Student Life

Boarding Life

Building Skills, Opening Doors

The Bishop Strachan School's world-class boarding community promotes independence, fosters confidence and unlocks exciting opportunities.

Known as the Boundless Boarder Program, it's an experience that prepares young women in vibrant downtown Toronto for academic, professional and personal success.

Four Pillars of Development

The Boundless Boarder Program has been intentionally designed to ensure well-rounded development. It's built around four main pillars.

Life Skills & Independence

Everything from basic self-sufficiency to comprehensive life management is covered. This includes executive functioning tools, mastering daily practical tasks and even financial literacy so they can take charge of their lives autonomously.

Leadership & Personal Development

We begin by having girls join and contribute to school committees. From there, they progress to lessons in strategic leadership that teach them how to design and direct high-impact community projects and initiatives.

Well-Being

The demands of life evolve and increase as we progress and age. Our goal is to help girls not only build resilience but also to develop sustainable physical, mental and academic habits that allow them to meet any and all challenges.

Community

We help students acquire and foster the cultural awareness and social intelligence required to build inclusive professional networks. Being able to engage meaningfully with their peers is a key ingredient in any endeavour.

Stories From Our Boarding Community

Choosing a boarding school is a significant transition for the entire family. Hear directly from our global network of BSS Boarding parents as they share their honest reflections on culture, safety, academic rigour and how BSS partners with families to prepare students for the global stage.
    • Boarding parent with her two daughters at the Welcome Reception

BSS Boarding parent

Having two daughters in Boarding, I’ve seen their growth in different ways. One has become much more confident. Being a member of the Boarding Council has given her opportunities to develop her leadership skills and contribute to the Boarding community. The other started Boarding this year, and I’m so grateful for how caring and supportive the staff have been.
"Boarding has been a chance for me to learn and step outside of my comfort zone. Being surrounded by new people and making new friends has encouraged me to try new things in Boarding. It has also helped me become more confident and open to talking to new students."

-Amy, BSS Boarding student
"Living away from home has taught me how to take care of many things on my own, like doing laundry, cooking, managing my schedule and balancing school, activities and time with friends. I never felt like I was alone in this process. After spending two years in Boarding, I have made so many close friendships and created memories that I will forever cherish."

-Halle, BSS Boarding student

Connect With Us

We'd love to tell you more about our world-class Boarding experience and see if it's the right fit for your daughter. Submit this form and our Enrolment Team will be touch as soon as possible.

Save Your Spot

Space is limited, so start your application now to secure your place in our vibrant, supportive Boarding community.