# Parent guides

Boarding Schools has 8 guides on boarding schools in the UK, US, Australia and Canada, grouped by country.

## General

- [Boarding school admissions timeline and tests](https://boardingschools.fyi/guides/admissions-timeline-and-tests.md): Build a school-specific deadline plan and confirm SSAT, ISEE or UKiset requirements before booking a test.
- [Boarding school costs by country](https://boardingschools.fyi/guides/boarding-school-costs-by-country.md): Published school fee examples in local currency, with the academic year, pupil category and costs left outside the headline fee.
- [First term checklist for boarding parents](https://boardingschools.fyi/guides/first-term-checklist.md): A practical handover plan for care, communication, packing, money and the first school break.
- [Guardianship and visas for international boarders](https://boardingschools.fyi/guides/guardianship-and-visas.md): Separate school care arrangements from immigration permission. Check the UK Child Student route and US F-1 school requirements with official sources.
- [How to choose a boarding school](https://boardingschools.fyi/guides/how-to-choose-a-boarding-school.md): A practical shortlist method based on the child, boarding routine, support, school evidence and the written offer.
- [Boarding school scholarships and bursaries](https://boardingschools.fyi/guides/scholarships-and-bursaries.md): Ask what an award pays, how financial need is assessed and what must happen for support to continue.
- [What boarding school inspection reports mean](https://boardingschools.fyi/guides/understanding-inspection-reports.md): Check the report's scope, date and findings. Separate inspection, accreditation, state records and association membership.
- [US vs UK boarding schools](https://boardingschools.fyi/guides/us-vs-uk-boarding-schools.md): Compare actual courses, school reports, boarding routines and application routes instead of relying on national stereotypes.