Left and bottom left: students from King’s InterHigh
session where they build a makeshift hovercraft,” says Jules. “There’s always something new and exciting to keep us all on our toes!” While she originally worried that online school might
be isolating, she found that her children have been able to avoid the stress of “peer pressure and social drama.” Instead, being part of the King’s InterHigh community has given them the opportunity make new friends and meet fellow online schooling families around the world, “whether it’s a safari in Mexico, a playdate in Portugal, or a Southeast Asia LEGO session over WhatsApp.” In Jules’s view, “online school isn’t just some last-
resort option. It’s a fantastic, flexible yet structured way of learning that can work for so many families.”
MAKING WORLDSCHOOLING WORK Worldschooling may sound ambitious, but the practical requirements are surprisingly simple for families who are already living abroad. You don’t need an unlimited budget, and you don’t need to hop from country to country. All families need is a reliable internet connection for online learning and the open mind to see learning opportunities in everyday experiences. The best approach is to start with what’s already
around you. Living in Singapore? Multicultural hawker centres can become an environment to learn everything from geography to economics. Posted to Germany? Weekend trips to nearby castles bring medieval history to life in ways textbooks never could. Even mundane, everyday experiences like taking the bus, ordering at a restaurant, or chatting with locals can become rich educational opportunities. Thanks to online schooling, busy working parents
don’t have to worry about becoming full-time teachers. Online schools handle the heavy lifting, which means families can fit worldschooling around their own schedule. Those staying long-term in one place can explore their location thoroughly to build a deeper cultural understanding, while students moving
frequently can connect and contrast their experiences in different societies. Parents who plan to move back home in the future, meanwhile, can also rest assured that their children won’t have fallen behind in the meantime. Plus, there are financial benefits for budget-conscious
families. Where employers don’t cover educational costs, online schools offer the same superior quality with tuition fees that are typically far less than the tens of thousands required at top international schools. As an added bonus, this leaves even more money free to truly enjoy exploring each area to its fullest while worldschooling.
EDUCATING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW For families who’ve relocated abroad, worldschooling doesn’t require a dramatic lifestyle change or hours a day to spend on education. The key is recognising the opportunities that can become your child’s secret weapon. With a few hours a week spent on cultural experiences and the backing of a top education online, young people can get the best of both worlds. In turn, that genuinely global pathway will prepare them not just for university, but for leadership in our rapidly changing society.
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“ Online school isn’t just some last- resort option. It’s a fantastic, flexible yet structured way of learning that can work for so many families.” JULES SCHOLEY SMITH, PARENT
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