Thursday, 28 August 2014

A Quick Guide to International Schools



An international school teaches its students global education in a world-class environment. Most global schooling facilities have their curriculum designed as per one of the following:-

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)        
  • Cambridge International Examinations
  • Edexcel

The differences in a global school’s curriculum depend from one school to another. Cultural diversity, globalization and abundance of global opportunities have led to the rise in the number of such type of schooling institutes. It is a myth, however, that each and every international school follows the same curriculum.  At present, a list of Top IB Schools in India can be easily found on the Web. However, the elements that make such type of schools the best have to be understood. Continue reading to discover...

  • Globally recognized Curriculum

Global schooling facilities, by and large, follow world-recognized curriculum such as that of IB. The IB is a popular international educational model that is adopted by every global schooling facility. Such type of curricula gives a winning edge to a child. Further, the IB educational model is accepted in, mostly, every continent.
  •  High exposure to diverse culture
Top International Schools in Gurgaon and other parts of the world have students belonging to different nationalities as well as cultures. Such students are, therefore, exposed to various lifestyles and cultures. The knowledge of new cultures and lifestyles helps students getting excellent exposure that never happens in any state-level school. Many times, the teachers of an international school belong to different nationality. Studying from a teacher who belongs to a different nationality is also an enriching experience.
  •  Emphasis on extracurricular activities
More and more international schooling facilities focus on different types of extracurricular activities. The range of extracurricular activities offered in top IB schools includes:-
  • Dramatics
  • Sports
  • Talent shows
Parents should try their best to let children get admission at international schools. An enriching learning environment is available at many global schooling facilities. Such a learning environment is very necessary for the intellectual growth of children.