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What is an international school?
It is has been widely debated the specific conditions that make an international school an "international school." Although, it can be broadly stated that most international schools serve the purpose to provide an international education (Nagarth, 2011).
Who does each school target?
Traditional Schools-
Parents are working outside of their native country who want to provide schooling that resembles that of their native country.
-Traditional schools were originally created to be in the areas of where the parent's new job was located (Bunnell, T., 2016).
English-speaking students
-These schools are also mostly occupied by westerners, so majority of the time the curriculums are taught in English (Hayden & Thompson, 2013).
Ideological Schools-
Students seeking a multicultural and diverse education
-This education can be considered a pan-national, because it aims to make connections between countries (Hayden M. C., et al., 2000)
Non-Traditional Schools
Middle class and the children of economic elites
Students aiming for elite and prestigious higher education
-The education provided in private traditional schools seemed to be higher quality education than more public forms of schooling, so when this schooling became more accesible and aimed to serve the wealthy, it became more exclusive to these people (Hayden & Thompson, 2013).
This is Avenues The World School in New York city. It is an example of a non-traditional school. It is a private school that usually educates the children of millionaires and the elites.
Photo by Americasroof on Wikimedia Commons
This is the United World College in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is an example of a ideological school. It is a for profit organization but encourages the union of students with large offers of financial support.
Photo by Wolfgang Pehlemann
This is Texas A&M University. This school offers international education as Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). Texas A&M is a part of the educational collaborative of international schools (ECIS) and focuses on the professional aspects of international learning.
Photo by The Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, Texas A&M on Flickr
Question #1
Which type of international school mainly serves expatriate students?
A. Ideological
B. Non-Traditional
C. Private
D. Traditional
Question #2
Elizabeth is looking to attend an international school that has a globalized curriculum offered in many languages and also promotes activities on campus to meet and share cultural traditions. Which type of international school is Elizabeth most likely to attend?
A. Ideological
B. Non-Traditional
C. Private
D. Traditional
Answers:
Question #1: D.
Question #2: A.
References
Bunnell, T., Fertig, M., & James, C. (2016). What is international about International Schools? An institutional legitimacy perspective. Oxford Review of Education, 42(4), 408–423. https://doi.org/10.1080/03054985.2016.1195735
Hayden, M. C., Rancic, B. A., & Thompson, J. J. (2000). Being International: Student and Teacher Perceptions from International Schools. Oxford Review of Education, 26(1), 107–123. http://www.jstor.org/stable/1050953
Hayden M and Thompson J (2013) International schools: Antecedents, current issues and metaphors for the future. In: Pearce R (ed) International education and schools: Moving beyond the first 40 years. London: Bloomsbury Academic.
Johanna Waters & Rachel Brooks (2011) International/transnational spaces of education, Globalisation, Societies and Education, 9:2, 155-160, DOI: 10.1080/14767724.2011.576933
Nagrath, C. (2011, August 26). What makes a school international? The International Educator (TIE Online). Retrieved February 13, 2023, from https://www.tieonline.com/article/87/what-makes-a-school-international-
Pearce, R. (Ed.). (2013). International education and schools: Moving beyond the first 40 years. A&C Black.
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