Does the term “boarding school” conjure up images of dejected kids being shipped off to unknown destinations by disapproving parents or conniving caregivers? This might be a common theme in children’s books, but it doesn’t reflect what boarding schools are really like today. Modern boarding schools can offer dynamic experiences unique to this educational setting. Kids attend boarding schools for many different reasons. Some want the chance to live in a dorm setting surrounded by friends. Others have parents whose careers require them to travel frequently. Many go for opportunities or programs they can’t get anywhere else.

If you’re considering boarding school but feeling anxious about things you’ve heard, you’ll want to get accurate information to help you make the right choice. Check out the infographic below to get a more realistic picture of what boarding school has to offer.

Hogwarts or Bust Infographic
Presented By Athol Murray College of Notre Dame