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Denver Public Schools And Mexicans And Americans Thinking Together Launch Free English Teaching Program

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Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together (MATT) and Denver Public Schools (DPS) announced the launch of MATT Maestro en Casa (“Teacher at Home”) English immersion program to be implemented in Denver, Colorado, through radio station MARIA 1090 AM. The immigrant integration program teaches English and essential tools to help immigrants fully integrate into American society.

Denver Public Schools will partner with MATT to implement the program throughout the school district. “We are excited to be able to offer our families this innovative English-learning and integration program,” said Denver Superintendent Tom Boasberg.“DPS recognizes the importance of empowering families to become active partners in their children’s education, and learning English will help parents improve their ability to communicate with their children and also better understand Denver’s education system. We look forward to reaching at least 5,000 parents throughout the city who want to learn English.”

The program, spearheaded by Coadjutor Archbishop of Los Angeles, Jose H. Gomez who also serves on MATT’s board of directors, is pleased that the program, highly successful in Texas, is now expanding to Colorado. “We are most pleased to know that we are serving those who most need it; Latinos who lack English language skills are less likely to incorporate into society and succeed. We are committed to working with the communities across America to see that everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their dreams.”

The program consists of six courses: Introduction; In the Workplace; Finance; Health Care; Education; and Citizenship. The lessons take four weeks to complete; are transmitted on radio three times a week; and, are supplemented with workbooks distributed for free to those who wish to take the courses. Participants will simply be required to complete a basic registration form to begin the program.

MATT Maestro en Casa lessons will be transmitted on MARIA 1090 AM beginning September 15. Participants of the program will need to tune-in to the radio three times per week: Wednesdays at 9:30 PM and Saturdays at 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM. MATT Executive Director Aracely Garcia-Granados believes that “Colorado will be a wonderful resource for parents who need to learn English. MATT is pleased with the Denver Public Schools support and efforts to implement the program countywide. Without a local partner we couldn’t be as effective in reaching the community we wish to serve. We are very grateful and look forward to working together.”

For more information about the MATT Maestro en Casa program in Denver, visit www.dpsk12.org/maestroencasa. To learn more about the MATT Foundation, visit www.matt.org.

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Infinite Courses – An Education Portal Which Caters To Every Need Of Students in India

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Mehan Edusolutions Pvt. Ltd., a company promoted by first entrepreneur, Mr. Rajnish Mehan has launched an education portal by the name of www.infinitecourses.com with a main objective of bridging the gap between an education seeker and education provider. Infinite Courses is an honest endeavor launched to effectively address the concern of the greater than ever student/ education seeker population. Infinite courses aptly acknowledge that there is a plethora of career alternatives and courses out there in the open world; the only hindrance is the verdict of right career conduit and the right institutes to pursue that aim.

In India, there exists a ubiquitous fissure amid education seekers and education providers. Infinite Courses is an effort to bridge this gap. The common quandaries in the mind of an Indian student concerning education are: – What is my aim in life? Which course should I pursue to get on to the right path? What are the job opportunities in that particular segment? Will I land a high paying job? One can find pertinent answers to these queries at Infinite courses.com as their experts will assist you online.

Students from every genre can access this wonderful education portal to find the right kind of educational guidance as it proffers an all inclusive database of courses and institutes from all over the globe. Infinite courses comprehend the fact that Career choice can be tough without apt guidance and the right direction and put forth the latest news and edification guidance for students who are unsure of their next step. Infinite courses acts as a one of its kind ‘well thought out’ resourceful site which has made genuine endeavors in curtailing the colossal hitches experienced by students pertaining to higher education.

Along with being a database of best courses and top universities, colleges & institutes, Infinite courses also provide ingenious information on list of distance education providers, coaching institutes, study abroad info, education consultants and an assortment of edifying resources such as Education Articles, Education Blogs, Community Groups, Education forums, etc. It is essentially a one stop destination for all your education related queries. When it comes to top educational institutions in India, you will find a lot of Government universities, Private colleges, Deemed universities, open universities, distance learning institutes, agricultural colleges, etc.

Infinite Courses proffer apt direction pertaining to the Top universities in India which encompass both government and private institutions. Some of the Top Universities in India are: – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Punjab University, Delhi University (DU), Symbiosis International University, Amity University, Aligarh Muslim University, Anna University, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU),Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bangalore University, Annamalai University, etc.

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Experience A Celebration Of Diversity With The International Community School

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A well-rounded education and dynamic learning experience are what turn young children and teenagers into successful adults. The right choice of school is imperative for a bright future in a chosen academic field.

Many of the quintessential requirements for an educational practice can be found in the London-based International Community School (ICS). ICS is a genuine celebration of diversity – the student body contains more than 65 nationalities. Their international focus helps them stand out from others schools of a similar calibre.

ICS is an independent school that offers English language support. This could be for those with special needs or those struggling to learn the language. All pupils aged between 3 and 18 years old can participate in this programme if required. The passion for inclusion is abundant, as courses like these demonstrate.

Recognised as one of the top IB schools in the country, ICS offers an impressive curriculum. This was designed to have a wide appeal to students of all backgrounds and credentials. A celebration recently took place inside their London walls. The title was ‘International Day’, and the theme – ‘Young People in the 21st Century’. Students participated in various workshops and projects based on the future and the environment.

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) was developed for pupils aged 11 to 16. This is a complex curricular framework that encourages participants to embrace and understand connections between the subject content and the real world. It places a strong emphasis on the development of reflective thinking skills. The MYP contains 8 subjects and requires all students to participate in the community and service schemes. This helps them to develop a sense of belonging and appreciation.

The Primary Years Program is a good resource for the development of primary life skills. This is for the younger students aged between 3 and 11 years old. The focus is on real life issues, as well as more traditional subjects such as language, mathematics, the arts and social studies.

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Henley Business School Appoints Professor Board, ICMA Centre Director, As Its New Dean

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Henley Business School has announced that Professor John Board will become its new dean from 1 October 2010.

Professor Board is currently director of the ICMA Centre – the business school for financial markets at Henley Business School.

Professor Board is an outstanding academic in his own right with a strong track record in research, his expertise is sought in a number of areas including market regulation, transparency, derivatives and emerging markets.

Over the past five years, Professor Board has helped to build the ICMA Centre into one of the largest specialist education finance schools in Europe, with an international reputation for undergraduate, postgraduate (including eight Finance Masters) and executive education.

He has also been instrumental in the development of a range of specialist finance degrees including the MSc Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance and the MSc Investment Banking and Islamic finance, which were both firsts in the UK.

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Malvern House Students Explore London This Summer

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With healthy summer temperatures in London this year, it’s a great time for international students who’d like to get a real taste of London life while studying English at a London language school. Malvern House college are keen to welcome new students this summer and keen to ensure that they can take full advantage of everything this world city has to offer during their stay. In summer, there are many events and festivals throughout the capital for students to enjoy. Malvern House makes sure that their students are provided with information and help to take advantage of the wide range of attractions on offer.

Malvern House Students Explore London This Summer

The college is spread across three sites in Bloomsbury, Piccadilly and King’s Cross. All locations are close to transport links and make great bases for exploring the city and getting involved in its social life. The college runs a popular programme of social events, which helps students settle in and get to know the city. These include a number of summer events, such as the summer walks programme, taking students to attractive areas of the city such as Richmond. There are also nights out clubbing and excursions out of the city to places such as Brighton. The college runs a social blog to keep students up to date on what’s going on both in and outside of the college, and has a text and email information service for its own events.

Students at Malvern House are able to enjoy their time in London by getting out into the city and enjoying the same activities that Londoners do – improving their language skills as they go. The college makes sure that students know about the summer festivals and other events in London, and include details on their social programme calendar for students to organise their own trips. These include diverse events such as Shoreditch Festival and London Pride. They also point their students in the direction of other listings information.

About Malvern House: Malvern House are one of the best Language schools in London. They offer courses to students at all levels of English and cater to those who want to go into business or higher education in the UK. Students come from all over the world tolearn English in London at Malvern House. As well as their teaching facilities, the college’s social programme is one of the major factors attracting students to the college.

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Language Schools Are Hot This Summer

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15-year-old Rosa Constantino is excited. In less than two weeks, she will arrive in England to join a summer school programme. She has hardly any qualms about leaving her home in Naples and is already in touch with three other girls her age from across the world who are enrolled on the same English course. “I want to go to university in Britain to study veterinary science. But for that, I will need to improve my English language scores. I discussed it with my parents and decided that heading to England to improve my English would be a fun way to spend the summer holidays”, gushes Rosa.

There are many international students like Rosa who are heading to London from cities across the world. Summer schools in London are attracting students not only from across Europe, but also from as far away as South America and Asia. “We begin receiving inquiries as early as February and March. The most sought-after courses are definitely English language courses. The students I counsel tell me that they are keen to spend their summer holidays in London, studying and practising their English skills”, says Lucy Gardimer, a student recruitment officer based in London. Most courses are designed to foster specific skills, including fluency in languages, leadership qualities and debating skills.

Summer schools, which run courses throughout July and August, also offer students the opportunity to enjoy the famed English summer. “At summer schools, we try to ensure that students get a break from the tedium of the academic routine that they have to endure throughout the year. Language training is given through practical exercises and leisure activities as well. Students choosing to study during their holidays also deserve a break, don’t they?”, asks Sherry Avegna, a summer school coordinator and parent of two. “There is a big demand for language courses among students attending junior schools too. Over the past three years, we have developed a number of courses for this age group”, adds Sherry. Studying at any summer school London is home to will mean that students can enjoy regular cultural trips in addition to classes.

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AIS: Premier Destination for IGCSE and A Level Exam Training

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AIS is an international school that hosts students from more than 70 countries and helps prepare them for the IGCSE and A Level examinations. In addition to advanced courses for improving English writing, speaking, reading and listening skills, the school offers a host of extracurricular activities. AIS is strongly focused on developing young minds with practical skill sets as well as academic excellence.

The summer is the best time of the year in England – especially in the countryside of East Suffolk, where AIS is located. The coastline is an enviable stretch of sunshine and dry spells, making it an ideal spot for the school’s many activities such as rugby, cricket, sailing, golf, softball, and mountain biking. There is also an intensive English language course. The UK Boarding Foundation Course and the One and Two Year GCSE courses for students between 11 and 17 years old also help with applications to chosen colleges.

Boarding school is a fantastic experience for those who want to go to university in the UK. Meeting people from different countries will encourage students to practise their English as well as learn about new cultures.Alexanders School has four houses for students, all of which have common rooms and separate dormitories for boys and girls. In addition to classroom lessons, there are regular trips organised to the nearby historical towns of Cambridge, Norwich and Colchester.

The pre-sessional foundation course for students is a great choice for students planning to start boarding school. Open to children aged between 11 and 17, this course also helps students pick the college or school they want to eventually study in. Special English courses group students according to age and ability. There are also lessons on British culture and customs to help students assimilate to their new life abroad. These 2 to 6-week courses also have sports and extracurricular activities designed around them, including recreational visits to nearby towns.

Alexanders School Bawdsey provides students with an edge in today’s competitive world. By combining lessons in the classroom with life skills and various activities, AIS makes sure students emerge confident and ready to take on a challenge, whether in a new school or a new country. Academic, cultural and social – AIS imparts lessons in all with equal importance. The school’s high standards ensure every student is more than prepared for the next step in their life.

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Debut Author Covers Life Cycle of Black Swallowtail Butterfly in Inspiring New Children’s Book

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In her thrilling new children’s book The Caterpillars that Grew… and Grew … and Grew, debut author and illustrator Robin Murray follows the three-year old Maddison as she explores the world through her magical magnifying glass and learns all about the amazing life cycle of the Black Swallowtail Butterfly.

When the Black Swallowtail Butterfly makes its debut each spring, seeking out colorful flowers for nectar, Maddison is able to identify it from its unique wing shape and distinctive black, yellow and cornflower blue markings. After the butterfly lays its eggs on dill, parsley, fennel or carrots, they can see a little caterpillar munch its way out of the egg and start eating. Finally, the caterpillar stops eating and find a place to spin its chrysalis, its cocoon.

And there it rests quietly, hanging by a little silk thread. Several weeks later, an amazing thing happens to Maddison’s surprise. Really close to the chrysalis, she glimpses a little head will poke out and the butterfly come into the world. Still wet, she watches as the new butterfly pumps fluid from its body into the veins of the crumpled wet wings. As the veins fill, the wings expand. Soon, a lovely butterfly stretches its black wings open and shut, practicing for its maiden voyage into the sky as wide-eyed Maddison is filled with awe and wonder about this miraculous transformation.

From egg to growing caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly, Maddison and Mimi, her grandmother, take readers of all ages on a delightful adventure and teach youngsters all about plants to best attract butterflies as well as host plants best suited for feeding hungry growing caterpillars. By releasing each beautiful butterfly, they make the world a more beautiful place for all mankind. Realize the importance of preserving and protecting one of God’s most tiny, beautiful creatures and learn about the ways to preserve the butterfly’s as well as the larva’s natural habitats today in Murray’s entertaining and inspirational book The Caterpillars that Grew … and Grew … and Grew, a window that inspires children and adults to ask questions, explore and learn all about a very popular and beautiful species of butterfly that lives in the southeastern part of our country.

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Henley Business School and Lane4 Develop Business Coaching Programme

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New research from Henley Business School and the performance development consultancy Lane4 has highlighted how team coaching is being used successfully to improve business performance – but also how much further it has to go.

The survey, ‘Coaching Teams At Work: Embryonic Yet Powerful’, reveals that almost half of the organisations surveyed (45%) use both individual and team coaching and there are some glowing endorsements of the impact it has. The top benefit is increased employee engagement at 28%. Other benefits include improved trust within the team (22%), increased productivity (19%) and more effective and innovative solutions (18%).

However, more than half the organisations surveyed don’t use team coaching, for four main reasons: managers haven’t had any training in team coaching (32%), managers don’t understand the benefits of team coaching (31%), managers don’t feel confident coaching their teams (25%) and some feel their teams object to being coached (13%).

Dr Patricia Bossons, director of the Henley Centre for Coaching & Facilitation, said that this can be overcome: “Managers sometimes perceive coaching to be something done by people outside the business to people inside the business – just as in sports’ coaching where the coach is not normally a player as well. In business however, managers are now required to be player-coaches – a role many have not received training for – this is something we need to address if the obvious benefits of team coaching are to be more widely felt.”

To address these issues and make the powerful benefits of team coaching in a business context more accessible Henley Business School and Lane4 have developed, and will deliver, a new programme, Coaching High Performance Teams, from October 2010. The partnership will leverage the two organisations’ combined academic rigour and experience of coaching teams in a business environment as well as Lane4’s heritage in Olympic sport and expertise in performance psychology.

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Pioneers of the Essay Industry Split with Controversial Brand

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15 years ago, Jens Schriver and Maximo Migliari, just youngsters at the time, launched an essay site with the contentious name Cheathouse.com. It instantly caused a commotion within the academic community where the assumption was made that such an initiative was unethical by nature and could only encourage dishonest conduct.

”We should have gone with the name WriteWork instead of Cheathouse from the beginning. But back then we thought it was catchy – we were just kids with no clue of what was in store for us. We’ve grown up since then and so has our business.” Says co-founder Maximo Migliari.

The essay site promptly caught the interest of the international press and all of a sudden Schriver and Migliari were featured on CNN, BBC and NPR.

As a reaction to the poor public labeling, the two founders resolved to find out for themselves whether their members actually were using the essay site for cheating.

Personal interviews were carried out and hundreds of members filled out questionnaires. The results showed clearly that a minor portion planned to use the essay site for plagiarism while the vast majority actually perceived the site as a legitimate academic resource that assisted them in finding primary sources and improving their grades.

What is more, the study showed that the minority with dishonorable intentions were mostly high school students – an interesting aspect when considering that the main audience was university and college students.

“Maximo and I are perfect examples that getting inspiration from essay examples doesn’t necessarily facilitate plagiarism and cheating. We both have university degrees and during the years we spent studying neither of us ever turned in an assignment that wasn’t original – despite the fact that we were running one of the most comprehensive essay resources in the world.” Says co-founder Jens Schriver

Since then, Schriver and Migliari have focused their resources on tuning their site to earnest university and college students – changing the name to WriteWork is an crucial step in the right direction.

Among the new features that will be appear on WriteWork in the near future is a collection of outlines for writing essays, research papers and book reports as well as a guide for citations and bibliographies.

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The University of Florida Launches Online Master of Arts in Art Education

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The University of Florida (UF) College of Fine Arts announces the new online Master of Arts in Art Education degree program online with classes to begin this month.

UF’s online Master’s in Art Education program develops art educators, artists, and art advocates who are uniquely positioned to thrive in varied modern learning environments as transformative art educators. The program’s unique curriculum emphasizes the development of teaching techniques alongside studio courses that challenge students to develop their art, learn new art making techniques, and methods of instruction. Through the program, students discover and explore ways that digital technologies can be used to deliver impactful art learning experiences.

The program’s online format delivers a robust educational experience that is flexible and accessible for working professionals who need to work while completing their degree.

“Our students will be engaged in a high-tech, high-touch educational environment, with rich studio experiences in traditional and digital media. Without compromising the traditional humanity of art making, our graduates will empower students to express themselves in ways not possible before,” said Professor Craig Roland of the University of Florida.

In addition to the traditional curriculum, the online Masters in Art Education program offers the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) Track, which prepares individuals to receive teaching certification in Florida’s public schools. For more information, please visit the program’s new website at http://www.education.arts.ufl.edu.

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Perth Children’s Book Week in August 2010 Encourages Reading And Creativity

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The 65th annual Australian Children’s Book Week with kick off in Perth and across the country on 21August with parades and events aimed at encouraging reading.

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has been encouraging the country’s youngsters to read, learn and boost their creativity for a full 65 years. Established in 1945 and run by dedicated volunteers as a non profit making organisation, CBCA also hosts a ‘Children’s Book of the Year’ award.

Children’s Book Week celebrates Australian children’s’ book and their authors and illustrators, and is the longest running children’s festival in the country. Teachers, librarians both in schools and in the municipalities and parents take part, organising competitions, story telling sessions and fancy dress parades.

The aim of the festival, slated this year for 21 to 27 August and fully supported by Australian educators, is to open the world of books to all children, encouraging reading as a hobby in order to stimulate creativity. Each year’s festival has a theme, with this year’s being ‘Across the Story Bridge’.

Australia and its city of Perth, close to resort areas, are increasingly popular as visitor destinations, with local hotels often tending to be fully booked, especially in winter when the weather is cooler. Brand leader DirectRooms.com suggest booking rooms in Perth hotels well in advance in order to be sure of satisfactory accommodation.

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Summer Schools And Fun Clubs 2010 Gear Up For The Season

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Bookings for Bangkok’s summer schools and fun clubs for kids may result in shortage of family hotel rooms.

Summer school programmes after term ends are popular with parents whose kids attend international schools all over Thailand, and always include learning through playing as well as fun. The capital city of Bangkok has many international schools which provide the service, not just for their own pupils but for other children as well.

Ploenchit International Kindergarten’s Summer Fun Club 2010 is one of the most popular, and incorporates two programmes, with the first beginning 28 June and ending 21 July and the second running from 22 July to 19 August. Parents who holiday in Bangkok hotels during the school break find the programmes useful for keeping their kids occupied

Both Ploenchit’s summer programmes aim to give children aged between 2 and 6 confidence and knowledge through interesting, enjoyable and creative experiences involving music, drawing, crafts and games as well as lessons. Daily reports are sent to parents, and classes contain no more than 15 children.

The Thai capital has been a major tourist destination for many years, with the summer period a favourite with families from colder climes. Although the city has many hotels, finding suitable family accommodation during the summer months is best done by booking well in advance.

Lek Boonlert, marketing director of DirectRooms.com, comments, “We advise that hotel bookings for suitable family accommodation should be arranged as early as possible, as rooms of this type in Bangkok are sought after during the holiday period.”

Parents who wish to enrol their kids in the Summer Club should contact Ploenchit International Kindergarten at 02 256 6452-3.

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Henley Business School Reveals Ideal Leadership Qualities

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Henley Business School has released a collaborative paper from five leading academics who offer their individual perspectives on the emerging task for business leaders in particular.

Henley Business School Reveals Ideal Leadership Qualities

This second series of essays, following on from the 2009 ‘Henley Manifesto’ on leadership, focuses specifically on the emerging leadership task, post-recession. The series was written independently by five academics; Professor Chris Bones, Dean of Henley Business School, Professor Dominic Swords, Professor John Board, Director of the ICMA Centre, Professor Brian Scott-Quinn and Professor Peter Hawkins, Professor of Leadership.

There are several common themes that emerge from each writer’s contribution to the paper. One of these themes is the belief that there will be a renewed emphasis on sincere, genuine, transparent, values-based leadership should This means the leader needs to empathise with values that reflect the priorities of all the stakeholders; employees, shareholders, community and society at large.

There should be a collaborative nature to leadership with the recognition that one person does not and should not hold all the answers or power. There is a need for robust governance and this should be backed by corporate structures that enforce that governance.

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International Community School Offers Global Education with IB Diploma Programme

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The International Community School hosts students of more than 65 different nationalities from all over the world. Keeping to its commitment of creating global citizens, it now also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, among other curriculums. This international learning community offers an exhaustive academic environment for 3 to 18-year-old students.

Students can begin the IB programme from a young age. For those interested in starting right at the beginning, ICS offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP). The school’s courses are designed to build upon the skills and international understanding gained by students in the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP). The courses are designed to create students with inquiring minds and who are committed learners. Teachers reinforce the attributes of the IB Learner Profile: to be inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers and to be knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced and reflective.

The IB curriculum teaches your child to look beyond just knowledge. It encourages your child to be more than just another student in the classroom. The degree examines different ways of knowing – perception, emotion, language and reason – and different kinds of knowledge – scientific, artistic, mathematical and historical. It is usually a two-year programme, designed to equip students with academic and life skills. It is also recognised by the world’s leading universities. Students between the ages of 16 and 19 study six courses: three at a higher level and three at a standard level. Besides class assessments, students also take written examinations at the end of the programme.

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Alexanders Continues Commitment to Students’ Well-Being

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The success of international schools is dependent on their commitment to both the academic performance of their students and the social environment that they nurture and create for them. Alexanders International School continues to strike this balance as they enter the summer months.

The month of May saw a number of sports competitions at Alexanders – the most recent was an athletics event with the International Community School of London. Students were encouraged to participate in sprint-racing, javelin, discus, long-jumping and shot-put competitions.

Apart from the athletics competition, in May, Alexanders also threw a dodgeball charity fundraiser and a karaoke night. Additionally, they can be proud of their students who are participating in the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. May has seen the completion of one of these students’ requirements for the Bronze level. The Duke of Edinburgh Award allows them to engage with their community, commit to physical fitness and get involved in the world around them.

Coupled with this, Alexanders continues to value and monitor a high standard of academic performance from its students. The aim of the curriculum continues to be preparation for entrance into university, and other higher level education programmes across the UK, and increasing their fluency in the English language. With more than 70 countries represented in the student body, Alexanders seeks to nurture a broader cultural diversity and to assist its students in the frequently daunting task of adjusting to a new country and environment.

These two aspects of the school help students become well-rounded individuals, who know the importance of performing to their best ability inside and outside the classroom.

It should be the aim of all boarding schools to provide their students with life skills – the skills to succeed in a job and in their social and personal lives. The friendships and acquaintances that are made in the classroom and on the field mirror adult life – they require students to respond reasonably and solve problems.

Alexanders International School will carry its commitment to its students’ academic and personal development through into the month of June and beyond.

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Staying in London Enriches Student Experience

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Aiming to give the best education in the most affordable manner, Malvern House offers intensive English language coaching to international students at its three centres in the heart of London, which are accessible via all central bus routes and underground stations. In the past ten years, more than 35,000 students who enrolled on the general English courses, university pathways and business diplomas have benefited from the extensive training offered at Malvern House. Malvern House also offers the opportunity to study a range of foreign languages or teacher training programmes in collaboration with Cactus TEFL and Cactus Language. These courses are open to English native speakers and those with an upper-intermediate level of English or above.

Staying in London Enriches Student Experience

Accredited by the British Council in 2003 and a member of Education UK, Malvern House boasts the services of a qualified and dedicated teaching faculty, helpful and efficient staff members and state-of-the-art facilities. The flexible study schedule also allows students to take up part-time jobs to supplement their income. The school arranges these so students can experience the variety of the city, enjoy the thrill of attending the theatre, and explore the many historic and cultural landmarks. The school also offers counselling services and appoints student advisors to help students adjust to life in a new country. The flexible timetable and schedule allow students to explore the city and its two-thousand-year history and become a part of London’s cultural melting pot. In addition, students can choose their accommodation type – sharing hostel rooms with students of various ethnic backgrounds, renting private flats with other students or staying with host families (giving a glimpse of British life).

Along with assisting students to learn English London offers many possibilities for interesting excursions – there is a wide selection that the school will arrange to make the experience as enriching and educational as possible. For international students who have enrolled on the English course London, the vibrant and cosmopolitan ‘city that never sleeps’, Malvern House has added intensive English courses to its already impressive repertoire, further securing its commitment to give students a cultural and vibrant education in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.

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Language Schools Target New Age Groups

For many years, language schools around the world have been targeting those students that are taking a gap year before pursuing higher education at university or that are taking a year-off after completing their studies. Recently, however, a new student profile is emerging. The rise in the number of language schools and students wanting to take language courses has brought about a number of changes within the industry. Language schools have begun to target students of different age groups – from juniors as young as eight years old to seniors over the age of 50.

Language Schools Target New Age Groups

“I think the pace at which globalisation is taking place has forced people to get out of their comfort zones and explore new places and languages. This has created a new level of interest in learning languages. Though students are still learning languages at the degree or postgraduate level, many others are choosing shorter term courses that help them converse fluently in these languages”, says Teresa Anderson, a linguistic expert. Compared with five years ago, there is also a variety of customised language courses to choose from. Depending on the age group in question, the activities associated with language training also differ. For instance, for teenagers and those about to become teenagers, there are beginner sessions in foreign languages such as French, German, Spanish and Italian. Children can benefit from beginning to learn these languages at summer language camps, which are normally held in a city in the country where the language is spoken. Similarly, there are different courses for students aged 50 and above that combine lessons with sessions on wine-tasting, cuisine or culture associated with the language being taught.

“I always wanted to learn French. However, the needs of my children and my career took priority over my hobbies and interests. After retirement, I realised that I would never get a time like this to do all those things that I wanted to. That is how I decided to move to Lyon for a few months to learn French while trying out living in France”, describes 62-year-old Amy Shriver. “In addition to French courses France‘s wonderfully patient people have helped me gain confidence trying out my rusty French. For studying the French language France is very different from Canada in terms of the dialect I have heard. There is a certain sweetness to the way it is spoken in France.”, adds Shriver’s classmate, Thea Driver. Most students enrolling in language schools are still pursuing their college education. However, the increasing demand for language courses among those about to become teenagers and pensioners is helping this industry to expand.

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Skola Summer Programme Special Offer

Skola has announced that it will be offering a 10% discount to prospective students of the Ascot and Culford programmes. These two programmes are held in fabulous grounds and offer a broad range of sports activities as well as classroom courses. The offer is valid from 25th to 31st July and applies to the one-week summer courses.

Skola Summer Programme Special Offer

Class sizes do not exceed 18 at the Ascot programme, and prices include meals, housing and frequent excursions to London and other important English cities. The campus is located a stone’s throw away from both London and Heathrow Airport: a 45-minute journey and a 30-minute journey, respectively. This makes it extremely easy to stay for a short period, while obtaining a taste of everything that the programme has to offer.

The Culford programme is held at Alexanders International School. There is a varied outdoor activity component to the programme, as well as advanced music and theatre facilities. The maximum class size at Culford is 16, and language tuition is based on a communicative approach. Alexanders’ teachers and staff focus on pronunciation and comprehension, seeking to improve both through interactive activities and the application of classroom-learned skills and exercises. Alexanders is only 30 minutes from historic Cambridge, home to one of the most famous universities in the world.

The goal of these programmes is to enable students to adapt and be flexible with their language learning, applying it in a real way in their lives. Learning English can seem like a daunting task as, often, classroom-based lessons are not enough to cement grammatical rules in our minds. That is why a summer school UK stands apart – it allows students to apply the concepts that they have learned in real environments, such as on the sports field.

Learning English is an invaluable opportunity, regardless of where a student learns it. Nevertheless, it is especially exciting to attend summer schools UK because, in addition to being surrounded by native speakers, that is the place where the language was born. Surely no parents can resist such a deal.

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Education Loan Source, Inc. Launches Private Student Loan Program For Louviers Federal Credit Union

Education Loan Source, Inc. (ELS), a leading provider of education financial solutions, is proud to announce the launch of a private student loan program customized specifically for members of Louviers Federal Credit Union (LFCU).

Education Loan Source, Inc. Launches Private Student Loan Program For Louviers Federal Credit Union

“Our credit union conducted a thorough review of three student loan programs and decided that ELS was the best solution for us. We chose ELS based upon their ability to fully customize our program to meet the unique needs of our membership and existing school relationships as well as their extensive knowledge of the student loan industry. ELS is great to work with – they have maintained excellent lines of communication to keep us informed and educated from start to finish and have quickly responded to meet our needs,” says Bob Walls, Director of Human Resources and Special Projects for LFCU.

The Custom Loan Source SM (CLS) Program offered by ELS provides credit unions with the opportunity to develop their own customized student loan without the need for additional staffing or resources. CLS is a turn-key student loan solution which includes every aspect of the student loan process including set-up, administration, marketing, branded online application, loan processing, underwriting, certification and disbursement with colleges and universities, loan servicing, and portfolio management.

According to Tracy Sniscak, SVP – Business Development for ELS, “CLS is a perfect fit for LFCU as it allows the credit union to bring their own corporate lending standards and philosophies to an education loan program. LFCU was able to set their own rates and fees, and define their own school list. The credit union has an existing relationship with the University of Delaware and this new program will allow them to continue to offer financial assistance to the students there as well as at other regional schools. It’s been a pleasure to help them create and develop a program that meets the needs of their members.”

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