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The Eco-Social Approach — Insights Helsinki In the vibrant and storied city of Helsinki I attended a course with a group of teachers from all over Europe to learn more about the Finnish education system's innovative pedagogical methods and unique environmental approach. The week we spent in the country offered us an opportunity to explore how Finland integrates environmental education into its schools, fostering a generation of eco-conscious citizens. FINNISH EDUCATION MODEL No dead-ends in their education system, extensive vocational training options Core ideas: active learning, sustainable way of living, integrative teaching, school as a community, comprehensive [...]

Detailed programme of AIC Erasmus Group Mobility activities on 21-28 April in ASSISI (Umbria) This was the very first time we visited our new partner high school the Liceo Sesto Properzio (https://www.liceoproperzio.edu.it) in Assisi, in this beautiful and picturesque historical city in Umbria, which is a UNESCO cultural heritage site with amazing architecture and nature found on a hilltop. The weather was supposed to be springy at the end of April but to our biggest surprise winter came back for a few days with a lot of rain and temperatures dropped to unusual 6-8 degrees instead of the season [...]

Avicenna International College president is attending the FEDE General Assembly on Wednesday, April 3rd, and Thursday, April 4th, 2024, in Barcelona.

On March 15th, we gather to commemorate the Revolution of 1848, the Hungarian War of Independence against the Habsburg monarchy, a pivotal event in our quest for independence and democratic rights. The students in grade 10 made it their goal that, in the short time they had, they would strive to make it as outstanding as possible, including songs, poems, and re-enactments of historical events to help demonstrate and provide a better understanding. Initially, their ideas were scattered, so they sought to find a central theme upon which to build their performance. This central theme was [...]

Knowledge of finance and marketing is vital for high school students to be successful in both their personal and professional lives. Schools play a decisive role in preparing students for attainment in the modern economy by providing them with knowledge about finance and marketing. This understanding is essential for personal financial management, career readiness, economic mindfulness, entrepreneurship, and critical thinking skills. Setting a math contest focused on finance and marketing can help students improve important skills, gain practical knowledge, and prepare for future accomplishment in a broad range of professions. We set the project day as [...]

Successful achievement at the Kontra József National Chemistry Competition Cintia Tamás, a G9 student, secured the ninth position in the semi-finals of the Kontra József National Chemistry Competition. The two rounds of the competition featured calculation problems with varying levels of general chemical knowledge and theoretical questions requiring deeper understanding. Although only the top five participants will advance to the finals, we are not disappointed and are looking forward to next year competition with renewed enthusiasm and the experiences gained. We congratulate Cintia for her outstanding achievement and wish her continued success in her studies. Ms. Ildikó Győri Chemistry [...]

The month of February is the beginning of an exciting season that leads up to all the festivities in the world ushering in the spirit of the new year and the coming of the spring. Such is the Lunar New Year widely celebrated in Asia and here at Avicenna by our Chinese and Vietnamese students.  Grade 11 students were asked to prepare ppt presentations to show to their classmates during two specially dedicated Master Classes in 2 weeks, coming from other ethnic backgrounds how they actually celebrate it, what the most important attributes and customs are, [...]

During Biology lesson, G9 students have their first lesson about nucleic acids that includes DNA and RNA. After completing all required knowledge about the structure and types of nucleic acids, students compete in 3 groups working together to find the match of different terms with the right responses.