ᐅ Boarding School in Toledo ᐅ San Patricio Toledo Boarding School

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San Patricio Toledo Boarding House

Our Boarding School in Toledo ranks among the best boarding schools in Spain, offering a holistic educational experience with renowned IB programmes for students aged 12 to 18 years. Boarders enjoy daily access to world-class facilities, become fluent in different languages, enhance their talents within the most extensive extracurricular programme in the region, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills to achieve their goals.

Boarders benefit from 24/7 support from our experienced boarding staff. Creating a home-away-from-home environment, our team ensures the happiness and integration of each student into school life while providing the guidance they need to realise their full potential.

Boarding at San Patricio Toledo helps students develop essential 21st-century skills for success beyond school while forging an international network of friendships, providing long-term benefits for their future connections and career opportunities.

Why Choose Our International Boarding School in Toledo?

At our Boarding School in Toledo, students receive comprehensive preparation for academic excellence and beyond. IB students consistently outperform their peers from other programmes, gaining access to top universities and competitive career fields due to their holistic preparation and in-demand skills.

Being a boarder at San Patricio Toledo offers exclusive benefits, including private tutoring, professional sports training, and a multicultural residence environment that equips students for lifelong success in a globalised world. Boarders enjoy extended access to our school’s premium academic, sports, and arts facilities, such as swimming pools, a triathlon centre, and fully equipped music rooms.

In addition to extensive extracurricular opportunities, boarders participate in engaging programmes both on and off-campus, including cultural trips to Madrid, skiing and hiking adventures, sports tournaments, and membership in a private health club close by.

With flexible boarding options to suit different family needs, we ensure your child will thrive academically and personally.

Toledo Boarding House for International Students

The Exceptional Benefits of Toledo as a Boarding Destination

Our school is located on the outskirts of Toledo, a historic UNESCO World Heritage city, in the exclusive residential neighbourhood of La Legua. With excellent views of the river and the old city, our location is ideal for families seeking a first-class boarding experience in a quiet, safe and accessible area, offering unlimited opportunities for enrichment programmes in the city and the countryside.

Toledo is just 1 hour by car from Madrid and 25 minutes by fast train, allowing our boarders to visit the capital during their stay. Additionally, our school's proximity to ski resorts in Spain enables memorable winter trips, while its nearness to different national parks fosters a wealth of fun excursions and activities, including zip lines and trekking.

Boarding Options in Toledo Adapted to Your Needs

We aim to provide a convenient and enjoyable boarding experience for students and their families at our top-ranked boarding school in Toledo. Therefore, we offer flexible boarding options, allowing students to choose between full-time or weekly boarding for either a full course or a short stay in our residence.

Boarding Regimes

Weekly Boarding

Sunday evening to Friday afternoon. Weekly boarders spend weekends and national holidays at home with their families. This option is mandatory for children aged 12 to 14 but is available to all other boarders as well.

Full Boarding

Boarding seven days a week, including weekends. This option is available for students aged 14 and above, attending MYP3 to DP2. Full boarding can also be requested for children under 14 years of age (MYP1 and MYP2) but will only be offered based on an assessment of their maturity levels.

Boarding Duration

Full Course Stay

This is the most popular option among our boarders. The length of stay depends on whether students are enrolled in the IB MYP or IB Diploma Programme. For MYP boarders, the length of each full course stay is one academic year, with the option to renew boarding each year, provided the student is enrolled for the following school year. In the Diploma Programme, the duration of the full course stay is two years, aligning with the programme itself.

Short Stay

Short stays are available at our boarding house for a duration of 3 months or more. We welcome students from all over the world for this option, subject

Boarding Schedule

Our Boarders have a different schedule on school days and weekends, with allocated times for supervised study routines, recreational activities, and relaxation. Weekends have more flexible schedules to adapt to special activities and initiatives organised off-campus.

Our dedicated boarding team attends to students at all times, nurturing an environment conducive to self-management, independent learning skills, responsibility, community spirit and respect. Additionally, our boarders acquire lifelong healthy habits, from prioritising a nutritious diet to leading active lifestyles. With this holistic preparation, they are best placed to achieve top academic results in their IB courses and exams, paving the way for lifelong success.

School Days Schedule (including Sunday night)

07:45 - Wake Up
08:15 - 08:40 - Breakfast
08:50 - Leaving the Residence
08:50 - 13:40 - Morning School Sessions
13:40 - 14:40 - Lunch
14:40 - 17:00 - Afternoon School Sessions
17:00 - 17:30 - Snack
17:30 - 19:00 - Activities
19:00 - 20:30 - Study Session
20:30 - 21:00 - Dinner
21:00 - 22:00 - Free Time
22:00 - Ready for bed
22:30 - Lights Off

Weekend Schedule (including Friday night):

09:00 - 10:00 - Breakfast
11:00 - 12:30 - Study Session
12:30 - 14:00 - Brunch
16:00 - 17:30 - Activities
17:00 - 18:00 - Snack
20:30 - 21:00 - Dinner
23:30 - Ready for bed
00:00 - Lights Off

Premium Boarding Facilities for an Immersive Experience

Our Boarding House in Toledo is purpose-designed for the comfort and safety of our residents, offering all the necessary amenities for a fulfilling personal and academic life. Situated within the school grounds, our boarding facilities provide easy access to a wealth of outstanding sports, arts, and recreational activities after school and on weekends, eliminating the need for transfers or departures from campus.

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The building is separated into two floors, one for boys and one for girls, with dorm rooms providing accommodation for up to 4 students. Our dorm rooms are distributed and organised to facilitate friendships among international boarders, promoting an environment of linguistic and cultural diversity.

All rooms are ensuite, with the bathroom shared among the boarders in that room. They boast a modern design and comfortable furniture, as well as air conditioning and underfloor heating. Each student has an individual desk, wardrobe, and shelves.

The building also features:

Two common living rooms with a TV.
Two boarding house kitchen areas with a refrigerator, microwave and storage space for students to place their favourite snacks.
A private outdoor patio area for boarding students only.

Boarding Activities & Enrichment Programmes

Joining our boarding school in Toledo will provide your child with a comprehensive enrichment programme. This includes indoor, outdoor and off-campus activities, besides San Patricio's extensive extracurricular options and unlimited possibilities to enjoy the facilities after school and during weekends.

Fostering Future-Ready Skills
Our experienced boarding staff provide special skills training sessions as further preparation for students’ future university and professional lives, spanning autonomy, time management, and more. They also develop routines that foster greater independence and self-development, ensuring that boarding life complements and supports the academic growth of our students.

Exceptional Opportunities for Personal Growth
During weekly and weekend leisure time, boarders enjoy a diverse range of activities and full-day programmes. They go on teacher-led cultural trips to Toledo and Madrid, as well as hiking excursions to beautiful natural sites and parks. Boarders also participate in unique skiing trips to some of the best ski stations in Spain. On campus, they engage in sports tournaments, competitions, team building, community service, and other activities. Off-campus options include attending special shows in Toledo, bowling, shopping, and doing escape rooms. Movie nights, BBQs, karaoke challenges, and games in the boarding house further enhance students' social and emotional well-being.

Meals and Other Services for Boarders

Meals & Nutrition

Our boarding house provides a full meal service for boarders, from breakfast to dinner, including weekends (for full-time boarders). All meals served are wholesome, nutritious, and tasty. We aim to celebrate the rich diversity of nationalities and cultures within our residence through our cuisine while prioritising a balanced diet and promoting healthy eating habits. Our chef caters to a wide range of tastes, meal preferences and dietary restrictions.
As providing delicious food and top-quality service are paramount to our school, meals are made freshly every day. Throughout the school year, international lunches are prepared with our student body in mind, especially at weekends.

Boarding meals consist of:

• Breakfast: cereal, bread, biscuits, meat options, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, milk, cocoa.
• Lunch: choice of first and second courses, salads, fruit, and dairy products.
• Dinner: choice of first and second courses, salads, fruit, and dairy products.

Laundry

The Boarding School provides a weekly laundry service. Bed linen and towels are changed weekly when the room is cleaned by our cleaning staff. We also offer a service for personal clothing, including laundry and ironing.

Transfers

Should a boarding student require a transfer service to get around the city or go to the airport, families can ask the boarding house staff to organise it for them.

Personal Activities

The Head of Boarding and personal tutor should be informed of any other personal activities, such as extra lessons outside of school, and participation in non-school professional sports teams.

Full-boarding students may be absent on weekends with sufficient notice and permission from parents or guardians.

Security at our Boarding School in Toledo

The boarding school is located on our modern San Patricio campus in Toledo, one of the safest cities in Spain. Our campus is fully enclosed and secure, with 24/7 security support in place for all students and staff. There are security staff on duty at night and at weekends.

Discover how our world-class boarding experience in Toledo can prepare your child for academic and personal excellence, setting them on a path towards success.

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