History of Ardingly College

Founded in 1858, Ardingly College is one of the UK’s leading independent co-educational schools, known for academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and a forward-looking approach to education.

Located in West Sussex, the College educates more than 1,000 pupils and offers A Levels, IGCSEs, BTECs, and the IB Diploma Programme. Ardingly is consistently recognised for outstanding academic outcomes, with IB results placing it among the top-performing schools in the UK and internationally. Beyond academics, the College is also recognised for its holistic approach to education, including awards for pupil wellbeing, careers education, and preparation for life beyond school.

At the heart of an Ardingly education is the belief that academic achievement should be matched by character, curiosity, and perspective.

As the first Kazakhtan’s branch of Ardingly College, Ardingly Astana brings this distinguished British educational heritage to Kazakhstan while shaping a modern, world-ready education for a new generation of learners.