Selecting the right school for your child is an extremely crucial decision. School is often the stepping stone that will take your child further.
A proper school environment has become even more important considering the modern home environment. Since most parents work and have little time to spend with their children, they have to depend on the school for the best education and guidance. That is why more and more educational institutions are emerging, with the noble objective of offering a high quality education and at the same time shaping the personality of the child. They follow the education curriculum taking into account the overall educational scenario of primary school in Ghana. That is why the unique concept of international schools has gained extreme popularity.
Point- Know the curriculum of the course and the teaching faculties
If you are sending your children to an international school, this is the part that you will be most interested in. There is a general consensus that the IGCSE is the best educational curriculum as far as international schools are concerned. You need to speak with the teaching faculty and understand why sending your kids to a school that has an IGCSE curriculum can be very beneficial for their later years.Â
With the availability of so many world-class institutions, how do you decide which is the best international school? Here are some guidelines that may be helpful: –
Know the location and environment of the school: –
Since international schools mainly attract students from diverse places who were born and raised in totally different cultures, the ideal institution should be one that offers the perfect platform for children to interact and feel free with each other. It should be conveniently located and also offer a quiet environment where children can grow up under the strict and competent guidance of trained faculties. In fact, many world-class international schools have sprung up in beautiful locations, amidst lush greenery. These schools have open spaces, separate boarding schools for boys and girls along with state-of-the-art facilities. The boarding facilities are of a very high standard. The rooms are kept clean. The food served to students is also nutritious and tasty. In addition, the schools have medical and medical services for all kinds of emergencies.
Know the curriculum of the course and the teaching faculties: –
Different schools may have their own curriculum. However, all have the basic objective of offering a standard education that is accepted internationally. Ideally, the school should offer courses from Montessori to level 12. The school should have educated and efficient faculties that can adequately guide students. They must be ready to offer special support to those lagging behind on specific issues. Occasional analysis of student performance can also go a long way.
Learn about the different extracurricular activities offered by the school: –
Since education is important, so is participating in outdoor games and other extracurricular activities. International schools are very particular in this regard. They encourage students to do the activities of their choice. In fact, there are a variety of activities offered such as music, arts and crafts, dance, creative writing, theater, information technology, yoga, gym, science club, environment and nature, etc. These schools offer a very attractive campus life that students will miss out on even after leaving school.