Want your child to study in Southeast Asia but don't know how to choose? Today's guide will help you get it done easily!

I. Introduction to Common Academic Systems

A-level: A British high school curriculum, suitable for students whose main study destination is the UK.

AP: Advanced Placement (AP) courses in the United States, which help students adapt to college studies in advance, are mainly targeted at the United States.

IB: International Baccalaureate Programme, globally recognized, suitable for students with a global perspective.

Ii. Advantages of Studying in Southeast Asia at a Young Age

High-quality educational resources: Southeast Asia boasts world-class educational resources, providing children with high-quality education.

Multilingual teaching environment: Learning in a multicultural environment enhances children's language skills and cross-cultural communication abilities.

Safe and stable environment: Southeast Asian countries have good public security, providing children with a safe learning environment.

Close to China: Convenient for parents to visit and reduce children's homesickness.

Low cost of living: Compared with European and American countries, the cost of living in Southeast Asia is more reasonable, reducing the economic burden on families.

Iii. Which families is it suitable for

Pursue international education and cultivate a global perspective.

2. Emphasize the diversity of language and culture and enhance communication skills.

3. Limited budget but still desire quality education.

4. If there is a need for a study companion, the policies in countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are favorable.

5. American children's families, connecting to American high schools or universities.

Iv. Application Instructions for International Schools in Southeast Asia

Interview for the younger age group: Usually, only the parents' interview is required. Some schools will also have a simple basic English test.

For interviews in Grade 3 and above, students are required to have a certain level of English listening and speaking skills and be able to express their thoughts fluently and clearly.

Written test: Some schools will set their own questions, and the content and difficulty of the test vary from school to school. Some schools adopt standardized tests, such as MAP, SSAT, CAT4, etc.

Suggestions before the exam

Get to know the school: Learn about the school's educational philosophy, curriculum, campus culture, etc. in advance. 

This way, you can better demonstrate your fit with the school during the interview.

Improving English proficiency: Most international schools have an English communication section in their interviews. 

Students need to have a certain level of English listening and speaking skills and be able to express their thoughts fluently and clearly.

Simulation practice: You can prepare some common interview questions in advance, such as self-introduction, hobbies,

 and why you chose this school, and do simulation practice to improve the fluency of your responses and your confidence.

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