Student feedback

I maintain contacts with all students whom we helped to enter schools abroad. Not so long ago, back home on holidays my student Nastya. We helped her with admission to the International Baccalaureate program at  ACS Cobham International School. She eagerly agreed to give me an interview in the office of the company "Aspect" to tell about her experiences during the first semester at the school.We talked with Nastya about her adaptation to school, the features of International Baccalaureate  in ACS Cobham and also learned about her future plans to study.L: Tell us…

Summer academic school preparation program at Lord Wandsworth College

Summer academic programs are often mistakenly choosen by the parents of children who already have a high level of English and parents want summer programme brought more benefits. As a result, the child who is diligently taught the language, but at the same time, no one sends in the foreign school, is punished that he did not see the summer holidays and studies chemistry, mathematics, economics and other subjects in English from morning till night. On the other hand, such programs are actually very necessary and…

A year ago I was approached by the parents of the student who was making good progress in mathematics and Economics in high school one of the most progressive schools in Kyiv. Gleb went on vacation programs in New York many times, was fond of economics and programming. With excellent school performance and high level of English, he was a good candidate for many foreign universities. The parents planned that Gleb graduates from school in Ukraine and enter the economy in the United States through the program of training with one of the American universities. At the same time, the goal was to…

Daniil entered the IB program in several schools in Europe and the family chose an Austrian school St. Gilgen International School. The selection was very thorough, as for admission all schools in Europe require the personal presence of the student in the school for the entrance tests and interviews. Many schools also offer trial days, putting prospective student to the classroom and the school residence for two days.In particular, such a stay is obligatory in St. Gilgen International School. Even despite the fact the year before St. Gilgen International had a reorganization and…

After two years of study at the American school in Salzburg Tanya decided to transfer to another school that will prepare her for entry to the best universities of Europe. For admission were selected schools in English in Germany, Austria and Scotland.For admission to schools of Austria and Germany, a personal visit and exams at school are required. The exams are quite complicated, even for advanced students it is difficult to take all exams at a new school. It's much easier to take exams in your home country in the office of the Agency that allowed by the schools of many…

Visit of school for the purpose of entry

Tanya has been studying at an American school in Salzburg for 2 years now. For the last two years of her study, her parents decided to transfer her to a school that has an IB program to provide Tanya with the best prospects for admission to universities.Previously, according to the results of her academic performance over the 2 years of study in Salzburg and recommendations from teachers, Tanya has been invited for the entrance examinations and interview at two schools in Germany and one school in Austria.All school visits were organized…

One of my students, Tanya studied in International School-Salzburg durind grades 10 and 11. For graduation, the family decided to transfer her to a school that had an IB program.As Tanya knows German and English, I offered them international schools in Austria and Germany. After submitting the documents in the selected schools, Tanya was invited for entrance exams and interviews in two IB German schools and one school in Vienna - Amadeus.After visiting schools Tanya told me about her impressions of each school (two schools in Germany St. George's and BBIS) and why she had chosen…

The story of a student about Ashford school.

During a visit to Ashford school, we spoke to many students. Masha goes to school the first year, before that, she attended another British school, so she has something to compare with. I was glad when Mary agreed to give me an interview.L: Tell me how you chose the school and what influenced your choice.M: I ended up at Ashford by a lucky coincidence, having changed my unknown school in the North of England to one of the top private in the South-East of London. The choice of this school was influenced by the proximity to London and a…

With both students we waited for the school's decision on those Russian-speaking students who entered earlier this year and came to the open day on March 10 to take entrance tests and interviews at Salem. At the same time, I knew that it was already very tense with places in the 10th grade, enrollment on a straight line at IB was more likely since there are always more places at IB.A week after March 10th, I called the admissions office to see if there were any vacancies for our two students based on the results of the last Open House at Salem. Much to my delight, both of my students…

Härlen campus - Salem school.

Härlen is Salem's most modern campus, home to graduate students. Every student of the school dreams of getting into the Härlen campus, since, to the great regret of students, the campus does not accommodate all students.The two Salem International College campuses are located on the shores of Lake Constance in the town of Uberlingen, 5-7 minutes walk from each other.The Spetzgart Castle campus is intended for grade 11 students.When moving to grade 12, students change campus to Härlen. However, since the…

Life at Middle School Schloss Salem through the eyes of a student.

Meeting with a 10th grade student of the international Salem program Alexander from Kyiv helped me to understand better the life of international students. Sasha showed me the territory of the school, and we talked for a very long time about how was his addmission process, how the training proceeds, the daily routine, the peculiarity of lessons and extracurricular activities. Sasha is in school for the first year, but he has completely merged into the life and education system of Salem.Below is a detailed…

Sasha came to Geneva from Kyiv and has been studying at the Institut auf dem Rosenberg for the third year. This year he is finishing school on the British A-level program. Alexander has applied to several universities in the UK and is awaiting the results of preliminary enrollment. Sasha agreed to answer interview questions for readers of my blog and this is what he said.S: I came to this school because my parents chose schools only in Switzerland and Institut auf dem Rosenberg is the most famous school. To be honest, before entering, my family knew little about studying in foreign…

Sonya studies at school Rosenberg second year and this year finishes school. In Kyiv, Sonia studied untill grade 11 and enrolled at the Institute auf dem Rosenberg for the last 2 years of the American program. Sonya has excellent English and she preferred to give an interview in English, to show all families interested in school how much written and spoken language can develop if it is taught.Larysa: Tell me, why did you choose this school?Sonya: I made my decision from 5 different schools that are located in Europe and in the UnitedStates. But the Institut auf dem Rosenberg has appealed…

During a visit to the school of Monte Rosa, Montreux, Switzerland, I talked with international students and they all answered the questions of my interview. Interview in English, because the girls were from Argentina, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia. Published in the original.my interlocutors:Samira, 18, Switzerland;Tala, 17, Saudi Arabia;Lara, 17, ArgentinaLarysa:Why did you choose to study at this school. what it is like to be here.Samira, 18, Switzerland:I chose this school because it has a limited number of interns, which makes the leaning process muchmore individual. The team is…

Alice is a 12th grade graduate student at the American Hebrew Academy. This semester, she devotes a lot of time to her admission to the university. Her application has already been approved by one of the Boston universities, where she dreamed of going. Alice is still waiting for answers from the rest of the American universities to which she applied, but most likely she will study in Boston.Here's what Alice shared about her experience at the American Hebrew Academy.It all happened very spontaneously. My friend Ira came to Moscow for the winter holidays from the American Hebrew…

Interview with a student at the American Hebrew Academy

The American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro (North Carolina) is the only international Jewish boarding school.The Academy gathered talented students from 28 States and 31 countries, creating a unique academic environment.I met the school Director Glenn Drew at the conference on international education in Berlin. In half an hour of conversation, he completely convinced me that this school gives children an excellent education and forms conscious members of society.After learning that Glen will soon be in Kyiv, I came up with…

High school in Geneva, Switzerland

While visiting the school I was able to interview Christina from Kyiv, who has been studying at College du Leman for three years and graduates from the AP (American Program) program next year.Here's what Kristina shared about her school experience:L: How did it all start for you, why this school?K: I was 15 years old when I came to study at Collège du Léman. My parents decided to send me to study in Switzerland because this school is one of the top and the most promising for my future. This is my third year in college, now…

The opinion of a student about Alexanders College.

As I wrote earlier, our students all love the short English programs at Alexanders College.Our constant student Vika shares her impressions of the program. Vika attends various language camps every year. Vika went to Alexanders 2 years ago, when she was 14 years old. After that, she was in an international language camp in Toronto, as well as an A-level preparation program in England. All schools were carefully selected for her English and further academic studies, but she always remembered Alexanders with regret, since in no…

British school in Spain

A very detailed interview with a high school student Polina, who has studied at the British school Caxton College for four years.The private British school in Valencia, Caxton College, is one of the most prestigious schools in Spain, offering its students bilingual education: in addition to studying according to the British system (a wide range of subjects under the International GCSE program), all students must study the Spanish language and culture of Spain. Students who successfully pass the IGCSE exams can continue their studies in either the British…