MAGAZINE

October 2022

In this issue, we have identified ‘10 Must-Watch Boarding Schools in 2022’ offering an experience-centered environment to help students grow in self-discipline and develop a strong work ethic that will prepare them for higher education. Our expert panel has handpicked schools all over the world that have been performing exceptionally well despite the pandemic hiccups.

COVER STORY

Ellesmere College

Shaping the Students of Today into the Leaders of Tomorrow

Settled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside since 1884, Ellesmere College is an independent 7-18 coeducational day, weekly and full boarding school providing outstanding educational and personal success for all students – whether local, regional or international.

FEATURED SCHOOL

Annie Wright Schools

Cultivating Today’s Individual Learners to Become Responsible Citizens of Tomorrow

Founded in Tacoma, Washington, Annie Wright Schools (AWS) is a private International Baccalaureate World School serving students from age three through high school. It is amongst the few elite schools in the US and the only in Washington State to offer the continuum of IB programs at every level.

FEATURED SCHOOL

Collège du Léman

Shaping Generations that Harness Differences to Change our World for the Better

Located between the city of Geneva and the countryside, ollège du Léman offers a green vibrant campus with warm and welcoming surroundings. Students aged 2-18 years are offered multiple choices in the curriculum – enabling them to follow a personalised learning path

FEATURED SCHOOL

Idyllwild Arts Academy

Changing the world for the better, one artistic step at a time!

Revolutionizing lives since 1946 is the forward-thinking and well-renowned art institution, Idyllwild Arts Academy, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure, skilled faculty, and continually evolving curricula. The academy offers intensive, specialized arts training and challenging college-prep academics to talented young artists from around the world.

FEATURED SCHOOL

Interlochen Arts Academy

Inspiring the Next Generation of Creative Changemakers

A true artist’s retreat, Interlochen Arts Academy invites grades 9-12 and postgraduate students for arts education programs designed to hone their skills and nurture their humanity.

FEATURED SCHOOL

North London Collegiate School Jeju

Inspiring the Next Generation of Creative Changemakers

NLCS Jeju draws on a history of educational excellence from the great Victorian educationalist Frances Mary Buss who established North London Collegiate School (UK) in 1850 and paved the way for an exciting and inclusive movement in the education of young women.

FEATURED SCHOOL

The Gow School

Where Hope Meets Action for a Brighter Future

Aware of the severity of dyslexia, Peter Gow Jr., founder of The Gow School, decided to take action to make a positive impact on the educational experience of intelligent students. With 20 years of expertise in teaching at Choate Rosemary Hall, Nichols School, and The Park School, Gow theorized that the key to success lay in small classes and intensive drills.

FEATURED SCHOOL

The Linsly School

Preparing Students for Success in College & Beyond

Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, The Linsly School is a private, independent day and boarding school for students in grades 5 through 12. It is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).

MENTOR’S OPINION

Fostering College Enrollment: A Culturally Relevant Response

Manuel Hernandez, Language Arts Teacher, Florida Department of Education

As an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher in New York City, Manuel Hernandez had many recently arrived students from all over the world. Determined to bridge that gap, he discovered culturally responsive teaching.

ADMIN PERSPECTIVE

Designing and Implementing Educational Systems for the Future

Dr. Conrad Hughes, Campus & Secondary Principal at International School of Geneva

Conrad Hughes (PhD, EdD) is Campus and Secondary Principal at the International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière, the oldest international school in the world where he also teaches philosophy. He holds two doctorates.

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Working Both Ends in Teacher Evaluation Improves Instruction for Students!

Dr. Hans Andrews, Distinguished Fellow in Community College Leadership, Olney Central College, Illinois, USA

Dr. Hans Andrews is the Distinguished Fellow in Community College Leadership through Olney Central College in Olney, Illinois. He is a former president of the college.

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Working Both Ends in Teacher Evaluation Improves Instruction for Students!

Dr. Heru Keonté, School Principal, John P. Holland Charter School

Dr. Heru Keonté is a middle school principal, serving students in an urban district located in Northern New Jersey.

BEST PRACTICES

Cultivating Powerful Conversations

Engy Olama, Certified Erickson and Lanning Concept-based Trainer, Happiness Coach

Engy is an international educator with 10+ years of teaching experience and 7+ years of leadership experience in IB PYP and American Schools. She worked as a lower primary homeroom teacher, lower primary coordinator, assessment coordinator, and deputy head of primary K-5.

BEST PRACTICES

What Plagiarism Platforms Can Teach Us About Rebuilding Educational Integrity

Alon Yamin, CEO and Co-Founder, Copyleaks

Alon Yamin is CEO and co-founder of Copyleaks, a cloud-enabled, AI-powered plagiarism detection platform that helps academic institutions, students, publishers, IP lawyers, businesses, and more track content, ensuring its originality.