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Jon and Lynne Williams, boarding house parents at ACS Cobham International School, look at the wide-ranging benefits of boarding at an international school, and how strong pastoral care, first-class facilities and a secure environment can help children flourish into independent global citizens.
Boarding at an international school is a fully immersive educational experience for students. Even when outside the class- room, the environment helps nurture im- portant life skills through interaction with peers in a diverse and caring environment.
International Mindedness
International schools host many different nationalities and it’s this very diversity of cultures that necessitates the creation of an accepting and welcoming environment en- abling students to adapt quickly to their new surroundings and make new friends and skills easily.
From day one, international schools
focus on developing tolerant and worldly young adults who possess a full and rich appreciation of other cultures, readying them for an increasingly connected world.
Students at international boarding
schools represent a multitude of nationali- ties and over the years they develop friend- ships, international connections and a real
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David Tomas is a parent of three stu-
dents who all boarded. He and his wife chose an international school over a tradi- tional boarding school because of benefits to his children’s education, as well as its friendly environment.
“Our eldest daughter started boarding at
16 because we wanted to ensure she had stability and continuity for her final two years of study.
“We deliberately chose an international
school due to its welcoming atmosphere and expertise in helping new students set- tle in quickly. Our daughter integrated into her life at school swiftly and I believe that is down to the accepting culture and tolerance of the other students. By living and learning alongside people of different backgrounds, students develop a wider view of the world.”
International students develop the con-
fidence to take up opportunities anywhere in the world and understand the impor- tance of integrating with local communi- ties. Importantly, they have also absorbed the very skills needed to do so. Students of an international school, many third cul- ture kids themselves, are generally at ease moving in different countries and cultures,
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