In an increasingly globalized economy, attending an international boarding school can be your child’s passport to a bright future. If you’re considering this educational opportunity for your child, here are several factors to keep in mind.
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Admission requirements vary from school to school. Consult admissions staff.
Applications may involve essays, interviews, photos and more. Official transcripts and teacher recommendations may need to be sent directly from your child’s past school to the prospective school.
A passport and student visa will likely be required to attend a foreign-based school (such as one in the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, the UK, or Poland). Typically, students must first gain acceptance to a school before they may apply for a student visa.
Countries frequently change laws about which documents are necessary for international students and border crossings. Check in with the embassy/consulate in the host country to ensure your information is up-to-date.
Don’t forget insurance
Check in with your medical insurance company about your child’s health coverage as a student in another country. Find out if the prospective school has its own plan and what it includes.
Inquire about what type of medical care is available to students on campus. Many schools have round-the-clock nursing staff.
Holiday time
Many boarding schools close for holidays and long weekends. These offer wonderful windows of opportunity for family vacations.
Many schools offer student trips during holidays, at an extra cost.
"IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing access and opportunity for student-athletes with an innovative suite of on-campus and online programming." —From the school
"Canadian College Italy provides a nurturing environment on our beautiful historic campus so that students may experience an intellectual awakening — a passion for the pursuit of reason, human connection, and curiosity." —From the school
