How to Find Christian Boarding Schools
Choosing the right Christian boarding school for your child requires a lot of research, time and decision-making. Allow yourself enough time to find the right school and follow these steps to ensure you send your child to a good Christian school.
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Decide if you prefer that the philosophy of the school be based on a particular denomination or be multi-denominational.
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Determine if the boarding school should be within a certain distance from your home. You may prefer to be relatively close so you can visit your child more often. It's a good idea to drop in unannounced occasionally to see if the school appears to be functioning well and the children appear well cared for and happy.
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Choose a few schools that meet your requirements and contact them for more information. The Boarding School Review has extensive information on all nondenominational and Christian boarding schools.
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Review each school carefully. Consider the school's commitment to Christian ideals and research how much religious training your child will receive. Learn about the school's disciplinary policy and determine if it is consistent with your standards.
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Narrow your list down to a few schools and go with your child to the boarding schools you have chosen. Speak with the headmaster, the admissions department and the faculty. Tour the school with your child to see if they feel comfortable.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure your child knows to contact you immediately if any problems arise at the school. Stay in contact with each other and set up a telephone schedule with your child if you can't visit regularly.
Private Christian schools can be expensive. Make sure you are capable of taking on this financial responsibility. Ask the school's admissions counselor if they have a financial assistance program available.
Some children adapt better than others to being away from home. Talk to your child and see if you are confident that he or she will be happy living away from home at a Christian boarding school.
