International schools have progressed to become the preferred
education option over other categories of schools. Various reasons contribute
to this, the most important of them being the high standards of curriculum
offered and its uniformity and acceptance across different geographies. In
today’s globalized world, families are more mobile than ever, shuttling across
countries for better job prospects. Also, the aspiration for good quality
education takes students across borders. Therefore, parents want to give an
advantageous head start to their kids by enrolling them in international
schools as early as possible. Singapore is a multicultural cosmopolitan nation
and it is here that one can experience what the best international schools have
on offer.
What is an international
school?
Not all schools named “International” are international in the
true sense. So, remember to do your research before shortlisting a school! An
international school offers an IB, Edexcel or Cambridge curriculum. In the
Singapore context, an international school is one that offers a curriculum
other than its national curriculum.
Choose the ideal
curriculum
Local Schools in Singapore offer the state curricula, while the
International ones offer IB, Cambridge, Edexcel, American, French and Indian
Curriculum. Choose the one that best suits your child’s present and future
prospects. The IB curriculum is one of the most sought after programmes.
International schools like the Canadian
International School offers the IB programme through the Primary, Middle
and High
School levels. This school also offers the Bilingual Programme in
English and Chinese apart from innovative and research backed teaching
methodologies (Read more about their STEAM
programme).
Visit the school in
person
A whole lot of information gathering can happen online or by
reading the school prospectus and getting reviews, but a personal visit to the
school campus can open your mind and ease the decision-making process. Look at
the school’s infrastructure and talk to teachers and students if you can. This
will help you get a real understanding of the school’s facilities and teaching
philosophy. Spending some time on the campus can help ascertain things that may
not be available online! This may be a time-consuming activity, but is worth
the efforts.
Know your child
Parents are the ones who best understand their child. So, it is
crucial that they assess the child’s personality and readiness for a school. A
young school kid may be hesitant to join a new bigger school; a child with a
flair for sports or arts may flourish better in school that offers
opportunities and encouragement in these areas over and above academics; and a
French child may feel at home in a school offering French curriculum.
Choosing the right school is a decision that varies from family
to family. Factors like economic situation, entrance criteria of each school,
teaching and parenting philosophy play a major role in the decision making. It
is good to know that schools today are actively programming themselves to new
research and data which suggest that a holistic approach to teaching is the
right way to educate the next generation. International schools are the
quickest to respond in this regard and therefore considered the most
progressive.
For
more information kindly visit Canadian
international school
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