Having specialised in history and languages at university, I love communicating with people from all around the world and learning their story. I find it incredibly rewarding being a member of a dynamic, thriving school community at ISM and meeting new people every day.
In my spare time, I love discovering more of what Moscow and the surrounding area have to offer, and trying my hand at new languages - my latest challenge is Turkish! Aside from this, I am also a keen music fan, reluctant runner and proud supporter of Liverpool Football Club.
Research shows that confident students are more likely to succeed academically.
In fact, several science-backed studies cite self-confidence as the number one predictor of academic achievement. Researchers found that students with greater confidence were more willing to learn and challenge themselves. They were also more motivated, resilient, and capable of dealing with adversity.
At the International School of Moscow (ISM), our job is to build and nurture positive self-esteem in children. But what is confidence? And how does it affect academic performance?
