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MOVING PAST PANDEMIC HABITS
WITH BOARDING SCHOOL
Othe tail of the most recent A-level and BTEC results day, we continue to see the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on students. Pupils who spent two years online are sitting in-person exams, and some are struggling to regain their rhythm.
Research studies focused on school attendance problems are showing that pupil attendance has decreased since the return to in-person classrooms. Students are no longer accustomed to coming into school since the pandemic forced them to develop learning habits better suited for virtual learning. Although things have returned to “normal” in the UK on paper, the way students learn has been impacted.
Boarding schools sidestep the daily commute to school entirely. They o er the ability for pupils to be fully immersed in a school community, and its academic and extracurricular culture. In this period where we are trying to move past pandemic habits, boarding school provides the ability to dive right in.
Moreover, excellent academic results and university destinations have kept the UK as one of the most sought-after locations for boarding school pupils from Asia. UK boarding schools are good springboards into some of the top universities not only in the UK but across the world.
Covid-19 has re-shaped the market for UK boarding schools. China and Hong Kong’s continued restrictive travel policies have made it di cult for overseas pupils to travel freely, and this has refl ected in student enrolment.
Parents continue to choose UK boarding schools despite their often hefty price tag because they believe their children learn soft skills and gain independence – vital skills needed no matter a child’s future path. In an age where going to school is no longer a habit or customary for many children, the prospect of a boarding school with its extensive on-site facilities, opportunities and like-minded peers is a glimmer of hope. There are approximately 500 boarding schools in the UK.
Finding a good fi t of school for your child could be the stepping stone to their future. Join us again in-person at the BESSA school shows in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 28 October, and in Singapore on 30 October where you can fi nd the best of UK boarding under one roof. This diverse curation of top boarding schools demonstrates what di erent schools have to o er – let’s use this invaluable resource to make the right match. bessa.asia
with its extensive on-site facilities, boarding schools in the UK.
