International Schools

International schools are schools which advance and promote international education by employing a specific curriculum, instead of the educational system and local curriculum of the country where they are located - such as International Baccalaureate programs. Such schools follow the curriculum of the schools in their country of origin, although this may be completely different from the system in which they are located.

Most International Baccalaureate schools cater to students who are not citizens of the country who host the school. This includes children of the diplomatic team of a foreign country, international businesses and organizations, consular missions, international missions and other missionary programs. Students of the host country may also enroll in these schools to obtain an International Baccalaureate type of education. This helps them learn the language of the school’s country of origin and eventually obtain employment abroad.

Many qualified locals also apply for international school jobs. They become instructors and lecturers alongside foreign hires. The hiring of teachers for a school can be conducted at international job fairs. Prospective educators are interviewed and screened to ascertain if they meet the qualifications required of the job and are later assisted with the necessary visa applications in order for them to work in the host country. These teachers are also given assistance with their accommodation and transportation needs.

Because of this dynamic regarding the school system, there is a need for a good international schools review that are accessible to everyone. Many job applicants for schools first take a look at such reviews before they send in their applications. This gives them an idea of the benefit packages and the real background of the schools they wish to apply to.  School review resources therefore become very helpful guides in choosing a school to work in.

IB schools also offer MYP, PYP and IBO curricula which cater to children of expatriates and children of diplomatic and consular missions. They have elementary and high school programs which are preparatory for entry into foreign universities.

In Asia, the international schools in Hyderabad, the international school Manila, the international school of Beijing, international schools Hong Kong and the Kuala Lumpur international school all have excellent International Baccalaureate programs.

In Europe, educational centers such as the international schools in Prague offer the International Baccalaureate Program to qualified students in Grades 11 to 12. This program prepares students for university by following a common international curriculum that is recognized all over the world. It is a two-year program which requires students to take up six main courses and study at least three of them extensively. Upon completion of the course, they are given examinations which will prepare them for further studies.

IB schools make education a global experience and offer a convenient way of learning for geographically mobile students. No matter where you are, you can obtain an education that will be recognized by academic institutions all over the world. The presence of IB schools also opens the doors for greater employment opportunities for both local and foreign teachers alike. This makes them an asset in host countries where they may be found.

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