Representatives from 18 prestigious international boarding schools will participate in an education expo slated for Nov. 19 at the InterContinental Hotel MidPlaza Jakarta in Central Jakarta.

Organized by Linden Educational Services, an organization that helps students connect with international boarding schools and summer programs, the Summer & Boarding School Expo will target students between the ages of six and 18.

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Among the institutions set to participate in the event are US-based boarding schools such as Montverde Academy in Florida, San Domenico School in California, Avon Old Farms in Connecticut, Chatham Hall in Virginia and Miss Hall’s School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as well as Swiss boarding schools, namely Leysin American School and Brillantmont International School. These schools offer a wide range of academic programs and activities such as sports, arts, science and robotics.

The education expo is free of charge and will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (kes)