Benefits of Studying High School in Israel
Introduction
While it seems a big leap to send your children to study high school in Israel, there are in fact many benefits to arrange a study aboard program for them even before university age.
(1) Good international schools with international recognition
The international schools in Israel cater for an international student body. Schools follow a curriculum model from the US, UK, or France. Schools provide similar standards of schooling around the globe, providing for an easy transition between schools. Schools also provide internationally accepted accreditation such as the international baccalaureate.
(2) Safe and healthy environment for young students
Deviant adolescent behaviors, violence, alcohol and drug usage are problems that parents will worry when sending their children aboard. In this aspect, the Israeli society remains relatively calm and healthy, providing a unique environment for young children to study and protecting them from being exposed to the less pleasant part of the world in an early age.
(3) Getting fluent in English, Hebrew, Arabic or European languages
Primary instruction of international schools is usually in English or French, with language classes in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian and other European languages. High school is an optimum time to study abroad and learn a new language. It gives high school students a competitive advantage for colleges and employment, and is key to truly learning about another culture and its people.
(4) Potential to Change Individual Goals and Direction
Studying abroad isn’t just about learning in classroom. It’s also about the experience you have with the world beyond our borders — with people, and languages, and cultures that are very different from our own. Israel provides a very comprehensive exposure to young people: the advance development in science and technology; the political, social and religious dynamics in Israel and the Middle East; meeting people coming from all over the world in search for different goals. An experience that will help the young people to consider the path of life they will take before their college education.
(5) Standing out in college applications
While many consider places like the U.K. for high school/pre-college education, having studied in a young age in Israel will impress the college admission officers and demonstrate that the candidate is more independent and more able to adapt to changing environments and different cultures.
International high schools in Israel
Admission and enrollment procedures vary from school to school. Space is often limited and preference may be given to students based on nationality. Tuition tends to be expensive based on local standards, but offers high standards of learning, boast smaller class sizes, first-rate facilities, and extracurricular. Boarding facilities are available at some schools, but most only provide day classes.
The Council of International Schools (CoIS) is a non-profit association of international schools and post-secondary institutions which provides educational accreditation, teacher and leadership recruitment services, links to higher education, governance assistance and help with founding new schools.
Some information of international high schools in Israel is at Annex.
Attracting international students
Other than children of overseas professionals, diplomats, NGOs, the international schools in Israel are actively recruiting students from overseas (including in China and the rest of Asia).
Schools offer a variety of programs including short-term exchange programs, summer programs, language programs, and study tour.
For longer term studies, boarding school is not very common though. There is a need for a local guardian to take care of the daily living.
September 2015
See more at: http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/israel/education/international-schools-in-israel.htm#sthash.gOj0Aa1E.dpuf
Introduction
While it seems a big leap to send your children to study high school in Israel, there are in fact many benefits to arrange a study aboard program for them even before university age.
(1) Good international schools with international recognition
The international schools in Israel cater for an international student body. Schools follow a curriculum model from the US, UK, or France. Schools provide similar standards of schooling around the globe, providing for an easy transition between schools. Schools also provide internationally accepted accreditation such as the international baccalaureate.
(2) Safe and healthy environment for young students
Deviant adolescent behaviors, violence, alcohol and drug usage are problems that parents will worry when sending their children aboard. In this aspect, the Israeli society remains relatively calm and healthy, providing a unique environment for young children to study and protecting them from being exposed to the less pleasant part of the world in an early age.
(3) Getting fluent in English, Hebrew, Arabic or European languages
Primary instruction of international schools is usually in English or French, with language classes in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian and other European languages. High school is an optimum time to study abroad and learn a new language. It gives high school students a competitive advantage for colleges and employment, and is key to truly learning about another culture and its people.
(4) Potential to Change Individual Goals and Direction
Studying abroad isn’t just about learning in classroom. It’s also about the experience you have with the world beyond our borders — with people, and languages, and cultures that are very different from our own. Israel provides a very comprehensive exposure to young people: the advance development in science and technology; the political, social and religious dynamics in Israel and the Middle East; meeting people coming from all over the world in search for different goals. An experience that will help the young people to consider the path of life they will take before their college education.
(5) Standing out in college applications
While many consider places like the U.K. for high school/pre-college education, having studied in a young age in Israel will impress the college admission officers and demonstrate that the candidate is more independent and more able to adapt to changing environments and different cultures.
International high schools in Israel
Admission and enrollment procedures vary from school to school. Space is often limited and preference may be given to students based on nationality. Tuition tends to be expensive based on local standards, but offers high standards of learning, boast smaller class sizes, first-rate facilities, and extracurricular. Boarding facilities are available at some schools, but most only provide day classes.
The Council of International Schools (CoIS) is a non-profit association of international schools and post-secondary institutions which provides educational accreditation, teacher and leadership recruitment services, links to higher education, governance assistance and help with founding new schools.
Some information of international high schools in Israel is at Annex.
Attracting international students
Other than children of overseas professionals, diplomats, NGOs, the international schools in Israel are actively recruiting students from overseas (including in China and the rest of Asia).
Schools offer a variety of programs including short-term exchange programs, summer programs, language programs, and study tour.
For longer term studies, boarding school is not very common though. There is a need for a local guardian to take care of the daily living.
September 2015
See more at: http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/israel/education/international-schools-in-israel.htm#sthash.gOj0Aa1E.dpuf
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