• Boarding Schools in a Minute
  Boarding Schools in a Minute gives an overview of independent high schools in North America.
• Parents' Biggest Worries About Boarding School
  As you consider sending your child off to boarding school, you have concerns. Every parent does. We address some of those concerns for you.
• Why Do a Gap or Post-Graduate (PG) Year?
  Learn why more and more students are choosing to do a gap or post graduate (PG) year at boarding school.

• 5 Founders and Their Boarding Schools
  What prompts somebody to start a boarding school? The motives range from idealism to munificence on through to capitalism.
• 5 More Founders and the Schools Their Gifts Established
  Vision. Generosity. High-minded principles. These are the hallmarks of the benefactors of the five schools featured in this article.
• 5 More Schools and Their Founders
  A private school in its infancy is quite different from the mature community it becomes over time. I wonder what the founders of these five schools would think about them today. I bet they would be very proud of their creations.
• 5 Things You Didn't Know About Boarding Schools
  Boarding schools are a subset of private schools which many people don't know much about. Here are five points to ponder as you research boarding schools.
• 10 Facts About Boarding Schools
  Here are 10 facts about boarding schools which the schools want you to know. If you are considering sending your child to boarding school, this data and information will address some of your concerns.
• 10 Top Reasons to Go to Boarding School
  There are many reasons to go to boarding school. The academics, the athletics and the extracurricular activities are just a few considerations. Here are the 10 top reasons why you should go to boarding school.
• A Partnership of Three
  The essence of a private school education is that strong partnership forged between school, parent and child.
• Boarding School DO's and DON'TS
  Here are some considerations to ponder whilst choosing schools and when your child is actually away at school.
• Boarding Schools at a Glance
  If you are just beginning to explore boarding schools, here are a few points to ponder.
• Boarding Schools in a Minute
  Boarding Schools in a Minute gives an overview of independent high schools in North America.
• Boarding School FAQs
  Read frequently asked questions on a range of boarding school related topics.
• The Boarding School Glossary
  Boarding schools have their own jargon just like any activity or affinity group has.
• Boarding School Myths
  Read about common boarding school myths in case your perception of boarding school is driven largely by popular movies and urban legend.
• Boarding School Pictures
  What does boarding school life look like? View photos from a variety of boarding schools and see if you can also picture yourself there.
• Dr. Hank Nuwer on Hazing
  We asked Dr. Hank Nuwer,a nationally recognized authority on the subject of hazing, to weigh in with his views.
• Gifts for the Boarding School Graduate
  May is the month for private school graduations. Boarding school graduation is an especially poignant occasion. Why not mark it with a special gift?
• How Private Schools Evolved in the United States
  Private schools came first. Then public education took root.
• International Students: Boarding School Benefits
  Boarding school is appealling to both U.S. and international students. Learn why boarding school is a popular option for international students around the world.
• Parents' Biggest Worries About Boarding School
  As you consider sending your child off to boarding school, you have concerns. Every parent does. We address some of those concerns for you.
• Parent Perspective: Words of Wisdom for the Reluctant Parent
  Learn about an initially reluctant parent's perspective on boarding school.
• Reflections on Sending Our Daughter to Boarding School
  Are you thinking about sending your daughter off to boarding school? Go for it!
• Summer Boarding School Programs
  Learn several key reasons why a summer boarding school program can be beneficial for your child.
• Sustainable Schools
  Sustainable schools have become a part of our 21st century educational fabric.
• True or False: Boarding Schools.....
  The media loves to focus on things like elitism and how boarding schools are just for troubled kids. Let's look at the truth.
• Types of Boarding School
  Explore the different types of boarding school options in the US. Find which type of boarding school is most appropriate for you.
• Understanding the Post-Graduate (PG) Year
  Learn about the Post-Graduate(PG) Year, and how it can benefit certain students.
• Why Small Class Sizes Work
  Small class sizes are one of the main reasons why you send your child to boarding school. Here's why small class sizes work.

• 10 Things You Must Not Forget When Applying
  There's a lot involved in selecting the right boarding school. Don't forget these ten important things when you apply.
• The Boarding School Application Process
  Applying to boarding school requires completing a sheaf of forms. We look at how to accomplish this important task.
• How to Apply to Boarding School
  There are several ways to apply to boarding school.
• The International Student's Guide to Boarding Schools
  International students are more than welcome at most American boarding schools. We look at some of the planning and process required to get your child into school in the United States
• Interview FAQs
  Learn frequently asked questions about the boarding school interview process together with tips on how to make the most of your interview.
• Is It Too Late?
  Can you get your children into private school well after the admissions deadlines have passed? The answer is a guarded "Yes!"

• 5 Common Myths About Military Schools
  Military schools seem to go in and out of favor with the general public. Perhaps that has to do with some rather common misconceptions about what military schools are and how they operate. Let's take a look.
• 5 Reasons to Choose a Boys' School
  We have been hearing a lot about the benefits of single sex education recently. Here are five reasons why you should consider choosing a boys' school for your son.
• 5 Reasons To Choose a Girls' School
  There is a body of research which suggests that girls do learn differently from boys. So, if that is the case, maybe you should consider a girls' school for your daughter instead of sending her off to a coed school. Here are some points to ponder.
• 5 Reasons to Choose a Junior Boarding School
  A junior boarding school offers certain distinct advantages for the middle school aged student. Here are five reasons why you should consider choosing this option for your child.
• 5 Steps for Choosing a Boarding School
  Choosing a boarding school involves several steps. We guide you through the process and offer advice and help.
• 5 Reasons to Start Your School Search Early
  Allowing 18 months for your school search process has many benefits. Here are five reasons why it is a good idea so to do.
• Benefits of a Small Boarding School
  Learn about the benefits of a small boarding school.
• Choosing a School: Comparing Schools
  Use a spreadsheet to develop your initial list of schools. Here's how.
• Considering a U.S. Arts Program?
  "If the arts are part of your interests and your passion, you should research each school’s available offerings. Spend time reading the school’s literature and visiting its website..." Brought to you by Boarding Schools in the USA
• Girls' School Graduates Have an Edge
  Exciting new research shows that a girls' boarding school can offer your daughter many advantages.
• I Can't Find Any Rankings!
  This cry is heard throughout the land as parents try desperately to compare one boarding school against another.
• Looking at Schools
  "Do you like large schools or small schools? Are you most comfortable in a city, small town or countryside? Are you interested in attending a school that has a religious or military orientation? Would you like to attend a school that is only for boys or girls? These are some questions you must ask yourself before you begin your search for the right U.S. boarding school for you..." Brought to you by Boarding Schools in the USA
• Quaker Education: What’s Different about a Friends School?
  Learn about the benefits of attending a Quaker boarding school.
• Recruitment Fairs
  North American boarding schools regularly send admissions staff overseas to hold recruitment fairs in your area.
• Schools for Students with Learning Disabilities
  How to deal with a child who has a learning disability.
• Using an Educational Consultant
  An education consultant knows schools. Like any professional he has vast experience in and knowledge of his chosen field.
• What About Canadian Schools?
  Canadian boarding schools have a lot going for them. Great value, location in a foreign but friendly neighboring country, English speaking, fine academics, all kinds of sporting activities besides hockey and skiing and much more.
• What Is Being Taught?
  You need to know what is being taught before you decide which boarding school is best for you.
• Why a Progressive School?
  Sending your son or daughter to a progressive school sounds like a real leap of faith. It is, that is, until you look more closely at the kind of education your child will receive. Then you will understand the idealism in action which progressive schools embody.

• Is Boarding School Right for Your Child?
  Are you wondering whether boarding school is right for your child? Answer these five questions and you will be better able to determine whether it is.
• What If Things Go Wrong?
  Boarding schools have a reputation for being tough academically and from a discipline point of view. But that's not all they are.
• When Should I Go Off to Boarding School?
  When should you go off to boarding school? It depends. Most students enter prep school in 10th grade. But you have choices.
• Why Boarding School? It's All About Standards
  Teachers and parents are unanimous in wanting children to learn. Boarding schools make that learning possible.
• Why Boarding School?
  Is boarding school right for you? Boarding schools offer a wealth of experiences in both learning and living which will do you well in later life.
• Why Do a Gap or Post-Graduate (PG) Year?
  Learn why more and more students are choosing to do a gap or post graduate (PG) year at boarding school.

• How To Pay for Boarding School
  Because paying for boarding school involves so much money, let's look at the options available to you.
• Understanding Financial Aid
  Learn how financial aid works in boarding schools.

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