Regional News of Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Source: Isaac Yeboah

Top Summer & Boarding School Expo to be held in Accra

John Williamson, the leading Boarding School expert in Europe & North America will be in Accra with a renowned group of Boarding Schools from across the US, Canada, Switzerland, and the UK.

Parents, students and counsellors can meet with official representatives from schools, as well as receive free counseling advice from Mr. Williamson and Linden Boarding School Tours.

The expo takes place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel from 14:00 until 19:00. Admission is free. This event only happens once a year, and is a rare opportunity to meet the best Boarding Schools from across the globe.

The schools in attendance are hand-selected by Mr. Williamson to form a group of top schools from around the world. The variety and calibre of schools is unmatched.

Mr. Williamson has 30 years of experience in International Education, allowing him to recognize what makes a school exceptional, as well as what a particular child needs to excel. He is also a frequent visitor to Western Africa, giving seminars and making presentations to educators across the country.

During the expo, Mr. Williamson and the school representatives will explain the variety of opportunities for summer, short term (one year) and multi-year school programs. Each school is different, ensuring something for every student and family. These schools are prepared to speak about housing, academics, sports, arts, and recreational activities.

Decision makers from the Schools' admissions offices are flying to Accra to speak to students at these fairs, as well as conduct personal interviews.

There is no other event that matches the quality of Schools, enthusiasm or efficiency of a Linden Boarding Schools Expo. Schools are vetted on academic standards and must meet strict criteria to be considered. Because of the high quality of the schools, their representatives are prepared to give their undivided attention to families and counsellors. The Linden team, including John Williamson, will facilitate the Expo, helping families and counsellors find schools to fit their needs.

Some of the Schools which will be in attendance are: Hawaii Preparatory Academy, a school with a renowned science program that ranges from the research and protection of sea turtles to brain wave technology; Leysin American School is set in the Swiss Alps with a variety of arts, sports and academics including journalism and languages during summer and full year; and St. Margaret’s School, one of the leading girls’ schools in Canada, boasts a unique experiential learning program. These are just a few of the extraordinary schools at the expo.