Cheap Boarding Schools for Eighth Graders
Boarding schools may provide a way for your child to become more independent, while placing them in an environment that will encourage their academic success. Most boarding schools are year-round and thus can be an expensive route to take for your child's education. As of 2011, boarding school tuitions averaged $40,000 or more for yearly tuition. However, with a bit of research you may find several schools that meet your needs that are priced in the $20,000 range. Inquire at the school about financial assistance; because most boarding schools include academics, they qualify for educational loans such as PrepGATE or SallieMae.
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Wolfeboro: The Summer Boarding School
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The Wolfeboro school is a structured and traditional summer boarding school meant to provide a supportive environment for co-eds between the grades six through 12. Founded in 1910, this non-denominational school is situated amongst lake scenery and is equipped to provide support for any learning differences. There is a one-to-two ratio of staff to students and the dress code is casual. Along with fostering academic confidence, this school creates an environment for enjoying recreation and creating friendships. Located in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, as of 2011 summer tuition is $12,500.
St. Croix School
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As of 2011, yearly tuition at the St. Croix School was $15,200. Located in West St. Paul, Minnesota, this school offers a university-preparatory program with high academic standards for international students, co-ed and for grades six through 12. The program emphasizes its faculty's commitment to caring for their students. St. Croix is also able to support a number of students through their English as a Second Language (ESL) program. St. Croix is affiliated with the Lutheran church and places its objectives on preparing students for university while strengthening their confidence levels. Dress code is casual and middle-school boarding students are placed in home-stays with a host family.
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Subiaco Academy
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Located in Subiaco, Arkansas , Subiaco Academy is situated on a university-like campus, offering education for boys grades seven through 12. Based in a Christian foundation, religion is studied; however, Subiaco also strives to emphasize physical development in their different sports programs, such as basketball, football, soccer, and tennis. Subiaco's emphasis is on the development of both the mind and the body and with a goal to create close fraternal and cooperative relationships founded on the tenets of their faith's foundation. As of 2011, yearly tuition for boarding students is $19,100.
Oakdale Christian Academy
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Oakdale is a small Christian co-ed college preparatory boarding school for grades seven through 12. Offering a curriculum infused with a combination of Biblical worldview, cutting-edge technology, and high quality education, development in practical skills for job training is also taught. All staff and their families live on campus along with the students, who live in dormitories; many of the activities are spent together as a whole school, encouraging the sense of family. Oakdale Christian Academy employs a casual dress code on campus. Located in Jackson, Kentucky, as of 2011 yearly tuition for boarding students is $15,900.
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