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07/04/2009

Enderun Colleges

ADF Enderun executive chef Marc Chalopin recently held a cooking demonstration of dole fillets Sète-style (filet de bar à la Setoise) at Enderun Colleges for the Learn from the Masters class. Chef Chalopin, who was handpicked by Alain Ducasse Formation to maintain in Enderun its philosophy, culinary principles and techniques reminded the participants, "cooking involves all five senses: Sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing." He interested his audience when he demonstrated sous-vide, a relatively new technology in cooking where ingredients are vacuum-packed into plastic bags and then cooked to seal in its moisture and flavor.

Ever the generous host, Chef Marc cooked the menu served to the participants. It covered cappuccino of forest mushroom, crispy salad of garden vegetables with lemon vinaigrette, pan-fried fillet of sea bass on garlic and pesto infused fish bullion, capped with a dessert of traditional Baba soaked in vintage rum. He was third of three speakers in the day’s lecture — first of three distinguished Enderun faculty members as they passed on lessons they have learned from their mentors.

Enderun Colleges is a four-year undergraduate college that offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration (BSBA) and International Hospitality Management (BS-IHM), major in Culinary Arts or Hotel Administration. Committed to the highest international standards of academic excellence, Enderun is partnered with Les Roches International School of Hotel Management in Switzerland and Spain, and Alain Ducasse Formation in France. For inquiries, visit Enderun’s Fort Bonifacio campus at 1100 Park Avenue, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, or call (632) 856 5000, or visit its Web site at www.enderuncolleges.com.

Reedley International School

Schools around the world recognize this emerging paradigm of participative learning and are now veering away from one-sided lectures in favor of group works and teacher-student dialogs. Here in the Philippines, forward-thinking schools like Reedley International School are even implementing a roadmap framework that guides students towards excellence without curtailing their need to experiment and explore.

Reedley, one of the top international schools in the country, adopts a roadmap framework that encourages students to participate in class and pursue their interests without fear of failure or disapproval.

With no more than 18 students per class in Grades 1 to 4, 20 students per class in Grades 5 to 7, and 25 students per class in High School, Reedley is able to guide students in all areas of learning — from academics, sports, social interaction, to global citizenry. The smaller classes also provide Reedley teachers with more time for mentoring each student, enabling them to fine-tune their lessons depending on student feedback and making the learning process more attuned to each student’s needs.

Also, their Academic Consultation (AC) Program allows students to sign up and attend sessions that clarify and re-teach difficult lessons and topics, facilitated by the teacher of their choice, after class hours.

Reedley tracks students’ test results alongside their potential interests, strengths, and possible points for improvement. These detailed observations are confided to students and their parents, with a comprehensive roadmap that accurately shows his current position, his potential paths to excellence, and the strategies that will help him reach his desired destination.

Through its international curriculum and nurturing thrust, Reedley is able to provide students of the Internet Generation with a roadmap to success — one that guides them to discover, grow, and express themselves amidst a vibrant learning environment.

Reedley International School is one of only four international schools in the Philippines to be regular members of the prestigious Council of International Schools and is located at Josol Building, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Libis, Quezon City. For inquiries, you may call 631-2262 to 67 or visit their Web site at www.reedleyschool.com.

World Citi College

World Citi Colleges (WCC), believes that the Nursing course is still in demand, but since the competition is getting stiff and the market is searching for better workforce, WCC is regularly updating its curriculum to match the needs of the current healthcare industry.

The Techno Nursing Program is one of WCC’ latest innovations. It offers a wider range of career opportunities which students can explore even before passing the board exams.

Nursing students from WCC are encouraged to acquire other skills and earn additional certificates that can make them globally competitive. By taking additional electives, they won’t just graduate as nurses but they can also be knowledgeable in operating and managing the latest medical diagnostic equipment. They can even learn Ward Management and other pertinent education that will help them advance further in their chosen career.

They also have to their advantage the rare opportunity of holding their practicum/internship at the WCC’s own hospital, the World Citi Medical Center, a level four training hospital.

The same goes for students of Physical Therapy, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology and Pharmacy, still among the in-demand courses today.

School of International Hospitality Management students from WCC will not only get to train at its mock-up hotels but also gain hands-on training at other hospitality companies such as the El Pinoy Dive-in Resort in Anilao, Batangas; El Pinoy Fly-in Resort in Binalonan, Pangasinan; and the chartered flight services of WCC Aviation Company.

They are also assured of a job once they graduate, as the institution constantly partners with the industry particularly global organizations and companies to help provide placement for their graduates.

Other courses offered at WCC Caloocan, flagship courses are HRM, Criminology and Aircraft Maintenance Technology. It is also the only campus among the WCC Educational System that offers Basic Education which includes the Kids Academy (pre-school), elementary and high school.

For inquiries , call 913-8380/ 438-4580 loc. 421 to 423, or visit the Web site at www.worldciti.edu.ph. You may visit the WCC campuses at 960 Aurora Blvd. (QC campus), 156 M.L. Quezon Ave., Antipolo City (Antipolo campus) and 461 William Shaw St. Grace Park Caloocan City (Caloocan campus).