The private education system in the UK has a world-wide reputation for excellence. These schools, known in the UK as “Public Schools” educate children from the age of 13 to 18 years old. While they have continued with the traditions of excellence that their reputation has been built on, they have moved with the times. They are aware of how important sport has become and the sporting facilities at many of these schools are now absolutely outstanding.
The Football.
Because football is such a popular sport for both boys and girls, some of these schools have chosen to specialise in providing their pupils with the opportunity to combine their academic studies with the provision of specialised football training that is at a level with many professional club academies. Although traditionally a winter sport, these schools offer students the chance to play and train during all three of the academic school terms. It is with some of these incredible schools that we have partnered here at UK Football Schools.
A Gateway to professional Football.
The standard of the facilities, the coaching and the players at these schools has now reached levels that would have been unthinkable only ten years ago. In addition, the fixture list is full of exciting and challenging matches. The top schools enter competitions each season, like the ISFA cup, where in the closing stages the standard of football is at very high level indeed. This has been recognised by the professional footballing community, and many clubs send their scouts to these matches. There is an increasingly long and impressive list of what we call ‘success stories’, where pupils have gone from their UK Football School team into a professional club.
More than just football.
So, the advantages of attending one of these football schools is apparent. First, they provide every student with an opportunity to play football every day of the school year. Secondly, the students continue with their academic studiers and are provided with the opportunity to excel in their GCSE and A level examinations. Finally, they are able to enjoy the amazing all round holistic educational experience that these schools provide, with levels of individual pastoral care that make attending one of these schools something that every pupil will remember forever.
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