Exploring Japan's Educational Success
The Japanese model of education has gained worldwide attention recently, as a system which has simultaneously moved with the modern trends of learning and schooling yet has retained significant traditional practices[1]. Japan has one of the best educated populations in the world, with a 100% enrolment rate for compulsory schooling years, 100% literacy and 46% of all high school graduates attending university[2]. The system of moral education which emphasises student-driven co
Guide to writing a winning essay
Essay writing – it can make or break your final marks in the senior years of high school. The secret to perfecting essay writing technique, however, is not hard to obtain! It lies in the structure and planning. With a good working knowledge of the necessary elements of an essay and a road map for how you’re going to approach them, essay writing can be a breeze, regardless of the content you’re writing about. Planning is key! Planning all of your essays and what you are trying
Ask the tutors - 9 top things you've always wanted to know about tutoring
We often share the wonderful feedback from our students and parents and what they are enjoying about our tutoring lessons. Today we thought we would take a look behind the scenes and ask our tutors the million dollar question: "What is it really like working as a tutor?" If you are thinking about becoming a tutor, have any questions about tutoring or would like to know more from the tutors, please comment below or contact us. We would love to hear from you! We asked one of ou
