Private Education Awards 2025 Best Private School Education NPO 2025 – Thailand Thailand boasts a highly competitive private education sector, with a growing demand for schools that can offer global credentials whilst valuing Thai culture. Across the country, parents are seeking for an establishment that combines academic excellence, bilingualism, wellbeing, and future readiness. Amnuay Silpa School is a leading educational provider that has gained renown for its masterful blend of global education and local tradition, delivering an education that promises to prepare students for a prosperous future. We heard more from Principal Andrew Parry below, following the school’s recent recognition in the Private Education Awards 2025.
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5. Amnuay Silpa School: Best Private School Education NPO 2025 – Thailand 6. St Lawrence College: Best Independent Co- Educational Day & Boarding School 2025 – South East England 7. Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck: Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck: A Legacy of Support for Dyslexic Learners 8. Broomwood: Best Independent Preparatory School 2025 – London 9. HIM Business School: Best Business Education Institution 2025 – Switzerland 10. Sydenham High School GDST: Private Girls’ School of the Year 2025 – UK 11. King Henry VIII School, Coventry: Best Independent Co-Educational School 2025 – Midlands 12. Marsden Park Anglican College: Faith-Based College of the Year 2025 – New South Wales 13. Tutors International: Best Bespoke Private Tuition Provider 2025 Contents
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Private Education Awards 2025 | 5 Thailand boasts a highly competitive private education sector, with a growing demand for schools that can offer global credentials whilst valuing Thai culture. Across the country, parents are seeking for an establishment that combines academic excellence, bilingualism, wellbeing, and future readiness. Amnuay Silpa School is a leading educational provider that has gained renown for its masterful blend of global education and local tradition, delivering an education that promises to prepare students for a prosperous future. We heard more from Principal Andrew Parry below, following the school’s recent recognition in the Private Education Awards 2025. Best Private School Education NPO 2025 – Thailand their language studies and takes an “Enable, Engage, Enhance” approach to language development, which ensures that every student becomes fluent in both Thai and English. This curriculum is delivered by a dedicated team of staff, each working in alignment with the school’s overarching vision. Amnuay Silpa School maintains clear guiding statements, is in process of alignment to the ISO 21001 educational management standards, continued alignment with National Education Standards and Quality Assessment as well as internationally with: Council of International Schools, University of Exeter for Thinking, FOBISIA and COBIS, ensuring that every member of staff shares high expectations and purpose. Placing a strong emphasis on progressional growth and development, Amnuay Silpa School keeps its team motivated through ongoing international training and leadership programmes. Wellbeing is also prioritised, with mental health services, gym memberships, and afterschool clubs established to promote a healthy work-life balance. “We believe that inspired teachers create inspired learners,” said Andrew. “Our positive workplace culture is reflected in our high retention rate and our participation in the T4 Education’s Best School to Work programme. Ultimately, our staff are motivated by a shared sense of purpose and the knowledge that they are contributing to a 100-year legacy of excellence by developing respectful, resilient, and globally minded young people.” With a wide range of activities and almost 200 extracurriculars offered each year, Amnuay Silpa School has received much-deserved global recognition for its excellence. The school has been named among the world’s top ten schools and has most recently been a finalist for the World’s Best School Prize 2025 in the category of Supporting Healthy Lives. This achievement underpins the school’s deep commitment to its students’ wellbeing, which guides its every decision. At it approaches its 100th year of operations, Amnuay Silpa School maintains a number of forward-thinking initiatives that promise to continue shaping the future of education in Thailand. With plans to host the FOBISIA Swimming Championships and upgrade its facilities with renovated libraries and modern sports courts, the school demonstrates its dedication to ongoing improvement and enhancement, maintaining its frontrunning position as Thailand’s Best Private School Education NPO 2025. “2026 is a major milestone that will bring both celebration and some exciting new changes,” Andrew shared. “We have several events planned, including a Century 100km Run and alumni reunions. We are launching a new sustainability drive and seeking CIS re-accreditation and ISO 21001 certification to reinforce our commitment to quality. These projects show our dedication to honouring our history whilst preparing our students for the next century of innovation and leadership.” Contact: Andrew Parry Company: Amnuay Silpa School Web Address: www.amnuaysilpa.ac.th niting Thai culture with a global perspective, Amnuay Silpa School is a high-performing international bilingual school, and the only Thai-UK bilingual “Thinking School” accredited by the University of Exeter. For nearly a century, the school’s mission has been to establish itself as a leader in thinking, leadership, and innovation in a bilingual setting, all while nurturing respect for Thai culture and a cultivated global awareness. “Our ultimate vision is to raise confident, respectful, and globally minded individuals who are ready to thrive in a fast-paced world,” Andrew told us. “This vision is a part of our daily life, from our youngest students in the Foundation Phase to our graduates getting ready for university.” With an almost 100-year legacy, Amnuay Silpa School has played an instrumental role in shaping Thai education for generations, with alumni who have since become leaders across society. The school’s Montessoriinspired Early Years programme for its youngest students has a great student-to-adult ratio with both international and Thai teachers, fostering independence and creativity in young minds. Students are offered the “best of both worlds” with Amnuay Silpa School’s bilingual curriculum, which follows both Thai and UK standards. This curriculum sets students up for success no matter where they go, either locally or internationally, and consistently leads to exceptional academic results on exams such as O-NET, IGCSEs, A-levels, and IELTS. Equally important to the school is a comprehensive language education, with an unwavering dedication to language excellence present across the entire staff. Amnuay Silpa School provides each student with personalised, ongoing support throughout U
6 | LUXlife Magazine Best Independent Co-Educational Day & Boarding School 2025 – South East England Situated right on the Kent coast, and therefore within easy walking distance of the sea, St Lawrence College offers a safe, spacious campus housing both boarding and day pupils from local, national, and international families. Boys and girls alike between the ages of 3 and 18 are welcome at St Lawrence, which promises them the same calibre of first-class education it has been delivering since opening its doors back in 1879. Below, we take a deep dive into what exactly this excellence entails. Home to around 400 pupils across its Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School – roughly 120 in lower years and 250 in higher years – approximately 140 boarders stay at St Lawrence, with boarding available from seven years of age. Regardless of whether they board or not, St Lawrence does everything it can to ensure pupils reach their academic best, all while preparing them for life in today’s evolving global society. Such balance is seen throughout the school, particularly in its blending of traditional values with an inclusive, global mindset supported by 21st‑century teaching methods and modern facilities. St Lawrence College’s Christian ethos has been the foundation of the school since it was established 145 years ago, under the Evangelical tradition of the Church of England. Although these foundations remain strong, they are lived out through the guiding belief that we are all equal in God’s eyes. That is why pupils of all faiths, or none, are welcome here and thrive. The friendly and welcoming nature of the St Lawrence College environment stems from this shared, lived experience: to understand difference, celebrate diversity, and “love our neighbour as ourselves.” The school’s vision statement reflects this, underpinning a commitment to promoting positive relationships and building a fair, inclusive community where everyone can flourish – both inside and outside of its walls. It is through this that its unique difference can really be felt. For its pupils, the result is strong pastoral care delivered alongside high‑quality teaching, with equal emphasis placed on life outside the classroom. This is achieved through a range of extra‑curricular activities that promote a strong sense of community through lived experiences that complement what is taught and learned in class. To this end, children at St Lawrence receive added value at every stage of their school experience – from the sports field and the theatre to the concert hall and, of course, the classroom. High‑Performance Learning is inherent across St Lawrence, with the school recognised as a World‑Class High‑Performance Learning School. A large part of this stems from the broad, challenging curriculum pupils are afforded, which covers a wide range of GCSE and A‑Level subjects as well as some BTEC options. Small classes are favoured across the school, allowing dedicated teaching staff to provide pupils with the individual attention they need to thrive. As well as aiming for students to achieve their full academic potential, St Lawrence helps its pupils to excel in other crucial avenues of personal development, such as sport and the creative arts. Ranked in the top 5% of sporting schools in the country, pupils of all ages can enjoy opportunities to play major sports including cricket, hockey, rugby, and netball, as well as more specialist ones such as water polo, golf, and athletics. Pupils who are more artistically inclined may take advantage of the school’s in‑house LAMDA provision that nurtures speech and drama skills and gives pupils the opportunity to take examinations and even perform at local festivals. Supporting this is the 500‑seat theatre at the heart of St Lawrence, which allows its music and drama departments to put on shows and showcase the talent of pupils of all ages and abilities. Moreover, St Lawrence College also offers a robust careers programme for its older students, helping them to make informed, independent, and ambitious decisions about their futures as they reach key stages in their individual journeys. For many, this culminates in a place at some of the most competitive universities in the UK, before a successful career in a range of industries – be they start‑up projects or well‑established firms. As all of the above demonstrates, St Lawrence College is all about enhancing the educational experience – combining timeless values and a strong academic focus with a drive to develop well‑rounded pupils who are respectful, intelligent, and excited to see what the future has in store for them! Contact: Paulo Duran Company: St Lawrence College Web Address: https://www.slcuk.com/
Private Education Awards 2025 | 7 n the top of Skiff Mountain in Kent, Connecticut, a vision born nearly seventy years ago continues to change lives. In 1955, Diana Hanbury King, a pioneering educator and Fellow of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, founded a summer camp for students with dyslexia or language-based learning differences. Her mission was simple yet revolutionary: provide the highest-quality 1:1 Orton-Gillingham instruction within the joyful setting of a traditional summer camp. That vision became Camp Dunnabeck. From the beginning, Diana King understood that children with dyslexia or language-based learning differences needed more than tutoring—they needed a community where they could learn, grow, and thrive without stigma. While other children spent summers at play, struggling readers were often sent to summer school or left at home with tutors. King’s solution was radical: a camp where learning could flourish alongside horseback riding, art, archery, and friendship. Parents quickly saw the difference, and in 1969, at their urging, King and colleague Kurt Goldman went on to establish Kildonan School, which carried forward the same mission. Over the decades, Kildonan expanded to include a teacher training institute and a robust educational program. When the school closed in 2019, Camp Dunnabeck found a new home at Marvelwood School in Kent, CT, where its legacy lives on with renewed energy. Today, Camp Dunnabeck is the longest-running camp of its kind in the United States, marking its 70th summer in 2025. Each camper receives daily one-to-one Orton-Gillingham tutoring tailored to their individual learning profile, surrounded by a wide array of activities that build confidence and inspire passion—from mountain biking and robotics to Founded by visionary educator Diana Hanbury King, Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck has been transforming summers—and lives—for 70 years. Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck: A Legacy of Support for Dyslexic Learners theater, ceramics, and horseback riding, a tradition dating back to the camp’s founding. The camp’s magic lies in its balance: rigorous, research-based instruction seamlessly woven into the rhythms of summer fun. Students make academic gains measured by criterionbased and standardized testing, but just as important, they leave with something harder to measure—confidence, resilience, and friendships that last a lifetime. As one parent recently shared: “Our daughter had a wonderful time at Camp Dunnabeck and met a remarkable group of counselors and campmates. She has shown such growth in maturity and, indeed, in her abilities in reading and writing over the summer. She tells us stories from camp outings and activities with such a smile on her face that we know Camp Dunnabeck was a great experience for her.” For 70 years, Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck has honored Diana King’s sacred mission: to reveal and celebrate the strengths of students with dyslexia or language-based learning differences. Every summer, the camp continues to embody its founder’s belief that children learn best when their minds and spirits are nurtured together. Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck: Where learning takes flight! Contact: Yvonne Schutz Company: Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck Website: www.kildonan.org/camp-dunnabeck O
8 | LUXlife Magazine Beyond the classroom, the school’s structure reflects a deep understanding of family life and the realities of modern parenting, supporting both pupils and parents. The school day extends to 5.20pm from Year 3, providing an additional six hours of purposeful learning each week, and homework is completed onsite, allowing evenings to be spent relaxing at home. A hot lunch, afternoon tea, and morning snack are provided daily, and trips, workshops, and residentials are included in the all-inclusive fee model. In a city of dual-working households, Broomwood’s transparent approach to fees and scheduling is unrivalled, providing families with unwavering support throughout their child’s educational journey. Of course, it’s the people who bring this environment to life. At the heart of Broomwood is a team of passionate educators who embody the school’s core values: passion, aspiration, integrity, empathy, respect, and community. Staff are selected not only for their expertise, but for their commitment to Broomwood’s educational aims. Supported by high quality CPD and the wider Dukes Education network, teachers are empowered to pursue their interests and bring energy to the classroom. A collaborative leadership model – led by Principal and Head Hodge, of the boys’ site, and Louisa McCafferty, Head of Girls’ Prep, and Caron Mackay, Head of Pre-Prep – ensures consistency, innovation, and responsiveness across all sites. Looking ahead, Broomwood remains focused on growth, accessibility, and excellence. A new Junior Scholarship Programme launching in 2026 will celebrate exceptional talent across academics, drama, art, sport, and music. We continue to develop our partnerships with international families, providing the opportunity to experience a Broomwood education within a balanced, globally minded community. Enhanced bus routes across southwest London will make its education more accessible to families, while ongoing curriculum development will further strengthen character and life skills. Named London’s Best Independent Preparatory School 2025, Broomwood remains committed to delivering a modern, high quality education rooted in tradition. Contact: Harriet Lombard, Director of Marketing and Admissions Email: [email protected] Company: Broomwood Web Address: www.broomwood.com roomwood is a leading independent school in London, formed in 2023 through the merger of Northcote Lodge, Broomwood Hall Upper School, and Broomwood Hall Lower School. With roots dating back to 1984, the school offers a unified educational pathway for boys and girls from Early Years through Prep. Under the umbrella of Dukes Education, Broomwood blends tradition with modern ambition, providing a distinctive identity and a strong foundation for academic and personal growth. This philosophy is reflected in the school’s educational journey, which follows a distinctive diamond model. Children begin in a co-educational Pre-Prep setting, then transition into single-sex Prep schools, allowing tailored academic and pastoral support. This structure balances focused learning with shared experiences, as pupils continue to come together for co-curricular activities. This model reflects Broomwood’s belief in nurturing individuality while fostering collaboration, striking a thoughtful balance as children grow through each stage of their development. Supporting this structure is a curriculum designed to nurture each child holistically, from the earliest years onward. Children are encouraged to discover their strengths across academics, arts, sport, music and drama, while growing in confidence and independence. Alongside a strong academic foundation, the school places equal emphasis on character and life skills: kindness, collaboration, leadership, and resilience. Combining traditional values with modern educational thinking, Broomwood equips pupils with analytical and problem-solving abilities that prepare them not only for senior school, but for their professional future. This ethos is echoed by Principal Michael Hodge, who shared: “Success looks different for every child, and we support each one in finding and achieving their own version of it. Our vision is to equip children not only with academic knowledge, but also with character skills – such as respect, collaboration, creativity, and confidence – that prepare them for life beyond school.” To deliver this vision effectively, Broomwood’s three sites are thoughtfully tailored to suit each stage of childhood, offering standout facilities that support both learning and play. Multifunctional outdoor areas feature age-appropriate apparatus and generous space for sport and PE. Indoors, pupils benefit from exceptional resources including a state-of-the-art DT suite, cookery school, drama studio, and amphitheatre. Extensive sports provision – both onsite and through local partnerships – ensures children have access to enriching opportunities that complement their academic pathway. Best Independent Preparatory School 2025 – London London’s independent schools continue to redefine what a modern education can offer, blending academic ambition with values-led environments that support every child’s growth. Broomwood is part of this movement, offering students a unified pathway from Early Years through Prep, shaped by a distinctive model and a commitment to character, community, and care for pupils and parents alike. In light of Broomwood’s recent success in the Private Education Awards 2025, we took a closer look at the independent preparatory school and its outstanding offerings. B
Private Education Awards 2025 | 9 Best Business Education Institution 2025 – Switzerland As global higher education becomes a battleground for reputation, relevance, and rapid innovation, institutions must evolve or soon become eclipsed. In this climate of relentless competition, HIM Business School has carved out a distinctive position by merging academic rigor with immersive, industry-driven learning to prepare graduates for the volatility of the modern business world. As HIM Business School is named in the Private Education Awards 2025, we spoke with Dean Claire Jollain for more. Formerly Hotel Institute Monteux, HIM Business School is a leading private business school situated on the shore of Lake Geneva. Dedicated to equipping students with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive in the global business environment, HIM goes beyond traditional education to offer a unique blend of hands-on learning, industry engagement, and real-world experience. HIM Business School provides its students insight into today’s business landscape through practical experiences, including guest lectures, international competitions, and business challenges led by industry experts. In 2025 alone, HIM Business School provided students with 57 guest speakers, 30 company site visits, and 25 business challenges from leading companies, as well as seven academic programme partnerships that keep its curriculum well aligned with industry needs. The school’s programmes are informed by proprietary job market analysis tools, ensuring that its courses teach both the technical expertise and essential soft skills – such as teamwork, adaptability, and communication – that employees value most. “Our ultimate vision at HIM Business School is to empower every student to be truly ‘world-ready’,” said Claire. “To thrive in a fast-changing, unpredictable global business environment as adaptable, confident, and forward-thinking leaders. We envision graduates who possess not only technical expertise but also the agility, resilience, and soft skills to make a meaningful impact in any context around the world.” The top priority at HIM Business School is ensuring that students are prepared for a VUCA world – one that is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. To do so, it fosters agility, resilience, and a growth mindset so that students can confidently navigate uncertainty, creatively embrace challenges, and shape their own futures as adaptable business leaders in any context. To uphold this vision across the organisation, HIM Business School embeds it into every aspect of its operations and culture, from a curriculum that fosters both technical and human skills to ongoing industry engagement that ensures students remain closely connected to evolving best practices. As the Dean, Claire Jollain brings the voice of every staff member into the school’s transformation journey, empowering faculty, operations, and support teams to model these values daily and contribute to the school’s mission of creating “world-ready” graduates. Whether through collaborative meetings, open forums, or interdisciplinary project teams, each member of HIM Business School’s faculty are encouraged to share insights and drive innovation in teaching, mentoring, and student support. This culture of shared leadership and collective purpose inspires the staff to continually raise their standards, embrace best practices, and adapt swiftly to the evolving needs of HIM Business School’s students. In such an environment, excellence is contagious: staff are motivated by the tangible impact of their commitment, by being trusted to innovate, and by knowing their efforts contribute directly to transforming students into adaptable, confident, and globally competent citizens. At its core, HIM Business School is an organisation continually looking to the future. In the upcoming year, the organisation will be launching the French Track for the Bachelor of Business Administration. Designed specifically for French-speaking students, this new programme will enable learners to start their studies in French before transitioning seamlessly into English, preparing them to thrive in global business environments from day one. The French Track promises to open doors for a broader, more diverse student population and reinforces HIM Business School’s commitment to multilingual, multicultural education for future international leaders. Over the upcoming year, the organisation anticipates student enrolment increasing by an impressive 80%, a rapid surge in its growth trajectory that reflects HIM Business School’s reputation for delivering world-ready education that meets the evolving needs of an international marketplace. “Looking ahead, the future for HIM Business School is exceptionally promising,” Claire announced. “These upcoming initiatives ensure that HIM Business School remains at the forefront of private higher education, welcoming students from around the globe and preparing them for successful careers, anywhere in the world.” Contact: Claire Jollain Company: HIM Business School Web Address: www.him-business-school.com
10 | LUXlife Magazine Private Girls’ School of the Year 2025 – UK Empowering girls aged 4-18 to create their own paths, Sydenham High School GDST offers a unique environment where girls of all talents, abilities, and backgrounds can develop their curiosity, a love of learning, and an understanding of who they are. Since it was first established by its female founders in 1887, the goal and ethos of Sydenham High has remained unchanged: to provide a first-class education for girls. Antonia Geldeard, Head, was on hand to tell us more. “We empower girls to forge their futures; opening eyes and hearts by educating the whole person: to balance the mind, body, and soul.” Comprising a prep school, a senior school, and a sixth form, Sydenham High is a part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading group of independent girls’ schools in the UK. A rich heritage underpins this school, and whilst both the outlook and the opportunities for girls and women have changed massively in the 138 years since it first opened its doors, the spirit of Sydenham High – which was founded by four pioneering women determined to have an education as good as their brothers – has remained intact. Girls at Sydenham High are afforded a combination of academic excellence and remarkable pastoral care, stemming from an aspirational environment where they can be themselves and achieve anything they put their minds too. Pupils are also ambitious and open minded, well rounded and down to earth, and – most importantly – they are happy. “This is a happy community”, Antonia told us, “active and alive to the potential within each school day. Joyful voices resound in our classrooms and our corridors.” The atmosphere Sydenham High creates is conducive to nurturing the next generation of creators, independent thinkers, and trailblazers, with the girls who have graduated over the last few years going on to some of the UK’s most prestigious universities, Art Schools or corporate apprenticeships, studying everything from Global Sustainable Development to Biochemistry and Politics. Ensuring pupils are future ready is one of three pillars the school is built on, along with academic challenge and personal development, with these helping to prepare the girls for life. Exploring how these pillars translate to the day to day across Sydenham High, Antonia explained: “We believe that girls should learn without limits – there are no gender stereotypes here: all sports are for girls, all leadership roles are for girls, and all subjects are for girls.” This belief is reflected in the school’s Anglo-Saxon motto, Nyle ye drede – meaning ‘fear nothing’ – which highlights its innovative and forwardthinking nature. On the back of this, there is no ‘mould’ for a Sydenham High girl. Provisions are all personalised and there are no restrictive blocks for GCSE or A-Level subjects, meaning students can study whichever they choose through a timetable built around their specific needs. Not only does this create a diverse community, but the enthusiasm the girls have for their subjects sees them achieve a grade higher than baseline predictions on average. However, as with all the best schools, it is not just about grades here at Sydenham High. Sydenham High’s pioneering Futures Programme demonstrates a commitment to its students that goes beyond grades, with this initiative designed to equip the girls with the practical skills they need to thrive in an everchanging world. This is an area where many parents feel schools fall short, so it is refreshing to see such an established institution so focused on not only providing the tools to navigate the future, but to shape it. To this end, Sydenham High is excited to announce the recent launch of the Elevate Curriculum, which offers pupils timetabled periods where they study age-appropriate future skills, nurturing their holistic development in a way that is relevant to them at different stages of their journey. This develops the successful Power Skills Programme, which the school has been running for a decade to teach transferable employability skills. In a society where inequality between the sexes persists, there remains the need for a space where girls can learn without limits, and where they are free to both pursue their passions and have their voices heard. For the creation of such an uplifting educational offer, it is our pleasure to recognise Sydenham High School GDST – the top private girls’ school in South London – with a well-deserved award and place in our Private Education Awards 2025. Contact: Laura Hooper Email: [email protected] Company: Sydenham High School GDST Web Address: https://www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net/
Private Education Awards 2025 | 11 One of the most acclaimed and notable co-educational day schools in the Midlands, King Henry VIII School, Coventry revolves around a straightforward goal: to deliver a superb education to its pupils. Blending a rich heritage with a track record of academic excellence, this independent institution can be dated back to 1545 and the reign of its namesake monarch. However, this is not to say that the school simply rests on its laurels, and its versatility makes it the perfect setting for students to learn the skills they need to thrive in today’s dynamic, fast-paced world. Best Independent Co-Educational School 2025 – Midlands A number of local schools and sports clubs use them on a daily basis, reflecting King Henry VIII School’s aim of giving back to the community it has been a part of for nearly 500 years. More recently, this focus has seen King Henry VIII School form one half of the Coventry School Foundation – alongside the local Bablake School – creating a 1,600-strong collective of pupils. The sense of togetherness that runs throughout King Henry VIII School stems from its Christian ethos, which has remained fundamental to its values and character since King Henry VIII instructed Sir John Hales to found a school in the city of Coventry. Such a foundation sees a safe and happy environment strived for at every turn, underpinned by a rigorous focus on respect, teamwork, responsibility and environmental concern. This rings true across every classroom and extra-curricular activity operated. Alignment is not only experienced through King Henry VIII School’s values, but also through its grades. Earlier this year, the school celebrated a remarkable achievement – its second consecutive 100% A-Level pass rate. Impressively, 77% of these grades were A*-B, and 41% of all its students achieved all A*/As. This is a slight improvement on last year, demonstrating that King Henry VIII School is always advancing, pushing its students to achieve great things whilst supporting them every step of the way. Having been fortified into the leading institution it is today following an expansive, resilient history that includes everything from royal visits to being mostly destroyed by German bombers during the Second World War, King Henry VIII School’s commitment to academic rigour and rich opportunity has seen it set new standards in education for centuries. On this, the 50th anniversary of it finally admitting girls, it is our pleasure to recognise this as the Best Independent CoEducational School 2025 – Midlands. Contact: Suzanne Jackson Company: King Henry VIII School, Coventry Web Address: https://kinghenrys.co.uk/ ocated only a stone’s throw from Coventry city centre, King Henry VIII School provides uninterrupted learning journeys for children from 3-18 years old, delivering a diverse curriculum that balances academic triumph with skill development across areas such as sport, music, and drama. Thanks to both the rich tapestry of opportunities available to them and the vibrant, welcoming community this creates, the students at King Henry VIII School are as bright and friendly as they are articulate and empowered to succeed. Setting King Henry VIII School apart is its pledge to discover the potential of every pupil, nurturing the unique talents of students of all ages to see that they are not only provided with opportunities to develop in a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive, but also that they achieve remarkable things once their time at the school comes to an end. The location achieves this thanks to its provision of the best facilities encompassed in a striking building, resulting is an environment conducive to learning. Be it the historic main building on Warwick Road that the school has called home since 1885, its modern science block fitted with the latest equipment or its state-of-the-art sixth form centre, all of King Henry VIII School’s classrooms are more than fit for purpose. Beyond these learning spaces, 25 acres of land house amenities including a grand swimming pool, a massive climbing wall and several outdoor courts and pitches – not to mention the top-of-the-range sports hall that is a favourite amongst the school’s athletes. Around 750 students make use of these facilities across King Henry VIII Pre-Prep, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form, but this is just the beginning. L
12 | LUXlife Magazine ince establishing as Marsden Park Anglican College in 2024, the school has achieved significant growth, both through it’s Junior School and the newly introduced Senior School. Now, Marsden Park Anglican College serves 800 students from Prep to Year 8 in 2025, progressing through to Year 12 by 2029 and eventually reaching over 1,800 students. A vibrant addition to Sydney’s Northwest landscape, Marsden Park Anglican College is an Anglican school seeking to nurture and educate young people in accordance with the doctrines, tenets, beliefs, and teachings of the Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney. As part of the Anglican Schools Corporation, the college strives to deliver quality, affordable education to a newly developing part of Sydney, meeting the community’s need for holistic, values-based faith education. At its core, Marsden Park Anglican College believes that schools should be joyful, purpose-filled environments where students genuinely love to learn and excellence is pursued at every step. The organisation remains collaborative and forward-thinking in its operations, fostering innovation, shared ideas, and continuous growth for learners and faculty alike. Each member of the team at Marsden Park Anglican College is united by a common mission: to help every member of its community realise their God-given potential. “As a Christian learning community, our identity is rooted in the belief that every person is called to flourish – both individually and collectively,” said Darren. “Our workplace culture is intentionally strengths-based, grounded in the understanding that wellbeing is enhanced when individuals know their strengths and are empowered to use them. This foundation promotes purpose-driven leadership, confident contribution, and meaningful professional fulfilment.” Ultimately, Marsden Park Anglican College aims to create students who are confident in their identity in Christ, resilient in their learning, and prepared to navigate and shape the world with strength and character. By prioritising student voices, co-curricular opportunities, a positive and vibrant culture, and an openness to explore new initiatives and opportunities, the college has effectively established a culture where both students and staff are holistically supported, and personal growth is celebrated through a commitment to wellbeing, service, and lifelong learning. Faith-Based College of the Year 2025 – New South Wales For over two centuries, Anglican schools have played a formative role in shaping Australian education, establishing inclusive, Christ-centred communities built on service and belonging. Marsden Park Anglican College continues this legacy with a forward-looking vision: delivering accessible, high quality education to Sydney’s growing northwest, grounded in faith and committed to the holistic development of every student. As Marsden Park Anglican College is named in the Private Education Awards 2025, we heard more below from Principal Darren Cox. Marsden Park Anglican College is deeply committed to the professional and personal development of every member in its faculty. Central to this commitment is the organisation’s strengths-based culture, which encourages individuals to discover, understand, and lead from their unique strengths – both within and beyond the classroom. The college provides individual strengths coaching, team workshops, and tailored mentoring to support staff throughout their careers. “Our training programmes are designed to enhance professional practice while nurturing personal growth, recognising that who you are is just as important as what you do,” Darren told us. “Through leadership pathways, collaborative learning opportunities, and a culture of reflective practice, we ensure that all staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. Our ongoing coaching initiatives and annual appraisal system provides ongoing positive feedback to recognise and reinforce staff contributions, whilst simultaneously creating a culture of honesty, transparency, and growth.” With growth a continual goal, Marsden Park Anglican College continues to go from strength to strength. With more than 200 students onboarded in 2025 and over 200 joining again in 2026, the college is anticipated to hold more than 1,400 students by the time it reaches its first Year 12 cohort in 2029. To enable this accelerated growth, Marsden Park Anglican College will be investing heavily into state-of-the-art facilities; 2026 will see the launch of its new Senior School, 2027 will mark Stage 1 of the Innovation Hub opening, with Stage 2 to follow closely in 2028. Since its inception, Marsden Park Anglican College has aimed to serve as a respected and trusted partner to the local, national, and global communities. In less than a decade, the college has earned recognition for successfully developing young leaders of character, fostering meaningful collaborations, and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom. For its significant contributions to Sydney’s developing landscape, and its unwavering commitment to the growth of its students and staff alike, Marsden Park Anglican College has been named New South Wales’s Faith-Based College of the Year 2025. Contact: Darren Cox Company: Marsden Park Anglican College Web Address: www.mpac.nsw.edu.au S
Private Education Awards 2025 | 13 Best Bespoke Private Tuition Provider 2025 More than just another private tutoring company, Tutors International delivers a highly specialised recruitment service tailored from the ground up to the needs, strengths, and interests of every student. So exclusive is this service that it is used entirely by ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients, who receive highly personalised tutoring anywhere in the world. In the past, this has included deep in the jungle, in the middle of the ocean, or on film sets in the desert. Founder and CEO Adam Caller was on hand to tell us more about Tutors International’s thorough approach. Tutors International is the only company of its kind in the world to offer this level of private service, with its full-time, elite-level residential tuition helping students to not only find academic success, but also to build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning that will continue for the rest of their lives. Whatever the academic challenges its clients face, Tutors International will see they overcome them – be it requiring additional help before exams, managing learning difficulties as a result of specific educational needs, or simply tailored education in unique settings such as homeschooling. “Whether it’s a full-time livein tutor, a travelling tutor, or a tutor-mentor in a niche subject, we’re all about supporting both long-term academic success and emotional wellbeing.” The company has been a trusted partner to clients now for more than 25 years, with its team understanding the specific needs and challenges UHNW parents face in their world in a way few other private tutoring companies could. Adam continued: “We want to redefine what a world-class education means to these families (and it’s not constrained just to boarding schools and formal hall). Private tutoring means an education that is genuinely personal, flexible, and which sets the gold standard.” Ensuring this is upheld across the company is a top priority for Tutors International, and something achieved by everyone striving for the exceptional. There is no ready-made pool of tutors to choose from here, every placement starts from scratch, and it is in this process that the company really lives up to this aim. For example, the team fly out to the client, meeting them and developing a deep understanding of the family. This allows them to find the perfect tutor – not just on paper, but for their lifestyle. Hundreds of applicants apply for every role, enticed by both the high calibre of the position and the salary afforded to the most capable and experienced educators, and this list is whittled down to just a choice few, who are then introduced to the family in person. “It’s bespoke and it’s rigorous – but it works”, Adam told us. “We have a phenomenal success rate with our tutor placements, and many clients often say that hiring a private tutor is the best decision they ever made.” Exploring the reasons behind this a little further, it is imperative to remember the difficult situations that the children of UHNW clients are in when it comes to their education. Their families are moving all the time – almost 150,000 are expected to relocate this year alone, according to Business Insider – and the differing educational standards and inconsistent pastoral care they face as they transfer from place to place can have a huge impact on both progress and confidence. Thus, as Adam so eloquently put it: “It’s in navigating these challenges that an exceptional private tutor makes a lifechanging difference to these children. It requires deep experience, careful planning, and an educator who understands how to connect with their student and makes learning an enjoyable process, so they can flourish independently.” This captures what it is that makes full-time private tutoring so unique – simply that it is about much more than teaching a child a subject they struggle with after school. For those families who can afford it, the exciting shapes personalised tutoring can take include designing a bespoke gap year with their own travelling tutor, having a professional tutor-mentor support them through a university course, or full-time homeschooling complete with field trips and social activities. In fact, the abundance of opportunities available is reflected through Tutors International’s sister company, Sea Tutors, which provides families who travel on yachts with tutors who combine traditional curriculum support with everything from diving lessons to marine conservation. Ultimately, this world-class international private tutoring agency highlights that these services pave the way for a rich, flexible, and bespoke educational journey, one that fits the unique lifestyle and ambitions of wealthy clients. More information about this can be found at the link below. Contact: Adam Caller Company: Tutors International Web Address: https://tutors-international.com/
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