EXPLORING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
...Comparing global education systems
Families moving from the UK often find themselves in the enviable position of selecting from a large number of international schools teaching a British curriculum, which offers students, not only continuity of education on the outbound relocation, but also ease of repatriation back into the UK education system, particularly when it comes to exam time.
Although these schools will largely be fee-paying,
some will have the advantage of being accredited by British- government-approved inspectorates, offering families further peace of mind.
In fact, in many of the rapidly developing major
international relocation destinations, such as the Middle East and Asia Pacific, it will be necessary to attend a fee- paying international school, as state education is unlikely to be available to, or a viable option for, expatriate families. However, in destinations such as many European countries, the USA and Australia, state education systems are highly regarded, and families may be more open to the prospect of a local state-funded school. This option has the added advantages of helping with social integration and being an alternative to costly fee-paying international schools.
CONSIDERING FUTURE MOVES
It is vital that families choosing to enter the state education system of their destination country, to consider any future moves or possible repatriation issues. For example, in the USA, while the standard of state education is considered to be high, schools offer an entirely different learning curriculum from the UK, even differing from state to state within the country.
In addition, the US education system does not offer an end-of-school assessment comparable to the British GCSEs and A Levels.
Catherine Stoker, of The Independent Education Consultants, suggests that families making an inbound move to the UK would be well advised to take advantage of the special summer courses, or academic preparation courses, which are run at some independent and international schools. “For a child who has never studied in the British education system before, the UK classroom is a confusing place,” Ms Stoker says. “Not only do they have to overcome any language gaps, they may also be faced with unfamiliar subjects and methods of teaching. A preparation course acts as a bridge from the student’s school in their home country
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