Introducing Boarding Schools in the USA

In the United States there is a network of independent residential schools for boys and girls aged 10 to 18 years old. Called "boarding schools," they were established by dedicated educators to meet specific goals. These goals were usually to have students achieve excellence in academics, gain sound moral and spiritual character, and develop physical strength and dexterity, usually through competitive sports.

The primary aim of the majority of boarding schools is to fully prepare young students for enrollment in leading universities. Some of these boarding schools are over 200 years old and have educated many of the world's most influential and successful business executives, politicians, scientists, educators and leaders of the 20th century.

Why Choose a Boarding School

Boarding schools in the U.S.A. offer outstanding educational programs taught by dedicated and skilled teachers. The schools are clearly focused on excellence in education for young students, and intellectual growth is stressed along with the importance of personal and societal values.

In addition to gaining a superb education in some of the best schools in the world, there are ten very good reasons why you should consider studying in the U.S.A.:

To gain independence, discipline and maturity by living away from home
To gain access to U.S. universities and colleges
To have the opportunity to be a leader in the classroom and/or on the athletic field
To become fluent in reading, writing and speaking English
To gain knowledge of United States culture, geography, economics and daily life
To make new and life-long friends from around the world
To have relationships with role-model teachers outside of the classroom
To have small classes and individual help with a variety of subjects
To learn something new: a sport, acting, playing an instrument, riding a horse
To have an opportunity to play U.S. high school sports
Attending boarding school in the U.S.A. can be expensive, but it also can be one of the best investments that you and your parents can make. It will assure you of a quality education and a solid foundation of skills and values for continuing studies at the university level and for a lifetime.

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 the questions you must ask yourself before you begin your search for the right school for you.

Single-Sex Schools

Single-sex schools, those for boys only or girls only, are some of the oldest boarding schools in the country. 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 greater opportunity to pursue leadership roles in both academic and extracurricular life.

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 the April or summer before you plan to enter a boarding school.


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