Are elite boarding schools still a good return on your investment?
Soaring costs and changing university admissions policies are prompting discussion of whether the crests and crenellations of the world's elite…
By
Private Schools
Latest in
Private Schools
The 12 best private schools in the UK and their famous alumni
Alumni of the 12 best private schools in the UK comprising the 'Eton Group' have helped shape the modern world.…
By
Why Labour’s VAT plan for private schools doesn’t add up
The head of Rugby School responds to Labour's latest claim that a 20 per cent tax hike on independent schools…
By
Lessons from Rosenberg, the most expensive school in the world
The school fees charged by Institut auf dem Rosenberg are the highest in the world. Its headmaster says he’s using…
By
The best private schools in the UK by results
When it comes to 2019 exam results, these elite institutions top the UK's academic league tables for private schools
By
Why the UK’s strictest headteacher supports private schools
Social mobility tsar Katharine Birbalsingh may be driven by improving opportunities for poorer children, but she still sees a place…
By
Do super-rich graduates value their universities?
British universities are increasingly turning to super-rich alumni for financial support – but these graduates want something significant in return…
By
The rise of branded schools
Leading British private schools have launched overseas outposts everywhere from Thailand to Dubai. But do these 'branded schools' retain the…
By
Billionaire parents go to war with Le Rosey, the world’s most expensive school
With fees of $130,000 per year, Le Rosey, on the edge of Lake Geneva is the most expensive school in…
By
Covid-19 report: How private schools are reacting to the crisis
Private schools have risen to the challenge of Covid-19 with many transforming themselves into providers of virtual education – but…
By
Meet Hugh Dickinson: The man behind the plan for a £20k-a-year boarding school
Entrepreneur Hugh Dickinson is aiming to create a more affordable boarding school – one that is genuinely affordable to the…
By
Europe gets its first school for little emperors – in London
As global Britain gears up for Brexit, the timing couldn’t be better for Europe’s first English-Mandarin bilingual school to open…
By
Preview: Independent Schools Show, London
David Wellesley Wesley provides details of the Independent Schools Show he founded. Over 20,000 parents have visited our Independent Schools…
ByThese Are the Most Popular College Degrees Earned by Millionaires
Having a net worth of one million dollars may not be what it used to be. But it’s still a…
ByThe 20 Universities That Have Produced The Most Millionaires
Yesterday, we brought you a list of the universities worldwide that have the most billionaire alumni. Now, here’s something a…
ByEngineering degree most popular among world’s millionaires
Survey of 70k high net worth people reveals higher education trends. According to a survey conducted by consulting firm WealthInsight…
ByEngineering is the Million Dollar Degree
A recent WealthInsight & Spear’s survey ranked Engineering degrees as the number one global producer of millionaires. The data to…
ByMillionaires’ Most Popular Degrees
A new survey reveals that engineering degrees produce the most millionaires, followed by MBA, economics and law degrees. The review,…
ByWant to be a millionaire? Do an MBA (or engineering degree)
An global survey on the education history of 70,000 millionaires show more of them hold an MBA than any other…
By10 universities with the richest alumni
There’s a close relationship between higher education and wealth, but some universities can ask their alumni for a bigger donation,…
By
