How is teaching in an international school different from that of a regular school? Teaching in an international school is often an ambition for aspiring teachers. But how does this differ from other schools? First, international schools promote international education in an international environment by adopting a curriculum different from the country it is situated in. For example, a school in India might follow the International Baccalaureate (IB), or the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). While many students are foreigners with parents working in international businesses/organisations or embassies, there are local children as well, whose parents wish them to learn in a holistic environment, obtain qualifications from an international board of education to help them study or work abroad. As a result, teaching in an international school differs in some aspects. Some of these are: An appreciation of education’s roles in developing international citizens An understanding of the qualification and curriculum requirements of international education providers and how to teach these effectively A sound grasp of teaching and learning in the language of the school (many teach in English, but some teach in the language of their sponsor country — French for example) A cultural awareness of children from diverse backgrounds An understanding of good learning and teaching in an active and engaging way that promotes independent, lifelong learning among students