When it comes to education abroad, parents and applicants have a lot of questions. There is a lot of information on the topic, but which of this is true is still worth figuring out.

Go to a private school/university?

The quality of teaching abroad in public institutions is the same as in private ones (only in this case it is paid). Quick adaptation to a new place is the key to good academic performance.

Best place to study – from the world rankings?

Some parents believe that their child should study exclusively in one of the Ivy League universities or in another well-known institution from the world ranking of universities. However, such a list is annually published in such a number that one can doubt their expert assessment.

Try to track rankings in specific areas: humanities or social sciences, computer engineering, design, business administration, etc.

Is it harder for foreigners to study?

Testing, interviewing and, as a result, competing for a place in the rankings are common things in public and private schools abroad.

Becoming a student of a prestigious university is just as difficult, there are no indulgences for foreigners. Unless you can win a scholarship. It compensates for all or half of the cost of studying abroad.

Before entering a school or university abroad, it is important to assess how confident the child is in a foreign language.

In most European countries, training programs are conducted in English. However, sometimes the cost of training in the local language is much less. Perhaps the student will need additional lessons only in English but also in other foreign languages.

What are IELTS and TOEFL?

One of the reasons for the drop in academic performance in the first semesters is the difficulty of perceiving specialized disciplines.

If the theory was easy for a schoolchild or student at home, then difficulties may arise abroad. Whether for secondary or higher education, the applicant will have special tests – IELTS or TOEFL.

These exams are designed to test your general understanding of the English language. Which test is needed depends on the rules of the admissions office of a particular educational institution.

Education agency Unidirection advises children and adolescents to study English language in UK during summer or winter holidays.

For those who want to get into a foreign university, entrance exam preparation programs are suitable. The overseas education consultants help in writing a motivation letter, provides classes in training centres abroad with native speakers, assists in collecting the necessary documentation and obtaining a student visa Australia.

Why do we need soft skills in school?

Excellent knowledge of subjects and fluency in a foreign language does not always guarantee easy admission to a school or university abroad. Today, other life skills are also important:

• Critical thinking and developed imagination. Helps to cope with tasks of varying complexity, get to the bottom of the problem and find the best solution.
• Leadership skills. Ability to work in a team and motivate others to achieve high results;
• Willingness to quickly learn the necessary skills, even if it is an unfamiliar area.
• Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. Ability not to be afraid of mistakes, but to draw conclusions from them and develop;
• Effective communication. Clarity in conveying your thoughts, arguments, ideas, the ability to listen to others;
• Search and analysis of large amounts of information.