Schools - curriculum and quality of education

Thank you so much Swan. What we are looking for is a stronger academic curriculum from the current common core curriculum adopted by public schools in the US. Ideally a well-rounded education experience rather than pure text book old school approach. Acceleration through grades is certainly not a goal for us. 



Many private schools in California are aware of the deficiencies in the common core standards and are offering alternate curriculum options like Singapore math or Russian math to ensure students are getting the solid foundation in math skills that will allow them to have a good chance to be accepted in tier 1 universities. The same applies to language arts and other core subjects.



The fact that the ISG campus offers the IB diploma is comforting, as it would be challenging for students to be successful in an IB track without having the solid foundation in core subject areas at a younger age.




Given that one of our children is at the end of the elementary stage, it is important for us to know what options he has to have a reasonable chance to get into a tier one university.

I hope more members on the forum will answer.

Thanks again Swan. I really appreciate it.

Hi there is it true that saudi aramco only employs expats from North America to teach English. Tnx u in advance. I am from South Africa.