FAQ
STUDENT FAQ's
- I’ve heard that boarding schools are for kids who get into trouble and their parents don’t know how to handle them. Is that true?
- What’s the biggest difference between my public high school and boarding school?
- What can I expect from boarding school?
- Are boarding schools really like Hogwarts or Zoey 101?
- I’m bored at my high school, but I don’t know anything about boarding school. Is boarding school only for gifted kids?
- I love my family. I would miss them if I went away, and my parents would probably think I didn’t want to live with them. Do kids get used to being away from home?
- I’m an 8th grader and I go to a big public school. My parents want me to go to an all-boys prep school for high school, but I feel like I’ll miss out on dating and the fun of a regular high school.
- I have a lot of girl cliques at my high school now. Wouldn’t an all-girls school be even more of the same?
- I’m a high achiever, but a lot of kids who also get good grades at my school cheat on tests. Is this the same everywhere?
- I like to stay busy, but a lot of my friends just like to stream Netflix and play video games. Would I fit in at boarding school?
- I’m not athletic, but I like to join clubs. Would boarding school be a good fit for me?
- I really like my teachers, but they’re so busy that they don’t really have time to help me outside of class time. How would boarding school be different?
- I like my friends, but they’re all the same. We all dress alike and have the same stuff. I’d love to meet different kinds of people, from all over the world. Would I find kids from other cultures at boarding school?
- I like school and I am on a couple of sports teams, but I always want to do more. Would I find more variety at boarding school?
- Will I have time at boarding school to do the things I love, like playing an instrument?
- What do I do if I am homesick or lonely?
- What is the admission process like?
- Is it hard to make friends?
- How much independence/freedom can I expect at boarding school?
- What is there to do on the weekends?
- What’s the biggest difference between my public high school and boarding school?
- After my classes end each day, how will I spend my time?
- Is the food any good?
- Can I bring a car to boarding school?
- Isn’t boarding school for kids who are in trouble?
I’ve heard that boarding schools are for kids who get into trouble and their parents don’t know how to handle them. Is that true?
What’s the biggest difference between my public high school and boarding school?
What can I expect from boarding school?
Are boarding schools really like Hogwarts or Zoey 101?
I’m bored at my high school, but I don’t know anything about boarding school. Is boarding school only for gifted kids?
I love my family. I would miss them if I went away, and my parents would probably think I didn’t want to live with them. Do kids get used to being away from home?
I’m an 8th grader and I go to a big public school. My parents want me to go to an all-boys prep school for high school, but I feel like I’ll miss out on dating and the fun of a regular high school.
I have a lot of girl cliques at my high school now. Wouldn’t an all-girls school be even more of the same?
I’m a high achiever, but a lot of kids who also get good grades at my school cheat on tests. Is this the same everywhere?
I like to stay busy, but a lot of my friends just like to stream Netflix and play video games. Would I fit in at boarding school?
I’m not athletic, but I like to join clubs. Would boarding school be a good fit for me?
I really like my teachers, but they’re so busy that they don’t really have time to help me outside of class time. How would boarding school be different?
I like my friends, but they’re all the same. We all dress alike and have the same stuff. I’d love to meet different kinds of people, from all over the world. Would I find kids from other cultures at boarding school?
I like school and I am on a couple of sports teams, but I always want to do more. Would I find more variety at boarding school?
Will I have time at boarding school to do the things I love, like playing an instrument?
What do I do if I am homesick or lonely?
What is the admission process like?
Is it hard to make friends?
How much independence/freedom can I expect at boarding school?
What is there to do on the weekends?
What’s the biggest difference between my public high school and boarding school?
After my classes end each day, how will I spend my time?
Is the food any good?
Can I bring a car to boarding school?
Isn’t boarding school for kids who are in trouble?
PARENT FAQS
- What is the best way for parents to communicate to their child that boarding school is the best option for them without the child feeling like they’re being “sent away”?
- How do you deal with homesickness?
- Do many children have behavioral issues?
- Are most children from wealthy families?
- Are boarding schools focused on improving the odds of college admission or the likelihood of success in college?
- How do you keep students safe on campus?
- Will my child get into an Ivy League university if they attend boarding school?
- Is it true there is little to no free time each day for my student to relax and just hang out with their friends?
- My son is a great kid, but hasn’t applied himself in school. I know he could be successful if he just had the right environment that would challenge and support him. What’s the advantage of an all-boys boarding school?
- While Harry Potter is a great series, are boarding schools still very rigid and formal? Will my son/daughter have to wear a uniform every day?
- My daughter has always been a high achiever. What environment does an all-girls boarding school provide that would be beneficial to her?
- We have a very happy family life at home. Why would I send my child away?
- Without parental supervision, do boarding school students get more involved in drinking and drugs than kids who live at home?
- What’s the process for enrolling in boarding school? Are any special tests required?
- As a parent, will I have the opportunity to be involved with my child’s education and community, even if they are far away?
- In our 21st-century world of technology, modern classrooms and real-world learning, what can boarding schools provide that our local high school can’t?
- What channels of communication exist at boarding schools if my child needs to speak with someone confidentially about an issue with a teacher or fellow student?
- Do all schools require an English language test (TOEFL, Duolingo, IELTS, etc.)?
- How do I know if I’m an international student?
- What curriculums are taught at TABS member schools?
- Can international students apply for financial aid and scholarships?
- How do I get my student visa?
- Do I need a student visa if I already have a U.S. tourist visa?