Placing a child in a boarding school is a sacrifice for parents who will not have their children living with them for months on end. For children too, the initial thought of leaving home to live in a school is often a reason or fear and being unsettled. However, with an objective assessment of the advantages of a boarding school education, the reasons for choosing this option become clear and compelling.

• A Complete Learning Environment: A boarding school is not just a school where children also live. It is a 24/7 immersive experience where children grow academically, socially, physically, and mentally all the time. Because they do this in a relaxed manner in the company of other children, the process is one that is without pressure, and so the children can internalize what they learn without stress.
• Unlocking Potential: Modern life presents children with far too many distractions that affect their academic performance and growth. Boarding schools, because they provide a positive and encouraging environment without the damaging distractions, is where children can explore their interests and develop their talents in a way that is not easy when living at home.
• Continual Guidance: The faculty at good boarding schools is made up of teachers and support staff who are dedicated to helping students achieve all-round growth. Because students and teachers live together in the same environment, the interaction between them is far more meaningful and personal than would be possible with the day school. This means that teachers are able to provide continual guidance to ensure that the children progress in the right direction, properly, and in the right place.
• Independence: The boarding school experience is one that enables children to become independent and confident. While the school will always protect and look after its students, the fact that they are away from their parents means that children have the opportunity to learn to stand on their own feet. This is a lesson that will be invaluable when they leave school and enter college and then professional life where they will be required to make their way ahead.
• Social Skills: Living with other children builds the ability to function as part of a team and to learn the social skills that are such an essential part of life. Being a good team player is a prerequisite for being a good leader, and bonds of friendship that develop at boarding school last for life and are a continuous source of strength and support.

If you are unsure about sending your children away from home, contact a reputed boarding school and find out more about why it is such a popular option for both parents and children and why those who have studied in one are so thankful for the experience.

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