How old is a child when they enter boarding

[holycow]

school?

I'm just visiting but have been curious about this. Thanks for any replies!


Lisa

[Minniespal]

I went just after I turned 11.

[gilld]

Many children go from 7 or 8.

[carolfoy]

around here its usually 6 or 11 depending on whether you want to board for primary or secondary education

[fizz13]

At my daughter's school you can board from the age of 7.
Claire xx

[Frances999]

It varies depending on the school. I started boarding school when I was 11 but back then there were fewer preparatory boarding schools around.

[kkymmy]

sorry to bump this....but I was reading back through....I started at 8 then from 11 to 18 boarded when I wanted/needed to....school was only an hour away from home but in the middle of the peak district making access during bad weather very difficult. Plus the fact our school days were very long...some days I would start at 8.30 and not finish till 6.45....by the time you've added an hour on to each end of that it's hardly worth the hassle, and the money saved on travel and stuff paid most of the boarding