Why do parents choose international schools?

More parents are now sending their children to international schools. Research also suggests that student demographics are continuing to shift from Western expats to local nationals and expatriates in Asia.

The demand for international schooling is particularly high in East and South-East Asia, according to the 2020 Global Opportunities Report from ISC Research. Around 3.7m of a total 5.98m pupils were attending international schools in Asia in 2020. As an international school in Kuala Lumpur, Alice Smith School has also seen this increase in popularity.

But why are parents choosing international schools for their children?

A globally recognised curriculum

One of the aspects that parents are attracted to in international schools is the curriculum, which is diverse and recognised all over the world. It teaches students to be global citizens, encouraging their sense of community and enabling them to successfully engage with people they meet wherever they may travel.

As an international school in Kuala Lumpur, Alice Smith School’s curriculum is modelled on the English National curriculum. This allows us to replicate the success of Western schooling in an internationally diverse setting.

Our innovative approach and extracurriculars ensure students have plenty of opportunity to explore their passions and develop their skills. They are designed to enhance and support our students learning, ensuring they get the most from their education.

High quality teaching in English

Considering how much time their children spend at school, ensuring that the teachers are as excellent as the curriculum is another important part of a parent’s decision in choosing a school.

A great teacher can help shape students for their future, and at Alice Smith School we believe they are vital to our students’ success. International schools tend to attract high quality teaching staff, which is extremely beneficial for children’s education, as they have a lasting impact on who they grow up to be.

Teachers that work for international schools are likely to have travelled across the world, which enhances their teaching skills. They also often receive professional development during their careers at international schools. This is true for all Alice Smith School teachers; we invest in their skills as we see it as an investment in our students learning too.

Internationally recognised qualifications

Parents also consider what their children will go on to study, as this limits what they can go on to learn at higher education level.

Students from international schools study a mix of different subjects. At Alice Smith, our curriculum covers a broad range of essential subjects like Mathematics, Sciences and Languages. It is also balanced with optional courses like musical arts, sports, theatre and more.

This ensures that each student learns what is required for entry into top post-secondary institutions, as well as subjects that encourage development and discovery of new skills, passions and talents.

Because of this, students then don’t have to limit their options for further study either, which enhances their career prospects wherever they may choose to work in the world.

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