Looking at Schools
When searching for the perfect boarding school, visiting campuses is a crucial step. It allows parents and students to get a firsthand experience of the school's atmosphere, facilities, and community.
Do you like large schools or small schools?
- Are you most comfortable in a city, a small town, or the 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 of the questions to ask before you begin your search for the U.S. boarding school that's right for you and your child.
Single-Sex Schools
- Single-sex schools, those for boys only or girls only, are some of the oldest boarding schools in the U.S.A.
- As a student at one of these schools, you will have the chance to study in a less socially distracting atmosphere.
- For girls, single-sex schools can often provide a greater opportunity to pursue leadership roles in both academic and extracurricular life.
Military Schools
Military secondary schools have the same advantages as other boarding schools.
- However, they also instill the values and importance of teamwork, dedication, and discipline.
- Uniforms and drilling are often required.
, located near the Kennedy Space Center, uses modern planes and simulators as part of its flying programs.
- These begin as early as the seventh grade.
- Upon completion of flight training, students may obtain a private pilot's license and are eligible for entry into professional training programs.
- Not surprisingly, many Florida Air graduates pursue careers in military and commercial aviation.
in Delafield, Wisconsin, is a private, all-male college preparatory and leadership development school. For over a decade, 100% of the school's graduates have been accepted to a college or university.
At in Carlsbad, California, a military school with a California oceanfront property, cadets enjoy beautiful weather.
- They also enjoy ocean activities such as surfing, bodyboarding, SCUBA diving, and sailing year-round.
- Other activities include 13 varsity sports, 32 clubs, fine arts and performing arts.
in Florida offers dual enrollment for university credit through St. Petersburg College and the state university system.
- Students have graduated from this program with one or even two years of university credit.
- Admiral Farragut is located on the waterfront and has boats including prams, 420s, sunfish, and lasers.
- Students must be able to sail.
- The school also has a marine biology program.
ESL “Bridge” Programs
“Bridge” programs, running from April until June, provide students with intensive English training as preparation for the academic year beginning in September.
- These classes concentrate on reading, writing, and speaking as well as U.S. culture and social expectations.
- It's beneficial to attend one of these programs in the spring or summer before you plan