The middle school years, ages 11-14, are extremely important in the development of your child. These are the years when talents are often identified and strengths can begin to be nourished. However, it cannot be denied that the transition into a middle school boarding school at this age can also be a challenge. This is why sending your child to summer school in preparation for attending year-round Middle School is a wise idea.
The fourth-largest city in Switzerland, Lausanne is a cultural and economic centre. The seat of the International Olympic Committee since 1915, the city hosts many sporting events and fosters a multicultural environment. Brillantmont International School takes advantage of this incredible location. The school is located in a residential area of the city, right next to a large park and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
As a parent who is sending your child, perhaps for the first time, to summer school abroad, you naturally have many questions. These often range from student safety and what types of activities your child will participate in, to what they will learn and who they will meet. Here we have gathered together some of these questions and provided answers that will help reassure you as you prepare your child for summer school.
Switzerland is a country located at the crossroads of Europe. Nestled between France, Italy, Austria, and Germany, it boasts awe-inspiring mountain scenery, picturesque towns and villages, and world-leading multicultural urban centres.
In a recent blog post we addressed the issue of safety and security on our summer school programme, something parents are naturally concerned about. Today, let’s further explore how we care for students attending Brillantmont as part of our upcoming Summer Course 2014.
Watch this short video that highlights some of the fun and learning that was had last year at the Brillantmont International School summer Course.
Many things characterise the various summer schools of Switzerland, but one is particularly prevalent – safety. The Swiss enjoy low crime rates and an atmosphere or peace and security, something the country is renowned for the world over.
The ever popular Brillantmont Summer Course returns on July 5th, welcoming students from 30 different countries. Parents of returning students – of whom there’ll be many! – can expect the same winning mix of classroom language studies in French or English combined with sports, evening activities and weekend excursions.
No other country mixes European cultures and languages quite as well as Switzerland, so for parents wishing to give their children invaluable linguistic skills and an appreciation of multiculturalism, there really is no better place to send them to than an international summer school.
For Brillantmont students, attending our Summer Course means busy days filled with learning languages in the classroom, and fun summer activities with new friends. But what do summer programmes like ours mean to parents? There are many benefits for mums and dads, so let’s take quick look at just a few of them.
