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Broken English does not count as multilingualism

Once upon a time, private schools seemed to be almost de rigueur for any discerning parent wishing to give his or her child the best possible education.  Today though, this trend has shifted towards international schools – institutions that adopt an international curriculum, follow international standards, are internationally accredited and usually teach bilingual (or even multilingual) programmes. Such schools include the widely renowned Sekolah pelita Harapan international, Jakarta international School, acg international School and various other establishments located all over the country.

The benefits to be gained by putting your children through an international academy are considerable, especially in an increasingly global environment. Transferability across other international schools the world over is a major plus point for families who are constantly on the move or who are looking at the possibility of overseas postings. Similarly, an international learning environment can prepare the professionals of tomorrow to better cope with the culture shock that will come with one day becoming part of a global workforce. This is obviously where the bilingual or multilingual instruction part comes into play. The international curriculums part doesn’t hurt either, along with a more diverse faculty and generally better facilities.