The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA

Boarding School Advantages

Beyond Academics: What Boarding Schools Really Offer


A recent study showed that boarding students are significantly more likely than their day school peers to say their schools helped them develop crucial interpersonal skills. That includes things like conflict resolution, empathy, and open-mindedness – skills that truly make a difference in how we navigate the world. See below for nine advantages of a boarding school education.

Source: The Boarding Advantage Report, TABS, 2024

About Fay School

Fay's 66-acre campus is located in Southborough, MA, just 25 miles west of Boston. Founded in 1866, Fay was the first junior boarding school in the United States, and today 150 boarding students in grades 7-9 come from across the United States and over 25 countries to call Fay home during the school year. Fay's middle school boarding program, with seven-day and five-day boarding options, is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of middle schoolers.

Upcoming Admission Events

Boarding Student Virtual Information Sessions
Wednesday, November 12, 8:45 – 9:45 AM
Thursday, January 8, 1:45 – 2:45 AM

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48 MAIN STREET
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201