Truly international
How does meeting education experts from all over the world make you feel? Energised! Inspired! Claire Norwood and David Meddows from More Than English have returned back to the UK after attending ‘ICEF Berlin’ probably the world’s biggest education fair.
More Than English directors David and Claire had meetings with experts in education from: Italy, Peru, Brazil, Portugal, Czech Republic, Spain, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Finland, Bahrain and Latvia. 2444 people attended the three day event.
So what are the education experts talking about?
Pathways
Education specialists from different countries spoke about how important it is for courses to be part of a big plan. For students, every course must be a ‘stepping stone’ or a bridge to the next step.
This means that on summer school students need to learn to use their English in new ways by studying new subjects. They need to learn academic skills such as speech making and presentation skills. Very importantly also, teenagers need to learn how to work in international teams and gain confidence away from home so that when they are 18, they are ready and prepared to study successfully in any country they choose.
It’s personal
In the past, summer school students travelled in big groups with their friends. These days more and more parents understand that summer schools designed for individuals offer a much better immersion experience. Plus, of course, students need more specialised study options so they can follow their personal ambitions.
However, it’s not just the lessons that are important. Schools must look after every student as a VIP guest, offer amazing activities and answer parents’ questions very quickly.
