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
Rediscovering the Loving Heart of Teaching
Teaching is a vocation that, at its best, is borne by love: love of the subject, love of the students and love of learning itself. This truth may seem self-evident, but it is often pushed into the background in the everyday life of the teaching profession. Teachers caught between their own struggles and those of … Continue reading Rediscovering the Loving Heart of Teaching
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
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
Sparta and Athens : two different educational models
Ancient Sparta and Athens were two city-states in ancient Greece that had very different approaches to education. Sparta was a military state that placed a strong emphasis on physical fitness and discipline, while Athens was a center of learning and culture that emphasized intellectual development. In Sparta, education was closely tied to military training. Boys … Continue reading Sparta and Athens : two different educational models
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