{"id":1223,"date":"2018-10-30T07:31:45","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T07:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lis.ac.in\/blogs\/?p=1223"},"modified":"2018-11-02T03:12:32","modified_gmt":"2018-11-02T03:12:32","slug":"international-schools-education-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lis.ac.in\/blogs\/international-schools-education-future\/","title":{"rendered":"International Schools Adding Value to the Future of Indian Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the recent year, international schools in Gurgaon<\/a><\/strong> with international curricula has witnessed an increase in a number of students opting for international curriculum rather over national curriculum under CBSE, ICSE and state board.<\/p>\n

International schools are amongst the most highly considered schools in the world. Many international schools have opened around the world with more on its way and incomes have increased. Therefore, parents in many countries have become increasingly aware that the two traditional solutions; either their country’s state education or a foreign boarding school miles away from home are not the only two options available for their child. International boarding schools have become the preferred way for expat families.<\/p>\n

International schools curriculum<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is rapid growth in the number of international schools in India<\/a><\/strong> as students are increasingly moving away from state boards and selecting one of the three international boards available in India:
\n\u2022 Cambridge International Examination (CIE)
\n\u2022 International Baccalaureate (IB)
\n\u2022 Edexcel Examination Board<\/p>\n

Why are students opting for international curricula over conventional?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 More students wish to pursue higher education outside the country
\n\u2022 International schools provide better infrastructure and learning-based curriculum draw more students
\n\u2022 High teacher-student interaction in the classroom
\n\u2022 The approach of IGCSE curriculum is more practical and also provide advanced technical subjects like robotics
\n\u2022 Majority of parents are also willing to spend a good amount for their children in order to provide them with quality international education
\n\u2022 International schools accommodate only a few students in one classroom which ensures every student gets equal attention<\/p>\n

Common Myths about International Schools in India<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every parent wants to give the best education and learning to their children. The battle begins in early years when the child is about to start school. Though many parents have a positive opinion about international schools, at times it gets foggy due to the interaction with many opinion makers. Hence there are few myths about international schools in India<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Myth1: All international schools have the same curriculum<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is not true. There are two important curricula that international schools follow- IB and Cambridge. The IGCSE curriculum is only for grades 9 and 10 where the assessment is by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).<\/p>\n

Myth2:\u00a0International schools are only for NRIs and foreign students<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is the biggest myth about international schools in India<\/a><\/strong>. Thanks to the rapid increase of these schools in India.<\/p>\n

Myth3: International schools are for students who wish to go abroad for higher studies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Students who study in other boards also go abroad for further studies. But yes it is true that international school students can handle the international environment as they already get familiar to curriculum, thinking and importance of commitment.<\/p>\n

Myth4: Academics in traditional schools in India is more difficult than international curriculum<\/strong><\/h4>\n

International board or IB board<\/a><\/strong> is equally comprehensive. What makes them different is their approach to learning the subject. In contrast, practical learning, intellectual thinking, problem-solving skills are on priority at international schools.<\/p>\n

Myth5: There are no textbooks in an international curriculum.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is not completely true. There are textbooks based on an international curriculum. The importance is on games, presentations, writing essays and activities that give more room to learning.<\/p>\n

Lancers International School<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s how a Lancers International School can impact you.<\/strong><\/h4>\n