BSA International Boarding Day takes place annually in October each year. The celebration recognises the individual experiences within boarding communities worldwide.
This important day highlights the sense of community, camaraderie, and personal growth fostered within these educational environments. Boarding schools play a significant role in shaping the lives of young people. International Boarding Day aims to create an opportunity to reflect on the invaluable life skills, friendships, and independence cultivated in these settings, while also celebrating and sharing experiences of inclusive, supportive boarding school communities across the globe.
2024 theme: Global Unity
Join us on Saturday October 5 for this year’s International Boarding Day celebration! The theme for 2024 is ‘Global Unity’.
Boarding schools are home to multicultural and multinational communities. Boarding is a unique environment where global perspectives converge with respect for one-another, breaking down barriers and broadening students’ worldviews. These cross-cultural exchanges allow students to learn from one another’s traditions, languages, and viewpoints, fostering respect and understanding.
We’d love to hear how your boarding school values Global Unity, wherever you are in the world. We want to celebrate and highlight the inclusion work taking place in boarding communities. Share your stories, images and videos with us on International Boarding Day across social media using the hashtags #InternationalBoardingDay #iloveboarding and we’ll share them across our digital platforms.
We are delighted to host this year’s International Boarding Day alongside two of our sister associations, BAISIS and IELA.
Click here to download the IBD 2024 poster.
