International Student Placement

International Boarding Schools

Often parents that are choosing to send their children to the US or Canada do so because they want their child to speak, read and write English proficiently at an early age.

As educational consultants, we visit many boarding schools, spending time meeting with International boarding students, school administrators, teachers, coaches and admissions officers. We ascertain that the quality of services for International students is top notch.

Boarding schools provide an exciting 24-hour learning environment, maximizing the student’s immersion into an English speaking environment. The right school provides countless academic and extra-curricular opportunities for experiences wholly different from their home country.

US and Canadian boarding schools differ in setting, size, philosophy and structure as well as teaching and discipline styles. Further the role of the arts and athletics are additional elements that may help define the selection of the school. What other factors should be considered when choosing a boarding school? How does your family know if your child will feel comfortable? Will the school adequately meet your child's unique needs? Who will be your child's friends and role models? We meet personally with families to discuss their unique concerns. Every school's image is beautifully displayed in brochures, videos or CD-ROMs, but how do you uncover the school's true profile? Because we get to know you and your child well and because we have a thorough knowledge of which schools meet your family's needs, We can formulate a customized list of appropriate options. We can then point out specifics about each school, such as admission criteria, student-teacher ratio, dorm arrangements, academic and extra-curricular activities and various other characteristics of the student body and school community which aid you in your decision.

When parents consider placing their child in an overseas boarding school they will be subject to substantial expense.:

· From the home country to the US/Canada (before the school is selected

· Travel within the US and Canada during the school selection process

· Tuition , room and board and other fee (as well as additional travel between the home country and the school for parents and the student.

Using the experience and wisdom of Educational Avenues will help contain these expenses while making the right choice for the student.

ESL/TOEFL

Want to learn English? An ability to express oneself and write well is essential to success in a business and college/university environment.

Educational Avenues can help you find the RIGHT ESL program in the U.S. or Canada based on your personal needs and goals.

A solid ESL preparation is essential for scoring well on the TOEFL test. You can get more information about the TOEFL at http://www:toefl.org

Educational Avenues

International Student Placement

Educational Avenues is a private advisory service that helps students prepare for college admission in the U.S. and Canada. Counseling on an individual basis accompanies the student throughout the entire registration process until he/she is accepted. We refer students only to universities recognized by the appropriate accrediting boards and professional associations (ABET, NAAB, ASLA, AACSB.)

The process of applying for and obtaining a US student Visa can be quite tedious and intimidating for a young person. Rules have tightened after September 11, 2001. Educational Avenues has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate the process.

The advice that we provide helps students and their family optimize their choices and saves them time and money.

Services of Educational Avenues :

· Individual counseling

· Evaluation of the official transcript from the home country

· Personality and vocational Testing

· Assistance with selection of appropriate schools

· Assistance with preparing all application materials

· Guidance with selecting prep courses for SATs, TOEFL, GMATs

· Translation of transcripts

Additionally Educational Avenues offers:

· College admission counseling. We assess academic records and help our students and their parents to understand the criteria for admission at various colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. Through careful assessment we provide a list of options of colleges suitable to the student’s ability and needs (for example, based on grades, English language ability, academic ability and special skills.)

· F-1 Visa Advisement for both the U.S. and Canada. For the International student who wants to study in either in the US or Canada.

· Scholarships: Educational Avenues will help students identify and apply for any merit aid and scholarships for which they may be qualified (you must have excellent grades and scores to be able to qualify).

· Credential Evaluations: Educational Avenues evaluates credentials from approximately 40 countries from around the world.

· Itinerary Planning: Once a decision has been reached regarding the colleges you and your family wish to preview, Educational Avenues will arrange your itinerary if you are able to visit before enrolling .