Boarding schools that are all-boys or all-girls schools are one possible option. Many scholars believe that boys and girls learn differently, and by enrolling them in separate schools, their learning needs are better met. At single-sex boarding schools, boys often will not be afraid to excel in "feminine" subjects and vice versa for girls.
Therapeutic boarding schools are available for children with various disorders, including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and bipolar disorder. As long as the children have their disorder managed by medication or if they are operational without medication, they are able to attend this type of boarding school. These types of boarding schools help the children and teens to overcome their conditions while receiving an education at the same time.
Behavioral boarding school are designed for children who have discipline problems or other behavioral issues such as ADHD. There are specialized boarding schools to address and properly educate children with ADHD, which provide a learning environment that best suits this issue. Other behavioral boarding schools address children suffering from anger-management issues. In the instance of troubled children, a military boarding school is also an option parents often consider.
Boarding schools specializing in the arts and sports provide students time within their school schedule and outside of school to study and practice their art or sport. This type of boarding school is generally for children who already excel in their chosen field, and the program prepares them for a career or scholarship in that field.