Choosing a school

I try to attend the UK Secondary Schools Conference at least once a year precisely because the conference is followed up by agent visits to independent schools. I can choose which region I want to see schools in and go on a 3-day tour to the chosen region.This year, I chose to visit Midland School in North West Birmingham, which had some very good schools, but most of all I wanted to visit Bromesgrove School in person.Bromesgrove is a top ten UK IB school, offering such academic programmes in high school: GCSEs, after which you can take both A-levels and IBs.From the…

If you decide to send your child to school abroad you have to approach this decision very seriously. You need to start with calling all the industry professionals and listen to their advice, learn the reviews of friends whose children are already studying abroad, ask Google. After that, you should choose the country and make a list of schools that suit you on the infrastructure, cost and results of graduates. But what to do next, how not to make a mistake with your choice, and to find the school that maximizes the talents of your child and will allow you not to worry about him tomorrow.For a…

During each consultation, I am asked the same question: which is the best age to start school abroad. In this article I give "pros" and "cons" for every age.

ENTERING THE SCHOOL ABROAD AT THE AGE OF 17, AFTER GRADUATING FROM SCHOOL AT HOME

Pros:- parents don't need to worry that you might fail to graduate from high school;- you are more mature and prepared for independent life.Cons:- all the classmates go to University and you have to go back to school;- to finish school abroad, you need to study at least 2 years and it is a waste of time;-…

How to choose a school abroad for your child

Very often during the consultation on secondary schools abroad people ask me: "What happens if my child doesn't like the school after starting the program?"Yes, if he does not like, then this is a big problem. The child changed school and country, academic year has been started, fees for whole year has been paid, so much efforts spent on opening student visa and residence permit. Emotionally – this is very difficult decision for parents who do not know what is better, to put pressure on the child to try getting used to it, or…

A list of schools that I recommend for admission and list in my blogThe price provided based on graduation classes (Senior School) and includes tuition, accommodation, meals and social programme organised during academic year.The cost of education in Middle and Junior school is cheaper and is available upon request.The cost does not include: registration fee, security deposits,custodian, uniform, airport transfers, exams, school trips and accommodation during the holidays, individual lessons.

Schools in Austria

Amadeus International School, Vienna41.000…

International colleges in the UK

Why, with such a variety of traditional UK boarding schools international students often choose to study international college?First of all we should mention that international colleges were established only for international students. It is for the family to decide is it good or not for their child to be in fully international surrounding. I just want to share what advantages and disadvantages I see.

Advantages of international schools

- High academic results achieved with a very close work between the teacher and the students…

Private schools abroad

Everyone knows that there are state and private schools in every country. In most countries the level of education received in public schools not less and sometimes even higher than in private. So why even consider secondary education in private schools if the word itself implies that such training is always paid?First of all education in a private school is a matter of prestige. I don't mean that you are going to tell everyone you know that your child is in private school abroad (although there is much to tell). By prestige I mean the circle that you…

Admission to a school with help of educational agency

The most difficult moment in dealing with foreign schools is making a choice of right one, which fits your goals and planed budget.1. When is the best time to enroll to schools abroad For this question, there is a rhetorical answer: the sooner the better. In fact, even in the highest rated schools you can find a place in April-May. However, it's only if you're lucky and they did not complete the class in your age group. Many schools say that the application should be made in October-November. In my…

How to choose a secondary school abroad

Choosing the right school that suits your child is a difficult and the most responsible moment in the admissions process. After all, it is because the comfortable life of the child at school depends directly on its zainteresovannosti and high results in sports and other nonacademic subjects. This is especially true of boarding schools, where children spend all of their time and the school becomes their family.Of course you can get good recommendations from the Agency, from other parents, whose children study in the school. But what suits…