Usually, boarding schools are well-known for offering small-sized classes, close interaction between educators and learners, and quality academics. The advantages of attending a boarding school, in the long run, have become very clear through a study conducted by The Association of Boarding Schools or TABS. This association works with over three hundred boarding schools across the globe.

The study involved one thousand boarding school alumni and learners, one thousand one hundred pupils of public schools, and six hundred private school day learners. It showed that boarding learners were better equipped for college and progressed faster in their respective careers. This could be because they spend all their time in academic surroundings.

TABS encourages learners to study in boarding schools. Therefore, TABS has launched a campaign known as Ready for More.

Learner Life and Academics

Fifty-four percent of the learners from boarding schools say that the academic environment was very satisfactory. But only forty-two percent of the day learners of private schools and forty percent of learners from public schools expressed their satisfaction.

Preparation for College

Eighty-seven percent of the learners from boarding schools said that they were ready for university academics. But only seventy-one percent of private school day learners and thirty-nine percent of public-school learners were sufficiently prepared for university academics.

Besides this, seventy-eight percent of learners thought that staying in boarding schools prepared them for other needs and demands faced during university life. It includes some experience living independently, using time appropriately, and fulfilling social obligations. But only thirty-six percent of the learners from private day schools and twenty-three percent of learners from public schools felt that they were adequately ready to deal with the other demands of university life.

Benefits After College

According to TABS, the learners who studied in boarding schools enjoyed the benefits even during their later lives as adults. For instance, more alumni of boarding schools continue to pursue their studies in graduate school. Fifty percent of them received advanced degrees, while only thirty-six percent of learners from private day schools and twenty-one percent from public schools graduated.

After receiving their degrees, forty-four percent of the learners from boarding schools worked in top managerial positions. But only thirty-three percent of the graduates from private day schools and twenty-seven percent of graduates from public schools held such positions. By the time the alumni of boarding schools completed their careers, fifty-two percent of the alumni were in top posts.

However, only thirty-two percent of the learners who studied in private day schools did the same. Fewer public-school learners, about twenty-seven percent, could reach great heights in their careers.

Conclusion

About ninety percent of the alumni of boarding schools say that they had an enjoyable time at school. If they get an opportunity, they are willing to repeat it. The survey shows that learners who study in boarding schools get top academic facilities, a chance for close interaction, and gain lifelong benefits.