<p>STEM at boarding schools is an important topic and one that will interest many. I concur with the replies so far and might add a few more bits…The universe of boarding schools is quite broad and some will most certainly provide a great STEM environment whilst some will not. So, as always, it is best to do your research and find those schools that best suit your student. One terrific aspect of boarding schools is the custom of placing incoming students according to their abilities and prior education rather than their age or grade level. If your STEM student is very advanced, many boarding schools can accommodate him with commensurate courses and some will place very advanced students in nearby college courses. He is also likely to find other STEM wonks to study and pal around with and those may well be world class wonks that the local high school can’t offer. The points made previously about boarding school writing and humanities courses merit more ink: if college placement is important to you and your son, his ability to nail an interview and application essays could put him at the front of the line of other STEM aces. Boarding schools are particularly good at enhancing students’ communication and critical skills, aspects that crop up quite a bit in STEM careers should he continue on that path.</p>