Boston Private School

As a parent you often think you know what is best for your child. You allow the stupid things impact your decisions. Boston Private is a private school but they don't look like Curro. Yes you walk in and think pretty average. But you also hear about the amazing things they do, the department advising parents to go there. My child was there and we were happy. Yes some things bother you but all schools have their flaws. Starting high school it was important to go to more fancy. Real school with things and activities..... just to see my child break, drop in academics and lose all that confidence. We are back and the marks already improved. My child is back. I also understand that some schools invest in buildings to get the bees coming like a little honey trap.... Boston doesn't care about the look but my child. The teachers put in so much effort. The support classes are there to assist learners who need it. The child is always important and a priority. Focus is on the education. That is what you pay for. Have a nice house if you want nice things.

Exams are fast approaching and this is usually a very stressful time for my kids. It is our first year with Boston and this our first exam term.

As a mom I know that I need to take everything and help them structure and study and it is generally just a negative and overwhelming time for us.

So imagine my surprise when I asked for the first subject things and they answer that they have done revision, have some notes, played some games in class to practice answers as well as wrote some tests to show them if they understood the work. We can study but we don't have to do what we always do so uhm this is new to me..... Will post again after the results as I am scared and optimistic at the same time........ but this is definitely helping with my Anxiety.

Here's a draft review:

"I'm so impressed with the exceptional education and nurturing environment my daughter has experienced at Boston. The dedicated teachers and staff have fostered a love of learning, creativity, and kindness in her. The school has helped her grow into a confident and compassionate young lady. When she started she was this shy and broken little girl that was bullied at her previous School, but Boston learners and he teachers welcomed her with open arms and showed her how fun school can be. Boston is supportive and inclusive, making us feel like part of a extended family. I'm grateful for the strong foundation and memories she's building here. We have been part of the Boston family for 4 years and I can only hope that my daughter will stil have this wonderful personality in 5 years when she finishes her Boston school years

Read the comments here and I have to say that you should rather just go to the school yourself and not read these comments from sour people who probably didn't pay their fees or get away with nonsense. My child has been at Boston now for 8 years. We are almost done with her school career and honestly.... the school isn't perfect, but what school is? Do they care, teach, support and love your child..... the answer is 100% yes. Do they listen and get better when you have issues or concerns.... yes. Instead of reading the good or bad.... go for yourself. Because some things I have read here are simply not true and I have been a parent here for a long time.

Started Term 1. Someone and work told me to try them after my son didn't do well last year. I didn't expect much.. but was willing to try anything. Term 1 report came and my son went from codes 2 and 3 to codes 4 and 5. Might not seem like much but for me and him... it means the world. He has ADHD and struggles to concentrate. I am very pleased with what these teachers could do in 1 Term. Thank you.

Excited to start the new year. Last year was our first year with Boston and my son can't wait to start school. Teachers are lovely but honestly it is all about the small classes and the home feeling you get. He has never come home and said anything bad or even come home and said anything negative. Thankful.

Boston is different. Changed my daughter's life. Was at another school and all schools have positive and negative things. Not everything will ever be perfect but she couldn't cope and now she is so happy and loves school. The small classes help a lot. They get one on one and support classes.

Honestly the worst choice I ever made for my child. Took her out after 1year. Abusive teacher and absolutely no support from management.

I am learner at Boston Private. I am currently in Grade 12 and I only came here this year. I always felt different and in other schools, well in my school... You have bullying, clicks, the teachers just teach and do the bare minimum. They are ranked as good schools but they care about the clever kids. There is no time for learners who struggle. Study at home, you should have worked harder and don't make your problems theirs. They have full classes already and a lot to deal with. If you need support, get a tutor.

My parents removed me this year due to me feeling overwhelmed and with Covid and not being able to go to school all the time, I didn't want to fail Grade 12.

It is so different here. No uniform, they allow you to be yourself. They accept you with all your flaws and differences. I actually feel they embrace it and make you feel so good about yourself that you actually become better.

Every school has it flaws and believe me Boston has too. Will I pass this year? 100% NOT BECAUSE I BECAME CLEVER SUDDENLY. The teachers here care about the WHOLE you. They know personal things about you. They will make sure you are fed. The Principal knows everything and cares enough to know your likes and dislikes. She knows when you have a bad day. She will pay your Uber and she will force the teachers to stay late to give you more support. The teachers offer up their Saturdays to sit with the Grade 12s and prep them for exams. We have the teachers numbers and they do private lessons for us, even if it is over their weekends on Zoom. They send voicenotes and assist us even at night. This is more than just a building. More than just academics.

My child always struggled in main stream schools and she was broken with no confidence at all. I heard about Boston and their small classes and I thought to give it a go. She was in Grade 3 at that time. She is in Grade 8 now and I don't regret it for one second. They aren't a Curro or fancy school because it is not about looks with them. It is all about the child. To build them up and give them the confidence to do whatever they want. My daughter loves herself now. She works hard and she loves the school. The open door policy is also a big plus. If you have questions or concerns, they are always willing to help and assist.

Boston is a school where the teachers go the extra mile! They build strong relationships with the students and meet them at their point of need. The principal has an open door policy and she is always willing to listen! They always add a special touch to special experiences such as Spring day etc. Boston Private school=CARE!

If you are looking for a school where you don’t have to fit into a box, where you can actually just be you! Then Boston is that school.

Worse school hands down.They cant call themselves educators when they allow a governing body to run the school like the ANC is running this country. Pathetic....a child stands no chance to grow in that school.

The school looks neglected. The school fees are very high but it looks terrible.

School is good but grounds poor and no aircon in the classrooms are an absolute no no..........being a private school think they should be doing a bit better......and the era we living in and shaping futures it would help if we upgrade to using tablets and perhaps a science lab.......with the lack of the above you wouldn't think of it as a private school....love that they wear civies

Great school! Teachers are fantastic and the children get one on one attention. Teachers are very caring. Our child is in the primary school and the education is excellent. The school grounds however are not attractive. Some classes were unfinished when the year started, there is often rubble about in the drop off area. Fantastic school, but the building needs some work!