International Education: A Myriad of Options

• International school landscape• International AND Global• Identifying and evaluating options

Overview

Who are we?

• Name• Where is home?• Occupation• In one word, what should an

‘international education’ be?

What is an International School?

• Diverse student and staff nationalities

• International curriculum and programmes

• Focus on culture and language

• Extracurricular activities / sports / programmes

• International connections – School excursions, field trips, service & global programmes

• Element of uniqueness

• International AND global perspectives

• Countries & cultures

• Nationalities, ethnicities, & languages

• Commonalities & differences

• Awareness & understanding

• Engagement & relationships

International

• Issues impacting all countries and peoples.

• Curriculum & programmes cross national boundaries

• Universal values & principles

• Care / sustainability of people, planet, & environment

• Responsible action toward the greater good

GlobalAND

Why a Global Education?

“Education is the most powerful tool you can use to change the world.”

~ Nelson Mandela

Knowledge& Skills

Values &Attitudes

Involvement& Engagement

‘WHAT’Aware

‘SO WHAT’Care

‘NOW WHAT’Act

Council of International Schools (CIS)

International AND Global

“The curriculum, in its content, design, implementation, assessment and

review, shall reflect the school’s mission, learning objectives, and policies,

and shall foster global citizenship and student achievement.”

“The significant problems that exist today cannot be solved by the same

level of thinking that created them.”

- Albert Einstein

Global Challenges call for Global Solutions

International AND Global:Transferrable Skills

• Dialogic and collaborative pedagogy

• Global projects and programs

• Principles, ethics, and values

• Variety of learner roles and responsibilities

• Enquiry, critical reflection and problem-solving

• Celebration of cultural & national diversity

Knowledge – Skills – Values - Attitudes - Action

The Classroom

International AND Global

International School DecisionsAsk the right questions…•Type of School? •Mission and Philosophy?•History?•Curriculum? •Extracurricular programme?•Accreditations? •Teacher qualifications and experience? •Language programme?•Uniqueness?

Essential Question: Is the school both International AND Global?

• What knowledge, skills, & values are essential for my child to be prepared as productive global citizen?

• In what ways can the school’s curriculum, programmes, and teachers enable my child to become a successful, responsible, and caring global citizen?