The independent schools guide. 2013 : a fully comprehensive guide to independent education in the United Kingdom / Gabbitas Education.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

PART 1: THE INDEPENDENT SECTOR AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS. 1.1 The independent sector and independent schools -- 1.2 Choosing an independent school -- 1.3 Overseas pupils and students -- coming to the UK -- 1.4 UK Independent school examinations and qualifications -- 1.5 Independent school fees, fees planning, bursaries and scholarships -- 1.6 Independent school inspections -- 1.7 The sixth form and beyond -- parents' guide.

PART 2: GEOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY. 2.1 Notes on Information given in the Directory Section -- 2.2 England -- 2.3 Northern Ireland -- 2.4 Scotland -- 2.5 Wales.

PART 3: SCHOOL PROFILES. 3.1 England -- 3.2 Scotland -- 3.3 Continental Europe.

PART 4: SCHOOLS BY CATEGORY. 4.1 Classified listings -- PART 5: REFERENCE SECTION. 5.1 Index: Scholarships -- 5.2 Index: Bursaries and Reserved Entrance Awards -- 5.3 Index: Specialist Schools -- 5.4 Index: Single-Sex Schools -- 5.5 Index: Boarding Provision (Full, Weekly and Flexi-Boarding, Host Families) -- 5.6 Index: Religious Affiliation -- 5.7 Index: Schools Registered with CReSTeD (Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils) -- 5.8 Index: Provision for English as a Foreign Language -- 5.9 Index: Schools in membership of the Constituent Associations of the Independent Schools Council -- 5.10 Educational associations and useful addresses -- 5.11 Glossary of Abbreviations -- 5.12 Further Reading.

This book includes extensive information for over 2,000 schools based in the U.K.; details on fee planning, scholarships; guidance for overseas parents, including language support and guardianship, and detailed profiles of over 200 schools and colleges.