United Kingdom, Canterbury
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ISI Excellent — Rated Excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the UK's independent schools inspection body.
IB World School — Authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme, a globally recognised pre-university qualification.
Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) — Member of the national body representing boarding schools in the UK.
Independent Schools Association (ISA) — Member of the professional association for independent schools.
UK Visas and Immigration — Approved to sponsor international student visas for study in the UK.
The Worthgate School is an independent day and boarding school in Canterbury, Kent, offering GCSEs, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme to students from age 13. The school specialises in preparing international students for UK university entry, with programmes including Pre-GCSE, Pre-A Level, and University Foundation pathways. Class sizes average 9 to 15 students depending on the programme. The 2025 IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate with an average of 34 points, while A Level results showed 74.2% A*-C grades. Both September and January start dates are available. The school is rated Excellent by ISI and is an IB World School, a member of the Boarding Schools' Association, and approved by UK Visas and Immigration.