Safety and comfort: Meals, health and quality standards

Schools abroad set high standards not only for the quality of teaching, but also for safety, meals and discipline.

1. Meals: How it works

A typical meal schedule at British schools (in other countries the timing may shift, but the principle is the same):

• Breakfast: 07:00 – 08:00

• Lunch: 12:30 – 13:30

• Dinner: 17:30 – 18:30
  Snacks are also provided throughout the day.

How does the process work?
Food is served by the canteen staff. You take a tray, join the queue and choose your dishes.

• Tip: Say "Please" when asking for food to be served, and "Thank you" when your plate is handed to you.

• Menu: There is always a wide choice of vegetables, salads and bread. For dessert — puddings, fruit and yoghurts. Juice and water are always available.

• Finishing your meal: Place your used dishes on the designated trolley. Clean up after yourself!

Important note on allergies: If you have serious allergic reactions, inform the residence manager in advance. Specially labelled meal sets will be prepared for you.

2. Quality standards and discipline

All schools hold official accreditation, and programmes are carefully designed for different ages.

Requirements for students:

• Attend classes every day.

• Don't be late; arrive on time.

• Listen to the teacher and follow their instructions.

• Respect other students; don't make noise or fool around.

• In class, always speak the language you are learning (for example, only English).

3. «Red lines»: What leads to expulsion

Schools maintain a healthy-lifestyle policy. The following actions are strictly prohibited and lead to immediate expulsion with no refund:

• Drinking alcohol, using drugs, or smoking (including vapes).

• Insulting students or staff.

• Theft (in shops or the residence).

• Vandalism and damage to property.

• Using fire-safety equipment without need.

• Outsiders visiting the residence.

Procedure in case of a violation:

1. The student is not allowed to attend classes.

2. They must provide an explanation to the manager.

3. The school informs the parents or agency.

4. Eviction from the residence with no refund is possible.