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How Malaysian International Schools Benefit the Nation

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Jan 07, 2015

Originally published in the year 2006, the statement from Dr. Mohamad Nor Mohamad Taib who was the Director of the Private Education Department at Ministry of Education then is still relevant regarding how international schools benefit not only students, but also Malaysia.

1. Reduce Malaysia's currency outflow

Malaysian parents who believe in an international curriculum will be able to invest in their child's education within the country. At the same time, we increase the nation's influx of foreign currency with more international students studying here.

2. Preventing brain drain

Since 2011, TalentCorp Malaysia has been hard at work in bringing back Malaysians working overseas, usually after completing their education in said country. For Malaysia to become a high-income nation, it needs good quality human capital. Because international schools provide the quality and environment of a global education, Malaysia will be able to retain more students and their parents whom are experts or professionals in their field.

3. Establishing Malaysia as an education hub

The Education Blueprint included the establishment of Malaysia as an education hub as one of it's mission. Attracting more international students will increase the enrolment of private tertiary education institutions, encouraging more establishment of quality colleges and universities with a competitive edge.

4. Attracting foreign investment

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Malaysia will improve as children of the investors know they are able to enjoy the same education facilities as their own respective countries. This will increase our competitive edge compared to neighbouring nations.

5. Raising global citizen leaders

Many parents are of the opinion that international schools produce globally thinking graduates. Students from international schools adapt in an international working environment better compared to their public school peers.Don’t forget to LIKE us on Facebook and receive updates and consultation on all matters related to Private and International schools in Malaysia.