VIRGINIA BOARDING SCHOOLS

Self discipline and a drive to succeed taught at boarding and military schools

Virginia is home to many of the US's leading boarding and military schools thanks to its long association with army training. Boarding schools in Virginia create an environment where young men and women can get a fresh start, deepen ther self discipline and grow personally in an environment free of distractions.

Facilitating personal growth

Boarding schools foster environments where teachers can offer close attention to students in smaller classes on a private campus. Boarding high schoool students gain an early advantage in creating the life and future they want. Investigate the schools listed below to learn more.

"It's all about self-control. The more positive discipline you exercise on yourself, the less discipline others will force on you. Instead of telling you what to do, they will want to hear what you have to say and follow your example."

—William Hitchcock, Virginia military school instructor.

Military schools in Virginia

Virginia is home to more military academies than any other state, part of its association with military training since the 19th century. In fact, Virginia has the most army installations per capita in the United States — most famously West Point, Quantico and Fort Lee.

Military schools in Virginia participate in this tradition and enrich it by perpetuating a curriculum and school environment that combines military discipline with academic. Military schools are unparallelled in their ability to provide discipline and direction to teens. Many teens admit that time in a military boarding school helped them shape their lives and find new directions.

"Now I have good self-esteem. At this school, they build you up. I see myself and a lot of fellow students looking at their dreams and going for it."

—John, boarding school student.