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As we approach October, many U.S. boarding schools welcome Family Week, a time when schools provide a mid-term progress update on students. Parents are also invited to register for parent-teacher meetings, which offer a valuable opportunity for parents to communicate face-to-face or online with teachers.

When considering study abroad options in the U.S., private day schools in the Boston area are an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality education. These schools offer rigorous academics, diverse extracurricular activities, and a chance to integrate into local communities while enjoying world-class resources. 

When it comes to U.S. boarding schools, well-known names like Andover and Exeter often dominate the conversation. But did you know there are entire networks of top schools that offer just as many, if not more, opportunities for academic, athletic, and personal growth? This article explores the top U.S. boarding school alliances that families shouldn’t overlook.

Student Profile Student Name: Eugene Current School: Shanghai Bilingual School Admitted to: Cranbrook Schools About Eugene Eugene is currently a ninth-grade student at Shanghai Bilingual School. His family began considering international education early on and initially hoped he would attend middle school in the United States. They started preparing for the language requirements in seventh

Finding the right day school can be a challenge. To make it easier, we’ve created a series of guides on top private day schools in the Boston area. In Part 1, we highlighted several well-regarded schools. In this next part, we continue the series by introducing additional schools and showcasing what makes each one unique.

As competition for U.S. boarding school admissions increases, many families are exploring high-quality American day schools as an alternative. Day schools offer a rigorous education similar to boarding schools while allowing students to stay connected to their local communities and enjoy a more balanced learning environment. The U.S. is home to many private day schools

When we think about water sports, swimming and diving are usually the first to come to mind. However, water polo is an aquatic sport with a rich history of more than 170 years that deserves more attention. Often called “water football,” water polo combines the physical intensity of land-based ball games with the unique challenges

5. Teamwork: Schools in China emphasize a 1 to many teaching model where the teacher lectures students who simply take notes and generally do not participate in the classroom. Students rarely have the opportunity to form groups and participate in any added learning activities or projects. This is primarily due to the test-centric teaching style and focus on numerical grades as achievement as opposed increasing understanding of the subject. In American classrooms, teachers often assign group projects such as posters, models, and the creation of short films. Hands-on projects allow for students to apply the knowledge they’ve learned in class. Schools often have students participate in field trips, surveys and operate with the most authentic records.

The lives of students around the world have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. In particular, international students in the US face unique challenges.