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HOW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS HAVE RESPONDED TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
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or many parents, the response by schools to the challenges of COVID-19 is now influencing their education choice. Many international schools have demonstrated a level of agility and provision throughout this very challenging time that has been very reassuring to parents and will influence parental decisions regarding school choice for some time to come. Schools that have not responded sufficiently, may suffer as a result. Extended campus closures, as a result of COVID-19, have given parents insights into their child’s education like never before. As a result, in addition to their existing educational requirements, international school admissions staff are reporting new factors influencing the school selection decisions of parents. Over recent months, the ISC Research team have gathered extensive feedback from a wide range of international schools about this.
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Janelle Torres, South East Asia Research Consultant, from ISC Research, provides insights into new factors influencing the school selection decisions of parents. Schools also report that increasing attention is now being paid to wellbeing, health and safety issues and to communication with parents.
