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After the admission of foreign students to the senior classes of foreign schools, no matter how well the children show themselves during the entrance tests and interviews, you certainly understand how difficult it is to integrate into the educational process in another country and a completely different education system. Be prepared for the fact that children will have to put a lot more effort into their studies, study more hours, and at the same time, in the first months of studying in a new country under the new education system, academic performance is likely to drop.Most likely, your…

The world is preparing for the opening of borders. Developed countries set their own exit routes, but they generally move in the same direction, although at different speeds, during a pandemic.As the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine in the UK has shown that it has produced “impressive” results, we will focus on a plan to ease restrictions by the UK government.At the end of February, Boris Johnson unveiled a plan to lift restrictions in England by 21 June.A new four-phase plan to ease isolation in England could call for the removal of all legal restrictions on social…

Despite the world being in turmoil, life must go on!The current CoVID 19 pandemic does not only affect governments around the world but every one of us. We hope that the measures launched by the governments last week throughout Europe to curb the number of new infections will have the desired effect by the middle of April.Many private schools have found a way of dealing with this unprecedented crisis.Currently, all pupils are provided with learning materials digitally, take online lessons and are individually accompanied by their teachers.In view of the future, which is…

I have worked in the sector of international education for almost 25 years and one might think that this is just one of the storms that have affected the sector many times in its long history. This storm is different from others because it affects the sector on all fronts, starting with student behavior and their immediate economic opportunities and affecting the world for which we are preparing our students.There will be winners and losers, but if we want to survive, instead of focusing on the negative, we must look for opportunities that the current crisis can provide.

Overcoming…

Everyone dreams to travel more

Unfortunately, the need to earn for a living prevent most of us from travelling more. It is not surprising that many people try to choose professions that allow them to travel. There are professions that allow you to work from anywhere in the world, for example, to be a writer. Your publisher don't care where do you write, if you are interesting to readers and meet deadlines. The disadvantage of distance working is that people should be able to organize themselves that is not suitable for everyone. Also, in many…

Some of my clients who are interested in education abroad are wondering whether they should send their children to boarding school. I personally consult parents with children in secondary education abroad and the question "Why send child to boarding school?" we stipulate in the first place.With misconceptions about what a boarding school is parents may get incomplete picture of the upcoming studies. Parents who used to monitor the homework of their children or to take them to the sports sections every day afraid that the child will stop studying and lose incentive to attend…

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…

What is the difference between IELTS and Cambridge certificates (FCE, CAE and CPE)?

Lately many foreigners do Cambridge English Certificates: PET, FCE, CAE and CPE, but not many people know what they are, how they differ among themselves and from IELTS.IELTS and Cambridge certificate system was developed by the University of Cambridge to establish the level of proficiency in English as a foreign language. IELTS is focused on academic aspects, which means that IELTS certificate first of all confirms knowledge of academic English: ability to write a good essay, to read…

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…

ENROLLMENT TO THE SCHOOL ABROAD

To beadmitted to a good schools abroad, the student has to pass entrance tests (usually language and math) and to enter last 2 years of high school — tests at subjects that student's going to study.In addition the school requires to an interview with the student. For admission to British schools or schools in remote countries overseas interview is conducted by Skype. For admission to almost all the schools of the continent (especially European ones) — student is asked to come to school for tests and interviews.But even if a school visit is…

Ready to go to a foreign school?

WHAT TO PACK WHEN YOU GO TO SCHOOL ABROAD FOR THE FIRST TIME.

When you first go to a foreign school then no matter how hard you try you will have a lot of luggage. I saw the children's room on the day of arrival or departure when the suitcases are still not unpacked and not tucked away in a special storage. I can tell you exactly — nobody comes to school with one suitcase. If children are from Europe — it's 2-3 suitcases and carry-on baggage, children from Asia take 6-7 large suitcases!The first thing you need to consider…

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…

Studying calendar and holidays in British schools

Education in British schools is divided into three trimesters with long holidays at Christmas and Easter. The first trimester begins in early September and lasts until mid December. Second trimester of British schools runs from early January until the Easter holidays. And the third trimester begins after 2-week Easter holidays and last approximately until the end of June.Additionally, in each term British schools have weekly semi-trimesеук vacations. They are around late October, mid February and late…

The start of new academic year in schools abroad 

Almost everywhere in North hemisphere school year begins around September 1. Even if in some countries the start date of academic year differs from land to land. Like in Germany, the beginning of the school year in different lands varies from early August to early October, in the United States and Canada it also depends on the state and district, but mainly starts after the first Monday of September, as in the United States and Canada first Sunday is a national holiday - Labor Day. However, some private schools may…

BOARDING SCHOOL TESTERTo choose the right school that will fit your child, I recommend not only to visit the school first, but also to leave your child in the school for a few days. In international abbreviation, this concept is called "Boarding school tester" – literally: to try the taste of the school. Not all schools offer the "tester", but still, quite a few.WHAT HAPPENS DURING A "TESTER"?The future student stays in the school residence and attends classes according to student age for 1-3 days, according to the rules of the school and individual agreement.The…

Quite often, looking at the webpage of a new school abroad, I find that the school belongs to international network Round Square. It is always shown as a distinguish feacherI tried to understand this concept in more details.

What is Round Square?

Round Square is a network of 150 innovative schools in 40 countries on five continents. This comcept is based on experimental approach that helps to prepare a nation of developed, conscious, responsible, principled and confident global citizens.Schools that belong to Round Square organization have the advantage of a mutual…

Gap Year -  break between school and University 

At the time when most of students are preparing for transition from high school to colleges and universities some of them decide to take time out and dedicate a year to travel, work, volunteer activities, careful planning of the future and the most important decisions they can make at such a young age.Unlike many countries of Europe and the world, where the “gap year” — a year between high school and unversity – is common, in Canada it is rare.For example, in Norway, Turkey, Denmark, according to…