SELECTING THE RIGHT SCHOOL - most important factor for positive learning

How a student ends up in a particular school is often a matter of chance, or convenience, or "my friend (relative or neighbor’s child) also goes there". Yet a successful school career and learning experience depend to a large extent on the school setting and curriculum, and it is too risky to send a child to a program (school) without systematic evaluation and comparison to find out if the school can indeed satisfy the child’s needs, learning style and personality.

Our school placement program will first analyze the student’s academic levels, learning history, intellectual strengths and weaknesses, and his/her social and emotional development. We then match the school(s) that can best satisfy these areas and can also further the student’s school career, taking into parental consideration of distance, finance and school philosophy.

The School Placement starts with an extensive intake session either in person or via the telephone to define the objectives of the parents, and to evaluate the student‘s learning style, energy level, motivation, study habit, and peer and family relationships. We then analyze the student’s present curriculum, textbooks and workbooks used, and recent test papers and homework if available. Psychological, personality and achievement tests may be sought depending on needs.

Based on the above information, we will develop an educational profile for the child and will research schools that will fit the profile. The final phase is a conference either in person or by phone, to discuss the findings and recommendations.

The complete School Placement, including all in-person meetings and testing and a report, is $850. Internet or phone consult is charged at $90.00 per hour.

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