The Education Program for Gifted Youth (EPGY) at Stanford University

Is a continuing project dedicated to developing and offering multimedia computer-based distance-learning courses. Combining technical and instructional expertise, EPGY provides high-ability students of all ages with an individualized educational experience, optimized in both pace and content. Through EPGY, students have access to courses in a variety of subjects at levels ranging from kindergarten through advanced-undergraduate. Since its inception over 50,000 students from 35 countries have taken courses from EPGY.

EPGY offers online courses year round

Learn about the EPGY Online High School at Stanford University.

 


American Children Abroad is honored to welcome Anglo-American University as the official sponsor of our website. 

We are excited about this opportunity to cooperate with the oldest private university in the Czech Republic.

Ben Henderson

Founder

 

The Anglo-American experience. An education with a global edge.

Anglo-American University, founded in 1990, is the oldest private institution of higher education in the Czech Republic. It prides itself on providing a personalized, distinctive university education in English, stemming from best American and British academic traditions that form future leaders, citizens of the world and high profile individuals ready to get globally engaged in world matters.

Anglo-American University is divided into five schools: School of Business Administration, School of International Relations and Diplomacy, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Journalism and John H. Carey II. School of Law. They offer a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Located in beautiful baroque palaces in Prague's historic Malá Strana, Anglo-American University has become a center of academic excellence where students from all over the world come to pursue academic study in an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, leadership, cooperation and respect for cultural and national diversity.

AAU prides itself on having a core international faculty trained at fine universities worldwide, including the Ivy League.

 


10 Summer tips for a family holiday in the Czech Republic

Parents often devote great effort to coming up with a holiday that would give their children an unforgettable and irreplaceable experience while at the same time teaching them something. And many children, aware of these parental intentions, also put great mental effort into the task of avoiding a thoroughly parent-managed holiday that would mean endless hours of wandering through stately homes and museums. Yet there is a possibility of a compromise that would satisfy all parties thoroughly – in the Czech Republic what appears to be boring history turns into a captivating tale, and children and adults can agree on a common language.


A land of endless fairy-tales

 
There are over two thousand castles, castle ruins, chateaux and fortresses in the Czech Republic. Almost every one of them bears with it a legend, story or tale, and of course, children love such fairy-stories.

Zoos and botanical gardens

 
Do your children mix up leopards and cheetahs? Unquestionably they would remember both animals better if they saw them with their own eyes. Try an outing to one of the many Czech zoos.

History and architecture made fun

 
Are your children tired of yawn-provoking school lessons or saturated with educational computer programmes? Take them out into the real world, where historic monuments are far from dead artefacts.

Outings in nature

 
Holidays without excursions are far from the real thing. Take a trip on foot, by car, bus, train or boat, row down one of the many navigable Czech rivers in a canoe, rent a bicycle and head off for a journey of several days sleeping in campsites or simply in the open air.

Holidays beside the water

 
Even though the Czech Republic has no coastline of its own, it offers many possibilities for enjoying the water. The grassy or sandy banks of natural swimming areas, such as the reservoirs of Slapy, Orlík, Lipno or the popular LakeMácha (Máchovo jezero), are inviting places of relaxation.

Museums and galleries from a different angle

 
Many visitors to the Czech Republic turn their stay into a true marathon of museums and galleries, which Prague has in abundance. But how to get the little ones inside during a holiday!

Planetariums and village museums

 
Is your child still fresh and active after a long full day? Then this is precisely the right moment to pay a visit to one of the observatories or planetariums found not only in Prague but in a great many other cities.

Goodies for both young and old

 
Good food and drink can make or break a holiday. Nothing, though, in this regard will be lacking for you or your children in the Czech Republic.

Low prices and discounts

 
The Czech Republic offers services of a quality comparable to anywhere in Europe, but often for a much lower price.

Shopping, toys, gifts

 
Prague’s shopping possibilities are on a level equivalent to anywhere in Europe, yet at the same time causing relatively little financial pain.

 



Leadership for Children

2010-08-04 19:00

1. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.”

It’s never too early, or late for that matter, to begin teaching kids the basics in leadership. Leadership-Tools.com Most parents remember, belive in, and therefore teach their children, the GOLDEN RULE: 1. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” Not surprisingly, this golden rule is also one of the most important leadership skills for kids. Kids need to appreciate and respect others who may see things differently than they do. It's important to make your child aware...

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Childhood Obesity

2010-08-12 11:52

Tips for Parents – Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight

You've probably read about it in newspapers and seen it on the news: in the United States, the number of obese children and teens has continued to rise over the past two decades.1 You may wonder: Why are doctors and scientists troubled by this trend? And as parents or other concerned adults, you...

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2010-08-12 11:31

PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY by Nicole Carlson

Childhood obesity affects millions of children in the United States. These substantially overweight children are at increased risk of impairment or death due to type 2 diabetes and heart disease.  Other risks include bone and joint problems, asthma, sleeping...

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Children and Mobile Phones

12 BASIC PRECAUTIONS to minimise exposure to radiation when using a mobile phone

12 BASIC PRECAUTIONS  to minimise exposure to radiation when using a mobile phone

Those under 15 should not use a mobile phone at all because they are still growing.   1- Limit phone calls to those that are absolutely necessary, and restrict these to 6 minutes maximum, which is the time the body needs to adjust. Use a hands-free kit and hold the phone more than...

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Anglo-American University Prague

2010-09-08 22:25

Sponsor of American Children Abroad

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Leadership Skills for Kids

2010-08-04 10:32

It’s never too early, or late for that matter, to begin teaching kids the basics in leadership.

Leadership-Tools.com Most parents remember, belive in, and therefore teach their children, the GOLDEN RULE: 1. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” Not surprisingly, this golden rule is also one of the most important leadership skills for kids. Kids need to appreciate...

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Educating the Expat Child: A guide to finding the ideal school overseas

2010-08-02 22:48

Will the school offer the educational requirements necessary to move on to college?

International schools offer IB diplomas that are accepted by most – but not all – colleges and universities throughout Europe and the North America. If the child is of high school age, families should craft a clear roadmap detailing how to attain those credits. Most international schools...

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2010-08-02 22:47

Is your child adequately prepared and flexible enough to make the transition?

Some kids thrive as expats, reaping the cultural rewards of learning in a variety of countries; others may find the instability difficult to bear. Finding schools where the student body consists mainly of children in the same situation will help new expats get comfortable. International...

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2010-08-02 22:46

If private or international schooling is the best option, who’ll foot the bill?

In some countries, private schools are abundant and can be expensive. Some can charge as much as 25,000USD annually, without figuring in the cost of transportation and meals. However, parents may be eligible for tuition assistance from their employer. It never hurts to call respective...

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2010-08-02 22:44

What schools are available in the country of choice?

Lengthy research, trusted word-of-mouth recommendations and visits to narrowed-down options will yield a list of potential schools. Expat organizations may include parents who’ve faced the same issue, and can be key to finding that perfect school.

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2010-08-02 22:43

How long will the family remain abroad?

If the move will last less than than two years, international schools may be better suited – and are often best – for transient students. These offer seamless transition from one school to another through a traditional International Baccalaureate curriculum.

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American Children Abroad

Ben Henderson
Founder



Prague, Czech Republic
www.ACA-Czech.com



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