Football Boarding School in England: Portsmouth FC Academy Football Development Program
Portsmouth FC is a professional football club from Portsmouth, England, currently competing in England’s League 1. In partnership with the Portsmouth FC Foundation and the Isle of Wight College, Portsmouth FC has established an affiliated youth football academy to develop youth footballers from the region under their own club philosophy and management. IFX is an official partner of the Portsmouth FC Foundation Academy and the Isle of Wight College, providing opportunities for international players from outside England to train within the Portsmouth FC development model and continue their education at a highly regarded College on the Isle of Wight, or for high school aged players at the prestigious Ryde School, a private boarding school in England. This elite football academy in England welcomes players from all over the world to apply.
Players who choose the IFX England – Portsmouth FC program will compete on one of the Portsmouth FC Foundation youth football academy teams, live with a carefully selected host family on the Isle of Wight, and study at the Isle of Wight College or Ryde School. Eligible students include both those in upper secondary (11th and 12th grade) as well as those who have already graduated from high school.