At the end of November a group of Brillantmont students headed out to Singapore, in the company of teacher Mr Victor McClean to participate with over a thousand others, in the Model United Nations (MUN) conference (www.thimun.org).
For students attending a school like Brillantmont, involving oneself in extra-curricular activities and cultural pursuits is the easiest – and most enjoyable! – way to involve oneself in school life. Choose an activity you enjoy and you’ll soon meet like-minded people with the same interests, a solid basis for any friendship.
The accreditation process is ongoing (see last posting) and for any school this is very positive. It means that the school is constantly looking for ways to improve and innovate, with a view to providing the very best learning environment for the students.
Brillantmont has been accredited for over 30 years by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. These two organisations work globally in a range of education-related areas, one of which is Swiss school accreditation. There are approximately 660 schools in 120 countries, which are fully accredited by CIS and a further 440 associated post-secondary institutions.
Starting life at a new school is always an adventure, with many wonderful experiences awaiting the eager student. So much depends on how you embrace fresh challenges and strive to make the most of every life lesson. However, here at Brillantmont we do a great deal to help newcomers to settle in and achieve a true sense of belonging in a new boarding school or day school.
Your time at a school such as Brillantmont will be a wonderful experience and will prepare you well for the rest of your life, but starting at a new school can be daunting. Here is some helpful boarding school advice to help you get settled in:
While the practical aspects of preparing for a new school, especially a boarding establishment, such as buying clothes and stationery are obvious, it is important not to neglect psychological preparation for school.
The Brillantmont summer course offers students the chance to experience new activities and, for some, a chance to settle in to Brillantmont before starting their schooling in Switzerland.
One of the most unique aspects of life in Switzerland is diversity. The Swiss population is one of the most multicultural in all of Europe, reflected in its wealth of linguistic contrasts – French, German, Italian and Romansh are all official languages, with English spoken widely across the country too.
