Following months of pandemic, lockdowns, quarantine, uncertainties, switching to teaching/learning online as the way to keep our children’s education afloat, our teachers might need our help (school principals and parents) to push forward with a more joyful heart. How can we ensure our teachers’ wellbeing? What does wellbeing mean? Here is the definition given by … Read more
Cairo is a huge city, with a population of around 20 million inhabitants. While it may not be an expat hub per se, the expat community is expanding rapidly, despite less favourable circumstances. For more information on Cairo, such as where to live, what to do, what trips to take, and where to look for … Read more
What’s ESP? ESP stands for English for Specific Purposes and it’s a subset of ESL (English as a Second Language). It is directed to people aiming to study or perfect their vocabulary and skills specific to a type of employment, or business sector. Here are some examples: Technical English, Scientific English, English for the medical … Read more
Whether you are a parent or a child, relocating to a new country will put you in one of two categories. Some find the whole moving abroad experience sad, intimidating and stressful because they are leaving their home, circle of friends, dear family members and maybe pets: basically their life as they know it. Others … Read more
Expatriates have a unique opportunity to send their children to international schools. Parents we have spoken to see clear benefits of international schooling. Here are eight of them: 1– International environment/Diversity Many international schools are wonderful melting pots of cultures, backgrounds and races, where students as well as teachers from all over the … Read more
Here are 10 reasons schools should blog. If you get the kids involved, it can be done without overloading the teachers’ already busy academic schedules. Blogs serve as portfolios Such an initiative gives a clear objective. Moreover, blogging enhances students’ self-reflection, their entrepreneurial spirit and helps develop their collaborative skills. It gives them … Read more
Summer holiday is a great time to develop skills that your teenagers already have, learn the value of having a job and save money to pay for activities, trips or even college. Here are some potential ideas for summer jobs for teenagers: Summer camp counselor This job gives you the possibility to spend … Read more
Not sure what to do with your children this summer? Or perhaps you are looking for ways to entice them from their screens? Why not introduce the to some great books that contain meaningful life lessons? Here is my brief list of educational books that marked my life. I think every child should read them … Read more
Expat teachers/educators need many kinds of support to ensure a stress-free and successful school year. This is particularly true when when they move to a new country or school. Here are 10 areas you can investigate to make sure you will get the teaching support you need. Teaching materials A great school has … Read more
What can you do during the summer break to ensure your next school year is your best ever? First, do take a break and disconnect. If you cannot travel, due to the ongoing pandemic, try to get together with family and friends for some fun quality time. When you’re ready to plan ahead, here are … Read more
