In the UK, international student numbers this year
remain similar to last year, although fewer students from China are looking to the UK for their higher education. European universities, with their affordable fees and English-language teaching, are also an increasingly popular option. More hotspots could emerge as policymakers in national governments seek to encourage international students, recognising their valuable skills and experience. Illustrating education’s role as bridging cultures and
nations, Cambridge International Education plans to introduce its IGCSE Japanese “soon”, having also secured recognition from the Japanese government for its A level qualifications. Schools like Rugby School are also responding to growing demand in Japan for a British international education, opening its new co-ed day and boarding campus in 2023. Japan’s universities too are seeking to receive greater numbers of overseas students, including by offering English-language teaching.
WELLBEING IN THE SPOTLIGHT Reprioritising wellbeing also remains high on the education agenda around the world, with a number of key developments. On the eve of A level results day, an Association of School and College Leaders survey found one in four teachers were involved this year in supporting students struggling with exam-related stress and anxiety and withdrawing students from exams. As students and teachers went back to school in
England, state schools’ standards body, Ofsted, published the results of a consultation that looked at unannounced Ofsted inspections in state schools. These high-stress situations for teachers and education leaders resulted in one of four judgements: outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate. The government dropped the approach with immediate effect. State schools in the UK will instead be assessed with a more comprehensive scorecard approach across four areas from 2025. For independent schools in England, British international schools overseas, and private further education and language schools, the Independent Schools Inspectorate’s own regime is unchanged. For staff and students, British International Schools
membership body, COBIS, offers its member schools holistic training to ensure schools continue to uphold duty of care in line with the latest best practice to normalise positive and inclusive school environments that support students learning and development. This summer, COBIS also announced its new
membership route for Department for Education- accredited online schools, which can offer a more inclusive learning experience. Colin Bell, COBIS CEO, said: “Online schools are a vital part of the sector, making education available to everyone, everywhere, no matter the circumstances. The robust standards ensure that online schools are held to the same mark of excellence as any other.” Online schools offer a quality and flexible alternative
for globally mobile families, as well as for local students where traditional school settings aren’t practical or suitable. Kings InterHigh Online School is one of the most highly regarded and longest established. Elaine
Teale, head of key stage 4, said of this year’s examination season where 408 students sat GCSE exams that online learning has empowered its students to manage their exam revision with flexibility and focus. “The ability to tailor their learning environment
and access resources at their own pace has significantly reduced stress, allowing them to sit exams with more confidence,” she explained. “Their performance in this year’s exams reflects the strength of a supportive and adaptive online learning model.” Headteacher, Catriona Olsen, added that the opportunity this year to sit exams online shows how King’s InterHigh Online School students excel in an online learning environment, making it logical for them to also sit their GCSEs online. ‘Providing the option to take exams from home enhances accessibility to quality education for all students, regardless of their personal situations,” she said. “Flexibility is a core value of our school, empowering students to pursue their interests globally without the constraints of physical attendance at schools or exam centres.” King’s InterHigh Online School GCSE student,
Veronika, took 12 exams online this year. “I much enjoyed being able to do the exams at home, in my own safe environment, without needing to travel to an exam centre and without the stress of if the exam centre would do my access accommodations correctly.” The growing options, and demand, show there is a
school out there for everyone and a world of options for international families.
MORE INFORMATION
Enjoy more new articles to support choosing and applying for school places around the world in the online Guide to International Education & Schools 2024/25
Above: Students from The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) 65
GLOBAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
Guide to International Education & Schools
For parents, employers & relocation professionals
2024/25
relocateglobal.com
thinkglobalpeople.com
1
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98
