Visits by British Boarding Schools

Jonathan Anderson, currently headmaster of Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, will take over as headmaster of Campbell College in September 2025. With this change, he continues the tradition of all boys' schools and underlines the special strengths and advantages of this type of school.

All boys' schools offer a special learning environment that specifically addresses the needs and strengths of boys. The teaching methods and daily structures are designed to promote their specific learning patterns, particularly in areas such as mathematics, natural sciences and technology. At the same time, boys are given the opportunity to freely pursue their interests and develop their personalities in a protected environment, without the social pressure sometimes present when having to prove themselves in front of girls. Whether academic, artistic or athletic – boys' schools create an environment in which boys can fully develop their potential. For some students, they are just the right type of school.

While Merchiston Castle is known for its great successes in tennis and golf, Campbell College in the east of the Northern Irish capital Belfast stands for excellent achievements in rugby, football, hockey and volleyball.

Jonathan Anderson has over two decades of experience at renowned schools, including Worksop College and Christ's Hospital School. Regarding his appointment, he commented: ‘I am excited to build on the outstanding work of Robert Robinson and look forward to working with the staff, students and wider Campbell community to shape the next chapter in the School's history.’

One of the best IB schools in England, St Edward's Oxford (also known as Teddies) will be in Germany from 14-16 January 2025 and is pleased to invite interested families and alumni to a presentation followed by a drinks reception. St Edward's Oxford will be represented by its Warden Mr Alastair Chirnside along with three other senior members of staff. As one of the few remaining full boarding schools with around 650 boarders, St Edward's Oxford is pleased to welcome you to these events.

The dates are:

• Tuesday, 14 January in Hamburg
• Wednesday, 15 January in Dusseldorf
• Thursday, 16 January in Munich

The event will always start at 5 pm with the presentation, followed by drinks and canapés from 6 pm to 7.30 pm. If you are interested in attending, please contact us under Tel. +49-89-3840540 so that we can give you the exact address. If you would like to know more about St Edward's Oxford, please click on Teddies at a Glance or visit stedwardsoxford.org.