Welcome

The ISCias Parent Zone is an online resource designed for both experienced parents and new-comers to the Independent school sector. This area of the ISC website is packed with hints and tips about the independent sector as well as practical school search advice to help you find an ISC accredited independent school, often referred to as ‘Private school’.

In the Parent Zone you are able to:

• Search for ISC schools based on your specific criteria as well as for School Open Days in your area
• Learn about school fee assistance such as bursaries and scholarships
• Find out about boarding schools as well as day schools
• Discover the flexibility that Independent schools offer through the different curricula available such as A-Levels, Pre-U, IB, IGCSEs, GCSEs etc.
• Read about Special Educational Needs in Independent schools
• Discuss the merits of co-educational and single sex education
• See the true value of school league tables

And much more…

If you are an overseas parent looking for ISC schools or a parent looking for an ISC accredited Independent school abroad then you might also find our International Zone useful.

What is ISCias?
The Independent Schools Council information & advice service (ISCias) is a free service for parents should they have general queries about ISC schools or the independent sector.

Our national helpline is open Monday to Friday 9-5 and provides information to parents wishing to enquire about ISC/ ISC schools / the Independent sector. Feel free to call us on 0845 SCHOOLS (7246657).

Parents can also email us at information@isc.co.uk. The team aims to deal with queries within 1 working day.