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Thoughts on Leaving ISB
by Bill Gerritz 29 June, 2009
"In November each year, we survey families who have left ISB over the previous 10 months. In May, in order to maintain contact, I send an e-mail to each departing family asking them to inform me of any e-mail address changes. "
"Although my e-mail asks only for address information, many parents offer comments about
ISB. Below, you can read some of those comments from this June. "
“It has been a pleasure having the kids at ISB. Your school is top-notch. Finding another equal to it will not be easy.”
“Thanks for all of your efforts to make ISB a safe, academically challenging and culturally enriched environment. Our experience here has been a positive one in so many respects.”
“WE WILL ALL MISS AND REMEMBER THE YEARS WE HAD IN ISB FOR YEARS TO COME - GREAT SCHOOL WITH GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND GREAT EDUCATORS".
“Thanks for caring so much for the kids.”
“The 4 four years at ISB have been full of enrichment. We are infinitely grateful to you and your extraordinary teachers and wonderful team for that.”
“First of all let me thank you and your team for the opportunity for our children to learn, grow and develop themselves over the past 4 years. We think that ISB is an excellent school with committed and competent staff that provides a very good environment to children and students.”
“Our children have had a great experience at the ISB and will surely miss the challenges and diversity that the ISB provided them over the past three years. “
“We have enjoyed ISB so much. Now that we are in Vietnam, we understand how great ISB has been and I truly appreciate the time my daughter were in ISB. I feel like she learns new thing everyday when she goes to ISB.”
“My 3 children have had a wonderful 2 years at ISB - a pity it has been so short as they have been so happy at your school. We thank all of your staff who have helped nurture, care and educate our children in so many different ways. Their stay at ISB will not be forgotten-they have many great memories to take away with them. If we ever return to Bangkok, ISB would most certainly be our choice of school for sure!”
“We would let our daughter finish her study at ISB if we need not to move. ISB is such a good school with excellent faculty and learning environment. We are so lucky to have our two girls study at ISB.”
“We are sad to be leaving and one of our biggest regrets is taking our children away from this school. We have only been here a year but in that short time we recognize that this school and the community that supports it are truly unique. Your interest in our children’s welfare is a reflection of the values and care that makes ISB so wonderful.”
“ISB gave a our son a great grounding and we think very highly of the school.”
Read more post from the Head of School's BlogsAbout the Author
Bill received his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley. He has written over 20 journal articles and has an abiding interest in learning improvement. Prior to ISB, Bill headed schools in Holland and South America. He and his wife Marcia have 3 sons.
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