Sixth Form boarders are given a real sense of responsibility and independence in this crucial stage of their education.

VI.1 boarders are now the most senior members of the boarding houses and are encouraged to provide a lead for the younger pupils by offering support and guidance. All VI.1 pupils have single study bedrooms as we understand that you will need your own space to work and relax.

VI.2 is the year when you start to make plans for the future, and is an important transition from schoolboy to student. To ease this transition all VI.2 boarders will be members of Buchanan House, the new Sixth Form boarding house which opened in September 2011. It is a beautiful environment, designed to provide the perfect balance between guidance and independence. Each study bedroom has an en-suite and Internet access to ensure we create the perfect work environment. The Housemaster and tutors will be encouraging each boy to learn basic skills such as simple cookery, managing finances, coping with laundry and how to balance work and social commitments. All of these skills will be vital in not just coping, but flying through university.

Set in landscaped grounds, Buchanan House and its next door neighbour, the Sixth Form Centre, will form the hub of Sixth Form life. We hope boys will feel a real sense of privilege in this, their final year at Monmouth School.