UK school principals and tutors will be in the capital for an exhibition on UK boarding schools

A delegation of nearly 20 school leaders, principals and senior leaders will travel to Accra in May to meet with parents, students, government ministers and business leaders at an exhibition on residential schools in the UK. United.

A statement released by the British High Commission and copied to the Ghanaian News Agency said the visit followed recent renewed interest in the benefits of a British boarding school among Ghanaian families.

He said the main exhibition will take place at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19.

He said the event would be hosted by experienced educators Mark Brooks Education and Anderson Education, with full support from the UK Department for International Trade and the UK High Commission in Accra.

“The UK and Ghana share common values, a thriving business relationship and a belief in the transformation that an exceptional and comprehensive education with strong pastoral care can bring to the future of our young people,” said Mark Brooks, one of the organizers.

“Many academics, artists, business executives, lawyers, doctors, musicians, politicians, scientists and athletes across Ghana owe their resilience, self-confidence and success to the strong foundations they have developed in a UK boarding school.”

Sara Sparling, Director of Anderson Education, said, “Choosing a school is one of the most important, emotional and financial decisions parents will make for their children. The time spent exploring, researching, and discussing with individual schools and specialist consultants is not only wise, it will ensure that their sons and daughters reach their full potential, in a happy, safe and secure environment. “

The statement said that the top 15 boarding schools visiting Accra include a range of different types of institutions ranging from girls-only to co-educational, those that mainly focus on academics to others, which focus on schools of character development, which adhere to British tradition. program to others, who follow a more international approach.

He said the full list of schools participating in the delegation includes ACS Cobham, Ashford School, Bromsgrove, Cardiff Sixth Form College, Dean Close, Gordonstoun, Monkton, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, St David’s College, St Joseph’s College, St Swithun’s, St Lawrence College, Wellington School, Woldingham and Wrekin College.

“We have a long relationship with Ghana and in the past we have even organized a student music tour here. However, this is my first visit and I look forward to reconnecting with such an exciting and rapidly emerging market, ”said Chris Barton from Gordonstoun, one of the attendees.

He noted that the free exhibit would be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 at the Golden Tulip in Accra.