of boarding but I definitely
wouldn’t say that at all; it’s a
great experience for every-
body and everyone is willing
you to do well.’
What their parents say:
‘Just go to the school, meet
the staff, meet the pupils and
I think they’ll make up your
mind for you.’
reasonable hotel, as befits the place where
our children live and learn.
The International Schools
Fair will take place on 24th
& 25th September, in the
Fairmont Southampton
Princess, offering Bermuda
parents the opportunity to
meet 70 schools from the UK
and USA.
For more information please
contact [email protected]
or [email protected]
COME ALONG • FREE ENTRY • FOLLOW ISFB
5 FRIENDS
Whilst boarding school pupils can no
longer rely on the ‘old school tie’ to garner
success in later life, a boarding educa-
tion exposes youngsters to a huge array of
people – some they will become life-long
friends with, others they will get to know
well, but they will probably know these
people better than they know anyone else
in their lives. The ability to live and work
with such a huge number of people is what
gives boarding school students the confi-
dence and maturity to excel in their future
worlds. Exposure to the wider world and in-
ternationalism also helps prepare students
for the 21st Century world of business.
6 FINANCE
Boarding school fees can seem eye-water-
ingly expensive – fees can be as high as
£32,000 or $59,000 a year. However, board-
ing schools are working increasingly hard
to ensure that they are not ‘elitist’ and seek
to attract the students who will most benefit
from all the school has to offer. It is always
worth asking about Bursary and Scholarship
assistance.
What boarding school students say:
‘A lot of people seem fearful of the idea
24 - 25
SEPTEMBER 2014
4.30 pm - 8.00 pm
FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON
MEET INTERNATIONAL
BOARDING SCHOOLS
Organised by
bvs-education.co.uk
schoolstoknow.com
www.bermudaparent.bm
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