What are Boarding Schools?

There are several different types of boarding schools, but almost all boarding schools have the students reside on campus and provide academics.

What are the different types of Boarding Schools?

College-Preparatory Boarding Schools - these schools specialize in preparing students for college or more likely university. These are good for students whose goal is to achieve academic superiority. Classes tend to be typically smaller than public schools. College-preparatory boarding schools are not appropriate for students who struggle with drugs or alcohol or have emotional or behavioral problems. College-prep boarding schools typically have traditional academic school years. Some college-prep boarding schools specialize in different areas such as:

• All-boys or all-girls boarding schools - more boarding schools are moving away from the single sex boarding schools, but there are still several out there. These schools are good for students who do not want the opposite sex distraction.
• Military boarding schools - these boarding schools add the military structure while preparing students for college. See Military Schools.
• Creative Arts Boarding Schools - these boarding schools teach and prepare students for specialized careers such as musicians, actors, creative writers, and dancers. These schools are good for students who are artistically inclined and who plan to attend a specialized college, university, or music conservatory.
• Christian Boarding Schools - these boarding schools include a religious component to their schooling. These schools are good for students who want to make sure that religion is part of their life while at school.

Junior Boarding Schools - these boarding schools are for student who are in 8th grade or lower.

Therapeutic Boarding Schools - also known as Residential Treatment Centers - these boarding schools add a therapy component. See Residential Treatment Centers.

Specialty Boarding Schools - also known as Behavior Modification Schools - These schools specialize in students who are having emotional and behavioral problems and having a difficult time in a traditional school setting, but do not necessarily require therapy. These schools are typically long term and have a major emphasis on character building for troubled teens. Specialty boarding schools are usually year-round schools.

How much do Boarding Schools cost?

Boarding schools costs range from under $2,000 to over $6,000 a month. Because most boarding schools include academics, they qualify for educational loans like those offered from PrepGATE or SalleMae.

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