Boarding school

WELCOME TO NLGS BOARDING SCHOOL

“Children make excellent progress in their educational, moral, social, and cultural development. The quality of care and support is outstanding.” –Ofsted 2016

We at North London Grammar School (NLGS) give a warm welcome to all prospective boarders. At our school, we strive to continually improve in order to fulfill the expectations and needs of our pupils and parents.

The recently-refurbished boarding school is home to 26 boys who are of mixed year groups, with their number of boarders ranging from year 8 to year 11. Our boarders develop a close attachment to their peers, where they live and study under the care of a supervisor who knows them thoroughly and who maintains a close relationship with their families back home.

WHY IS BOARDING SCHOOL THE RIGHT CHOICE WHEN A CHILD GOES TO SCHOOL?

Recent statistics have revealed that there is an increase in the demand for boarding facilities. Therefore, we have created the latest and most modern as well as comfortable environment for our boarders so they feel like they are at home. We have provided our boarders with many social, educational, sporting, and self-development activities. This is inevitably to provide an opportunity for personal growth, responsibility, as well as independence. This has been implemented in order to prepare those boarding with us for their own personal and professional life in the near future.

HOW COMFORTABLE DO PARENTS FEEL WITH THEIR CHILDREN STAYING AT BOARDING HERE?

We have had a good report with the parents of our boarders, stating that they are very pleased that their children are receiving the best pastoral care. Furthermore, the Head of Boarding, staff, and pupils share the school’s aspirations for excellence in education, progression in personal development and understanding of the British culture. Additionally, we welcome all phone calls, texts, and e-mails from parents at any time throughout the year. Consequently, this is aimed to provide reassurance and feedback as requested.

WHAT ARE THE WEEKENDS AT BOARDING LIKE?

Within Boarding, we have ensured that our evenings and weekends are structured in such a way that allows for a sufficient amount of time that each year group can complete their homework. Moreover, there will be allocated slots for the boarders to carry out any additional research for their academic studies. In addition to this, we ensure that we allocate the remaining to extra-curricular activities, enrichment and free-time.

Saturdays are scheduled with planned trips to enhance social development and some relaxation time. On Sundays, the boarders follow a systematic timetable of scheduled prep sessions. These intensive study sessions help boarders to review everything that is covered throughout the week and plan ahead for the next week.

As well as this, After the prep sessions, the boarders have some allocated time to do some sports for their physical activities. The Head of Boarding and staff also take part in these activities to spend more quality time with the pupils.