Most Unique Boarding Schools in the World

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Most Unique Boarding Schools in the World

Learning can’t be confined to the four walls of the classrooms and can also occur outside the school hours, by playing a sport or carrying out leisure, creative and cultural activities. The schools listed below offer students learning through alternative strategies which involve co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. This combination aims to facilitate the development of various domains of personality and mind development and can result in the discovery of a new skill or talent that can greater each student’s self-esteem.

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Why choose a Most Unique Boarding School?

Most Unique Boarding Schools have become increasingly popular in recent years as more and more families recognize the value of a global education. Most Unique Boarding Schools offer a unique and diverse learning experience that can prepare students for success in an ever-changing world.

Global Curriculum

One of the main benefits of attending a Most Unique Boarding Schools is the global curriculum that is offered. Most Unique Boarding Schools typically follow an internationally recognized curriculum, which can provide students with a broad and balanced education. This curriculum often includes a focus on languages, cultural studies, and global issues, providing students with a more comprehensive education that is relevant in today's global marketplace.

Diverse Student Body

Another advantage of learning in Most Unique Boarding Schools is the diverse student body. Students from different cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds attend international schools, providing a unique opportunity for cross-cultural learning and understanding. This diversity helps students develop empathy, respect, and appreciation for different cultures and viewpoints, which are crucial in today's globalized world.

Opportunities for Extracurricular Activities

Most Unique Boarding Schools offer a wide range of extracurricular activities that can enhance students' learning experiences. These activities often include sports, music, drama, and community service, providing students with the opportunity to develop their skills, interests, and passions. Extracurricular activities also allow students to build relationships with their peers, develop leadership skills, and give back to the community.

Location

Most Unique Boarding Schools is an excellent location for international students to learn and explore providing students with a fun and exciting learning experience outside the classroom.

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IB Online Schools

  • ENSR International School
    4 reviews
    Lausanne - Vaud
    IB Diploma, Swiss Matura
    From 12200
    chf
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • Nexus International School, Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 44730
    myr
  • TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    2 reviews
    Lugano - Ticino
    AP, IB Diploma
    From 30000
    usd
  • The Global College
    1 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 20940
    eur
  • ENSR International School
    4 reviews
    Lausanne - Vaud
    IB Diploma, Swiss Matura
    From 12200
    chf
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • Nexus International School, Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 44730
    myr
  • TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    2 reviews
    Lugano - Ticino
    AP, IB Diploma
    From 30000
    usd
  • The Global College
    1 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 20940
    eur

US Curriculum Online Schools

  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Pro Academy
    0 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL
    From 59500
    usd
  • Brillantmont International School
    3 reviews
    Lausanne - Vaud
    A Level, AP, AS, IGCSE, SAT
    From 31500
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd
  • Ecole d’Humanité
    0 reviews
    Hasliberg - Bern
    From 65000
    chf
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA Pro Academy
    0 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, PSAT, SAT, TOEFL
    From 59500
    usd
  • Brillantmont International School
    3 reviews
    Lausanne - Vaud
    A Level, AP, AS, IGCSE, SAT
    From 31500
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Leysin American School in Switzerland
    0 reviews
    Leysin - Vaud
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 120000
    chf
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd
  • Ecole d’Humanité
    0 reviews
    Hasliberg - Bern
    From 65000
    chf

British Curriculum Online Schools

  • Rugby School Japan
    0 reviews
    Tokyo - Japan
    A Level, AS, IGCSE
    From 5000000
    jpy
  • Epsom College in Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Bandar Enstek - Negeri Sembilan
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 95850
    myr
  • Bromsgrove International School Thailand
    2 reviews
    Bangkok - Central Thailand
    A Level, BTEC, IGCSE
    From 314670
    thb
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • St. Joseph’s Institution International
    7 reviews
    Singapore - South-eastern Asia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 37000
    sgd
  • Institut Montana Zugerberg
    5 reviews
    Zug - Switzerland
    From 32900
    chf
  • Rugby School Japan
    0 reviews
    Tokyo - Japan
    A Level, AS, IGCSE
    From 5000000
    jpy
  • Epsom College in Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Bandar Enstek - Negeri Sembilan
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 95850
    myr
  • Bromsgrove International School Thailand
    2 reviews
    Bangkok - Central Thailand
    A Level, BTEC, IGCSE
    From 314670
    thb
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • St. Joseph’s Institution International
    7 reviews
    Singapore - South-eastern Asia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 37000
    sgd
  • Institut Montana Zugerberg
    5 reviews
    Zug - Switzerland
    From 32900
    chf

Tips for Choosing an Online School

Parent and Student Reviews

  • When my wife became seriously ill, I took my children out of prep school and enrolled them at Wendover, where they stayed for 3 years. At prep school, they had been very average academically, but their time at Wendover transformed them—they developed a real love for learning. We later moved to Spain and decided to place them in an international school, thinking it would help us integrate. They are now top of their respective years academically and still often talk about how much they miss Wendover. I can’t recommend Wendover highly enough, and my children would be happy to share their experiences with anyone who’s interested.
    Read more
    Written October 16, 2024
  • I am so excited that U-Tech is now bringing the experience of JIA to students outside of Michigan! My time at JIA was pivotal to my success later in life. The unique structure of the program allowed me the flexibility to tailor my education to fit my individual needs, which was a game-changer for me. I took advantage of my flexible schedule to enroll in college courses and collaborate with JIA/U-Tech staff to create custom curriculum that aligned with my post-high school goals.
    The tools and strategies I gained during my time at JIA equipped me to excel in graduate school and now in my career as a Data Scientist at Garmin. The emphasis on critical thinking and self-directed learning has proven invaluable. I cannot recommend JIA/U-Tech enough!
    Read more
    Written September 20, 2024
  • Before Istarted at Nisai I had quite a few bad experiences with teachers. A lot of it was due to my absences or not turning in homework, and often ended up with being shouted at or told off in front of the class or privately told I should drop down onto a simpler course because I wasn’t capable of doing the subject at a higher level. While my anxiety and nerves due to these experiences still hasn’t gone away completely, the teachers at Nisai, and especially your class, have slowly lessened that fear instilled by my previous teachers. It’s sort of surreal to me that I haven’t been told off or shouted at or told I wasn’t trying hard enough or smart enough even once. But instead you’ve been really encouraging and understanding and it’s really really helped me get over some of those fears—which is why I managed to start going to live lessons—and also built my confidence back up a lot. 
    Read more
    Written September 19, 2024
  • It was a delight studying here, the environment that Ms Rhodes has been able to provide for us students is incredible. Their flipped learning approach truly allows you to get the most out of learning and the teachers are overjoyed with assisting you to succeed. 

    It feels great to have studied in such an environment where it’s evident that the teachers are interested in you as a students and push you to succeed. 

    Additionally, you get so much more more out of this experience than just studying as we were able to partake in a number of extracurricular activities such as competitions as well as having the option to sit exams to attain further qualifications to aid in furthering our understanding of the given subject. Studying here was a truly unforgettable experience and I’m deeply grateful to Ms Rhodes and the rest of the staff for creating such an environment 
    Read more
    Written July 25, 2024
  • Since enrolling my children, I noticed a remarkable improvement in their academic performance and a development of a sense of purpose to their education, including improvement in their work ethic. This is great for their future career development.
    Read more
    Written July 11, 2024
  • JIA was the perfect choice for my middle and high school careers. JIA set me up for real success. While there I was able to take college courses, take 2 different tech center courses which set me up to pursue my career of Dental Hygiene.  The staff at JIA really care for their students. They strive to make themselves available for their students and want to help them succeed. JIA gave me the chance to make lasting friendships with people from all throughout the school including classmates, those in grades around me and with the teachers!  If you ask any JIA student they will tell you that flexibility is just one of many strong suits of JIA. While being flexible JIA also has the structure to keep a procrastinator, like myself, up on their work. Overall JIA was the best way for me to learn, grow, and truly set me up for life after high school while also giving me the best 4 years of high school I could ask for. 
    Read more
    Written July 8, 2024
  • Since my daughter began studying at Gravitas, she has grown tremendously as a student and person. As a middle school student, she is writing strong persuasive essays, developing excellent research and presentation skills, and preparing to do high school-level Math in the fall. Her classmates are kind, bright, and located around the world, which makes for a uniquely encouraging, intellectually stimulating, and culturally rich academic environment. We are beyond happy with her Gravitas education!
    Read more
    Written June 26, 2024
  • I am a now year 13 student and have just completed my year 12 exams as an Elea High student. I have been working with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis for a few years now and they have assisted and supported me along my journey through high school. Mr. Lewis has helped me throughmy IGCSE and AS level exams and his encouragement plus dedication has made the process supportive and friendly which have helped to boost my confidence within my grades. Mrs. Lewis has been very helpful in my search for future steps after high school. Alongside, the teachers in Elea high have been consistently working with us and making sure that we make the most out of our educational experiences. The teachers at Elea High are respectful of my external endeavors and are understanding of the balance between making sure that we make the most out of our educational experiences. The teachers at Elea High are respectful of my external endeavors and are understanding of the balance between my school and personal life. Thank you to Elea High for the helpful and kind efforts throughout my school journey.
    Read more
    Written June 3, 2024
  • I am a student currently doing year 13 and have just finished my year 12 final exams. Elea-high and all its members have been nothing but supportive to my academic journey. They have been very lenient with me and understanding about my out of class activities such as sailing and other sports I take part in. Additionally they have assisted me with my academic success, and have helped me achieve, grades that are now well above what they were before.
    Read more
    Written June 3, 2024
  • Our family is very happy with Elea High. Impeccable customer service from the admission process right to settling down of the students making sure that both the students and parents are enjoying the learning journey.

    Outstanding teachers and excellent delivery of the learning content. Always motivating the students to be the best version of themselves. Excellent student support.

    Highly recommend Elea High Online school.

    A special note to parents who are new to online schools, this is your type of online school. Elea High never compromise on quality.

    Read more
    Written May 30, 2024
  • We are delighted with Elea High Online School because they have offered us personal advice and attention to detail to the needs of our daughter. We joined the school because there is not any Bristish school nearby. She has learned so much Science and Spanish this school year.  The school has provided remarkable support and dedication to her well being. Their school coaching really makes her feel welcomed and part of the community. Online schooling has allowed her to choose and take IGCSEs at her own pace. This gives her more time to do her hobbies with friends and spend quality time with us. We are thankful with Elea High and we are joining again next year!
    Read more
    Written May 30, 2024
  • Elea High online school has changed my perspective on studies such as maths which for me is considered to be a tough subject but since I joined the school I have kept improving and understanding the subject better. I started to socialize more and share my working outs with the whole class and together finding the mistakes and correcting them. The teachers are so nice and committed to making me understand the subject that they are teaching. The students are very friendly and always there if you need help or just chat about anything. The school has a variety of students from different nationalities which we get to see on the Friday assemblies and talk to, which I love the most in the school. Not to forget the weekly quiz in the assembly which is so fun to participate in.Thank you Elea High students, teachers, and the Principal; Respected Mr David Lewis.
    Read more
    Written May 30, 2024
  • When my wife became seriously ill, I took my children out of prep school and enrolled them at Wendover, where they stayed for 3 years. At prep school, they had been very average academically, but their time at Wendover transformed them—they developed a real love for learning. We later moved to Spain and decided to place them in an international school, thinking it would help us integrate. They are now top of their respective years academically and still often talk about how much they miss Wendover. I can’t recommend Wendover highly enough, and my children would be happy to share their experiences with anyone who’s interested.
    Read more
    Written October 16, 2024
  • I am so excited that U-Tech is now bringing the experience of JIA to students outside of Michigan! My time at JIA was pivotal to my success later in life. The unique structure of the program allowed me the flexibility to tailor my education to fit my individual needs, which was a game-changer for me. I took advantage of my flexible schedule to enroll in college courses and collaborate with JIA/U-Tech staff to create custom curriculum that aligned with my post-high school goals.
    The tools and strategies I gained during my time at JIA equipped me to excel in graduate school and now in my career as a Data Scientist at Garmin. The emphasis on critical thinking and self-directed learning has proven invaluable. I cannot recommend JIA/U-Tech enough!
    Read more
    Written September 20, 2024
  • Before Istarted at Nisai I had quite a few bad experiences with teachers. A lot of it was due to my absences or not turning in homework, and often ended up with being shouted at or told off in front of the class or privately told I should drop down onto a simpler course because I wasn’t capable of doing the subject at a higher level. While my anxiety and nerves due to these experiences still hasn’t gone away completely, the teachers at Nisai, and especially your class, have slowly lessened that fear instilled by my previous teachers. It’s sort of surreal to me that I haven’t been told off or shouted at or told I wasn’t trying hard enough or smart enough even once. But instead you’ve been really encouraging and understanding and it’s really really helped me get over some of those fears—which is why I managed to start going to live lessons—and also built my confidence back up a lot. 
    Read more
    Written September 19, 2024
  • It was a delight studying here, the environment that Ms Rhodes has been able to provide for us students is incredible. Their flipped learning approach truly allows you to get the most out of learning and the teachers are overjoyed with assisting you to succeed. 

    It feels great to have studied in such an environment where it’s evident that the teachers are interested in you as a students and push you to succeed. 

    Additionally, you get so much more more out of this experience than just studying as we were able to partake in a number of extracurricular activities such as competitions as well as having the option to sit exams to attain further qualifications to aid in furthering our understanding of the given subject. Studying here was a truly unforgettable experience and I’m deeply grateful to Ms Rhodes and the rest of the staff for creating such an environment 
    Read more
    Written July 25, 2024
  • Since enrolling my children, I noticed a remarkable improvement in their academic performance and a development of a sense of purpose to their education, including improvement in their work ethic. This is great for their future career development.
    Read more
    Written July 11, 2024
  • JIA was the perfect choice for my middle and high school careers. JIA set me up for real success. While there I was able to take college courses, take 2 different tech center courses which set me up to pursue my career of Dental Hygiene.  The staff at JIA really care for their students. They strive to make themselves available for their students and want to help them succeed. JIA gave me the chance to make lasting friendships with people from all throughout the school including classmates, those in grades around me and with the teachers!  If you ask any JIA student they will tell you that flexibility is just one of many strong suits of JIA. While being flexible JIA also has the structure to keep a procrastinator, like myself, up on their work. Overall JIA was the best way for me to learn, grow, and truly set me up for life after high school while also giving me the best 4 years of high school I could ask for. 
    Read more
    Written July 8, 2024
  • Since my daughter began studying at Gravitas, she has grown tremendously as a student and person. As a middle school student, she is writing strong persuasive essays, developing excellent research and presentation skills, and preparing to do high school-level Math in the fall. Her classmates are kind, bright, and located around the world, which makes for a uniquely encouraging, intellectually stimulating, and culturally rich academic environment. We are beyond happy with her Gravitas education!
    Read more
    Written June 26, 2024
  • I am a now year 13 student and have just completed my year 12 exams as an Elea High student. I have been working with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis for a few years now and they have assisted and supported me along my journey through high school. Mr. Lewis has helped me throughmy IGCSE and AS level exams and his encouragement plus dedication has made the process supportive and friendly which have helped to boost my confidence within my grades. Mrs. Lewis has been very helpful in my search for future steps after high school. Alongside, the teachers in Elea high have been consistently working with us and making sure that we make the most out of our educational experiences. The teachers at Elea High are respectful of my external endeavors and are understanding of the balance between making sure that we make the most out of our educational experiences. The teachers at Elea High are respectful of my external endeavors and are understanding of the balance between my school and personal life. Thank you to Elea High for the helpful and kind efforts throughout my school journey.
    Read more
    Written June 3, 2024
  • I am a student currently doing year 13 and have just finished my year 12 final exams. Elea-high and all its members have been nothing but supportive to my academic journey. They have been very lenient with me and understanding about my out of class activities such as sailing and other sports I take part in. Additionally they have assisted me with my academic success, and have helped me achieve, grades that are now well above what they were before.
    Read more
    Written June 3, 2024
  • Our family is very happy with Elea High. Impeccable customer service from the admission process right to settling down of the students making sure that both the students and parents are enjoying the learning journey.

    Outstanding teachers and excellent delivery of the learning content. Always motivating the students to be the best version of themselves. Excellent student support.

    Highly recommend Elea High Online school.

    A special note to parents who are new to online schools, this is your type of online school. Elea High never compromise on quality.

    Read more
    Written May 30, 2024
  • We are delighted with Elea High Online School because they have offered us personal advice and attention to detail to the needs of our daughter. We joined the school because there is not any Bristish school nearby. She has learned so much Science and Spanish this school year.  The school has provided remarkable support and dedication to her well being. Their school coaching really makes her feel welcomed and part of the community. Online schooling has allowed her to choose and take IGCSEs at her own pace. This gives her more time to do her hobbies with friends and spend quality time with us. We are thankful with Elea High and we are joining again next year!
    Read more
    Written May 30, 2024
  • Elea High online school has changed my perspective on studies such as maths which for me is considered to be a tough subject but since I joined the school I have kept improving and understanding the subject better. I started to socialize more and share my working outs with the whole class and together finding the mistakes and correcting them. The teachers are so nice and committed to making me understand the subject that they are teaching. The students are very friendly and always there if you need help or just chat about anything. The school has a variety of students from different nationalities which we get to see on the Friday assemblies and talk to, which I love the most in the school. Not to forget the weekly quiz in the assembly which is so fun to participate in.Thank you Elea High students, teachers, and the Principal; Respected Mr David Lewis.
    Read more
    Written May 30, 2024