* Public Schools (UK): These were (and still are) independent, fee-paying schools, often with a long history and strong traditions. Many evacuated students from urban areas to safer rural locations. Some schools were even requisitioned by the military for other purposes. Their curricula often adapted to include elements of wartime realities, like air raid precautions and national service information.
* Independent/Private Schools (US & other countries): Similar to British public schools, these were fee-paying institutions. Their operations were impacted by wartime shortages, rationing, and the involvement of staff and older students in the war effort. Some adapted their curricula to include patriotic themes and war-related studies.
* Military Schools: These existed both before and during the war, providing a military-style education and training. Their role and importance were amplified during the war as they contributed to training future officers and personnel.
* Religious Schools: Boarding schools run by religious orders continued to operate, though their routines and student populations might have been affected by the war.
* Special Needs Schools: Schools catering to children with disabilities likely continued their operations, though resources might have been more strained during the war.
It's important to note that the *experience* of attending a boarding school during WWII was significantly different from the pre-war experience. Evacuations, rationing, air raids, and the general uncertainty and anxieties of wartime profoundly affected school life. The absence of fathers and older brothers fighting overseas also impacted the school environment. While the *types* of schools remained similar, the *context* and *daily realities* were drastically altered.