Resources for Ex-Boarders

Boarding School Syndrome
By Schaverien, Joy

In conversation with Joy Schaverien

Nick Duffell speaking on Seen & Heard Podcast

Amelia White and Piers Cross on An Evolving Man Podcast

The Making of Them (1994) - A documentary following several families as their sons start prep school. It also includes interviews with adult ex-boarders.

Leaving Home at Eight (2010) - A documentary following four families as their daughters start boarding school

The lifelong impact of having gone to boarding school - Guardian 2025

Articles

Lost for Words - Joy Schaverien 2011
The Making of Them - Nick Duffell 2000 & 2010
Girl's Boarding Experience - Joy Schaverien 2016
What's it like for girls? - Amelia White 2022
Further Articles