** Ascitech and linguistic immersion: a promising initiative for students **
In a constantly evolving world, where cross -cultural communication and trilingualism become essential assets, Ascitech is distinguished by its ambition to strengthen bilingualism and prepare its students to become the leaders of tomorrow. The organization of an international conference in English, in partnership with the NGO Innovation for Empowerment and Development (IFED), is perfectly part of this approach.
### An educational framework valued
The conference, scheduled for August 12 to 16, 2025 in Abeokuta, Nigeria, offers a stimulating framework for young participants, aged 12 to 19. Established under the theme “Investing in education, skills development and entrepreneurship”, this international meeting promises to encourage enriching debates and various journeys. Students will thus have the opportunity to develop their skills in speaking, but also to explore new dimensions of learning, such as leadership and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
### Linguistic immersion: a will to master
By promoting 100% English -speaking immersion, ASCITECH strives to meet a major educational objective: preparing students to evolve in an increasingly turned environment. This linguistic environment could well allow young people to learn about various concepts and thinking, thus enriching their vision of the world.
In a global context where bilingualism is often perceived as a trigger factor of professional and social success, the ASCITECH initiative deserves to be praised. However, it is legitimate to question the methods put in place to guarantee an enriching experience for each participant. The support of teachers in support throughout the trip is a positive aspect, but what about the selection of candidates, admission criteria and the means implemented to ensure the integration of all, whatever their origins or their level of initial English?
## Psychological and cultural issues
Immersion in a foreign environment, even in an educational framework, can also raise psychological difficulties for certain students. Evoke potential fears about cultural gap, stress of public speaking or the pressure of school excellence remains relevant. How does ascitech plan to prepare its students to manage these different dimensions? By integrating preparation workshops before departure, or by ensuring intercultural awareness?
### A talent incubator
The ASCITECH project is thus positioned as a springboard towards an academic excellence, but beyond linguistic and entrepreneurial skills, it is also a whole positive philosophy that takes shape. The training of young people committed, aware of societal issues, and capable of interacting with the globalized world, could become a distinctive marker of this initiative.
### Improvement tracks
However, so many promises raise expectations. ASCITECH could possibly consider expanding its field of action by inviting diversified stakeholders, in order to guarantee an enriching and inclusive debate, and by integrating feedback from former participants, which could provide recommendations based on a concrete experience.
In the end, the ASCITECH initiative represents an invaluable opportunity for its students to flourish in an international context. It is an approach which, if it is well supervised and thoughtful, could effectively contribute to their personal and professional development while promoting a constructive dialogue between young people of different cultures. The school’s ability to meet expectations while managing the challenges requested will be decisive to make this event a success and a model for other educational institutions.
For any further information, parents are advised to contact the school’s financial service, which further exempts the need for clear and open communication between establishments and families. Collaboration with parents in such a ambitious project ultimately raises the question: how to promote optimal synergy between school and families to maximize the impact of such an experience? A way to explore for the well-being and development of young generations.