Safety and comfort: meals, health and standards

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

1. Meals: how it works

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

• Breakfast: 07:00 – 08:00

• Lunch: 12:30 – 13:30

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

How does it work?
Meals are served by the canteen staff. You take a tray, join the queue and choose your dishes.

• Tip: say "Please" when asking to be served, and "Thank you" when your plate is handed over.

• Menu: there is always plenty of choice — vegetables, salads and bread, with puddings, fruit and yoghurts for dessert. Juice and water are always available.

• Afterwards: place your used dishes on the trolley provided. Always clear up after yourself.

A note on allergies: if you have serious allergic reactions, tell the residence manager in advance and specially labelled meals will be prepared for you.

2. Standards and discipline

Every school is officially accredited, and programmes are carefully designed for different ages.

What is expected of students:

• Attend classes every day.

• Arrive on time.

• Listen to the teacher and follow their instructions.

• Respect other students; don't make noise or mess about.

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

3. «Red lines»: what leads to expulsion

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

• Drinking alcohol, taking drugs or smoking (vapes included).

• Insulting students or staff.

• Theft (in shops or the residence).

• Vandalism or damage to property.

• Misusing fire-safety equipment.

• Bringing outsiders into the residence.

What happens after a breach:

1. The student is not allowed to attend classes.

2. They must explain themselves to the manager.

3. The school informs the parents or agency.

4. The student may be removed from the residence with no refund.