ADVANTAGES OF SENDING YOUR CHILDREN TO AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN SHANGHAI

Shanghai – Schooling Options Shanghai is the largest city in

China, with plenty of public local and private international options

for schooling.

However the city itself has an remarkable schooling record:

•  First to achieve 100% primary and junior high school enrollment

•  One of the first to achieve almost collective secondary school attendance

•  Notable is that all students in Shanghai who want to attend some type of higher education are able to do so.

Shanghai is a city fueled by a merging of diversity, and it

embraces differing populations and integrates children into its

various classrooms.

"Shanghai Pudong At Night"

Benefits of an International School When you move overseas there are many reasons why it is sensible to choose an international school for your children over a local school:

Language International

School Reputation

Teachers Diverse Student

Body

Extra curricular Activities

Curriculum Peace of mind for parents

Language

Additionally because the school

is taught in a foreign country it

means that it also gives your child the

right environment to learn the local

language

The benefit of studying in a mainly

English environment is that your children will understand and

be able to learn better if they are learning in their native tongue.

You will need to decide

accordingly where you want

to send your children.

The language used in the school

will depend on where the school

has its origins, but the majority of

international options will teach mainly in English.

Teachers

Private schools are able to recruit the best teachers, as they are able to offer a higher

salary. Teachers come from around the world, so it exposes your children to a multi cultural lifestyle. The teachers will be able to speak

either English or the native tongue of the school in which they are working.

Curriculum The curriculum of an international school will change depending on the school itself. Most follow the same curriculum as schools in the country of origin. But others will follow international curriculums, the 2 most common being:

International Baccalaureate

National Curriculum for England

This means that you can take your child abroad and still know that they are studying the same subjects that they would be back home. Also, if you move back at some point, you know there will be no issues with your children lacking the same information and classes, making the transition between schools easier.

Diverse Student Body

Due to the international appeal of these schools, the student body ends up being a mixture of

different cultures and native languages.

Children will be able to learn about different

cultures from their peers

They are more likely to find friends who speak their native language or English compared to a

local school

This way children learn to tolerate and get along

with people with different cultures and

beliefs

International School Reputation International schools are

highly respected around the world and known for

producing the highest possible education for their students.

Coming from a highly reputable school will boast

your child’s chances of getting into a university, and will

benefit his or her CV

In recent years it has become increasingly important for a

student’s high school application to stand out if they

wish to attend the popular universities

Attending an international school, especially one with

added extra-curricular activities and field trips, will

give your child an advantage.

Extra Curricular Activities An important part of every child’s time at school is the extra-curricular activities that the school provides. All of these activities make a difference in a school. International schools are more likely to provide activities that are the same or similar to ones you would find in your home country.

Sports Performances (Music, Drama, Debate, etc.)

Fine Arts (Sculpting, Painting, etc.)

Tutoring

Peace of Mind for Parents Putting your child in an international school in a foreign country will give you peace of mind, as you know that they are in an environment that will nourish them socially, intellectually and physically. Parents feel comfortable knowing that their children are:

Safe and secure

Learning how to become successful and responsible adults

Encouraged to partake in self-improvement activities

Engaging socially with peers of different cultures and languages

Being taught by high quality teachers "Thumbs-up Family Posing In Style" by photostock