5 Reasons to Choose a Boys' School

Countries like England have a long tradition of boys’ schools and today many parents would rather have their sons educated at single gender schools because they believe their boys will be more focussed on their education without the distraction of girls.

1. Boys learn differently from girls

There is a recognized body of research to support the fact that boys learn differently from girls. Teachers in a boys' school understand how boys learn and create teaching programmes to get the best out of their male pupils.

2. The focus is entirely on interests of boys

When teachers don't have to take girls into consideration, the curriculum, lessons and events can focus solely on the needs of boys. Boys enjoy different activities from girls so a boys’ school can focus exclusively on activities that appeal to young men.

3. The social pressures are less

Boys mature later than girls so learning can be structured to enable them to better cope with academic and social pressures.

4. Boys become comfortable with non-traditional activities

In a coeducational school, boys will often shy away from activities such as choir, drama and music because they might not be considered macho-enough. In a boys' school, young men feel less embarrassed and are more willing to participate in all activities.

5. Boys learn that there are many routes to manhood

At a single gender school, boys often find it easier to develop bonds of friendship, teamwork and social interaction with other males.

Girls, however, are not out of the picture completely. Typically a boys' school will have an established relationship with a nearby girls’ school allowing supervised activities involving both sexes.