EDUCATION
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How to Choose the Best School for Your Child By Jordan Scheer
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ne of the most important decisions an expat family will have to make is deciding which school is right for their children. It may seem like a fairly straightforward task, but the range of options available right now can make it difficult. As parents weigh the decision, it's crucial that they have all the facts to make the best choice for their family.
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Curriculum vs Methodology Before moving forward, it's crucial to have an understanding of the meaning of many of the educational terms used during school visits and enrollment discussions. Terms such as curriculum, inquiry-based, student-centred, and play-based are sometimes used without explanation. The word curriculum is widely used but not always in the right way. Curriculum refers to what is taught—the actual content. For example, when a class completes a unit about the letter A or about insects, that is curriculum. When it's looking at fractions or systems of
