Boarding is a key feature of KTJ. It is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding aspects of school life.
Through boarding, students gain independence, learn important life skills and discover different cultures. This forms a strong foundation for these young global citizens as they journey towards university and their professional lives.
Parents of young or new boarders can have peace of mind as our experienced Houseparents and House Staff are on hand to assist their children with school and prep work (homework). They also help to guide the boarders towards becoming more independent and developing good study habits and discipline.
Here is our Deputy Head of Secondary, Gary Slade, to tell us more.
KTJ has seven senior boarding houses and one junior boarding house, which is divided into separate wings for boys and girls. Each house offers shared bedrooms for up to eight students in junior boarding, four students in senior boarding, and twin or individual rooms for Upper Sixth students. The communal areas are equipped with a board games area, a foosball table, a pool table and table tennis, along with a dedicated cinema room and a kitchenette. Students can work independently in the preparatory rooms, whilst the discussion rooms provide ample space for group study.
After school each day and during the weekends, students enjoy an extensive range of activities. These include more than 100 co-curricular activities to choose from, house activities, and enrichment and entertainment events.
Weekends are for the wide variety of activities which the houses have developed to stretch and enhance the abilities of students. They can take part in sporting competitions during the day or simply enjoy some free time with their friends! Students can also participate in music, drama, dances or other performances as part of the Saturday Evening Programme, which is organised by our senior students.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06.30 - 08.00 | Wake up (CCA dependent) |
| 06.45 - 07.30 | Simple breakfast |
| 07.30 - 08.30 | Full breakfast |
| 07.30 - 09.00 | CCAs |
| 09.00 - 13.30 | Morning lessons |
| 13.30 - 14.30 | Lunch (from 13.00 for Sixth Form students) |
| 14.30 - 16.00 | Afternoon lessons |
| 16.30 - 17.30 | CCAs |
| 17.30 - 18.15 | Free time |
| 18.15 - 19.30 | Dinner |
| 19.45 - 20.45 | First prep |
| 20.45 - 21.15 | Social hour |
| 21.15 - 22.00 | Second prep for Form 5 and 6 students |
| 21.30 - 23.30 | Bedtimes (year group dependent) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06.30 - 08.00 | Wake up (CCA dependent) |
| 06.45 - 07.30 | Simple breakfast |
| 07.30 - 08.30 | Full breakfast |
| 07.00 - 09.00 | CCAs |
| 09.00 - 13.00 | Lessons |
| 13.00 - 14.00 | Lunch (from 12.30 for Sixth Form students) |
| 14.00 - 14.30 | Roll call in Houses |
| 14.30 - 17.00 | Possible House activities / events |
| 18.15 - 19.30 | Dinner |
| 19.30 - 22.00 | Weekend Holiday activities may occur |
| 22.00 - 00.00 | Bedtimes (year group dependent) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09.30 - 13.00 | Brunch |
| 13.00 - 13.30 | Roll call in Houses |
| 18.15 - 19.30 | Dinner |
| 20.00 - 20.45 | First prep |
| 20.45 - 21.15 | Social hour |
| 21.30 - 23.30 | Bedtimes (year group dependent) |
House Sports and competitions, Talentime, Moot Debate Event, International Understanding Day, Music Night, and much more.
Each term, the boarding houses organise House Night which feature activities that bring our new and current students together to create bonds and boost camaraderie. Examples of these activities include paintballing, bubble sports, trampolining, high ropes, cookery classes, karaoke, bowling and a visit to a waterpark!
What's unique about KTJ is the whole boarding experience. From the time you wake up in the morning til bedtime, boarding offers new experiences, sweet memories and challenges every day. Living on board with caring friends, loving houseparents and staff helped me survive my A Levels.
Adib, Upper Sixth
My fondest memories of KTJ are the lifelong friends I made, the House Singing Competitions, House Sports events and representing my House in rugby and football.
Dr Ramdas Senasi, KTJ Alumnus
At KTJ, I made last friendships including those who are now strong professional contacts. It was a melting pot of cultures, where I received a crash course in cultural immersion.
Nadiah Hanim Abdul Latif, KTJ Alumna