Choosing a good educational environment for children to develop comprehensively in terms of knowledge, skills, etc. is always the top concern of parents. Especially at the elementary level, are the benefits that international schools bring enough to convince parents? Because choosing schools with educational programs that meet international standards has become a current trend. Let's learn more about international elementary schools through the article below!
1. What is an international primary school?
An international primary school is a school that provides primary education programs according to international standards and certifications. One or more international education programs can be applied such as:
– International Education Program (International Baccalaureate – IB)
– British Curriculum
– American Curriculum
– Canadian Curriculum (Canadian Curriculum)
– Australian Curriculum (Australian Curriculum)
– Singapore Curriculum (Singapore Curriculum)
The international school has a team of multinational teachers with international qualifications and teaching experience. In addition, there are modern facilities and equipment that meet the requirements of safety, health and learning environment for students.
2. Characteristics of international primary schools
One of the important features of an international primary school is teaching in English. For students who are just starting to come into contact with foreign languages, the school will organize basic English classes. This is to help your child master basic knowledge before moving on to major subjects.
In addition, this is a multicultural learning environment. Students will be exposed to many different cultures, helping them understand and respect the cultural diversity of countries around the world.
3. Advantages and disadvantages of international primary schools
Advantage
- Create conditions for students to access international education. Understanding of different cultures.
- Develop creative thinking and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Helps students develop soft skills such as confidence, independence, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork.
- Create opportunities for students to participate in cultural, sports and educational travel activities to experience life and study in different countries.
- Study in a diverse environment, develop friendships and respect for differences.
- High quality of education, professional teachers with international teaching experience.
- Students will learn in a challenging and competitive environment. To help develop comprehensively and become global citizens in the future.
Defect
- High tuition fees: international schools often have higher tuition fees than public schools.
- Not suitable for the local environment: the curriculum is completely independent from the local curriculum. This can cause a gap between students' knowledge.
- Academic pressure: schools have higher standards for evaluating student learning outcomes. This can lead to excessive academic pressure on students.
- Lack of diversity: the school has lower student and teacher diversity than other schools. This can make it challenging to promote diversity and accept differences.
- Difficulty in transferring: If a student wants to transfer to another school, it may be difficult to re-synchronize the curriculum. Still having difficulty adapting to the new learning environment.
However, these disadvantages do not always exist at all international primary schools, and depend on each specific school.
4. Notes for parents when choosing an international primary school for their children
- Curriculum: Parents need to learn carefully about the school's curriculum. To ensure that it suits your child's needs and desires.
- Consider tuition: International primary school tuition is often quite high. Parents need to consider carefully before deciding to register their children.
- Teacher quality: is an important factor in ensuring the quality of education for children. Parents need to learn about the qualifications, experience and teaching methods of teachers at school.
- Learning environment: also greatly affects the child's development. Parents should carefully evaluate the facilities and teaching equipment at the school.
- Cultural diversity: Schools often have many students and teachers from different countries. This will help your child develop better culturally and learn many new things.
- Support policy: Some schools have support policies for students from other countries. Parents need to research carefully to be able to receive these supports.
5. How much is international primary school tuition?
Tuition fees for each international primary school will vary depending on the school's location and quality of education. However, the average tuition fee for one school year at international primary schools in Vietnam usually ranges from 200 million VND to 500 million VND. The school also has other fees such as admission fees, registration fees, student transportation fees, etc.
So, if you are interested in registering your child to study at these schools. You should contact the school for more details about tuition and other fees.
>>> Read more: Why are international school tuition fees often higher than public schools?
6. Which international primary school is the most prestigious?
Currently, in Ho Chi Minh City there are many prestigious international primary schools for you to choose for your children. Among them, it is impossible not to mention the Pascal School international education system.
Pascal School education system (PASS) is a multi-level school system from Kindergarten to High School in Ho Chi Minh City. With the educational goal: "Creating Global Citizens".
Coming to the Pascal Education System, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a bilingual learning environment between Vietnam and International.
After successfully teaching the British Cambridge curriculum. Pascal School will orient education to the British Curriculum, so that it can be combined with the Program of the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training. This will ensure students have many opportunities to enter university later.
Coming to Pascal School, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse learning environment.
