Is boarding school better than day?

At the mention of boarding school, some parents would cringe reflecting on the ‘not-too-good’ stories of boarding school that they have heard.

Perhaps we should for a moment put aside the negatives associated with boarding school and focus on the

A boarding school is a community on its own. It provides the most diverse, global environment available before the university level.

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Having classmates from all of over the world will not only help a child understand other cultures, but connect them with future leaders around the globe.

Is boarding school good?

As if that is not enough, the beautiful environment and extracurricular activities that is synonymous with a good boarding school is always a selling point. At Government College Umuahia, students enjoy a comfort and safe environment.

Each boarding house contains comfortable bedrooms with air-conditioning, study rooms, fire alarms, fire exit, and other facilities.

The students at Graceland International school, Port Harcourt are encouraged to take an active part in the life of the school, they participate in sporting, academic and national events.

Students are encouraged to take responsibilities for their actions, and behave in a mature and sensible way at all times.

 Capital Science students enjoy the beautiful and secluded fifty-hectare campus. Mature trees, manicured lawns, extensive parkland and well-spaced buildings contribute to an environment that provides peace and serenity in an overall setting that is highly conducive to learning.

These are some of the things we have to say about the question, is boarding school better than day?

How about you, what do you love about boarding school, or do you prefer day school? 

We recently wrote a detailed article on the good, bad, and ugly sides of boarding school that you should see to get more insight into the advantages and disadvantages of boarding schools.