THE REASON BEHIND CHOOSING INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OVER NATIONAL SCHOOLS

Editor's Note : The following is the abstract from few articles from the net. 

Parents nowadays choosing International schools over National school. Why this phenomena occurring? Where the future of our education will be leading to?

What's the real reason behind this? Good things to ponder while reading this write up. 

While it is an undeniable fact that both national and international schools in the country have done the inevitable to offer the most effective and highest quality education system in the nation's bid to produce a more all-rounded generation, efforts of the former seem to fall short as Malaysians now prefer sending their children to international schools which offer English-medium education instead.

In an interview conducted by Malaysian Digest, Mr. Stuart Walker, the Principal of Garden International School Kuala Lumpur said all parents want the best for their children, and that education is such an integral part of advancement in the Asian psyche, saying the path to a foreign university is less strewn with obstacles when students are studying an international curriculum.

“University degrees from colleges in Britain, Australia, the United States or Canada are in high demand and will tend to mean higher salaries for their holders when they return to Malaysia. It also opens the gateway to the world for young people. There is also a view that an education in an international school better prepares young people for the realities of our world,” he remarked.

Asked why the number of Malaysian parents sending their children to international schools are on the rise each year, Walker recounts, “There is a belief that the values that underpin an education at international schools are more in keeping with values of many families. We believe strongly in the student vision which places each child’s learning at the centre of all that we do.

“Most international schools provide a holistic education which incorporates the development of 21st century skills alongside the teaching of the content. In addition to broader co-curricular programmes, camps and outdoor educational all combine to create an education which provides students the opportunity to find those things about which they are passionate and pursue them to the highest level,” he said.

At the end of the day,it's all YOUR CHOICE

In Malaysia, it is a well-known fact that most international schools have smaller class sizes compared to national schools which comprise up to 20 students; therefore the teachers can devote more time to each student.

Is sending your child to an international school really worth every penny? 

It depends. Every family is different and the answer may be vary. Before making a decision, factors such as your family’s financial situation, cultural background and the school’s curriculum are certainly important points to consider.

In an age where competitive education becomes a prerequisite for a better future to see your child advance with flying colours in universities and colleges, it is also wise not to forget that later on in life, education alone may not always guarantee a profession in this current challenging job market, regardless international school or not.

And although some parents feel that children who have been to international schools have better personalities and exposure to the world, at the end of the day, a child’s personality may develop not only within the school’s environment but through friends, their home surroundings and other external factors, which may create an even more wholesome personality.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". -Nelson Mandela-
Written by : Malini for www.tuitionprovider.com