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Education
Your child’s experiences in school will have a profound impact on his or her intellectual,
social and emotional development. Selecting a school for your child is one of the most
crucial decisions that you – as a parent –must make. It is imperative to find a school
that meets your needs and expectations, as well as those of your child. In this article
from Education Destination Malaysia: Guide to International & Private Schools,
William
Citrin
guidesyoustepbystepthroughtheprocessofselectingan international orprivate
school in order to help you choose the right school for your child.
W
ith
nearly 100
international
s c h o o l s i n
Malaysia, par-
ents looking
to enroll their
child in at an
international educational institution are
spoilt for choice. Faced with such a wide
range of options, parents considering
Choosing the Right
International or Private School
for Your Child
sending their child to one of these institu-
tions or to a private school here often feel
overwhelmed – unable to distinguish
between schools and determine which is
the most suitable for their child.
Add to this confusion the fact that, for
parents, choosing a school for their child
is a high-stakes decision – one that will
have a profound and long-lasting impact
on their child’s development. School is
the environment where children spend
the majority of each day, and plays an
important role in shaping who they are
and what they will become.
By following a simple yet effective
process, you as a parent can and will find
the right school for your child. Choosing a
school is a journey that begins by reflect-
ing on your priorities and your child’s
needs, first determine which international