CONTENTS


2017


INTRODUCTION 3 FROM THE EDITOR 6


8 EXPLORING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION A future of unlimited opportunities Preparing students to be global citizens Exploring curriculum options The International Baccalaureate Comparing global education systems Living abroad with teenagers A pathway to career success


The impact of mobility on children Giving girls the digital bug Technology in schools


Preparing pupils for a diverse world The importance of languages


52 CHOOSING & APPLYING FOR A SCHOOL PLACE Choosing a new school


At home in the world of an elite online school Finding the perfect fit


Securing a school place out of term time Read the big print


The value of education consultants Relocating a child with special educational needs


82 EDUCATION BY REGION & COUNTRY 84 ASIA PACIFIC


A new era for expatriate education in China? China’s expanding international-school options Finding a school in Hong Kong


Making high-quality international education accessible in Hong Kong


Choosing a school in Thailand


International school options in Vietnam A Levels The best fit for international pupils? Education & schools in Malaysia


86 90 98


102 104 107 108 110


The changing face of international education in Indonesia 115 International schools in Singapore Relocating to Singapore with teenagers In praise of adaptability Education in India


116 123 127 128


10 16 18 22 28 32 34 36 40 42 44 46


54 58 60 66 70 74 78


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