We are definitely living in a digital age and skills that were required when we were young are no longer in demand, which means we need to prepare our children for a different world, one controlled by AI using The Internet of Things. It is the duty of every parent to equip their child for the world they live in and new tech is emerging on an almost daily basis, which means academic education needs to focus on new technologies.
International Education
The sector we call ‘international education’ was created to educate the children of diplomats who were stationed in all parts of the world, and having your family with you on that Far East posting means there must be schools that follow the British curriculum, and the international school was born. Today you can find a British international school in most cities on every continent and by giving your child the best education, they will have the tools for success. The teachers are imported from the UK and they are experienced in the delivery a modern, IT-based curriculum that empowers the learner and most international school students go on to achieve their goals and become valuable members of society regardless of their chosen field.
Digital Technology
We are months away from launching the Internet of Things (IoT), which will be powered by thousands of 5G satellites, which will cover the entire planet and by merging with AI, the sky is the limit, and it is these technologies that need to be introduced to students. Of course, every child growing up in these times will have a basic understanding of digital technology, after all, they are growing up around YouTube and Skype video calls and will take new tech in their stride. Every curriculum should be integrating digital technology and if it isn’t, the students will be at a disadvantage, especially with the level of career competition. Even a career in accounting might be better than you think, as the world revolves around numbers.
The Global Community
It no longer matters where you are in the world, as the Internet has brought us all together and a young person should have some exposure to foreign customs and cultures. There’s no better way to do this than enrolling your child in an international school, where they will meet children from all corners of the world. This is a distinct advantage for any child, to have first-hand experience with people from different cultures and that empowers them to excel on the international stage.
Invest in your Child’s Future
When it comes to your child’s education, you owe it to them to equip them with the skills they need to enjoy a successful life, whatever direction they happen to take. Check out the UK National Curriculum, which is a comprehensive set of learning strategies that produce the right learning outcomes for a student to be successful in the 21st century world.
Globalisation brings us all together and by teaching your child about foreign customs and cultures, you are equipping them to have the tools for a successful life.
