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Boarding
Boarding at Mount St Mary's College
Our cosmopolitan boarding community of British and overseas students is at the heart of College life. It is a place where memories and friendships are made that last a lifetime, where opportunity is around every corner and possibilities are endless.
Our boarding rooms are warm and cosy, providing every home comfort and aspect of modern-day living.
The houses all have communal spaces for study, relaxation and socialising, with laundry handled by our boarding parents, and all meals prepared freshly on-site in our expansive kitchens and served in the Refectory.
The boarding houses are found at the heart of campus, which is set in acres of beautiful and safe countryside, housing our numerous sports fields and Olympic-standard athletics track. All this provides a stunning view from your new bedroom window.
Our boarding students say that the Mount is their family, and this is certainly how our boarding parents feel. They provide a welcoming and nurturing environment for each student who walks through our door. There is constant contact between your child, you and us. You are always fully informed.
Our alumni sees many countries and cultures mixing; giving our students a wider view of the world. There are children from all over the globe at the Mount, from France to Fiji! A quarter of our students are boarders, the majority of which are international students.
We encourage our boarders to share their own cultures with the houses, and we regularly host themed evenings, each one run by the students themselves and focusing on a different nationality.
Our stunning College, campus and boarding houses are just a five minute drive from J30 of the M1; putting us within easy reach of major airports like East Midlands, Manchester, and Leeds.
Mount St Mary's College is a popular choice for students from all over the UK and overseas. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, and its students go on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
The School is also known for its strong sense of community. Students are encouraged to get involved in the School's vast co curricular programme, and they quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. At the heart of this is boarding.
One of the many benefits of boarding is that whilst your classmates are rising early to travel to school, you are already there! You are relaxed and ready for the school day ahead.
Mount St Mary’s College has a wide range of options for children during their time at school, and there is no ‘one size fits all’. The boarding houses cater for all situations, from full-time boarding to one off stays before big sports matches, or exams for example.
Weekly boarding is an extremely popular option for families all over the UK. Students get the benefit of boarding in the week, with designated study sessions, daily activities, and quality time with their family at the weekend. The College is just 5 minutes from J30 of the M1, making it easily accessible to families all across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottingham and beyond.

"The Mount has given me a second family. It is lovely to see people from different countries having fun together. They made me feel so special and loved.“
Nicolo Milanesi
Boarder
"Everyone is welcome in Loyola House. Once you are a member of the house, you are always a house member. You come for a term, and stay for a year."
Os Smith
International Boarder
"I have met people from all around the world, some of whom are now my best friends, and have had so many crazy adventures with them. I have grown so much from being the shy and scared new girl who walked into the Mount for the first time, to entering my final year with more responsibilities than I have ever had before. The Mount has become more than just a boarding school; it has become my home away from home."
Charmaine Lim
International Boarder

Loyola Boys' Boarding
Loyola offers en-suite bedrooms throughout, either shared by younger students in twos or threes, or in individual study bedrooms for older students.
With wonderful views over the Derbyshire countryside, Loyola is set in a tranquil location offering a calm and peaceful place to study and relax.
Loyola House is named for St. Ignatius of Loyola, the principal founder of the Jesuits.
Boarding Life
Boarding means experiencing everything the Mount has to offer. From our extensive co curricular programme and weekend trips, to guided study sessions with our boarding tutors and relaxing with your friends in the boarding houses, there are opportunities around every corner.

School Day
As a boarder, you are already on campus and prepared for the school day ahead, which typically looks like this: 7.30am - Breakfast together in our Refectory 8.30am - School lessons begin (morning break and lunch taken) 4.30pm - School lessons finish 4.30pm-5.30pm - After School Activities (boarders choose at least three per week) 5.45pm - Supper Study and free time follow before lights out (time varies per year group).

Outside the Classroom
Life beyond the classroom is busy but balanced for our boarders. Outside of the school day, free time is carefully structured to give stability and an appropriate level of independence, built with the guidance of our boarding parents. After lessons during the week, boarders can take full use of our on-site, fully equipped gym and swimming pool, and enjoy group sessions ranging from strategy games to gardening! You can choose a minimum of three activities at least three times a week. Options typically on offer include; games, study, swimming, gardening, chaplaincy, music, drama robotics and much much more. Weekend trips include outings to local national parks, cinema trips and days out at theme parks. These usually take place on Sundays after mass, as Saturdays are generally spent either participating in sports fixtures, or cheering on your peers with the true embodiment of Mount Spirit.

Making Friends
Boarders gain so much from the cultural diversity in the boarding houses, not least an understanding of and a respect for cultural differences, which has never been more important in today’s global society. The linguistic benefits are huge, as immersion in an English speaking environment makes perfecting the language a very real possibility.

Hopkins Girls' Boarding
Hopkins is a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment. With large en-suite bedrooms, many offering high ceilings and big windows, Hopkins is a homely place that our students love to call home.
The house is named after Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ, the Jesuit priest, who taught at Mount St Mary’s College in the 19th Century.

Colliston Junior Boys' Boarding
Colliston House has 24 bedrooms, divided into two groups of 12 by a communal kitchen and social area.
All rooms are en-suite and offer comfortable study bedrooms. Colliston is named after Fr. James Colliston SJ, an Old Mountaineer and the Headmaster of the College from 1952 to 1968.