A
s a parent, selecting a school
for your child is one of the most
important decisions you can
make. A quick online search
about schools will generate a variety of
checklists, pointers and must-dos. But
at the end of the day, it is about finding a
school that is a good fit for your child.
What is a good fit?
A good-fit school has the same goals of
academic and extracurricular achievements
you have set for your child. It should also
reflect the family and community values that
you consider important. In addition to what
you want as parents, it is important for your
child to be involved in the selection process,
for them to participate in their own learning.
Common considerations involve your
child’s needs in terms of structure, learning
styles, language acquisition and their
need for challenging and creative work.
Location is especially important for young
children, while older children can benefit
from a boarding environment where they
experience independence and learn how to
self-manage, often for the first time.
There’s no substitute for a
school visit!
Your child will be spending most of their
waking hours learning at school, and the
best way to know whether they will enjoy it
is to bring them for a school visit. Be sure to
visit all the schools on your list, if you can. A
physical visit is the only way to get a feel of
the school’s climate and the overall sense
that the school is the dynamic, engaging,
inspirational and safe learning environment
that you and your child are looking for.
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Finding the Perfect School
Curriculum choice
The approach should be student-centred
and challenging enough to develop each
student’s strengths and passion for
learning. The International Baccalaureate
(IB) is one of the most respected and
sought after frameworks in the world, not
only supporting the knowledge, skills,
attitudes and learning requirements of
our future leaders but also supporting the
needs of globally-mobile families.
About the International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
The International School of Nanshan Shenzhen is a Canadian
international school that follows the New Brunswick, Canada
curriculum and is currently a candidate to become an IB world
school. Our Canadian K-12 international school was established in
2002 and provides high-quality education to international students
from all over the world, with many graduates advancing into top
universities across the globe.
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The curriculum at your
child’s school should be
well respected around the
world, accredited, and able
to translate easily globally.
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