Critical thinking is a term that gets thrown around quite a lot, but what exactly does it mean? Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly, objectively and rationally about what to do or what to believe, in order to solve a problem or form a judgement. It involves using things like logic, reasoning, and […]
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This January, Surval students were invited to attend the World Economic Forum in Davos. As world leaders and activists were discussing issues such as Ending Modern Slavery, and Our Disposable Society, our students noted recurrent themes and enduring understandings that they can apply to their experience here at Surval. The following are four key takeaways
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The education system in Switzerland is recognized all over the world as one of the best. The Swiss education system features inherent universality, modeling itself after the best aspects of German, French, and Anglo-American boarding schools. How the Education System Works in Switzerland According to Swiss law, the official state languages in Switzerland include German,
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College is a key milestone in every student’s academic career. In the best scenarios, all the hard work of middle school and high school pays off, with learning experiences that lay the groundwork for exciting career opportunities and a productive and meaningful life. The top American colleges accept students with diverse passions and interests: artists
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Many families know about boarding school, but they assume that this option is available only to students in grades 9 through 12. Junior boarding schools serve younger students (here at Fay, our boarders are in grades 7-9), and they offer middle schoolers unique opportunities and thorough preparation for the road ahead. 1. A balanced approach
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Did you know that January is the most important month in the private school admission calendar? Though September feels far away, now’s the time to think about what school will be the best fit for your child, whether your child is starting school for the first time in kindergarten or considering a change of schools
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With a thriving, high-tech economy, Singapore is among the top destinations to live in the world but also an expensive place if you are not careful with your budgeting. The cost of living can be startling to expatriates, so it’s important that those who are relocating to Singapore know what to expect when they arrive.
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The students of our fashion guild were provided with a new challenge: they received a budget of 30€ and had to make a piece of garment for themselves within this budget. Creativity was required as they could decide what kind of garment they would like to make and what design they would like to realize.
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“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” ― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird Empathy is an essential skill and it starts with putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to help you understand perspectives that
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As educators, we are frequently thinking how to make the learning process easier and more enjoyable for our students, and we also explore new ways and approaches to teaching which help our students acquire knowledge from different perspectives. This concept is very different from the image that we have of the traditional idea of education.
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