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Amazing Courses at USA Heritage Academy
Discover the Amazing Courses at USA Heritage Academy At USA Heritage Academy, you'll find a rich, classical, and rigorous education rooted in traditional values and academic excellence. With an emphasis on critical thinking, historical awareness, and civic engagement, our courses prepare students for both higher education and lifelong learning. Here’s a glimpse at some of … Continue reading Amazing Courses at USA Heritage Academy
Christmas in our empty schools: Silence, Light, and Meaning
Christmas transforms the boarding school, not through the hustle and bustle of excited boys, but in their absence. With term over, the once lively halls fall into a serene quiet. Decorations glitter in empty classrooms, wreaths hang silently above chapel doors, and the nativity scene stands vigil in the stillness. It is, as Charles Dickens … Continue reading Christmas in our empty schools: Silence, Light, and Meaning
The Importance of Lasting Friendships at Boarding School: Equipping Ourselves for Life
At Catholic Boarding Education, we often reflect on the unique and formative experiences of boarding school life. Among these, few things leave as profound an impact as the friendships forged during these years. These bonds are not just about shared memories of dormitories, sports fields, or dining halls—they are enduring connections that often shape the … Continue reading The Importance of Lasting Friendships at Boarding School: Equipping Ourselves for Life
Chavagnes International College to Launch US High School Diploma from September 2025
We are delighted to announce a major milestone in the evolution of Chavagnes International College. Starting in September 2025, our school will roll out a comprehensive US High School Diploma programme for all pupils. This initiative will complement our existing offerings of IGCSEs, A-levels, and AP options, ensuring that we continue to meet the diverse … Continue reading Chavagnes International College to Launch US High School Diploma from September 2025
US High School Diploma for homeschoolers
USA Heritage Academy, an online school based in Florida, is making a dual pitch: to homechoolers seeking to offer a complete high school education to their children, and to European students who want to gain a prestigious double diploma which means the convalidation of their existing schoolwork plus a few extra hours of American study … Continue reading US High School Diploma for homeschoolers
The Benefits of a European Education for Young Americans: Discovering Cultural Roots and Expanding Horizons
In a world that is increasingly interconnected, the value of broadening one’s cultural and academic horizons cannot be overstated. For young Americans, an education in Europe offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with centuries-old traditions, gain a global perspective, and build character in a way that transcends conventional classroom experiences. For boys aged 16 to … Continue reading The Benefits of a European Education for Young Americans: Discovering Cultural Roots and Expanding Horizons
Why Knowledge is Essential in Education
Ferdi McDermott Headmaster of Chavagnes International College writes: E.D. Hirsch, Jr.’s Why Knowledge Matters (2016) is a vigorous, compelling defense of the primacy of knowledge in education—a sharp rebuke to the prevailing orthodoxy that elevates nebulous “skills” over substantive content. Hirsch lays out a case as simple as it is essential: students need a structured, … Continue reading Why Knowledge is Essential in Education
Benefits of Boarding Schools for Today’s digitalised young people
Ferdi McDermott, Headmaster of Chavagnes International College writes: As our world is more and more shaped by social media and online interactions we can easily underestimate the enormous influence that this parallel universe can have on young people's development. Boarding schools, on the whole, are aware of this and offer an alternative. (Murkett, 2024). They … Continue reading Benefits of Boarding Schools for Today’s digitalised young people
Exploring the Vendee Region: A Cultural Adventure at Chavagnes International College
Introduction: Exploring the Vendee Region: A Cultural Experience at Chavagnes International College Welcome to the vibrant and culturally rich Vendee region in France, where history, natural beauty, and culinary delights come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. Nestled within this picturesque region is Chavagnes International College, a prestigious boarding school that offers a well-rounded … Continue reading Exploring the Vendee Region: A Cultural Adventure at Chavagnes International College
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