Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Telegraph (London) Article (02/13/13) on comparing international schools

"UK-style exam league tables do not travel well when considering international schools, says Suzi Dixon" (direct quote), followed by a rational & strategy for parents when considering an international school abroad.  As she also says, "... there is currently no official league table available to compare international schools on a level playing field".  Ms. Dixon continues to reveal some of the possible misunderstandings that may result from comparison, especially those in marketing materials. She cites statistics on the growth of international schools (something we have also noted and upon which we will comment shortly) and even includes links to various resources to illustrate her points. It is a good piece for international educators to read as well as parents.  Published 13 Feb 2013. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/expateducation/9868343/Rounded-approach-pays-when-choosing-a-school.html

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