children to American boarding schools. And American schools have developed ESL (English as a
Second Language) programs to accommodate these students. There are many different kinds of
schools for many different kinds of international students. Some schools only accept high level
students, others work with average to above-average students. There are even some schools that
can accommodate international students who have special needs. It can become quite a challenge
for international families to determine which school is best for their child. This is where my
educational placement service can help.
Why attend an American boarding school? There are a number of good reasons; the most obvious
is to learn English. English is language of choice for international businesses. To succeed in
international business, one must be able to speak, read and write English. Other reasons:
world come to American boarding schools.
* To become more independent, self-disciplined, and mature. The American educational system
emphasizes interactive learning and creative thinking. You will be expected to participate in class
discussions and express your own thoughts and ideas.
* To prepare for American universities. All secondary boarding schools have college counselors
who will help you select the most appropriate college and gain admission to your college of choice.
* Boarding schools offer small classes, individual attention and intense English language instruction.
There are also lots of opportunities in sports, visual arts, performing arts (theatre and music),
travel, outdoor education and other extracurricular activities.
* Most teachers at boarding schools live on campus (some even live in the student dorms) and are
available to help with homework or during weekends for extra help, travel/culture and to ease
homesickness. You will develop very close relationships with your boarding school teachers.
* Many schools offer summer immersion programs to help you improve your English and prepare
you for the academic demands of the full-year program.
