Boarding Life - ACS Cobham

Boarding Life

A Holistic Approach

We understand a rich boarding experience must include a variety of fun and educational co-curricular activities, as an integral part of boarding life.

Our boarders engage in a host of weekend and after-school activities, from drama and music production, through competitive sports, to school committees and local and global outreach projects.

Encouraging our young people to challenge themselves helps develop skills and resilience that will benefit them inside and outside the classroom and prepare them for the future.

Field House is very nurturing, staff are supportive with homework and oodles of activities to keep children busy, eg. baking, puppy yoga, trips to the West End. Woodlands is geared towards study – dedicated homework time, tutors on hand every night – and help managing busy schedules of sport and extra activities.

Good Schools Guide 2024

Daily structure

Enrichment activities

Award-winning catering

Life in Boarding

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Example activities and clubs

  • Woodlands Conversation

  • Marimba club

  • Basketball

  • Baking competition

  • Technical theatre

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award

  • Coding

  • Chess

  • Trips to West End Plays

  • Tate Modern

  • Amnesty International

  • Swim Academy

  • Thorpe Park

  • WB Harry Potter Studios

Hear from our Boarding students

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Boarding FAQs

What is your boarding provision like?

How do you support international boarders settling in?

How often can boarders go home or receive visitors?

What does a typical day look like for a boarder?

How are weekends structured for full boarders?

Are students allowed to go home or visit friends on weekends?

How much free time do boarders have after school?

Are there curfews or structured routines in the evenings?

Who looks after the boarders day-to-day?

What is the staff-to-student ratio in boarding houses?

How are new boarders supported when they first arrive?

How do you handle homesickness or emotional challenges?

Is there always someone on-site and available overnight?

Can boarders personalise their space?

Are airport transfers available at the start/end of term?

What are the rules for leave requests and visiting family/friends?

Can boarders travel independently during term time?

How often can students contact home?

Are mobile phones allowed, and are there rules for use?

What medical support is available on-site?

Is homework or study time supervised in the evenings?

Can boarders access school facilities after hours (e.g. library, labs)?