When choosing a class for your child, you likely check the curriculum, location, and price. But have you considered how class size shapes their daily experience? From building confidence to mastering a new language, discover the science behind why a smaller environment is the key to turning passive listeners into active participants.

​在為孩子挑選課程時，除了主題、地點與費用，您是否留意過「班級規模」的影響？從建立自信心到流利使用外語，小班制環境如何將孩子從「被動聽課」轉化為「主動參與」？讓我們一起探討師生比背後的科學根據，為孩子找到真正被看見的學習機會。

In a world where AI can instantly organize information and answer questions, what kinds of learning experiences still matter for children growing up today?

More educators and parents are beginning to realize that learning is not only about receiving information — it is also about communication, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. This is one reason why hands-on learning continues to matter, especially in the AI era.

在 AI 可以快速整理資訊、回答問題的時代，對現在的孩子來說，什麼樣的學習經驗仍然重要？

越來越多教育工作者與家長開始重新思考：學習不只是接收資訊，也包含溝通、創造力、合作與問題解決能力。這也是為什麼「動手做」的學習模式，在 AI 時代仍然被認為相當重要。

Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn and access information — but as AI becomes more powerful, communication, creativity, collaboration, and confidence may become even more important skills for the future.
在 AI 工具越來越普及的時代，「取得資訊」變得比以前更容易，但溝通、創意、合作與自信等能力，反而可能變得更加重要。

​當 Google、Microsoft 開始參與大學課程設計，教育的方向也正在慢慢改變。
When companies like Google and Microsoft begin shaping college programs, it signals a broader shift in how students will learn in the future.

Recent U.S. education data shows a continued decline in reading and math skills among high school students. While the numbers reflect older students, the underlying learning habits often begin much earlier.
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最新公布的美國教育數據顯示，高中生的閱讀與數學能力持續下滑。這些結果雖然來自較高年級學生，但背後反映的學習習慣，往往從更小的年齡就開始累積。

Parents of young learners know the value of specialized enrichment. Each summer, UC Berkeley’s Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) invites curious, motivated students as young as those completing Kindergarten to engage in academically rich coursework in a university-level environment. This is your child's chance to explore a subject in depth, build advanced skills, and gain meaningful academic experience early on.

This non-boarding program is structured into two divisions for students completing grades K through 11, at very friendly cost fro USD 750. The full details and cost for the 2026 program are expected to be released by early January, so stay tuned!

重視孩子早期學術天賦發展的家長們，你們會認同專業化課程的價值。每年夏天，UC Berkeley 的Academic Talent Development Program, ATDP 邀請升小一到高三的學子，在大學氛圍中體驗高強度的課程。這是您的孩子深入探索各種學科興趣、早期建立進階學術經驗的絕佳機會。

這是一個不含住宿的夏令營，2025年小學部三周的課程，僅 750美元，2026 年度的完整資訊與費用預計將於一月初公佈，請持續關注！

日前由萊特豪斯與力可主辦的「日本國際學校 Coffee Chat」圓滿落幕！有鑑於越來越多台灣人考慮全家移居日本，我們邀請到萊特豪斯與力可的創辦人，分享他多年陪伴台灣家庭申請國外學校、以及自身帶孩子實地走訪日本國際學校與參加夏令營的實戰經驗。從課程體系、城市選擇、生活成本，到申請流程與第三文化小孩（TCK）的成長議題，內容豐富，現場反應熱烈。我們特別將講座內容整理成影片與您分享!

Our recent coffee chat brought together Taiwanese families curious about international schools in Japan. Speaker Mark Hsu, founder of Trinity Scholar & Lighthouse Camps, broke down everything from school systems and tuition to city life and admissions strategies. Missed it? Here's the video of the full recap!

📣 Flash News: The U.S. State Department has resumed student visa interviews — but with a twist. All F, M, J applicants must now set social media accounts to public for screening. Hostile content or refusal, i.e. possible visa denial. Taiwan families, take note!
📣 快訊：美國國務院恢復學生簽證面試 — 但前提是所有 F、M、J 類簽證申請者都要將社群媒體設為公開，以供篩查。若言論被視為「敵對」或拒絕公開，可能導致簽證遭拒。台灣家長請注意！

📢 Big changes ahead for international students applying to study in the U.S.!
The U.S. State Department is pausing new student visa appointments and plans to expand social media screening for all applicants. What does this mean for students preparing for Fall 2025 enrollment?
👉 Read more to understand what’s happening, what it means for your visa plans, and how to prepare.
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📢 申請美國學生簽證的國際學生請注意！
美國國務院宣布暫停新的學生簽證預約，並計畫擴大對申請者的社群媒體審查。這對準備2025年秋季入學的你會產生什麼影響？
👉 點擊閱讀完整內容，了解最新政策、潛在風險，以及應對建議。