Nowadays many middle-class Vietnamese families in Vietnam are choosing to send their kids to international schools in spite of the high costs.
Is this a child care trend or actually a worthwhile investment?
Our experts look at what your kid will gain from an international school education.
There's no denying schools are a huge part of children’s lives. They spend a huge amount of time at their school, not only studying, absorbing new concepts and accumulating knowledge, but also developing and discovering their personalities through socialisation and exploring their interests. Many Vietnamese parents are now choosing international schools as they believe the educational programs, combined with the all-round environment and extracurricular activities, give their kids a firm foundation for their future in a globalised world. There are many obvious perks. For starters, kids attending an international school will quickly become fluent in English (and possibly other languages). Vietnamese parents also believe that an international school will prepare their kids to access overseas universities in future. Is that really the case?