Learning music improves math skills. Multiple studies show that by learning beat, rhythm and scales, children develop their understanding of patterns and fractions. It improves reading and comprehension. Learning music is like learning a foreign language. You need to identify the note, how to play it, whether it’s long or short, loud or soft, … Read more
It’s that time of year when schools are about to finish and many expat families relocate. Studies suggest that up to twelve years of age, children cope quite well with changing friends and forming new relationships. While they do have preferences about who their friends are, their relationships are usually short-lived. Things change when your … Read more
Parents often ask me if their children should study over the summer. I believe they should, to prevent “summer brain drain.” However, I also believe that is very important to strike a balance between reinforcing academic skills and having lots and lots of free time to have fun! Here are my top 10 summer study … Read more
Exam stress affects most children. Some only minimally, whereas others can experience levels of anxiety that can lead to panic attacks and depression. Since this is the week for revisions, here are 10 tips to help students cope with exam stress. 1–Be prepared. Know exactly what is required of you to pass the exam. Make … Read more
While it may seem a bit alien to think of your parents as ‘customers’ and a child’s education as a ‘product’, the truth is that most successful expat schools do precisely this. Read this article for tips on how to market your international school through networking and digital marketing. 1–Create a strong parents’ group. We … Read more
Having a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is vital for any school. Aside from fostering better communication between parents and the school, here are six ways a PTA can benefit your international school: 1- It acts as a welcoming board to new families. If the school can rely on an active PTA to welcome new parents … Read more
Without a lot of parental support, it can be hard for some kids to adjust to a new international school. They not only must make new friends (and are likely sad about leaving their old friends), but they must navigate a different culture and maybe even learn a new language. As parents, we can provide … Read more
Since we’re in the school business, it was brought to our attention the less fortunate situation of the School for Refugees in Egypt. This is a school which accommodates 100 children between 2 to 7 years of age. They are divided in 4 groups according to their age. The staff are also refugees: from the … Read more
When trying to find the best expat school for our children, we usually rely on information we find online, which is usually based on standardised exam results. However, great schools provide an environment where children are safe and cared for. You want to choose a school for your child that is not just good, but … Read more
Question for all Principals out there: Does your school have a good school culture? This is another criteria expat parents are looking for when choosing a school for their children. How would you define school culture? According to the Glossary of Education Reform, school culture is comprised of, “Beliefs, perceptions, attitudes, connections, written and unwritten … Read more
