International Boarding

Throughout its 400 year history Blundell’s has provided for pupils from overseas.

Improvements in travel and communication over the last two decades, has produced a wider range of International students than in the past and they usually make up about 12% of the total number. Overseas students are fully integrated into the school and the boarding houses are always open at weekends, even on Leave Weekends. All overseas students must have a UK based Guardian. Prospective students can expect to be tested in English and Mathematics before entry and by interview if at all possible.

One of our greatest Old Blundellian benefactors, Sir Christopher Ondaatje OC, CBE, when opening the magnificently appointed Ondaatje Theatre, declared his wish that the building should symbolise international understanding and accord. We feel we are offering a truly international education whilst restricting numbers of students from each country so that the ethos of an English boarding school is enriched rather than diluted. Friendships quickly spring up between the English and International students at Blundell’s, leading to greater understanding for all.

Connections with Heathrow Airport

The School arranges a coach to pick up international pupils from Heathrow on the first day of each half of term at 11.30am and 6.30pm. There is also a coach to take pupils to Heathrow by 11.30am on the last day of each half of term.