# Boarding school choice: foundations

Build a student-centred shortlist, understand everyday boarding care and prepare admissions questions using public guidance for England.

- Level: Foundations
- Length: 45 minutes
- Exam questions: 8, pass mark 80%, up to 3 attempts
- Certificate: valid for 12 months

## What you will learn

- Write a student-centred boarding brief.
- Distinguish boarding costs from education costs.
- Ask practical questions about everyday care and admissions.

## Lessons

1. [Start with the student and the right rulebook](https://boardingschools.fyi/academy/boarding-school-choice-foundations/start-with-the-student.md) (12 minutes)
2. [Ask how everyday boarding care works](https://boardingschools.fyi/academy/boarding-school-choice-foundations/everyday-care.md) (12 minutes)
3. [Prepare admissions questions and a first budget](https://boardingschools.fyi/academy/boarding-school-choice-foundations/admissions-and-first-budget.md) (12 minutes)

## Questions

### Who is this course for?

Parents and students choosing or reviewing a boarding arrangement, rather than school operators.

### Does this apply everywhere?

The legal and inspection examples concern England. Check the relevant education authority and inspectorate for your location and type of school.

### What does completion mean?

A certificate of completion from boardingschools.fyi. It is not a licence, accreditation or qualification and does not approve a school.

Also on the [web page](https://boardingschools.fyi/academy/boarding-school-choice-foundations).