Research has demonstrated over and over the role of recess and play in our fast-paced modern world. Play is essential to a child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being. How long should the break be? Psychologists recommend two 15 minute breaks every day, plus a good lunch break of 20 minutes. Why the break? It … Read more
Parents around the world are looking for schools which feel like a family; a school where you fit in right away and from the minute you walk in, you know this is the best one for your children. What they encounter a lot of times is quite the opposite: extensive scrutiny of nationality, finances, previous … Read more
Parents know that great schools, have great teachers and principals know that great teachers make the school great in the eyes of the parents. This article from the Guardian sums up that very well: How to spot if a school is right for you when job hunting. So how can we attract those great … Read more
After performing a few months of research, here is the type of communication parents expect from their children’s school. Academic updates Parents love the be informed, as often as possible about what their children are up to in their studies. They love to know what exactly they study, how they are doing overall, … Read more
Millions of students, especially in China, have been forced to study online for about two months now. This is expected to continue for awhile. With the outbreak spreading to other countries, including Europe, school principals, teachers, parents and students are all faced with learning to cope with distance education. Will this situation boost the idea … Read more
Should teachers ask their students to do homework? This seems to be the question of the week, with the UAE axing homework from all state schools and some private entities following their example. Parents have expressed a mix of worry and acceptance. Some are hoping for more quality family time, while others are dreading an … Read more
There are more and more voices concerned that there are essential life skills which schools right now don’t seem to cover. Here are some examples: 1–Finance What is a credit card/loan and how do interest rates work? Do you really need them? What are the best ways to save money and invest efficiently? How do … Read more
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
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
