Do Summerhill pupils take exams?

Yes, we take the standard English school exams, GCSEs at ordinary level, though of course they are not compulsory. We only occasionally provide for “A” level so pupils wishing to take them will have to go to college afterwards. Most Summerhill pupils take some exams before they leave.

What particular qualities do you expect Summerhill pupils to acquire?

Obviously this depends to some degree upon the personal circumstances of the child before and during their stay at the school. Some children who have come to the school with emotional problems are still going to have to deal with many of them into their adult lives. Qualities we typically see in Summerhill pupils are: self-esteem, tolerance, integrity, fairness, understanding, sensitivity, compassion, assertiveness, management skills, creativity, individuality, humour, personal interaction skills, motivation, and common-sense.

Do you take day pupils?

Yes, we have several. We try to keep the day fees as low as possible for people who cannot afford to board.

Nowadays many people consider it bad parenting to send children to boarding school - how does Summerhill justify this?

Ask the kids! Summerhill pupils are not forced to be here - they choose to be. Ex-Summerhillians all agree that being away from home was a really positive and important thing for them. Boarding schools have had a lot of bad press lately (and quite rightly too!) because of their image of spartan bedrooms and chilly atmospheres Summerhill is nothing like a “boarding school” in the traditional sense at all. It is a mixture between tribe and family, a sociable, child-centred environment where the adults are friends and where you can play all day if you want to. Children thrive on it! In our experience, children need the company of their parents a lot less than we, as adults, think they do. Some people say they will miss their children's childhood if they send them to Summerhill. My answer is that childhood is for the child, not for the parents. It takes courage to give your children the independence they need.

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