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Assessment in The IB PYP

October 30, 2024/by Tessa School

Promoting Cultural Awareness at Tessa International School

October 23, 2024/by Tessa School

Fostering Conceptual Understanding in Tessa International School’s Math Curriculum

October 16, 2024/by Tessa School

A List of The Best Afterschool Enrichment Activities

October 3, 2024/by Tessa School

Importance of Language Development in Early Childhood

September 19, 2024/by Tessa School

Values of Afterschool Programs

September 11, 2024/by Tessa School

What Your Kids Can Learn from The Olympics

July 22, 2024/by Tessa School

Why Learning Another Language in K-12 School Matters

July 18, 2024/by Tessa School

Turn Summer Learning Loss into Opportunities for Your Kids

July 8, 2024/by Tessa School

Benefits of the IB Primary Years Program in Early Education

June 20, 2024/by Tessa School

Weaving Sustainability into Education: Tessa International School Earns EFE3D Level 1 Certification

June 11, 2024/by Tessa School

Unlocking Math and Science Potential in Tessa Primary Program

June 10, 2024/by Tessa School

Why You Should Send Your Child to Summer Camp

June 3, 2024/by Tessa School

Bilingualism at Tessa International School

May 20, 2024/by Tessa School

How Bilingual Children Learn to Read

May 6, 2024/by Tessa School

Preschool vs. Pre-kindergarten: Similarities and Differences

May 2, 2024/by Tessa School

Excellence in Education at Tessa International School

April 11, 2024/by Tessa School

Tessa International School: An Education Based on Happiness

March 21, 2024/by Tessa School

From Speech to Script: How Does Oral Language Empower Children’s Writing

March 21, 2024/by Tessa School

A Closer Look at Student-Led Conferences

March 12, 2024/by Tessa School

The Unique Appeal of French Immersion Schools for Bilingual Education

February 29, 2024/by Tessa School

Creating a Language-Rich Environment at Home: A Guide to Supporting Language Learning

February 15, 2024/by Tessa School

What Is the IB Primary Years Programme?

January 25, 2024/by Tessa School

4 Benefits of an International Education: A World of Opportunity

December 14, 2023/by Tessa School

What Is an International School and Why Should You Consider One?

November 16, 2023/by Tessa School

Beyond the Classroom: Tessa International School’s Advisory Board Shaping Educational Success

November 15, 2023/by Tessa School

Personalized Learning: The Heart of Differentiated Instruction

November 2, 2023/by Tessa School

Where to Watch the Rugby World Cup Games: Tessa International School’s Guide

September 1, 2023/by Tessa School

Understanding the French National Curriculum at Tessa International School

June 6, 2023/by Tessa School

A Very Tessa May

May 31, 2023/by Tessa School

Bilingual Adventures: The Transformative Benefits of Learning languages in Summer Camps

May 30, 2023/by Tessa School

A Very Tessa April

April 28, 2023/by Tessa School

Earth Day Activities to Teach your Kids About the Environment

April 20, 2023/by Tessa School

Why Early Bilingual Education Boosts Brain Function and Development

April 5, 2023/by Jamie Kreps

A Very Tessa March

March 31, 2023/by Tessa School

A Very Tessa February

March 3, 2023/by Tessa School

5 Tips to Teach Your Child to Share

March 3, 2023/by Tessa School

Learning Spanish at Tessa International School

February 6, 2023/by Tessa School

A Very Tessa January

February 3, 2023/by Tessa School

Learning French at Tessa International School

January 30, 2023/by Tessa School

Learning Mandarin at Tessa International School

January 22, 2023/by Tessa School

Tessa Receives Two New Accreditations

November 18, 2022/by Tessa School

End of Unit Projects in the IB PYP

October 27, 2022/by Tessa School

Learning centers meet students’ individual learning needs

October 14, 2022/by Tessa School

The Remarkable Advantages of Social Emotional Learning: A Case Study

May 3, 2022/by ruben

Why Do Children Learn Languages Faster than Adults?

April 12, 2022/by Tori Galatro

10 Reasons You Should Choose Chinese Immersion For Your Children

November 2, 2021/by Tessa School

10 Reasons Why You Should Choose French Immersion For Your Children

October 14, 2021/by Tessa School

A Look at the Importance of Differentiation in the Classroom

March 30, 2021/by Jamie Kreps

Social and Emotional Learning: Understanding Different Learning Progressions

March 29, 2021/by Jamie Kreps

Learning Mandarin at Tessa International School

March 12, 2021/by Tessa School

The Benefits of Creative Thinking and How to Encourage it in Children

February 26, 2021/by Jamie Kreps

Navigating School Safety During COVID-19

February 19, 2021/by Jamie Kreps

The Private School Advantage: Why you should consider an Independent School for your Child

January 4, 2021/by Tessa School

What is an International Education?

November 12, 2020/by Tessa School

5 Tips to Help Kids Stay Safe During Their Return to the Classroom

August 15, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Preparing for the Return to School in the Wake of COVID-19

August 1, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Preparing for School During the Pandemic: How to Plan Ahead

July 25, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Covid-19 Summer Safety: Healthy Family Tips for Warm Weather Activities

July 13, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Post-Pandemic: Tips to Keep Kids Safe as Parks and Public Spaces Open Back Up

June 11, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Struggling with Your Child’s Educational Content? Tips and Online Resources for Parents

May 15, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Tips to Keep Your Children Focused During Home Learning Sessions

May 1, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Play-Based Learning Activities to do at Home

April 9, 2020/by Team Tessa

Keeping Up with Educational Curriculum at Home During Social Distancing

April 8, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

The Challenges of Distance Teaching Young Learners

April 3, 2020/by Dan Buck

How to Help Your Child Cope with Social Distancing

April 1, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

5 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Coronavirus

March 27, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Eating Healthy for a Better Immune System

March 24, 2020/by Team Tessa

Family Home Learning Tips: Online Educational Resources for Early Childhood Learning

March 20, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Do Children Really Need to Attend Preschool?

March 15, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Coronavirus: Measures taken and Health reminders

March 10, 2020/by Team Tessa

Black History Month Celebration at Tessa

March 6, 2020/by Team Tessa

Learning French is fun with TessaPrep!

February 28, 2020/by Team Tessa

Does Bilingualism Lead to Language and Speech Delays?

February 15, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Woodworking at Tessa

February 14, 2020/by Team Tessa

A Celebration of Learning

February 7, 2020/by Team Tessa

The Environmental Advantages of Language Learning in Young Children

February 1, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Tessa’s Chinese New Year Celebration

January 31, 2020/by Team Tessa

Prime Taekwondo, more than an Afterschool!

January 24, 2020/by Team Tessa

Our Winter Holiday Show

January 17, 2020/by Tessa School

How to Continue Your Child’s Bilingual Learning at Home

January 15, 2020/by Jamie Kreps

Celebrating La Galette des Rois

January 7, 2020/by Team Tessa

Little Gardeners, a creative after school program

December 20, 2019/by Tessa School

Bilingual Learning Experiences for the Holidays

December 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Hour of Code

December 13, 2019/by Team Tessa

Lights on Our After-School Program

December 6, 2019/by Team Tessa

Role-Playing 101: Why Children Learn Faster with Interactive Activities

December 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Thanksgiving at Tessa

November 22, 2019/by Team Tessa

What does an International Education truly mean?

November 15, 2019/by Team Tessa

Do Anti-Bullying Programs Really Work?

November 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Learning and Teaching at Tessa is a celebration

November 7, 2019/by Team Tessa

PSPE at Tessa, a “Whole Child” education

November 1, 2019/by Team Tessa

What to do When Your Child Is Being Bullied

November 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Tessa Goes Green

October 24, 2019/by Team Tessa

United Nations Day at Tessa International School

October 18, 2019/by Team Tessa

Utilizing Technology in Inquiry-Based Education

October 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Exploring the biological, chemical and physical aspects of our world with the Liberty Science Center

October 7, 2019/by Team Tessa

What Is Inquiry-Based Education?

October 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Curriculum Night at Tessa International School

September 26, 2019/by Team Tessa

At Tessa, It’s Safety First!

September 12, 2019/by Team Tessa

Why Learn a Second (or Third) Language at Tessa?

September 7, 2019/by Patricia Presse

Visible Learning – How Can Parents Help at Home?

August 28, 2019/by Dan Buck

The Process of Language Learning in Children

August 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Language Learning: Why Children Pick Up Linguistics Faster

August 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

The Bilingual Student Advantage in STEM Learning

July 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Improving Your Child’s Language and Literacy Skills

July 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Teach Them Young: International Language in Early Education

June 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Focus on International Baccalaureate: The Teaching Differences

May 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

The Benefits of International Baccalaureate Education Programs

May 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Having Fun in Hoboken: Kid-Friendly Activities in Hudson County

April 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Kids-Eye-View: Kid-Centric Hoboken Through the Eyes of Our Children

April 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Language Spotlight Series: French – Boosting Your Child’s Future Opportunities

March 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Language Spotlight Series: Spanish – Giving Your Child a Career Advantage

March 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Language Spotlight Series: How to Choose a Second Language for Your Child

February 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Language Spotlight Series: The Importance of Bilingualism in Early Childhood Education

February 1, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Will Technology Ruin Your Child’s Development?

January 15, 2019/by Jamie Kreps

Tessa International School Celebrates the Hour of Code

December 12, 2018/by Dan Buck

Bilingualism and Speech Delays: What’s the Connection?

December 10, 2018/by Tori Galatro

The Best Historical Sites to Show Children in Hoboken

August 5, 2018/by Tori Galatro

The Long-Term Benefits of a Great Preschool

July 22, 2018/by Tori Galatro

Bilingualism Can Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

July 10, 2018/by Tori Galatro

Five Fantastic Pet Shops in Hudson County

June 25, 2018/by Tori Galatro

How Bilingualism Supports Math Skills in Children

June 11, 2018/by Tori Galatro

5 Destinations for Vegans In and Around Hudson County

May 28, 2018/by Tori Galatro

Restaurant Patios to Enjoy in Nice Weather in and Around Hoboken, NJ

May 14, 2018/by Tori Galatro

6 Popular After-School Activities for Children In and Around Jersey City

April 30, 2018/by ruben

Six Child-Friendly Hair Salons & Barbers in Hudson County, NJ

April 16, 2018/by Tori Galatro

Four Gyms with Great Childcare In and Around Hoboken

April 2, 2018/by Tori Galatro

3 Hands-On Pre-Reading Activities for Preschoolers

March 20, 2018/by Tori Galatro

Social Emotional Learning: Implementing Sociograms

March 12, 2018/by ruben

Why Free Play Is Critical for Child Development

February 24, 2018/by ruben

5 Great Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Jersey City

February 24, 2018/by ruben

How Bilingualism Promotes Social Skills in Children

February 24, 2018/by Tori Galatro

The Different Types of Preschool Bilingual Learning

February 22, 2018/by ruben

Fine and Gross Motor Skills of Preschoolers: What Parents Can Expect as Children Grow

January 15, 2018/by ruben

Interesting Facts About Childhood Bilingualism That Might Surprise You

January 8, 2018/by ruben

How Children Learn Languages Naturally Through Immersion

January 2, 2018/by ruben

Skills to Teach Preschoolers That Will Help Them Later in Life

December 26, 2017/by ruben

How Interactive Whiteboards Help Children Learn

December 18, 2017/by ruben

Fun-Filled Family Events In Hoboken, NJ for The Holidays

December 11, 2017/by ruben

3 Games You Can Play at Home to Help Teach Your Child a New Language

December 4, 2017/by ruben

Spanish Language Learning: Bilingual Programs Build Connections

November 28, 2017/by ruben

French Language Learning: 5 Reasons Your Child Should Study French

November 20, 2017/by ruben

Extraordinary Benefits of Mandarin Language Learning for Children

November 13, 2017/by ruben

Building A Foundation with The International Baccalaureate

October 30, 2017/by ruben

How the Imagination Helps Children Learn

October 30, 2017/by ruben

Learning A New Language Through Music: Why Is Music So Powerful?

October 23, 2017/by ruben

Why Role Playing is Important for Child Development

October 16, 2017/by ruben

Yoga in the Classroom: Learning Healthy Habits

October 9, 2017/by ruben

10 Great Family Activities in Hoboken

October 2, 2017/by ruben

How Does Language Learning Affect Brain Development in Children?

September 25, 2017/by ruben

10 Awesome Activities in Hoboken to Keep the Kids Busy After-School

September 18, 2017/by ruben

5 Compelling Reasons Preschool/Early Education is so Important

September 11, 2017/by ruben

Why Teaching Your Child a New Language Will Not Harm their English Skills

September 4, 2017/by ruben

Whole Brain Teaching Methods for Pre-School Students

August 28, 2017/by ruben

Great Summer Activities for Kids in Hoboken

August 21, 2017/by ruben

The Career Benefits of Multilingual Education

August 15, 2017/by ruben

5 Benefits of Childhood Bilingualism

August 7, 2017/by ruben

Total Physical Response Learning: 4 of the Best Second Language Activities

August 1, 2017/by ruben

10 Great Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Hoboken

July 14, 2017/by ruben

The Pre School Years and the Importance of Social Emotional Learning

June 12, 2017/by ruben

The Benefits of Inquiry-Based Education

June 5, 2017/by ruben

What is immersion education?

November 18, 2016/by ruben

The benefits of an immersion education.

November 14, 2016/by ruben

It’s all in the way we learn…Total Physical Response (TPR)

November 2, 2016/by ruben

Focusing on individual learning needs improves learning outcomes

October 12, 2016/by ruben

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

September 28, 2016/by ruben

Summer Travel Plans…?

August 8, 2016/by ruben

Join us at Tessa International School

Discover why our bilingual curriculum is recognized as one of the best. Learn how we combine academic excellence with engaging, interactive experiences that foster global awareness.

Join us at Tessa International School

Discover why our bilingual curriculum is recognized as one of the best. Learn how we combine academic excellence with engaging, interactive experiences that foster global awareness.

Tessa International School

Office: (201) 755-5585 | Location: 720 Monroe St. Hoboken, NJ 07030