What does an international school signify?
Broadly speaking, an international school is one that is meant for children who do not have their domicile in the host country. These schools do not make it compulsory for the children to learn the local language.
International schools are thus very popular among those who are constantly on the move, like children of personnel of international companies, international organizations, NGOs, embassy staff, etc. However, international schools are NOT restricted to these sectors; they are also very popular with local residents as it gives their children a chance to improve their language skills. An education in a truly class international school also increases higher education prospects as well as employment opportunities in a foreign country.

History of International Schools
International schools were established by expatriates who found themselves working in different parts of the world, bringing with them their children who needed to obtain education that would suit their overall progress. The early international schools were set up with the help of nations having large interests in the hosting nations. The first such schools were founded in the second half of the 19th century. Countries like Japan, Switzerland and Turkey were the pioneers in establishing international schools.

Curriculum and Faculty
The curriculum of international schools is typically based upon the country of origin. Most of the top class international schools are accredited to reputed learning institutes either in the U.S. or the U.K. Many international schools use curricula specially designed for international school such as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education or the IB Diploma Programme.