Malaysian parents lost confidence in National Schools

 

"The rise of international schools" demand reveals that the number of Malaysians attending international schools is on the rise, as parents discover their advantages.

There are  27,796 Malaysians  in 70 international schools and they make up 40 per cent of the student population.

Though tuition fees are costly, many parents  send their children to international schools because they  have lost confidence in   national schools.

The "push  the pull" factors have played a role in the rise of international schools.
International schools boast of good academic setting, dedicated and  experienced teaching staff, state-of-the-art facilities and holistic international curriculum in which the teaching-learning process is interactive.

The English language is the language of instruction in international schools, which have a child-centred curriculum that develops critical thinking.
The schools   have students of many ethnic groups with diverse cultural and social backgrounds who can mingle freely and be exposed to foreign study programmes.

The "push" factor from national schools to international schools was exacerbated because of   the switch in the policy to teach Science and Mathematics in Bahasa Malaysia.

Other factors are the constant changes in education policies, overcrowded classrooms, strong religious influence,   dominance of a  racial group and an education system that is examination oriented which tests  rote learning and memorisation.

Though national schools offer free education, many parents  send their children to  international schools.
The government should make national schools the school of choice for Malaysian parents.

The education system in national schools has to be revamped and overhauled to meet the demands of the future

. AiiYAA….. Tambah Utang lagi.

The demand for admissions will increase and so is the school fees. But I’m sure those interested parents will find their ways and means to support their children’s education in the international schools.

From what I read, the fees in international schools, which are run independently, can cost up to RM73,510 per year per child, with most charging between RM5,000 and RM12,000 per term.