High School: Overseas Opportunities
An overseas high school education leads to greater chance for success
Children who spend all or part of their high school education at an overseas boarding school are granted several advantages as a consequence. They mature faster, can take on more responsibility, generate personal confidence and become worldly-wise.
In the motivating environment of a renowned boarding school, noted for their excellent results and exceptional facilities, the student’s full potential is realised. Children who have studied at an international boarding school are considered truly unique. In moving to another country, they get to share their time with the local populace, acquire new skills and ideas, and also mingle with other international students from around the world. Within the boarding houses, international diversity is celebrated and shared.
Often, classes will be fairly small, between 10 to 15 students, who are all international just like them. Within this rich mix of people, students come to see themselves as global citizens who enjoy getting to understand different cultures.
These classes help students develop strong personal skills alongside a truly global perspective on life, one that can only be achieved with direct contact to a multinational environment. In class, their opinions will be highly valued and appreciated, even more so once they have graduated.
Professionally, but also socially, the international student will be appreciated for their individuality and for the unique views they will have as a consequence of their education.
Students moving out by themselves can be a scary prospect both personally as well as for their parents, no matter the age. But by taking such a step so early, they will race ahead of the pack and mature much faster than those in their home country. By living away from home, they will also learn what it means to take responsibility.
Children at boarding schools develop valuable skills and by studying in another country, they will have access to some of the world’s best teachers and educational systems. The challenge of a stay abroad is enhanced by a top-quality learning experience. These things can really develop and help them in their career later.
Whether they want to be a businessperson, a doctor, a lawyer, a sportsperson, a scientist or an artist, giving kids the chance to study in a boarding school can be a great opportunity to help achieve their dreams. Boarding schools are always incredibly well stocked with excellently equipped libraries and media centres to make the learning experience fun and interesting and they also provide a range of extra-curricular activities such as sports and arts to enjoy during their free time.
Parents in Dubai can find out more about an international boarding school experience and talk directly with teachers and admissions directors of some of the best boarding schools in the world at the UAE Global Education Fairs taking place in Dubai on October 20 and 21 and Abu Dhabi on October 19. Boarding schools from the U.S., Switzerland, Jordan and the U.K. will be present and visitors can get free fast-track entrance by registering at