Boarding schools

Boarding schools are a specific type of private high schools, intended for students generally of ages 14-18. Boarding schools can also be referred to as College Preparatory Schools due to the fact that they remind of a university campus. These schools are prestigious schools primarily designed to prepare students for higher education in the USA as well as in Europe.

There are three types of boarding schools: “single-gender” (solely for boys and solely for girls) or “Co-ed Boarding High Schools” (both boys and girls). Another type of boarding schools is “Junior Boarding Schools” intended for students generally of ages 9-12.

The infrastructure of these schools compels students to stay on campus due to all the resources in the vicinity: classrooms, dorms, cafeteria, library gym/wellness center, theatre, and other amenities for entertainment as well as after-school activities. Students have the comfort to stay on campus and do not have to leave the campus at any moment.

Private high schools combine high-quality education with athletic and art activities so that the students are enabled to fully develop their potential and perfect their already recognized talents. A carefully put-together schedule allows students to be active throughout the day, having the support and being supervised by their academic advisors, professors, and tutors that are focused on students’ success.

Since this is the most prestigious way of education in the USA, not many people can afford it. Scholarship funds are often much larger than on USA universities. IBA Consulting provides scholarships only for exceptional students that have great academic and/or athletic/art achievements. Our selection is very strict because Boarding schools are intended for motivated kids that are hungry for constant improvement/development and that score high on admission/”entrance” interviews.

What is the highest scholarship percentage that applicants receive?

It depends on the candidate profile and several factors: which grade they apply for, which sports or other extracurricular activities they are involved with, their English language proficiency levels, their GPA grade point average from school, etc

Which tests should a candidate take for US high school admission?

TOEFL and/or ISEE/SSAT test

Our team representatives often pay visits to high schools in the USA so that our agency can provide both future students and parents with insights into innovation and additional scholarship opportunities. Every year, we organize presentations where you are introduced to the representatives from our partnering schools and make sure that the chosen school is the best fit for your child and you.

When does the school year begin?

Schools generally open in the second half of August. In some cases, a candidate is required to arrive a few days early, especially if he/she is traveling to the United States for the
first time and/or attending a so-called “New Student Orientation”, a program that serves to adapt to the new environment and better prepare for teaching.

Are there days when a child has to leave school or campus?

Yes. These are three or four periods during the school year (Thanksgiving Break – last week of November, Christmas and New Year, one week in February, and Spring Break – March)

How do Weekends in Boarding Schools Look?

Every weekend, schools offer activities such as visits to big cities nearby, trips to national parks, going to the cinema, theater, shopping malls, NBA games, skiing, paintball, etc. Each school has a bus that transports students to all extracurricular activities that take place off-campus. In addition, all school sports and cultural events take place on campus.

How does high school sports work? Sports programs are an integral part of each high school.

It is important to understand that high school is not a sports club, and in this regard, it varies a lot in certain segments (length of season, different game rules, practice hours). However, some schools have more intensive programs for certain sports (i.e. basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, ice hockey).

Our team of experts provides you with complete support during and after the admission process. The highest quality teaching and results of the students have helped our partnering schools established their reputation. Throughout more than 10 years of experience, we built the mentorship approach tailored to your needs. We will do everything in our power to help you choose school that is the best fit for your child and you.