Knowledge Box

Workshops include:

• Understanding values around education choice
• Creating a “profile” of each child to establishing criteria for school choice.  Depending on the age and stage of your child this could include:
  • Favorite subjects at school
  • Academic progress
  • Interests and hobbies
  • Learning style
  • Assistance or extension requirements
  • Sporting and after-school activities
  • Language and Music studies
  • Social aspects

• Creating a picture of what’s important for your family. This may include some of these things:
  • School size and class sizes – what’s important?
  • Special programs – e.g. International Baccalaureate, French immersion, Spanish, Latin?
  • Level of parental involvement?
  • Demographic and socio-economic mix of students?
  • Single sex vs. coeducation?
  • After-care or holiday program?
  • Is the stated philosophy and values aligned with your family values?
• Planning
  • We provide tools to help with research and preparation for choosing schools.
• Communication
  • Ongoing communication and support for families

Our 45min seminars (for groups of 16+) will help you gain an overview of our  school system, options available in the system for your children, independent advice on planning for school choice and the chance to hear an ‘insider’s’ perspective on how to choose a school.

Start the planning process early to give your child the best chance for happiness.

Seminars’ are ideal for:

• your Mother’s Group,
• your Father’s Group,
• a group of friends,
• your gym,
• your crèche, kindergarten or early learning centre
• a gift for a baby shower
• your local business
• your staff as a reward for parents and prospective parents
• any interested and concerned participants

Tailored training packages are available for Human Resource Managers, Executive Search Consultants, Relocation Consultations, and businesses supporting families moving.