Parents

Do you know the differences between ESL and ELA, IELTS and TOEFL, SAT and ACT? As you start navigating the special international education system, you might come across many abbreviations, acronyms and specialized terms such as IB, AP, IGCSE… which makes you feel as…

Summer is almost with us. Kids are looking forward to their holiday’s and parents are wondering how to occupy their little darlings during the long break. The easiest answer, of course, is to give them an iPad and lock them in their room as you get on with your…

As dozens of U.S. schools dropped their ACT and SAT requirements, and many more are in the pipeline, is it the time for us to say goodbye to the SAT prep books? What are the major changes to the SAT this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic? What are the SAT…

If you’re or having a child preparing for college admissions, you might have heard of the SAT and ACT tests, and might be curious about their differences. The SATs and the ACTs are the two different tests that students are required to take for admittance to a US…

Have you noticed that your child’s homework contains more word math problems than ever before? Math word problems are regarded as a vital part of the mathematics curriculum, as it enhances the student’s mental skills, helps develop logical analysis and boosts…

(Translated from 5 Essential Steps to Help Children Cope with Stress by biglifejournal.com) Studies show that children and teens are more stressed out today than ever before. The combined pressures of schoolwork, high-stakes exams, social life, sports or other…

Watching English movies is a great way for your child to improve English while enjoying stories and music! Some parents might associate television programming with “brain drain,” but with the right show, it doesn’t have to be. Movies are a way to see the English…

There is nothing cuter than seeing the excitement on a child’s face while they tear into gifts early on Christmas morning, especially when you’ve picked out something that they absolutely love. But for all that, choosing what to get your little one can be…

Reading is one of the most fun and effective ways to help your child improve her English language skills. It can help to expand her vocabulary and expose her to different sentence structures, while still enjoying some wonderful stories. Encouraging your child to read…