Grauer School Attracts International Students

The Grauer School in Encinitas, CA, has attracted a number of international students to its enrollment class of 2011, in conjunction with its UNESCO status as a "Center of Innovation"

2011-10-10

RANCHO SANTA FE, CA, October 10, 2011 (Press-News.org) The Grauer School in Encinitas, CA, has attracted a number of international students to its enrollment class of 2011, in conjunction with its UNESCO status as a "Center of Innovation". The school was awarded the affiliation in 2010 as the only school in the Southern California region to be the recipient of this prestigious designation, furthering the concept of Expeditionary Learning, established by the school upon inception 20 years ago. Their weekly newsletter is read in over 123 cities worldwide, a testament to their global reach.

According to Grauer School Admissions Counselor Elizabeth Braymen, "We have students from all points throughout the globe who have been drawn to The Grauer School experience though a variety of outreach programs we are involved in. This includes our UNESCO association as well as our pioneering concept of Expeditionary Learning that immerses our students in global cultures and humanitarian efforts. In our 2011 class, international students include a foreign exchange student form Portugal, a student from Vietnam, two students from China, one from Mexico and another from Japan, plus a German student who will be enrolling in the fall semester after an international sailing competition on the Baltic Sea. Interestingly, some students come to us short-term for language and culture immersion, but most come in order to earn a high school degree and matriculate to a U.S. college or university." The Grauer School is internationally renowned for its proven success in providing an academically-balanced, comprehensive education for its students, engaging them in community outreach programs both within the San Diego community as well as abroad. Stuart Grauer, Ed.D. is the Founding Director of the Coalition of Small Preparatory Schools with member schools located throughout the world that have embraced the Grauer School educational model.

The Grauer School an independent grades 6 -12 college preparatory day school accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is particularly recognized for its expeditionary learning and Socratic methods, enabling the school to provide the pathway to top colleges available. The school will be hosting an Open House for prospective students for the 2011-2012 academic year on November 5, 2011, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, with tours offered every 20 minutes. To learn more about The Grauer School experience or enrollment, visit http://www.grauerschool.com or call 760/944-6777.

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