External Academic Programs.
EXTERNAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS |
| MUNLAF Program (Model United Nations) |
Characteristics:
- The Model United Nations is a simulation that emulates the sessions of the United Nations, involving students from various schools or universities.
- Students represent the diplomats of different UN member countries.
- Students are trained on topics inherent to the culture, domestic and foreign policy, economy, and society of the country they represent.
- Real-world issues debated and resolved in UN bodies and committees.
In Jr. High, it has been added as a subject, as it develops important skills: research, writing, listening ability, clear expression of ideas, and the capacity to debate while respecting the ideas of others.
Outstanding students in this program can compete to obtain scholarships at TEC (Tecnológico de Monterrey) and UDEM (Universidad de Monterrey).| Quebec Study Trip |
LAF offers French courses in Quebec City at Edu-Inter, a French school with more than 15 years of experience.
Students practice and learn the language immersed in a 100% French-speaking environment under the supervision of LAF teachers.
During the 5-week camp, students have three hours of French classes daily, adapted to their level, they participate in cultural visits and recreational outings, making friends with students from all over, enriching their culture, their ideas, and broadening their vision of life.
This is a unique experience, and there's no better place than Canada to live it.
| Orlando, Florida Study Trip |
The Orlando, Florida study trip gives students the opportunity to reinforce their academic education by living a unique experience.
It involves applying knowledge of Physics and Mathematics to the operation of amusement park rides, using the parks as a laboratory. Workshops are taught by instructors from the Disney Institute, who also instruct them on topics of leadership and teamwork.
This program is designed for students to acquire experiential learning that strengthens theoretical material and promotes learning.
| Destination Imagination |
Destination Imagination, Inc. is an American non-profit organization based in Kansas, USA, dedicated to teaching students the skills needed for success in school, their careers, and life.
It develops project-based learning programs that integrate:
|
- Science
|
- Mathematics
|
|
- Technology
|
- Arts
|
|
- Engineering
|
- Entrepreneurship
|
Students use creative processes to turn their ideas into reality and learn skills such as:
|
- Critical and creative thinking
|
- Project management |
|
- Teamwork
|
- Perseverance
|
|
- Problem-solving
|
- Self-confidence
|
|
- Risk-taking
|
