by Lucile Demory, aged 15, France 

There are many kinds of schools in the world. Most of them are "normal" academic schools. Brockwood is some­thing else. It's an al­ternative and inter­national school where a lot of nationalities are represented. There are only a few such schools in the world. The way students are educated is quite different, but much better.

 

The excellent education offered by Brockwood doesn't only have to do with sub­jects such as maths and history, but it also teaches about life. We are taught in a way that we remember and that we understand. We don't just study to have good marks, but for our­selves. This is probably due to the competence of the teachers. This way of learn­ing teaches us how to work more independently as well as working more deeply. We are also taught to develop manual skills by taking care of the grounds and buildings, which perhaps unintentionally, teaches us to live in a com­munity, because this kind of work is always done in groups. We are encouraged to try to discover our talents and what we love to do in life. Furthermore, we are always welcome to explore personal programmes of study and the teachers are always here to help us in whatever we want to undertake.

 

Life in general at Brockwood is also something very different, whether it has to do with health, relationships or style of liv­ing. The food, which is vegetarian and or­ganic, and the large range of sports that are offered to us, contribute a lot to the healthy life that we lead. The environment, which is absolutely magnificent, works for us on our health as well. It wouldn't be the same, if the school was situated in the middle of a town!

 

The relations that we have with the teachers are very different to those at any other schools. It is probably because of the small number of students, it seems to be like a family. Contrary to what people might think, it is a benefit for us students, that the teachers live on the campus. Indeed, they are always here, whenever we need them to study, and they are always ready to help us as well, which is not common in a lot of schools. The rela­tionship between students is also nice. Students are open to each other, always ready to talk, help, or comfort someone, the teacher as well moreover!

 

 It is clear that the education at Brockwood differs from    Teapot with spots by Lucil   other schools, but in a good way. Even though it is not a very ordinary school, and it isn't very well known, this is an incredible school where everyone should go. If every­body was educated in the "Brockwood way", I am sure the world would function better. Everybody can have his own   opinion about Brockwood, but no one can take away my thoughts that it is the best education I will ever receive in my life. .

 

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