Every year, children join Westbourne House School from countries across the world:
Austria, China, France, Japan, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine and USA
Meet Lucas and Isabel from Spain
"Boarding at Westbourne House has prepared me for senior school and for life."
Lucas and Isabel spent one full academic year at Westbourne House. They share their experiences of our home from home, friendly boarding at Westbourne House School and the difference it has made to them.
Meet Mr and Mrs Xu from China
Mr and Mrs Xu's daughter Annie joined Westbourne House in Year 5.
They talk to us in Mandarin about why they chose Westbourne House for their artistic daughter, their pride in her excellent academic results and how they stayed in touch with their daughter whilst she was boarding.
We are proud that our boarders benefit from
Excellent academic preparation
A broad and inspiring curriculum
Secure environment and beautiful setting
Happy and inclusive boarding community
Gateway to best independent senior schools and universities
Convenient location
"Thank you for having our son with you, it has been a great academic and personal experience, he has been very happy, we see him very integrated, and he has made great and good friends at WHS."
Parent, Spain
"We are very grateful to Westbourne House School for your all patience over the last 3 years and for raising Emma to be so happy and confident. We were very worried about Emma's ability to adapt when we came from China, so thank you for allaying that anxiety."
Parent of Emma, China
"Since the admission process, we were able to appreciate the great kindness, quality and family atmosphere that is breathed in the school and your kind welcome, as well as from the rest of members and students, made Aldara feel happy from the first days, despite being her first experience at a school outside her country.
Parent of Aldara, Spain
"Westbourne will always remain the happiest of schools and a very happy chapter in our lives."
Parent of Charlie, UK
"Let us thank you all for your care and kindness with our son. It’s hard to send a young child to a new country, new school, new language and far from us; we must say you made the whole process much more easy and pleasant. For all, once again: thank you."
Parent of Lucas, Spain
First Boarding Experience
For your child’s first experience of boarding in a new country, Westbourne House is the ideal step. We have a gentle and caring approach to boarding, which supports every child as they adjust to new surroundings, food, language and culture. Very quickly, our international boarders feel settled and at home and appreciated in our kind boarding community.
Excellent Academics
Our prestigious school has excellent academic lessons and inspires children to develop their passions in drama, music, art and sport. We are a world-class High Performance Learning School and teach life skills, such as collaboration, resilience, creativity and strategy planning. At the end of Year 8, children are independent, mature, confident in English and are ready for their move to senior school.
Learning English
Boarding at Westbourne is an incredible opportunity for rapid English language acquisition.
Most children from abroad start boarding with us in Years 5, 6 or 7, although we do take boarders from Year 4 (age 9).
“Westbourne House School is excellent preparation for a move to Brighton College in Year 9. Their pupils are adventurous, keen to get involved, responsible and academically they are extremely well prepared.”
Leah Hamblett, Deputy Head Brighton College
Gateway to top senior schools
The preparation for senior school at Westbourne House is second to none and our pupils head to a wide range of senior schools, such as Brighton College, Canford School, Eton College, Malborough and Wellington amongst others. Mr Barker, Headmaster, is dedicated to supporting parents and children to find the perfect fit for the next step to senior school.
Many of our pupils in Year 8 are awarded scholarships to their senior school.
Boarding accommodation
Our younger boarders live in Main House, under the care of Mr and Mrs Fisher. The children feel very safe and cared for. They have small dormitories with just a few children and can relax in the evenings in the ‘snug’.
Older pupils live in our ‘outhouses’, which are boarding houses nestled in our grounds, which remind visitors of a small, friendly village. Each boarding house is hosted by a married couple, who help create a kind, family atmosphere.
Amazing Location
Westbourne House is set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland with a 60-acre lake teeming with wildlife just outside of historic Chichester.
Chichester has good train links to London. London Gatwick is only 60 minutes away and Heathrow is 90 minutes.
Awards and Reviews
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) gave Westbourne House top marks in its inspection in November 2022.
Westbourne House School was the inaugural winner of a special national award - the Alice Rose Award - in the Talk Education Awards for Innovation in Education 2022.
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Fees
Full Boarding - Europe Pupils in Year 4 - £10, 311 per term Pupils in Year 5-8 - £10,456 per term | Full Boarding - International Pupils in Year 4 - £10,487 per term Pupils in Year 5-8 - £10,632 per term |
Admissions Fees UK and Europe Registration: £100 Deposit: £750 | Admissions Fees International Registration: £350 Deposit: £1,500 |