Posts by wavemind
The benefits of boarding schools and the philosophy of Anglo-Saxon education
Learning methods are seen as obsolete, the curriculum is heavy with long hours and the teaching is theoretical and abstract. The educational model also has a reputation for being rigid, with a grading system that devalues the student. These are all reasons why some parents send their children abroad to study. Many of them turn…
Read MoreEDUCOM’s advice on writing a good Personal Statement
It’s not uncommon to find yourself staring at a blank Word document, racking your brains for something original and punchy to write about yourself. We wish we could tell you “Don’t worry, it’s not that important…”, but it is. The Personal Statement is the centrepiece of your application file, the key to landing the interview…
Read MoreFinding meaning in your studies: how do you make the right choice?
Paul dreams of going to Oxford, Mathilde’s father wants his daughter to study at Yale, Sophie’s grandfather studied at HEC Paris… Every student is different: their academic background, the beliefs of their entourage, the specialities they choose, their individuality: whether they are sporty or city dwellers, academic or more practical, there is a university to…
Read MoreHow can you make the most of the digital age?
And the amount of your child’s screen time may seem a little over the top? Perhaps you’ve tried to limit your child’s exposure to screens and the virtual world? If this hasn’t worked to your expectations, that’s understandable: having this kind of control over your child everywhere and all the time is impossible. Fortunately, there…
Read MoreHolidays, an essential part of your child’s educational journey !
This break is the opportunity for many activities: travelling, the outdoors, the beach, relaxation, and a well-deserved break from the routine. What is less obvious are the many simple opportunities to create culturally enriching experiences for our children, or the many activities that will build their character and open their minds. Countless activities allow children…
Read MoreWhat is the ideal length of a language course ?
Your child plans to do a Gap Year, he has a few months available that he wants to occupy wisely or needs to pass a language certification. What is the ideal length of a stay for a language course? There is no universal answer to this question, but as many answers as there are students…
Read MoreA language camp is far more than just a linguistic experience: it’s preparing your children for tomorrow’s challenges !
Your child can learn a new language several ways. Fortunately, as there are many ways for him to progress outside the school premises. Here are some alternatives: leaving for a short or long-term boarding school experience, taking language courses, during a gap year, by traveling, with extra-curriculars, by using multimedia content. In this article, we…
Read MoreEnglish, your child and EDUCOM : bespoke adventures for every child
In 2022, English is the most spoken language in the world, slightly in front of Mandarin. More than a Billion people know the language, as their mother tongue or not. Like its user, the diversity of its teaching methods is impressive. At EDUCOM, we are conscious of the number of options that are available, and…
Read MoreConsultation Day on Summer Camps Rome
Friday 10 February from 11 am to 7 pm Parco dei PrincipiVia G. Frescobaldi, 500198 Rome Add the event to your Google Calendar or Outlook Calendar Benefit from a one-to-one consultation with Carol Panchaud and her team. The Directors of more than 30 summer camps worldwide will be on site to answer all your questions.…
Read MoreConsultation Day on Summer Camps Milan
Wednesday 8 February from 11 am to 7 pm Centro SvizzeroVia Palestro, 220121 Milan Add the event to your Google Calendar or Outlook Calendar Benefit from a one-to-one consultation with Carol Panchaud and her team. The Directors of more than 30 summer camps worldwide will be on site to answer all your questions. A large…
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