Mankind has accepted the boarding school as the most productive form of education and it has been used by many different civilisations for at least 1500 years. There are many examples within the Islamic community and European civilisations. One can immediately think of many examples from Ashab-i Suffa to Enderun to the deep-rooted English boarding schools that have been running for over five centuries.
Here are some of the major advantages:
24 hour education ( teaching is at certain hours however learning is continual from waking in the morning through meals and play)
Additional lessons and homework support is offered at twice the availability at private and state schools
Self-discipline & auto-control ( the most important part of preparing a child for life is enabling them to develop a sense of self-sufficiency and self-discipline
The opportunity to excel rapidly in any career pathway compared to other schooling methods
Access to become educated in leadership compared to other schooling methods
Access to compete within higher levels of academia and a good preparation for further education
The opportunity to take part in activities with peers ( while children learn to interact with siblings at home, at boarding they gain communication skills amongst 16-17 peers)
Peer motivation which is key to success
An intensive education programme
Plentiful range of activities available
Teaching personnel that have experienced boarding themselves
The fact that the teaching of our invaluable students is not undertaken for the monetary value but for the priceless feeling of responsibility for the educating of future generations
Our access to the knowledge of many volunteers who have graduated from a wide range of academic areas from various universities
An atmosphere where students have the opportunity to develop their skills and capabilities
Further opportunities offered at Marathon Science School:
To install morality to the future generations within a culture that has eroded all morals
To aim for academic success through the development of a good character
İnternational trips for the development of a world vision
Sports clubs and activities to support physical development
An experienced team who provide support through adolescence
The teaching of the required language in order to understand their book of faith
Language support lessons for students who join our school from overseas
The teaching and modelling of a religiously correct lifestyle.