A recent study showed that students from day and boarding schools are more prepared for further education. They also seem to achieve a greater career development than students who studied in public schools.

The Association of Boarding Schools surveyed over 2700 high school students and adults in different points in their lives to learn about their experiences. They found out that the stereotypes of private education are not true. First of all, the study shows that those who have been to or study at a boarding schools, are more than ten percent more satisfied in comparison with their peers at public and private schools. They find their schools more challenging and estimate the quality of teaching very high.

Another advantage seems to be the interaction and learning beyond the classrooms: in the dining room, on playing fields, in the dormitory,… It opens their minds up, they change their vision on the world and they are more likely to develop strong bonds with each other.

Furthermore, it gives students a very good preparation for university: 87% said they were well prepared, with only 71% of students in private day schools and just 39% of public schools. And by late career, more than half of the boarding school students have reached a top management position. They seem also to be more independent and have a better time management.

The best part of the study is that some 90% of the boarding school alumni say that they would repeat their experience if they were given the opportunity. So I think t is time to leave the myths about boarding school behind us, don’t you think so?