International Schools

So, what exactly is an international school? Just as the name suggests - it is an educational institution that promotes 'international education in an international atmosphere' by adopting a required curriculum or syllabus which differs from the country where the school is operational. Parents today want to educate their kids in the best possible way, this means they can do all it takes to get them enrolled in the best international school. During a child’s growing years something that stays with them forever is their education, so one must make sure they enrol their child to the best school.

The role of an international school is challenging, these schools’ primary motif is to educate students who are not nationals or citizens of the host country. They are preferably suited for children of people employed in foreign embassies or missions, international business organizations, etc. Now, this doesn’t restrict local students living nearby to go to these schools as these schools are open to all. What it does at the end of the day is it allows you to obtain a degree or suitable qualifications for further studies or a career. In this way, students not only get the education they need but also are secured for a future career.

There is a list of international schools that will give you a fair idea about each school’s popularity. Parents must go through this list thoroughly and do a research on the same after which they can then decide which school they should send their child too.

There is a very interesting origin to how these international schools came into picture. Parents would be much interested to know about the same. The concept for the first-ever international school began in the second half of the 19th century when they were set up in countries like Japan, Switzerland, Turkey and some others for families that travelled extensively, like missionaries, NGOs, embassies, etc. The main objective of these schools set up was to assist establishment that required the schools - e.g. defence establishments, scientific communities, diplomatic missions, etc.

There are many questions that can pop up into an individual’s head -  like is an international school worthwhile? The simple answer to this is if you can afford it, it is! If one compares the teaching methodology of traditional schools’ vs international schools’, you will realise the syllabus in traditional schools is monotonous in comparison to the teaching methods used in international schools – international school provide a breath of fresh air that helps the new age learner. International schools in India offer a good mix of cutting-edge teaching and internationalism built on the necessary foundations of an Indian culture. Not just that, even after students have completed their education in international schools, they are recognized and even offered scholarships in universities worldwide. These are some advantages that students can avail once they have completed their education from an international school. So, parents out there go ahead and choose the best for your child.