International Schools
7 Steps to choosing the Deciding something as important as your child’s new school might be the toughest part about moving to another country.
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By Gregers Moller hoosing a new school when moving has become increasingly difficult for parents.There are more and more schools established all the time, and each institution has its own unique philosophy and attributes. Comparing what they offer with the needs of your child is no simple task. Most parents probably start out by asking other parents of their own nationality which school they have chosen and why. Then you find out they have chosen different schools and for different reasons and you are back to square one. There is probably no way around making your own inquiry into each available option.
Local vs International
First choice is if you are looking for a local school or an international school? In most countries in Asia, a local school is an option although cer tainly a more challenging option for your child. If you child is mixed Scandinavian - Asian this may, however, not be so frightening a prospect. And mostly it will have an economic silver lining as local private schools are less costly compared to international schools. However, physical punishment has not been abolished in many Asian school systems, so take this into consideration. Talk to the school how 10 ScandAsia.China • April 2017