Trent Internationale School

All that they claim is not real! Very unorganized school, nobody knows how it functions, admin wouldn't even know how much a family owns to the school. The owner is scary and rude, she is very weird and seems that teachers fear her. Kids watch A LOT of movies, they say that on fridays is because they work really hard and is a treat, but then if there is no P.E., they watch a movie, if it is a tuesday they watch a movie, doesn't matter they have a reason to put the kids to watch a movie. Material is VERY dated, have not seen a proper book or work book, only online photocopies. My child sees the picture of a VHS cassette and doesn't recognize it, but that is how old the material is!! The school doesn't have any type of counseling! This school is a joke really, sad but true!
--Submitted by a parent

It is true, Trent is not for everyone and certainly not for families predisposed toward the public school mentality. The students are very goal oriented and smart. They love being in school and are having a blast. It is geared toward the international/metropolitan community who understand their goals and require a different environment for their children than is available in most American schools today. The Director and teachers pay very close attention to each student which may be a bit challenging for those who are not happy playing by the rules. For the most part, these students don t last very long and are happier moving on to other schools. RESPECT is pretty much the main rule in and out of the school. This is why there are no discipline problems or other, more serious and dangerous issues that plague other schools. We highly recommend this brilliant school for like-minded parents.
--Submitted by a parent

If your child doesn t learn at this school, they can t learn anywhere. I cannot explain how they do it, but they manage to turn every student into a confident, well adjusted and talented academic. Every year they surprise us with what our children are capable of. It is a small school, so they are constantly under the microscope and judged for every little thing, but despite that, they keep focusing on the kids. We have witnessed the same results repeated with every family and friend s child for six years now. They are brilliant at what they do.
--Submitted by a parent

As a former student of this school, I have to say that the foundation laid for my high school years educationally was not a strong one. While I flourished in the environment of Trent/Drake, as soon as I moved to the 'real world', I was in for a rude awakening. Many of my classes at Trent were spent watching movies, learning inadequate material, or listening to the droning and overbearing preaching of the school's director. Trent's disorganization is disguised by the administration as 'flexible individualized teaching.' As I prepare to leave for college, I realize that though the time spent at Trent was 'fun', the school did not prepare me for the real world. I do not recommend it to anyone who takes their child's education seriously.
--Submitted by a student

We are very exited that Trent has a high school now. The building is beautiful and the teachers are amazing. They have done a fantastic job for us. Our children have developed a love for learning for the first time. The curriculum is really well done the way the subjects relate to one another. The kindness is apparent the minute you walk through the school. The students are happy, well rounded, and very smart. We look forward to another year with Trent.
--Submitted by a parent

Please, please, please Trent, do not change a thing. We love everything about it. They re the kid s biggest fans. I think sometimes they get a bigger kick out of them than even the parents. We would hate for the opinion from one parent to seem like the voice of the majority. We love this school and can t imagine it turning in to just another lifeless mint printing schools in town. Our kids are happy while learning insane amounts. That s certainly more than any other school s ever done for us. I get at least 2 to 5 e-mails a day. If they don t have PE, they re at dance. If they don t have music, it s because they had play practice. For 3 years my kids ran aimlessly on a basketball court throwing balls at each other s heads while the coach talked to other teachers. That does not go on at Trent.
--Submitted by a parent

The good first, the children are mostly happy and learn. The bad; the school is disorganized. Most of the special classes as PE, music, art, etc does not happens when they should and the kids just watch a movie instead. No explanation to the parents. Think before enrolling your child since the contract says you are obligated to pay the full year even if by the second month there you realized that is not the right place for your child. No opportunity to regrets. You may feel a bit drowned by the ego of the school director; who also acts as composer, song writer, counselor, etc. Sometimes is just too much. When you talk to other parents you realize that the feeling is widespread and is the reason behind so many parents pulling their child out. A final recommendation: Try to talk to other parents of children at this school before enrolling yours.
--Submitted by a parent

We cannot thank the owner enough for what she has done for our family. With a heavy heart we move away knowing that we will never meet someone like her again but happy in the knowledge that our children will be better people for having known her. Thank you, Ms. Reeya for being my children s angel.
--Submitted by a parent

Trent is a God sent, and we refuse to get amnesia and pretend we did it all on our own. We have been at this school for 5 years and seen many families get the kind of attention we have and then forget. My kids were in a mess when we moved to this school. The administration has helped, not only with their academics, which is the best we've seen in Sugarland, but most importantly, with their behavior and manners. They are magicians. They took my kids and gave me back angels, and they ve never been happier. We must give credit where it s due. The trick is not to stand in the way and get defensive about your parenting skills. It s not about that, it s about the kids and just how far you can go if you don t forget that you may need help sometimes.
--Submitted by a parent

Best of all worlds. Trent is a small, boutique school, but the kids don't miss out on a thing. They take advantage of all the facilities in Sugar Land and surrounding areas. The kids play golf and tennis in a country club, dance in a dance studio, and play Soccer with the pros. We can t beat that for our kids. The education is spectacular, and the teachers are amazing. These people honestly work hard at keeping the kids perpetually excited about learning all through the year and not just the first and last weeks of school. We highly recommend it.
--Submitted by a parent