A selection of FAQ from the event SCMP Conversations: Education on international schools education in Singapore held on April 16, 2022

• Recent surveys found that there is significant demand for upskilling the workforce in the digital era

• Being a Headteacher is a consistently challenging role. This kind of job is a marathon rather than a race
• We started with an empty shell, of what had formerly been a shopping centre and designed the school from scratch

• Children is always the best gift of the parents and it is sure that parents would like their children to experience the best growth experience they can
• Learning new things in interest classes can broaden the horizon of a kid but can also exhausts his/her spirit of learning, a double-side blade

• Being the parent of a young dancer can be an intimidating experience, especially if you have never danced before
• Get involved in your child’s learning process by asking them to show you what they have been learning

• The pandemic is not over and safety still remains a top priority, this summer can be fun and engaging for children despite all that
• What kinds of activities should parents plan for their kids this summer, and how can families make the most of their time together?

• For some children, going to kindergarten is the first major transition in life. They go to a new location, meet new people, and have the chance to socialise with a large group of peers without their parents or relatives watching over them
• How can parents prepare their children for this transition and deal with their own anxieties during this new stage in life?

• The pandemic has undoubtedly affected the social and emotional lives of children, as they have fewer chances for social interactions with their peers, reducing their opportunity to learn emotional regulation and other important skills

Raising bilingual or multilingual children not only provides them with more opportunities and better communication skills, but also has positive effects on things such as problem solving, logic, memory, and decision making

• Reading is an incredibly important life skill, and the learning process for this skill begins at a very young age
• When parents show through their own actions that they have a respect and fondness for reading and language, their children notice

• Hong Kong is home to some of the best international schools in the world, as well as some of the most forward-thinking frameworks and curriculum
• Though having many satisfactory options is a wonderful problem to have, it can be difficult for parents to decide which school is the best fit for their child

• It is well known that fostering children’s curiosity and supporting their learning in the early stages of life is essential to their growth and development
• Therefore, it is no surprise many parents became worried when the Covid-19 pandemic caused a shift to remote learning

• Leading institutes across continents continue to confirm that the first six years, the Kindergarten years, are a significant time in laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success
• Secure relationships with teachers lead to confident collaborators and communicators