Check list

What qualifications does the boarding school offer?
Is it possible to reintegrate into the previous school system after studying at a boarding school (at home and abroad)? Are the boarding school qualifications completely accredited?
Do mentors take good care of newcomers?
What are the pedagogical concepts upon which the lessons are based?
Does the boarding school have intensive courses?
Does the institution offer foreign languages? Do they have a bilingual system?
How are the studies organised?
Is homework done under a tutor's supervision, with other pupils or alone in one’s room?
Can the teacher or educator be reached at any time?
How is everyday life organized?
Is the child/teenager motivated to learn independently?
Are mentors and educators involved in staff meetings?
What is the class size? How many pupil is each mentor responsible for?
What is the ratio of boarders to day pupils?
Are there any weekend lessons?

What kind of recreational activities are offered?
Do these recreational activities incur an additional cost?
Is it possible to include arts and crafts, musical and social activities in leisure time?
What are the consequences of breaking the rules?
How is the weekend schedule organised?

What steps are taken to motivate a sense of responsibility in the pupils?
How does the institution handle drug problems?
Are psychologists available to help pupils in times of crisis?
What is a typical menu? Do the dietary options cater for diabetic and vegetarian pupils, for example?
How are pupils accommodated? Are they segregated by gender?

Can you imagine living away from home at a boarding school?
Can you imagine seeing your current friends and relatives infrequently?
Are you scared or worried about the idea of going to a boarding school?
Would you like to have regular contact with family and siblings during your stay?
Can we do anything to make you feel more comfortable at boarding school from the very beginning?

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