International students turn away from UK private schools after VAT added to fees (opens original article in a new tab)

UK private schools saw a decline in international students and boarders after VAT was introduced on fees, with significant drops in key age groups and international pupil numbers.

• International student numbers in UK private schools fell 3.5% after VAT was added to fees
• Boarding pupil numbers dropped 8.2% with international pupils affected the most
• ISC reported 138 international campuses with 57.2% of pupils in China, UAE, and Thailand