How far in advance should a gap year be planned ?
The gap year is an opportunity to undertake numerous projects – but you still need to be properly prepared! With the various decisions to be taken, many choices to be made and the organisation, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. We recommend taking a minimum of 6 months to prepare for your gap year. This…
Read MoreWhat are the prices for EDUCOM’s services ?
EDUCOM’s counselling, advisory and recommendations are 100% free of charge, for all services related to summer camps, language courses, boarding schools, and gap years. We are compensated directly by the partners with whom we work. EDUCOM does not charge any administration fees to parents and does not increase the prices of the stays we offer.…
Read MoreWhen is the best time to go on an immersion programme in a boarding school ?
There is no right or wrong time for this experience. In some cultures, boarding schools have punitive connotations. In reality, they offer a unique experience. And the students who go to this type of school system often do not want to come back home. Although EDUCOM will adapt to the profile of each child, it…
Read MoreWhat is the minimum length of time for going on an immersion programme in a boarding school ?
All the options are open ! A student who decides to go abroad so they can enjoy a more international education will be away for 2 to 5 years. This means they will completely change school system. Students who wish to experience boarding school life for a shorter period, can choose to leave for a…
Read MoreWhat level of English is required for an immersion programme in a boarding school ?
The level of English required very much depends on the class that your child will be joining. The closer the pupil is to the last few years of schooling, the higher the level of English required. Admission tests to join a boarding school for the final two years will also be much more selective than…
Read MoreWhat are the admission criteria for an immersion programme in a boarding school ?
To select the schools best suited to your child and present their application in the best possible way, EDUCOM requires the following information : School reports for the pupil’s last two years Their approximate level of English A paragraph describing your child’s personality This information helps us present the student in a personalised way to…
Read MoreWill my child be supervised 24 hours a day ?
It is important here to distinguish between a summer camp and a language course. Summer camps are designed for children who are under-age, and they provide comprehensive supervision 24 hours a day. The children follow a well-established timetable with a series of lessons, activities and excursions that take up the entire day from sunrise to…
Read MoreFrom what age can I send my child to a summer camp ?
There is no age for sending your child on a summer camp! We work with specialised partners that host very young children (from 3 years old), and other organisations that only host teenagers (14-17 years old). Our advice for a first camp experience : A successful first stay will encourage the desire to renew the…
Read MoreMy child is a beginner in a language, can he still go ?
Of course, they can! Many organisations host pupils who are complete beginners in a language. The children always sit a language test when they arrive to make sure they are placed in a group that matches their abilities. EDUCOM is at your disposal to help you find the language course that suits your child best…
Read MoreShould our child stay with a family or in a school campus ?
In general terms, we recommend a language course in a school campus. The student often has a better experience in these conditions. It’s also an opportunity to develop social skills and experience life in a community. Even though host families are selected with great care by our partner organisations, it is still something of a…
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