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Boarding at ISSA
A structured and welcoming residential community supporting learning, independence, friendship and belonging.
Overview
A Supportive Home-Away-from-Home
Boarding at ISSA offers a settled, structured environment in which students can focus on their studies, build friendships across cultures and take on growing independence.
Boarders are full members of the school community, taking part in sport, culture, leadership and service alongside day students.
Boarding Life
Daily Life in the Boarding Houses
Routines give shape to the week, balancing study, rest and recreation.
Living and learning
- Supervised accommodation
- Study
- Rest
- Recreation
Routine and responsibility
- Daily routines
- Responsibility
- Respect
Living together
- Cultural awareness
- Friendship
- Shared spaces
Care
Care and Supervision
Houseparents
Day-to-day care, supervision and support within the boarding houses.
Tutors
Guidance on academic progress, organisation and study routines.
Academic support
Supervised study time and access to teacher assistance.
Pastoral support
Attention to wellbeing, belonging and settling in.
Medical support
Arrangements for health needs, in partnership with families.
Wellbeing and progress
Regular communication with parents and guardians.
Community
Community and Belonging
Boarders take a full part in the wider life of the school, and weekends and evenings bring their own programme of activities.
- House participation
- Debating
- Performance
- Leadership
- Sport
- Public speaking
- Social activities
Planning
Planning for Boarding
When you contact us, these are useful questions to ask so that we can give your family accurate, current information.
Talk to Us About Boarding
Our team can talk you through boarding availability, daily routines and how boarders settle into ISSA.