One of the great things about boarding schools is that everyone is on site all the time. Pupils can do a lot of things before and after hours at a boarding school because there are no long journeys which means plenty of time. So it does not matter what the hobby is of the child, they can do it either before or after school without having to worry about dropping grades. Another bonus to actually living on campus is that arguably the friendships formed between pupils are that bit stronger.
Most boarders are at secondary schools, although there are still over 22,000 children aged 13 or under who board at ISC schools. Younger boarders at pre-prep schools are likely to find themselves sharing a large bedroom with half a dozen or so others, but they will have their own private space as well, probably with a wardrobe and locker and perhaps a built-in desk. It would seem that a combination of both private and personal space along with company of great friends is something children really enjoy when it comes to boarding school life and it is a great place to learn because there is such a big community at these places.
Independent sixth form boarding is very popular: by this age parents may be more confident that their children are less dependent on home and family while the children enjoy the ‘half-way house’ between home and university. At a big boarding school there is a lot of support coming from both teachers and teachers but there also a lot of encouragement when it comes to the kids taking responsibility for some of their own actions which is always a good thing. It would seem that all of these reasons combined are key for self-confidence and an increase in maturity so they can take advantage of all the things that arrive their way.
So there you have it really, you need to look out for boarding schools too when it comes to your kids education.
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