A question sometimes asked is, “How long is a piece of string”? It means that the cost of something is relative. So if the average military boarding school costs $1000 a week or about $35,000 a year for a nine month school year, then is that expensive? The two things you need to consider are what you [or your child] are getting for the money and how much would you pay if your teen was living at home.
Military boarding schools vary in size and cost but the figures quoted above are well in the ball park of overall costs. Mind you they don’t cover everything and you could pay $1000 and more for uniforms and special items such as a musical instrument or athletic shoes, etc.
So what are you getting for that money? Well it’s full board and lodging together with care and attention and an all-round high quality education. The academic programs offered by military boarding schools have an excellent reputation. The results speak for themselves with many graduates going on to colleges and universities and even to careers in the military. The extras like supervised study sessions after school hours almost guarantee your son or daughter will reach their maximum potential in their studies. If you want to give your teen the best education possible, a military boarding school will certainly be well placed to provide just that.
Sports, outdoor education with swimming, sailing, hiking, etc and the performing arts are all prominent in most military boarding schools. It’s an all-round education of the highest standards with experienced, highly qualified and enthusiastic staff. These schools have earned their reputation for excellence. So that’s what you are getting for your investment.
And then there’s the aspect of how much you are saving. If your teen was living at home, how much would you pay? We all know about the eating habits of a teenager. Then your child will use the utilities and maybe need you to drive him or her to basketball and ballet practice. You need to wash, clothe and educate your teen – if they’re not in a military boarding school, they’ll be in another school. Okay obviously not as expensive but there are costs. Then if your teen brings home a friend or friends, who will pay to feed these freeloaders? You will. So when looking at the costs of a military boarding school it’s a matter of what are you getting for your money and what are you saving?
You might do well to sit down with a pad and pen and do some sums. What will it cost to send my child to a military boarding school? What will I save if he or she does go to such an institution? Look at the difference. Then understand the benefits for your teen. Is it worth it? Most parents will say yes and if money is a problem, consider what financial plans the schools have to offer, a personal loan or some other sensible idea. Education is indeed a worthwhile investment.
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