Educational Opportunities

Do you have a gifted or bright child? Despite their best intentions, your neighborhood or even local private schools may not be adequately serving his or her needs. Public schools have been under the thumb of government regulations for years, and recently the push for additional standardized testing has driven out much of the challenging curriculum and enrichment the students able to perform at higher levels need. Teachers are more focused on bringing students up to passing on the state tests than on getting students ready for college. After all, teacher bonuses in many states are now tied to test performance – not college bound status.

Private schools may not be much better. Charter schools are also closely watched by the government, and many private schools are simply havens for children who do not meet the behavior standards at public schools. In many cases, the teachers at private schools are not required to be educated at the same level as public school teachers, so the educational opportunities in these programs may be limited as well.

If you want your child to have every opportunity to succeed, consider a third option. American boarding schools offer highly educated teachers dedicated to their work. Teaching and their subject matter are more than a career, it’s a passion, and these professionals are not paid based on state testing rates, but rather on the excellence of student achievement.