Northbourne Park School is an independent preparatory boarding and day school in the Kent countryside near Dover, welcoming international pupils aged 7 to 14 for full academic years, terms, or shorter immersion stays, in either our English System or unique bilingual French classes. Set in the English countryside, the school offers a genuinely British boarding experience with full English immersion, alongside excellent academic standards and outstanding pastoral care.

The Section Française Bilingue allows French pupils to follow the French national curriculum while being fully immersed in British school life.

Pupils are taught in dedicated CM2, 6e, 5e, and 4e classes following the CNED programme, with progression exams set and assessed in partnership with the Lycee Français London. Alongside this, pupils share elements of the British curriculum, receive additional English support, and board with English-speaking pupils.

 Full English immersion in a British boarding school environment, living and learning alongside native English speakers
 Strong academic outcomes, with a 95 percent pass rate for the passage des attestations and a 95 percent pass rate in Cambridge English exams (KET, PET, FCE)

 A small school that offers big opportunities, allowing every child to lead, perform and speak publicly, with traditional values emphasised and independence taught gradually and thoughtfully.
 A broad and balanced education including music, drama, and over five hours of competitive sport each week
 An exceptional rural setting, with outdoor learning and daily access to 100 acres of grounds
 Simple travel arrangements, including escorted Eurostar transfers via St Pancras, access to London Gatwick, and easy routes from Dover and LeShuttle
 A safe, nurturing, and phone-free school environment with kind, experienced staff
 Competitive boarding fees, with scholarships and financial support available where appropriate