BOARDING SCHOOL, BENEFITS AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to find out the benefits and academic experiences boarding schools rendering students of different cultures, ages and academic level. The key objectives of this study were to analyze the impact boarding school has on weak and disadvantage students and influence of benefits in gaining academic experience and academic achievement. This study aimed at investigating benefits that endorsing academic experiences to student who opt for boarding school. This research was conducted in the Iqra Academy in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study was derived by employing qualitative research techniques and tools of participant observation, in-depth interviews, field notes and case studies. Ninety-four in depth interviews of students between the ages of 12 to 18 years, faculty administration staff and parents were conducted. Five focus group discussions and seven case studies were conducted to crosscheck the data. The results revealed that boarding school decision is ensconced in many economic activities, socio-cultural benefits and everlasting academic experiences and achievements. The researcher studied environment to determine the extent to which factors and environment promote numerous benefits and their impact on academic achievement and gaining experiences. The boarding school had positive impacts on students and provided satisfied academic experience to students.