BOARDING FAQ
7.00 am | Wake-up |
7.45 am | Bus picks the students up at the Boarding Houses Breakfast |
8.30 am | School Day Lessons begin |
5.00 pm | End of the School Day and snack |
5.20 pm – 6.30/45 pm (Depends on level): | Study time or Activity/Club |
6.30-7.00 pm | Dinner |
6.50-7.20 pm | Bus leaves to the Boarding House |
At the Boarding House : | |
Free Time | |
8.00-9.00/9.30 pm | 2nd study time |
9.15-10.30 pm | Lights off according to age. |
You should give your child 1 duvet, 1 pillow, 2 sets of sheets and pillowcases and toiletries. Computer and cell phone usage is allowed up until bedtime. All of the boarding houses are equipped with a wireless internet connection.
If a student is ill in the morning, she/he must come to school so that the Coordinator can take the necessary steps to get him/her treated by a doctor.
Various weekend activities are planned for the boarding students, often in consultation with the students themselves. The different activities include sports, artistic and cultural visits, free time, snow skiing, beach outings, etc
Meals are organized at School, at the Boarding House or at a Restaurant.
Weekly boarders (who leave every weekend) can use the IBS shuttle service for a fee to get to the airport, train or bus station.
The shuttles are in service on Friday starting at 3 pm and on Sundays starting at 5 pm.
The Boarding Houses are cleaned daily by the IBS Cleaning staff but students have to tidy their rooms and make their bed before leaving.
A weekly laundry service is provided for Permanent Boarders. They should bring their laundry on Wednesday morning and can pick it up cleaned and ironed the following Monday.
During the weekend, students can have permission to spend more time outside or with a host family. Parents should send an authorisation at least 2 days before.
Pocket Money should be given directly to the Boarding House Coordinator who will establish a school bank account. Once deposited, students can take out money when and as she/he needs.
During the week, Clubs are organised on some evenings as well as Wednesday afternoon.