Boarding schools in North America and the E.U. that teach in English provide the ideal atmosphere in which to balance of elite classroom education with sports, recreation and community service. This produces well-rounded and confident students, even among those who may have had trouble focussing in a larger class size or a less structured social milieu.
These boarding schools will give your child a number of advantages. They teach independence and responsibility, and help students succeed at higher rates than day schools, according to research by The Association of Boarding Schools.
- Boarding schools provide more opportunities for leadership.
- Boarding schools are modern and more internationally aware.
- Students who board enjoy structure and use their time more productively.
- 87% of former student-boarders say they are well prepared for university.
- Nine in 10 say they were better served by a boarding than a non-boarding school.
Acceptance to North American universities from these schools is a relatively simple matter, compared with accreditation of school programs of overseas institutions.
The boarding schools in our database feature extensive facilities for academic learning. The latest computers and other modern technical equipment are standard. The operating hours cater to students attending the school, making them even safer than those that are off-premises. Depending on their specialization, they also normally offer many artistic and athletic programs.
Modern boarding schools offer structure, supervision, safety community and support – all without the corporal disciplines formerly associated with the traditional boarding schools. If the website of a boarding school you are considering does not list a facility that you seek, remember to ask about it. Commonly, faculty-lead field trips extend learning beyond the walls of the classroom, so students can take in the museums and galleries, as well as the natural local splendour and culture.
Read about Canadian and U.S. schools, or admission tips. Or narrow your search for boarding schools that suit your needs using our quick tool. Certain that boarding fees or travel costs are too expensive? Consider our listings of distance learning private schools.
