Carfax Education, the leading global education consultancy, has launched the fifth annual Schools Index, the leading international index of the top 150 private schools.
Categorised by region, prospective parents and pupils can now access The Schools Index, a list of the top 150 schools for 2024 from across the world, reviewed and selected by a panel of education consultants led by Carfax Education.
The lists in this year's Schools Index include:
- Top 25, UK Senior
- Top 10, UK Preparatory
- Top 10, London
- Top 10, Switzerland
- Top 15, Europe
- Top 15, Middle East
- Top 10, China & Hong Kong
- Top 10, South East Asia
- Top 20, North America
- Top 5, New York
- Top 5, Africa
- Top 5, Australasia
- Top 5, Latin America
- Top 5, Southern Asia
As well as formal criteria, such as academic results and preparation for university entry, schools are selected for their unique ethos, local and international reputation, and how they prepare pupils for life beyond academia, as well as looking at other areas such as technology and sustainability. The Schools Index provides a comprehensive overview of curriculum and fees, as well as practical information such as travel times to local airports. St George’s features in the Top 15, Europe complilation, in recognition of providing an exceptional education.
Dr Knight, Principal: "We are proud to be shortlisted once again in The Schools Index by Carfax Education and recognised for the world-class education we provide to our pupils. To be included in this prestigious list in 2024 is particularly pleasing as it is the year the school has reunited its original 1960's campus and the start of our biggest building development plans in over half a century. After 66 years, St George's continues to thrive as one of the top schools in Europe and celebrates record student numbers in a student body of over 100 nationalities, with our pupils going on to achieve among the very best IB results in the region."
Fiona McKenzie, Head of Education, Carfax Education, said: "Now in its fifth year, The Schools Index has become a valuable resource for parents looking for the very best education for their child, wherever they are in the world - as well as for the private schools sector. The demand for excellent schools grows and remains fiercely competitive as parents strive to ensure their child receives the strongest foundations to set them up for a lifetime of success. The importance of parents having The Schools Index has grown as families become more mobile and can choose to work from anywhere in the world, The Schools Index has become a valuable resource to highlight the best education opportunities for their children.
"This year's Schools Index has been comprehensively curated by international experts, with each school notably recognised for its own individual footprint in education, including academics, facilities, preparation for university entry, unique ethos and how they prepare students for life beyond academia."
For more information and to view the Schools Index, visit www.schools-index.com