
Why partner with Cranleigh?
Cranleigh works with trusted education agents around the world to help ambitious families find the right UK boarding education. Our overseas admissions partnerships are built on shared values, clear communication and a commitment to matching pupils with a school where they can thrive.
As a leading independent day and boarding school in Surrey, UK, Cranleigh offers an academically ambitious and supportive environment where pupils live, learn and grow together. Our international community welcomes pupils from around the world, helping them build confidence, develop independence and prepare for future success.
How does Cranleigh work with international agents?
Cranleigh School partners with trusted international school agents who help families explore UK boarding education. Our overseas admissions partnerships play an important role in helping families understand Cranleigh, identify suitable entry points and navigate the admissions process.
We work closely with partners from initial enquiry through to enrolment, ensuring pupils and families receive accurate guidance and a smooth admissions experience.
How does Cranleigh support international agent partners?
Our International Admissions team works in close partnership with Cranleigh’s international school agents.
Partners receive:
- Admissions guidance and key information about entry points.
- Marketing resources to support conversations with families.
- Updates on school developments, opportunities and important dates.
- Support throughout the application journey.
- Invitations to visit Cranleigh and attend our agent familiarisation events.
Why do international families choose Cranleigh?
Cranleigh combines the opportunities of a vibrant British boarding school with a strong sense of community where every pupil is known, supported and encouraged to develop their individual strengths. International families value the balance of academic ambition, outstanding pastoral care and a wide range of co-curricular opportunities that help pupils grow in confidence and independence.
Cranleigh is also a forward-thinking school, preparing pupils for a rapidly changing world. Alongside academic achievement, we help students develop the skills and qualities they will need for the future, including critical thinking, creativity, confidence, resilience and digital fluency. Pupils are encouraged to use technology thoughtfully, including exploring the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI), while developing the independence and adaptability to thrive beyond school.
What type of pupils is Cranleigh School looking for?
Cranleigh welcomes pupils who are academically motivated, curious and ready to participate fully in school life. We look for students who will contribute positively to the Cranleigh community through their academic studies, co-curricular interests, sport, music, creative activities and boarding life.
Our Admissions team works with agents to ensure pupils are well matched with Cranleigh and have the potential to flourish here.
What makes Cranleigh different for international families?
Families choose Cranleigh because of the combination of academic ambition, outstanding pastoral care, rich co-curricular programme and a welcoming international community.
Pupils benefit from:
- A supportive British boarding school experience.
- A wide range of academic and co-curricular opportunities.
- Strong preparation for university and future careers.
- A community where pupils from different cultures learn and grow together.
What outcomes do Cranleigh international pupils achieve?
Cranleigh pupils progress to leading universities in the UK and around the world, supported by personalised guidance, academic ambition and a rich co-curricular education.
Through close support from teachers, tutors and the Sixth Form team, pupils develop the independence, confidence and skills needed to succeed beyond school. Whether their ambitions are in medicine, engineering, business, sciences, humanities, creative subjects or the arts, Cranleigh helps students prepare for their chosen pathway.
Cranleigh pupils progress to leading Russell Group universities in the UK and around the world including Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Newcastle, Exeter, Leeds, Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Cardiff, King’s College London and other highly respected institutions. Alongside academic success, pupils develop confidence, independence, communication skills and resilience – qualities that help them thrive beyond school.
How does the partnership process work?
Becoming a Cranleigh partner involves a straightforward process:
- Submit an enquiry through our agent partnership form.
- Meet with the International Admissions team to discuss your organisation and the families you support.
- Complete partnership documentation.
- Receive resources and guidance to support your work with families.
- Begin introducing suitable pupils to Cranleigh.
Cranleigh UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF)
Cranleigh School is committed to the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF) to maintain the highest standards of agent management, ensuring the UK remains a leading study destination for international pupils. Please find a link to our commitment to the AQF principles below.
Visa requirements for pupils
Cranleigh has been welcoming pupils from overseas since its conception and therefore we are experienced in supporting you through this journey to study in the UK. Cranleigh is licensed by the UK Visas and Immigration to enrol international students. We have strict compliance regulations that we have to comply with in order for us to maintain this licence. There is a Compliance Management fee of £700 (inclusive of VAT) for this service which, along with a terms deposit is required to be paid prior to a visa application. Sable International supports us and families to navigate the visa process to ensure that this is as smooth as possible. The company has been providing immigration services for over 30 years and is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner. We have retained Sable’s services to ensure all UK immigration applications are prepared in compliance with UKVI requirements. Our admissions team will guide you through the visa application procedure and provide you with support for any visa enquiries.
We take our duties as sponsors for educational visas very seriously. Recent changes to the expectations of sponsors by UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) require us to be aware of the immigration status of every one of our students, whether day or boarding and regardless of nationality. You may be required to upload a copy of your child’s passport information page, and visa/biometric information if relevant. This enables us to comply fully with our responsibilities as a visa sponsor. The information you provide will be stored and processed confidentially and securely and the school will process personal data about you and your child in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the School’s Data Protection Notice which is available below.
Frequently asked questions about Partnerships and Agents
How do I become an agent?
You can apply to become a Cranleigh partner by completing the agent partnership form on this page. Our International Admissions team will then contact you to discuss your organisation and the partnership process.
What commissions apply?
Commission arrangements are discussed confidentially during the partnership process and confirmed within the formal partnership agreement.
What materials are provided?
Partners receive marketing and admissions resources to support their work with families, including information about Cranleigh’s academic offering, boarding experience, entry points and admissions process.
Are agents invited to visit Cranleigh?
Yes. We welcome partner visits to Cranleigh and invite agents to attend our familiarisation events, where they can experience the school environment, meet key staff and better understand the opportunities available to pupils.
Is there a partnership agreement?
Yes. All partnerships are formalised through an agreement before pupil placements are confirmed.
Who will be my contact at Cranleigh?
Our International Admissions team works closely with agent partners throughout the relationship, providing support with enquiries, applications and family guidance.
Interested in partnering with Cranleigh?
If you are an education agent interested in working with Cranleigh, we would be delighted to hear from you.