ curriculum for Years 7 and 8, and offer over 25 subjects at A-level. A popular Dragons Den-style challenge in the 6th Form gives students a taste of skills required in the workplace.