Helpful Guidelines to Select The Top International School

Schools are the stepping stones of your child’s career which makes it very important that you pick the right curriculum and school for your child. Schools play a huge role in shaping your child’s personality and worldview. And as modern parents want their children to have a more global perspective, they are opting for an international education for their children. Choosing a school for your child is a daunting task and the sheer number of options available can often be overwhelming, so here are some guidelines that might prove helpful to streamline your options this admission cycle:

Know the Curriculum

Not all top international schools in India have the same curriculum. Hence it is essential that you pay particular attention to the curriculum of your child’s potential school. Talk to the teachers about the course structure, subjects, and their teaching style and enquire about how they are promoting a holistic education with social and emotional development of the child. 

Sometimes international schools base their curriculum around the education system of different countries like the UK, USA, Canada, etc., and as each of these curriculums are different, it is important to make sure that the school you pick has a curriculum that suits your child’s needs and would help them grow in all spheres of life. 

Meet the Teachers

The most important component of any school are its educators. Thus, it is essential that you have a conversation with the school’s faculty and get to know about the academics and staff. Find out about their philosophy, teaching styles and methods and see if it would be suitable for kids. 

Their training and experiences are also crucial information. International school teachers must be internationally qualified to deliver the selected curriculum and possess a wide base of knowledge in the relevant subjects. Most of the top international schools in India (like MLSI) have their own training sessions that ensure their educators can deliver the curriculum in the most effective ways. 

Know the School Ambience

It is absolutely essential that you visit the school campus and ensure the facilities available will be conducive to your child’s learning and development. The school must have well equipped and comfortable classrooms, along with libraries and laboratories that would enhance your child’s learning. You must also pay close attention to sports and other recreational activities that the school has to offer so that children can have a well-balanced, active and healthy lifestyles. 

Selecting a school for your kid is never an easy task. And the present scenario has only made things harder for parents. Although it is still important to visit the school in person and inspect the facilities available, you must now also enquire about how the school is dealing with online learning and whether it has affected their quality of education.