Whether she wants to be an astronaut, ambassador, or accountant, a girl needs to know—not just think, but really know, deep down in her gut—that nothing can stand in her way. Girls’ schools send that very message to girls every day.
To help remind families how a girls’ school will engage, challenge, inspire, and prepare their daughters, the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools is pleased to provide this Top 10 list of reasons to attend a girls’ school, all supported by research.
1.
ALLOWING GIRLS
TO BE THEMSELVES
Girls’ schools provide an environment where students feel safe to express themselves and engage in an open and safe exchange of ideas.
2.
PREPARING GIRLS FOR
THE REAL WORLD
Girls’ schools engage students in activities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
3.
PROVIDING EXCELLENT
MENTORING
Girls’ school students are mentored by a community of peers, teachers, and school administrators.
4.
NURTURING HIGHER
ASPIRATIONS
Girls’ school students strive for greatness.
5.
DEDICATION TO
HOW GIRLS LEARN
Girls’ schools know how girls learn best.
6.
FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)
Girls’ schools champion the educational needs of girls as a group that is underrepresented in STEM majors and careers.
7.
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP
SKILLS
Girls’ schools empower students to become bold leaders.
8.
BUILDING
SELF-CONFIDENCE
At girls’ schools, girls occupy every role.
9.
ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT
Girls’ schools create a culture of achievement.
10.
INSPIRATIONAL
ENVIRONMENT
Girls’ schools champion the educational needs of girls.