100% British schools open to principals

Founders of the private school “The British School of Monaco”., Explain the establishment’s specialties, opening at the end of October.

80 students are preparing to join the brand new school located at 8 avenue de Fontvielle in Monaco. It will open its doors at the end of the work, in October or so “At the beginning of November at the latest”, trust founders Olena Sullivan-Prykhodko and Luke Sullivan. Having been established as principal for ten years, the couple is very excited and confident for the launch.

“We have worked with 1,000 families in Monaco”, says Luke. In fact, by creating Modelex, a company specializing in tutoring, the private education specialist identified parents’ expectations in terms of education. “From now on, in principal, parents have a choice. All French schools, the International School of Monaco (ISM) with a mix of English and French, and in a few weeks the British School of Monaco will offer 100% English instruction.Luke explains, impatient to welcome the first disciples.

We have worked with over 1,000 families in Monaco

Statistically, the need is very real. Out of 500 applications only 80 students were selected. “This year, we are opening from Year 1 (Major Division) to Year 5 (CM1), but the maximum capacity of the school is 96 students”Year 6 (CM2) will open next year and the school will be running at full speed with young children aged 5 to 10/11, mostly Monaco residents, of different nationalities. “You can have a student whose father is German and whose mother is Italian or a Russian father and a French mother … It creates a lot of opportunities but is complicated”The University of Bristol graduate thinks so.

So parents are not afraid of innovation, on the contrary, they are very involved. “Every day they ask us what we can do to help the project.”, Luke wonders. Teachers also have a lot of devotion, enthusiasm and challenges. Coming straight from the United Kingdom, they must use the British school curriculum.

Pedagogical style differs especially in communication and relationship with students. “We invested a lot of time and money in hiring teachers because we were looking for the most talented and passionate people.”Approves Luke.

The support and recognition of the Prince’s Government and the Monaco National Department of Education, Youth and Sports is essential to the implementation of the project, which was launched two years ago. “We worked hand in hand.”The founders claim that the program available on the institution’s site is fully vetted by authorities.

Train the citizens of tomorrow

It’s no secret that English is considered an important language to master by many – especially employers. But not all strictly speaking subjects like English or Maths. Teachers have the difficult task of training the citizens of tomorrow. To do this, they must integrate the school’s values ​​into every subject: integrity and responsibility, respect and kindness towards others and courage and passion for the world.

The founders consider it a point of honor to ensure the well-being and mental health of every student by relying on the American “Mind Up” program. “You cannot give the best in class if you are not psychologically and physically comfortable. Everything is connected ». Therefore, one class per week is dedicated to wellness, food and entertainment “Students get used to talking about their feelings without judgment. »

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Registrations are still possible

For those interested, registration is still open. Selection is done after meeting with the parents, sending the registration file and meeting with the child appearing for the placement test. ” The position of English is not decisive for us. We look at the child’s abilities as a whole », explains the former vice-president of the Junior Economic Chamber of Monaco. Calculate the same 35,000 euros for tuition, which includes application fees and registration fees.

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