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Villa Grimani International School was founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wished to offer their children the opportunity to attend a school providing an excellent education in an open-minded and happy environment, with the daily programme conducted in English, a recognised tool of international communication. Our children also study Italian, which is ta Villa Grimani International School was founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wished to offer their children the opportunity to attend a school providing excellent education in an open-minded and happy environment, with the daily program conducted in English, a recognized tool of international communication. Our children also study Italian, which is taught by experienced mother-tongue Italian teachers. The school is situated in a magnificent ancient villa, dating from the 1400s. The school staff and of course the children bring modernity and life to this beautiful building. Villa Grimani International School is also a member of ECIS, European Council of International Schools. Villa Grimani International School aims to offer a learning environment with the best cultural and educational opportunities. We intend to provide our pupils with the skills to ensure that they are flexible and able to adapt to and orient themselves in a variety of situations. We teach our pupils to take advantage of potential opportunities and we are aware that a child needs solid points of reference on which to build their own identity. All teachers at Villa Grimani are fully qualified with teaching degrees and diplomas from British and American universities. They are all native English speakers. Italian lessons are taught by qualified native Italian teachers who have experience teaching in Italian and above all international schools. Our Chinese, German, Spanish and Russian teachers are all mother-tongue qualified teachers. It is possible to enroll your child at Villa Grimani at any point during the academic year providing there are spaces available. Children are accepted from Italian, foreign and international schools. They may be asked to sit an entry test and meet with staff on a few occasions to gauge their level of English and to decide in which class they should be placed. Children entering with little or no English are given individual support from our support teachers in and out of the classroom. The educational philosophy at Villa Grimani International School is: To create a key to understanding reality, which provides students with a wider comprehension of the world as a whole, in its evolution and to help them, day by day, to discover their talents, develop their skills, and at the same time, value diversities. Creativity and practical experience are the keys to stimulating students in all subjects and topics, facilitating the learning process with total involvement and understanding.”If I listen I forget if I see I learn if I do I understand. To offer the students the possibility to grow up with perfect bilingualism, within an independent, open, and international education. The English language is not just our aim, but is, above all, the linguistic access to all subjects of the curriculum. The perspective offered to our children is the wider one of acquiring the linguistic means and the education appropriate to enlarging future professional choices, an indispensable opportunity to enter secondary schools and universities in any country, to be prepared to meet a variety of opportunities and possibilities waiting for them. ught by experienced mother tongue Italian teachers. The school is situated in a magnificent ancient villa, dating from the 1400’s. The school staff and of course the children bring modernity and life to this beautiful building. Villa Grimani International School is also a member of ECIS, European Council of International Schools. Villa Grimani International School aims to offer a learning environment with the best cultural and educational opportunities. It is our intention to provide our pupils with the skills to ensure that they are flexible and able to adapt to and orient themselves in a variety of situations. We teach our pupils to take advantage of potential opportunities and we are aware that a child needs solid points of reference on which to build their own identity. All teachers at Villa Grimani are fully qualified with teaching degrees and diplomas from British and American universities. They are all native English speakers. Italian lessons are taught by qualified native Italian teachers who have experience teaching in Italian and above all international schools. Our Chinese, German, Spanish and Russian teachers are all mother tongue qualified teachers. It is possible to enrol your child at Villa Grimani at any point during the academic year providing there are spaces available. Children are accepted from Italian, foreign and international schools. They may be asked to sit an entry test and meet with staff on a few occasions to gage their level of English and to decide in which class they should be placed. Children entering with little or no English are given individual support from our support teachers in and out of the classroom. The educational philosophy at Villa Grimani International School is: To create a key to understanding reality, which provides students with a wider comprehension of the world as a whole, in its evolution and to help them, day by day, to discover their talents, develop their skills and at the same time, value diversities.Creativity and practical experience are the key to stimulating students in all subjects and topics, facilitating the learning process with total involvement and understanding.”If I listen I forget, if I see I learn, if I do I understand. To offer the students the possibility to grow up with perfect bilingualism, within an independent, open and international education. The English language is not just our aim, but is, above all, the linguistic access to all subjects of the curriculum.The perspective offered to our children is the wider one of acquiring the linguistic means and the education appropriate to enlarging future professional choices, an indispensable opportunity to enter secondary schools and universities in any country, to be prepared to meet a variety of opportunities and possibilities waiting for them. View full school

We are a Nursery and Pre-Preparatory school for children aged two to seven. We have a long-standing reputation in our community for providing the very best in early years education. Our dedicated and experienced team strives to ensure that all children in our care flourish within a happy and nurturing environment, giving a firm foundation to the start of their educational journey. Set within two beautiful Victorian houses, The Villa retains the feel of a family home and is welcoming, light, bright, and specifically designed for children. Our outdoor space is unique for the area and gives children the freedom to play and run around, greatly enriching their learning experience. Our aim is for The Villa to be a ‘home from home for the children in our care and this is particularly true in the Nursery where many of our children are learning to separate from their families for the first time. Children at The Villa learn through play and activities which stimulate their natural curiosity in an atmosphere of encouragement and praise. The Villa Nursery has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted and our curriculum is carefully planned to meet the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We nurture an enthusiasm for knowledge and aim to develop each child’s confidence in their ability to become successful learners. Each child has a designated key worker who, in partnership with parents, responds to the needs of each child. They learn how to solve problems, make decisions, experiment, predict, plan, and question in a range of contexts. The Nursery provides the ideal preparation for school as children are encouraged to explore their creativity and imagination, make friends and share in a fun and caring environment. This area is fundamental to successful learning. Children are provided with different situations where they can follow instructions and communicate effectively with each other, within a stimulating and language-rich environment. Listening to stories and rhymes is an important part of every day. The children learn to sit quietly and discuss the stories afterward, re-telling them in their own words and talking about their experiences. Our Values: Caring & friendly environment Self-esteem & confidence Good behavior Education & care Encouragement & praise Personal Development Communication Our pre-school children also have the opportunity to participate in French and Spanish lessons. This allows the children to explore the use of different languages and cultures. The Villa Pre-Prep is a small and friendly school with children joining us for Reception, Year One and Year Two. We believe that school should be a positive, happy, and stimulating experience where the needs of each child are respected. We recognize that the early years at nursery and school are a crucial period of development in childhood and as a result, our guiding ethos is one of support and care. At the same time, we equip children with all the tools they need educationally, emotionally, and socially as they prepare to leave us at age seven. Children at The Villa benefit from our high teacher-pupil ratio which gives us the freedom to extend and enrich the curriculum and study topics in greater depth, with a key focus on pastoral care. Every child is treated as an individual, and we have an open and honest approach to communication with parents. We achieve excellent results by remaining true to our beliefs and supporting every child to develop talents and passions to excel in the classroom and their future learning journey. Pre-Preparatory Scholl Values: Meeting potential Excellent teaching Self-confidence & independence Enthusiasm for learning Reception builds upon the curriculum covered in the Nursery and is the final year of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. We take a cross-curricular approach to inspire the children and promote deep and memorable learning. We use a themed approach, with key texts at the heart of our themes and with outings to inspire and motivate learning. We have a creative approach to learning in Year 1 and 2 whilst also covering the skills of the National Curriculum. With small class sizes, we can provide the children with broader learning experiences that promote curiosity and enthusiasm. The Villa opened in 1997 as a small nursery with just ten children on the ground floor of Studley Villa, as it was originally known. Increasing numbers gradually led to the conversion of the first floor into nursery classrooms and in 2001 The Villa expanded further upwards and the Pre-Preparatory school was born. In 2012, in a bid to meet the growing local demand for nursery places, The Villa expanded to include our adjacent property at 56 Lyndhurst Grove, thereby doubling the number of places available. The building underwent a huge modernization. Architect-designed, the building retains only its original façade with purpose-built, ultra-modern, well-lit, spacious classroom facilities at the rear. Our team in the Nursery now cares for 124 children daily and we teach approximately 48 children in the Prep-Prep. The Villa attracts many families from the local area, mainly through word of mouth. Demand for places at The Villa continues to be exceptionally high which is testimony to our success in supporting pupils as they take their first steps in their early year's education. View full school

Villa Nazareth English Medium School was established in the year 2004. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 931167, with classes Nursery/KG/LKG, I to XII, and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2022. It lies in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala and is currently being managed by the Calasanz Charitable Trust, Kerala. It is presently under the principal -administration of JAMES SANTIAGO, with a total of 16 staff members. There are a total of 21 rooms, 5 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. The nearest railway station is Neyyattinkara and it is 20 KM far from the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent LOCATION OF SCHOOL Nearest Railway Station Neyyattinkara Distance in KM 20 Nearest Police Station NeyyattinkaraAryanad Distance in KM 2 Nearest Nationalised Bank Aryanad Distance in KM 2 ENROLLMENT OF THE STUDENTS Class No. of Section No. of Student Nursery/KG/LKG 0 0 I-V 7 237 VI-VIII 3 79 IX-X 0 0 XI-XII 0 0 Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 21 5 1 2 8 11 343375 432475 Labs and Rooms Details Room Number Size Length (in Ft.) Breadth (in Ft.) Class Room 16 26 20 Composite Science Lab 1 30 20 Physics Lab 0 0 0 Chemistry Lab 1 30 20 Biology Lab 0 0 0 Maths Lab 1 26 20 Computer Science Lab 1 26 20 Home Science Lab 0 0 0 Library 1 40 20 Other Rooms 5 20 20 PARTICULARS OF TEACHING STAFF Staff Number Trained Untrained NTTs 0 0 0 PRTs 9 9 0 TGTs 5 5 0 Librarian 1 1 0 PTI 1 1 0 PGTs 0 0 0 *Vice Principal/Supervisor/Head Master/ Head Mistres 0 0 0 Physical Size Area of Campus (in sq. Mtrs.) 21812.555996 (in Acres.) 5.39 Built up Area in (in sq. Mtrs.) 3693.18 Whether the School at one site or two site ONE Area of Playground (in sq. Mtrs.) 10000 SANITARY CONDITIONS Type of W.C and Urinals flush No. of Urinals/Lavatories Separately for Boys 15 No. of Urinals/Lavatories Separately for Girls 15 Potable Water yes Has Certificate about health and sanitary conditions, drinking water and fire safety of the school has been obtained from the competent authorities of the area? yes LIBRARY FACILITIES Total No of Books 1840 Periodicals 10 Dailies 3 Reference Books 150 Magazine 5 SPORTS & GAMES Swimming Pool No Indoor Games Yes Dance Rooms Yes Gymnasium No Music Rooms Yes Hostel No Health and Medical Check up Yes View full school

Villa Maria College is the premier student-centered institution in Western New York. What does that mean? It means we put our students first, every single day, and that everyone here has the ultimate goal of helping each of our students meet their academic, social and career goals. It means our experienced faculty members bring their real world experience into the classroom, and spend time teaching students how to apply their talents to the real world. It means we have a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which gives our students almost unlimited access to faculty, facilities and equipment. It means that we offer academic programs, athletic programs and student life programs that give students a complete college experience, and leaves them prepared to succeed after graduation. Villa Maria College’s mission is to provide students with a rigorous and enriching educational experience. By offering academic programs with a broad core curriculum, the College transforms and empowers students to realize their intellectual, creative, professional, and spiritual potential. To accomplish this, we use our five core values as a guide to ensure that every decision made is done in our students’ best interests. Villa Maria College, founded by the Felician Sisters, provides students a rigorous and enriching educational experience. Offering academic programs with a broad core curriculum, the College transforms and empowers students to realize their intellectual, creative, professional, and spiritual potential. Inspired by a welcoming Catholic tradition and a dynamic Franciscan spirit, Villa Maria College offers individual attention and fosters compassion, justice, peace, respect for human dignity and a commitment to service. When you apply to Villa Maria College, you’ll be assigned your own admission counselor who will work one-on-one with you to answer your questions and help you make the right choice for your education and career goals. Our financial aid staff is also ready to help you understand your options and guide you through the financial aid process. Villa Maria College awards grants and scholarships to 96% of its students and 99% of students receive some form of aid. We won’t limit your access to financial aid at Villa Maria, we’re looking to expand it. When you think about where you want to go to college, you’re thinking about your future and where you want to end up. Your career goals, the desire to succeed, and a determination to compete in the national labor market are driving that search. The Office of Financial Aid at Villa Maria is committed to helping you forge that future. We’ll start by making sure that your education, and the path to your degree, is affordable. Personal. Focused. Supportive. Those are some of the words you will hear used to describe academic life at Villa Maria College. Set the foundation. As a student here, not only will you learn about the contextual history and basic fundamentals of your chosen field, but you’ll also explore the shifting trends, advanced techniques and latest technologies. Then go one step further. We put you to work. Through internships, service learning, and volunteer activities related to your program, and many opportunities to showcase your work, you get to take what you learn in the classroom and apply it in a practical setting. Our small classes with an 8:1 student to faculty ratio along with studio-based learning are just some of the factors that distinguish Villa’s student-centered approach to learning. Teaching and learning are the top priority at Villa Maria College. Our faculty are dedicated to helping you take the next steps to achieve your goals. Teachers become mentors and guides as students learn and grow in our dynamic programs. The Student Success Center offers professional tutors, advisers, and mentors who will assist you in the transition to college and in every subject of study at Villa. The Achieve Program for students with learning differences provides support services that go above and beyond to help meet the needs of all our students. A high-quality, rigorous, and rewarding educational experience for academically high-achieving students with enhanced academic and extra-curricular activities. You will receive hands-on guidance and instruction that is designed to impart real-world skills and abilities. Rooted in our Felician Franciscan values, a Villa education impacts more than the mind, but also the heart – in helping students learn to serve others. Through innovated academic programs and educational experiences, a Villa education will help you succeed personally and professionally. Villa Maria College is a private, co-educational, Catholic college providing students with the premier student-centered experience in Western New York. Students learn and grow with a culturally diverse population that lives its ideals of truth, charity, and unity. With a variety of academic programs, our real strength lies in our studio-based education, a 8:1 student to faculty ratio, and educators who bring their real world experience into the classroom. Our faculty consists of working artists, animators, musicians, writers and designers who all place a heavy emphasis on teaching students how to use their talents in real world experiences. View full university

Villa Walsh Academy, conducted by the Religious Teachers Filippini, is a college preparatory Catholic school for young women from grades seven through twelve. Historically, with 100% of graduating students entering four-year colleges, Villa Walsh Academy has recognized its academic achievements at national, state, and university levels. National Merit Scholars and scholarship recipients have entered top colleges and universities from coast to coast, armed with the well-rounded education that Villa Walsh Academy provides. Fully-equipped science laboratories, computerized classrooms, and resource media centers are all connected via a state-of-the-art wireless local area network, putting Villa Walsh Academy on the cutting edge of our technological age. The Mission of Villa Walsh Academy, a college preparatory Catholic school, is to inspire our young women to expand their intellectual breadth and depth and enhance their sense of local and global concern, empowering them to influence their world Christian manner. Admission to Villa Walsh Academy is selective and competitive. Some 50 students are selected for entrance each year from approximately 200 candidates. Most of the applicants are capable of meeting Villa Walsh's academic requirements. Therefore, personal integrity, motivation, and involvement in non-academic areas are also essential in the selection process. The school does not discriminate based on race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admissions practices, and school-administered programs. Villa Walsh Academy is committed to the belief that all persons, being richly endowed by God with gifts of intellect and spirit, have a unique opportunity and obligation to develop these qualities to the fullest under His creation plan. The Academy is further committed to the philosophy and practice of the threefold purpose of Catholic education, namely to teach the Good News of Jesus Christ, build the Christian community, and serve others' needs. Villa Walsh Academy aims to serve the student body by relating the school curriculum and experiences to one's basic expectations for a meaningful existence. Coursework covering theology, mathematics, the sciences, including computer science, humanities, social sciences, and the fine arts, presents a rigorous challenge and reliable preparation for a college-bound population. Advanced Placement preparation, honors sections, independent study, and academic accommodation for the exceptionally gifted and musically talented have also addressed Villa Walsh students' individual needs and talents over the years. Administration and faculty assume responsibility to assess, evaluate, and develop the curriculum continuously. Faculty members frequently meet to study educationally sound innovations, which they may propose to implement on a departmental or interdepartmental level. View full school

We hope that this virtual tour of Villa Victoria Academy gives you a sense of the great work that is going on at our Academy. Villa Victoria Academy was established in 1933 by the Religious Teachers Filippini in Ewing, New Jersey, at the Scudder Falls Bridge. Villa Victoria Academy, one of the oldest Catholic all-girls school in New Jersey, graduated its 80th graduating class on June 4, 2017. Here at Villa Victoria, we say that our graduates are spiritual, generous, intellectual, creative, leadership-oriented, and optimistic. Over a thousand girls are a testament to this, making a difference in their chosen careers and homes. Small classes and individualized attention allow Villa girls to reach their full potential both at Villa and after graduation. The Villa Class of 2017, although only 13 students are healthy, earned a combined total of over 3 million dollars in college scholarships. The graduates were accepted at various prestigious colleges and universities, including New York University, George Washington University, Drexel University, Boston University, Rutgers University, and Fordham University. The mission of Villa Victoria Academy, consistent with the vision of the Religious Teachers Filippini, is to educate students to a global view, uphold each individual's dignity, and empower students to influence the world in a truly Christian manner. We Believe: Life is a gift from God and should be safeguarded. Every person, created in the image and likeness of God, possesses an inherent worth and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Every person can learn and reach her potential. Children are our community's most valuable asset and have a right to safety, love, and learning. Education is a shared responsibility of the school community, consisting of the administration, faculty, parents, and students. The academic and spiritual formation of girls is vital to the human family. Effective education develops the whole person – spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. Villa Victoria Academy is set on forty-four beautiful acres along the Delaware River in Ewing, New Jersey. Founded in 1933 by the Religious Teachers Filippini, Villa Victoria's mission reflects the philosophy of St. Lucy Filippini, whose vision inspires generations of young women to become healthy, knowledgeable, compassionate leaders. Our alumnae are academically competitive, culturally aware, and well-prepared to influence the world. Here, girls' individuality flourishes in a supportive and challenging environment. Villa Victoria Academy helps to develop each student's inner abilities of critical thinking, creativity, self-esteem, and compassion. This is done through small class sizes, our emphasis on a well-rounded education, and many leadership opportunities for our students. Our program prepares students to meet the challenges and opportunities they will face in the future. Villa Victoria Academy's curriculum allows her students to explore all their talents and interests. A variety of honors and advanced placement courses are offered in both Science and the Humanities to balance each student's education. For this reason, graduates of Villa Victoria make confident, informed decisions when pursuing a course of study in college. At Villa Victoria Academy, young women are encouraged to explore their capabilities. They are the leaders. They are the scholars. Our students are given the encouragement and the opportunities to reach inside themselves to discover talents that they never knew existed. Our "Villa Girls" represent a diverse mix of young women from around the region at Villa Victoria Academy. They can be found kicking a soccer goal, presenting a project using the Science of robotics, singing a solo in the school musical, leading fellow students in prayer at school liturgical services, or organizing a school-wide effort to supply coats for the homeless. Each student is given opportunities to develop her leadership, teamwork, self-discipline, and creative skills. The student life of a "Villa Girl" is filled with various cultural, social, and personal growth opportunities. Students are empowered to develop their interests and make a positive contribution to the local and global community. The co-curricular program at Villa Victoria Academy is designed to complement our academic curriculum by enhancing world experiences, developing leadership skills, and fostering students' God-given talents while interacting with their peers and adult mentors. Our students can choose from a variety of clubs, academic competitions, and social events. View full school

Unique among our many signature programs is that at Oak Hill, all our teachers strive to teach how girls learn best and in ways that boys learn best, all on one iconic campus. At Villa Duchesne, young women are active and engaged in their learning, trying something new and taking risks, sitting for AP exams, starring in a play, being a scholar and an athlete, not only finding her voice but knowing how to use it, matriculating to some of the finest colleges and universities in the world. These 60-plus acres is holy ground. We have been steeped in the Catholic faith and tradition since our inception. We proudly carry on that tradition, offering a worldview based on the Scriptures and the noble Tradition of the Church. In St. Louis, we have a distinguished past and a limitless future. The principles of Sacred Heart education are as relevant today as they were in post-Revolutionary France. Madeleine Sophie Barat, who founded the Sacred Heart Society in 1800, envisioned a transformational education. Her vision was realized when Rose Philippine Duchesne arrived in Saint Charles, Missouri, in 1818 to establish Sacred Heart education. Villa Duchesne was founded in 1929 in honor of this religious pioneer, with Oak Hill, founded in 1973. Inspired by the vision of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, the Society of the Sacred Heart, Villa Duchesne, and Oak Hill School strive to educate each Child's heart and mind in a nurturing and challenging environment. We are dedicated to educating the whole Child and preparing our students for lives of faith in God, integrity, leadership, and service to others. Our mission is to transform the world, One Child at a time. The foundation of our mission and educational philosophy are the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These give meaning and purpose to our objectives and unite us through a common thread with other Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The strength of Sacred Heart education lies in the building of relationships around our values. Serious in principles, strong in studies, and rich in the spirit of love and life, we are a Catholic school that takes great pride in living Saint Madeleine Sophie's vision. Our School continues to nurture Saint Madeleine Sophie's vision. We work in partnership with parents, whom we believe is the single, most powerful influence in a child's life. Together, we seek to transform each Child of the Sacred Heart in mind, body, and spirit. Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School are committed through the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools to create, support, nurture, and celebrate a diverse community, thus carrying on the timeless Sacred Heart commitment to inclusion and mutual respect. At Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, we are committed to embracing diversity with all its textures and potential. The School seeks to provide an environment for learning and growth, whereby students welcome, embrace, and celebrate differences, including learning styles, physical ability, race, age, culture, ethnicity, religion, and socioeconomic class and wherein they value and become transformed by these differences, in an increasingly interconnected global community. To this end, the School will actively develop and implement a Diversity Plan approved by the Board of Trustees, develop and implement support programs, recruit faculty, staff, and students of diverse backgrounds and experiences, to assure on-going education of the entire School family to the values of inclusion as one of the essential hallmarks of a Sacred Heart Education. Our students succeed in all of the conventional measures of an outstanding secondary school, college acceptances, ACT scores, athletic success, and accolades in the theatre and arts, and we recognize that to be well educated and well prepared for her future, a student must learn both in and out of the classroom. Our education is much more than what happens in the classroom. The experience is one in which the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education are embedded in the students' daily lives. These five goals, by which all Sacred Heart schools in the United States are governed, are to commit to educating to personal and active faith in God, deep respect for intellectual values, social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. We focus on the unique character, academic gifts, and spiritual development of each student. Our students strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives, and it is our responsibility as Sacred Heart educators to provide those opportunities. To this end, we consistently work to enhance our programs while celebrating the rich traditions that are Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School. View full school