Attending a
boarding school is a significant decision for both children and their parents. Some parents may harbour doubts about whether this education path is right for their children, as antiquated stereotypes, rumours and news can give rise to concerns. However, boarding schools today can offer many benefits for the children who join them.
What are the benefits of private boarding schools? Let’s see what they are actually like in real life.
5 Benefits of Boarding SchoolsThe boarding houses at
Rugby School Thailand aim to provide a homely environment where students can relax, be themselves and develop life skills. While we can not talk about all the benefits of every boarding school, here are our top 5 benefits:
1. Expert pastoral guidanceMost private boarding schools would have a dedicated House Parents who offer guidance for students in both their academic pursuits and their personal lives. Boarders can consult with House Parents for any personal issues they may have and create a unique ‘home from home’ while they are boarding.
Rugby School Thailand’s House Parents make sure that boarders receive sound guidance and advice to help them grow academically and personally while also helping build interpersonal skills and discover new hobbies.
2. Less time commuting, more time engagingCommuting is exhausting, especially during rush hours in major cities like Bangkok. However, being in a
boarding school, children can cut out the commute and enjoy a short walk from the boarding house to class. This means they have more time to engage – with friends, in lessons, during free time, with new hobbies.
This is especially true of Rugby School Thailand, where boarders can enjoy co-curricular activities such as sports, arts, performance and have full access to the incredible School facilities. They have more time and opportunities to engage and use school facilities and explore their interests without worrying about the long commute hours.
3. Lifelong FriendshipsWhile children in boarding schools are spending time away from their families, they form a unique family of friends and the friendships between borders are incredibly strong. There is a sense of family community that comes from living together, caring for and supporting each other, and doing activities together. Some of the deepest-rooted friendships develop amongst boarders and continue to last for a lifetime.
4. A sense of independenceChildren in
boarding schools are encouraged to be independent. They help to do household chores, make their bed, and help load the dishwasher. All of these develop maturity in children, and they graduate from school with a mature attitude and the necessary skills to live indepentendly in society.
5. Enjoy incredible facilitiesThe school’s facilities become a part of the boarders’ ‘home’ environment. This means the football field, swimming pool, recording studio, gym, and grounds are available for students to use in evenings and at weekends. Students can explore all that the school offers, fulfill their interests and have the opportunity to take part in new experiences.
At Rugby School Thailand, the boarders are often taken down to the wonderful Outdoor Education Centre for adventures, as well as to a wide range of fascinating local attractions on weekend trips.
With all 5 benefits laid out, it is clear that
boarding schools can provide many benefits for children. If you are interested in boarding schools in Thailand, Rugby School Thailand is always ready to assist you and your children.
Rugby School Thailand‘The Whole Person, The Whole Point’ is the School ethos. It has a 450-year-old British private school legacy that it has used to create a leading British international school within easy reach of Bangkok, Thailand. The aim at Rugby School is to improve the individual outcome for every student in its care with academic excellence, co-curricular activities and traditional values. Its award-winning education promotes a diverse, happy and active lifestyle for day and boarding students.
