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The Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS)
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About Us

The Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) is a schools association with 700 of the world’s leading prep schools in membership.

Schools must reach a very high standard to be eligible for membership, with strict criteria on teaching a broad curriculum, maintaining excellent standards of pastoral care and keeping staff members’ professional development training up to date.

Although each of our schools is independent, and has its own ethos, they are all committed to delivering an excellent, well-rounded education to the pupils in their care.

We believe that schools should be unfettered by government interference and with fewer financial and other resourcing constraints than state schools, to ensure that their educational provision is tailored to the needs of the individual children. The safety and welfare of children in our schools is the first and most important responsibility of our members. For more information and guidance on safeguarding, log into the Members' Area.

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160,000

UK Pupils

26,000

Overseas Pupils

630

UK Schools

Overseas Schools

Latest News

The latest developments from IAPS plus featured news stories from member schools provided by Attain.

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@pressburst live 2019 - 17 May, Royal Geographical Society, London. Motivational, practical day conference supporti… https://t.co/CPpZmD6TAm
10:28 AM - 23 Apr 2019 by @iapsuk
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17:31 PM - 21 Apr 2019 by @iapsuk
Happy Easter from us all at IAPS https://t.co/LakfzFNZjT
10:17 AM - 19 Apr 2019 by @iapsuk
Mindfulness in Schools Project ‘A Million Minds Matter’ conference takes place 26 April London. Learn how MiSP are… https://t.co/TXX8FxgnC2
9:51 AM - 18 Apr 2019 by @iapsuk
RT @warwickschool: Don't forget to tune in to the BBC live Easter Sunday Service which is being broadcast from Warwick! St Mary's Warwick i…
14:17 PM - 16 Apr 2019 by @iapsuk
RT @ISParent: Big may be beautiful but sometimes it's the little things in life that mean the most... Are you a small independent school w…
16:37 PM - 15 Apr 2019 by @iapsuk
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16:37 PM - 15 Apr 2019 by @iapsuk
RT @ClarkesLatin: https://t.co/xdgndg09F1 Thrilled to see info up for the '19 @iapsuk Classics conference. Natalie Haynes, @RCBass, @edithm…
21:24 PM - 13 Apr 2019 by @iapsuk

Courses & Conferences

IAPS courses are designed to cover the most important and current issues facing Independent Prep Schools; appealing to a wide range of staff, including courses for Teaching Assistants, Safeguarding, Coaching and Engineering in Schools. We are excited to be welcoming Professor John Hattie to the IAPS circuit, where he will be presenting a conference at Wellington College based around Visible Learning. We continue to enjoy partnering with Dragonfly Training, Independent Thinking Ltd, AMCIS and ISC to deliver a diverse and comprehensive professional development programme. To complement our training programme, we have introduced IAPS iLearning – a digital, mobile solution to further meet the needs of IAPS staff.

You can download a copy of our 2018-19 Courses and Conferences Brochure.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

in Rugby
30 Apr 2019

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Members' Induction (by invitation only)

in Leamington Spa
30 Apr 2019

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Classics for All

in London
01 May 2019

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ICT: Coding and Internet Safety

in London
02 May 2019

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Inspections

in London
08 May 2019

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Science: Enhancing Scientific Learning in EYFS and KS1

in Birmingham
14 May 2019

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Art: Plastic Recycled Sculpture Workshop

Venue: TBC
15 May 2019

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Aspiring Deputy Heads

in Leamington Spa
20 - 21 May 2019

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Pre Prep: ICT with Mr P - Raising Standards in Writing using Technology

in York
22 May 2019

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Annual Deputy Heads and Directors of Studies Conference

in London
11 Jun 2019

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IAPS Annual Conference (for IAPS Member Heads Only)

in London
26 - 27 Sep 2019

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Schools

Modern prep schools offer a superb standard of education for pupils, balancing traditional values with cutting edge teaching and learning. Far from the traditional cliché of old-fashioned uniforms, rigid discipline and academic rigour, one of the key strengths of IAPS is the wide variety of schools within its membership.

Whether you are looking for a single-sex or co-ed school, day or boarding, one with a particular religious affiliation or one that provides special educational provision and facilities, there is an IAPS school for you.

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Contact Us

The IAPS Headquarters are based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK.

11 Waterloo Place, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5LA
+44 (0)1926 887833
iaps@iaps.uk

Arriving by train? Walking directions to our office from Leamington Spa Rail Station can be viewed here.

There is very limited car parking on site. If you are visiting us, it is best to park in the Covent Garden multi-storey car park, which is in Russell Street. Please click here for a map.