The Answers to 5 Popular Questions About Attending Boarding School

When it comes to your child’s education, it is common for parents to want to make sure they have all the facts before making any big decisions. Sending your child to boarding school is a decision that could have a lasting impact on their life as they make new friends, explore their interests and challenge themselves through enriching cocurricular activities, service programs and exchanges. At Lakefield College School, we believe the decision to send your child to an independent boarding school will offer lifelong benefits. We see first-hand how our students grow into considerate, knowledgeable and confident leaders. If you’re trying to decide whether boarding school is right for your child, read on to discover the answers to five commonly asked questions about boarding school. 1. How Does Boarding School Prepare my Child for University? Enrolling your child at an independent or private boarding school is one of the best…

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Why an Independent Boarding School Attracts Top Teachers

What is the single greatest determinant of student success? More impactful than any child’s economic background or individual learning potential, teachers are widely recognized as the key factor affecting educational quality. In study after study, passionate, engaged and enthusiastic teachers have been cited as the driving force behind student success and achievement. The most effective teachers go the extra mile, with advanced knowledge of academic subject matter, a caring attitude, a love of learning and a real desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. They inspire greatness in their students by being both expert classroom managers and excellent role models. They see their profession as a vocation, not just a job. With a special mix of skill and commitment, many of these teachers choose to work in the independent boarding school setting. Students at Lakefield College School (LCS) are taught daily by these talented professionals at…

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What’s it Like to Be a Day Student at a Private Boarding School

There are many benefits to enrolling your child into a private boarding school. They are able to meet students from all over the world, explore their interests through enriching cocurricular activities, develop independence, give back to their community through volunteer work and receive an unparalleled academic education. Even so, parents often worry that their child may not receive the same benefits if they enroll as a day student within an otherwise predominantly boarding school. They may worry that as a day student, their child will not feel as integrated into the school community, or perhaps have difficulty making friends. They may even worry that their child won’t be able to participate in as many afterschool activities. These are all perfectly reasonable concerns to have. And fortunately, parents of day students can rest assured that their child will feel just as much a part of school and academic life as their…

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