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the history of any sport to compete in the Commonwealth Games, Anna’s training schedule makes her education increasingly complex. Anna used to study at Cardiff High School in Wales, a mixed comprehensive school in the UK. She was happy at the school and did well, but as the pressure of her training impacted on her schooling and she suffered academically. The ideal option for Anna was to join an online school where she had the flexibility to continue with her education whilst also developing her table tennis career. Wherever she was travelling in the world, she was able to progress with her education alongside her training. This flexibility has been key for Anna in pursuing her sporting aspirations, without jeopardising her academic progress.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS Another attractive option for parents will be considering international schools that have partnered with an online school to provide greater opportunities. This could be from a continuity point of view, or in regard to enhancing their offer by way of subjects, teachers and a variety of learning opportunities. When we consider what
international families look for in a school we can probably summarise this as ‘a British curriculum delivered by British teachers, with the highest quality standards and pass marks in a broad range of subjects.’ It is this last requirement, namely the broad range of subjects, that many international schools may struggle to support. Children coming from overseas to a new school often come with an expectation to continue studying subjects from their previous school. This could include IGCSE curriculum areas such as certain music specialisms or any number of languages from Cantonese to Cajun French. Therefore, the flexibility of
online schooling means that if an international school doesn’t have a teacher in place to offer any area of the curriculum, the students may be able to ‘attend’ an online school remotely, just for this subject. Working in partnership with online schools demonstrates a significant amount of flexibility and breadth of
subjects, which is a highly attractive option to many families. In essence, online schools become a powerful extension to an international school and their learning offer. The other
issue that
international schools face is the natural flow of students arriving and leaving each year. Even if they are only moving to another country for a short period of time these students are often permanently ‘lost’ from the school. But there is a way to retain these students and minimise disruption. Year 10 French student, Adrien,
constantly moves between the two countries due to his father’s business, and the fact his mother works between Australia and France. Despite being happy with his education in Sydney, the same couldn’t be said for his time in France. Living near the French Swiss border, the best teachers often get jobs in the Swiss schools which pay two to three times higher salaries, leaving a lower standard of teaching in the schools near Adrien’s home. To secure the highest level of
education, Adrien started studying with InterHigh. Once again, Adrien’s school in Sydney could have retained Adrien as a student by offering him a place at an online school while he is in France before returning to them when he arrives back in Australia.
SUPPORTING THE MOVE Families require a swift yet smooth relocation experience, not least for their child’s education. Whether due to job relocation requirements, because their child is an aspiring actor, model, or athlete, or they simply want to study a subject not offered by their local school, it is important for relocation companies and education consultants to advise on the best possible solutions to ease the transition. Therefore, considering online those
schools or international
schools providing blended learning opportunities will help fulfil a family’s long or short- term needs and ensure they have the reassurance and confidence that their children will be able to academically and socially succeed, regardless of their location. To discover more, or to discuss admissions and study options, visit:
www.interhigh.co.uk
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Esther Clark is Executive Director of Marketing at InterHigh, a leading online educational provider. Author and contributor to Forbes, America Economia and the World Economic Forum (WEF), Esther explores Marketing, Strategy and Leadership and their applications in today’s world. A Canadian global citizen, Esther has lived and worked around the world.
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Above left: Current InterHigh student
Below: Anna Hursey, table tennis champion and InterHigh student
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