Good education secures a good future for your child. This is why more and more parents are enrolling their children in international schools. These parents know that an international school education will put their children at an advantage. International schools all over the world differ in curriculums and overall structures. Some international schools like Harrow have boarding options while some have none. This post will enlist the leading countries that have the world’s top international schools. This post will highlight how leading countries in the world truly invest in premium education.

1. The United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is no. 1 in providing excellent education to its students. It is home to over 500 international schools. Most are situated in Dubai. Most of its leading international schools use the National Curriculum of England.

2. China

China is also ever-aggressive when it comes to providing excellent education to its students. To date, it now has over 400 international schools all over the country. Most are foreign-owned and no local children are allowed to enroll but this trend is already changing. Chinese parents now prefer having their children learn through the English medium. They have come to discover that knowing how to speak and write in English puts their child at a great advantage.

3. Hong Kong

Hong Kong has many ex-pats. This is why it is no wonder that it is also home to over a hundred top international schools in the world. The following are its leading international schools: Island School, King George V School, Canadian International School, Australian International School Hong Kong, American International School, and Chinese International School.

4. India

India also puts education as its top priority. This is why it is also home to over 350 international schools. Most are located in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Chennai. Of the many international schools, 205 use the IB curriculum.

5. Pakistan

Pakistan is also home to many international schools. These schools mainly teach children of owners of international businesses and international envoys. The first international school in Pakistan was built in 1956. It’s amazing how many international schools have been introduced to the country since then.

6. Japan

There are also over 100 international schools in Japan. Most teach the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Half of all such international schools are located in Tokyo. Fees range from $7,000 per year. Exclusive schools can cost up to $28,000 per year.

7. Spain

Spain is ever bold when it comes to providing excellent education to its students. So much so that it is even home to 280 international schools. Such international schools are almost evenly distributed in 28 cities. The majority are in Barcelona and Madrid. Most students enrolled in such schools are children of NGO workers and embassy staff.

8. Saudi Arabia

The world’s largest producer of oil is also home to numerous leading international schools. This is the case because there are many international businesses that have their base in the area. Most of the many international schools in the country are in Riyadh. Some are also concentrated in Al Khobar and Jeddah.

9. Malaysia

Malaysia is strong when it comes to ensuring the availability of international education in the country. It is home to 179 international schools located in 16 different cities. 100 of such schools are in Kuala Lumpur. Most follow the English National Curriculum.

10. Qatar

Qatar is one of the countries that has the world’s largest reserves of natural gas and petroleum. It employs many foreign workers. This is why it is also home to many of the world’s top international schools. To date, there are over 80 international schools in the country. All are situated in Doha.

11. Mexico

There are over 120 international schools in Mexico. It is interesting to note that 113 of such international schools offer instruction in Spanish. Only 83 of such international schools offer instruction in English. The following are the leading international schools in the country: Instituto Bilingue Victoria, Puebla American School Foundation, The American School Foundation, and the Japanese School of Mexico.

12. Argentina

The land of Tango is also home to many leading international schools. All such schools are located in one city, Buenos Aires. Most of Argentina’s international schools offer both the English National Curriculum and the IB Curriculum. Its leading international schools are as follows: St. Patrick’s School, St. Matthew’s College, and Northlands School.

13. Germany

Germany is particular when it comes to education. This is why it is also home to over 90 international schools that are located in 27 cities. 77 of such international schools give the IB diploma. Munich International School, Berlin Brandenburg International School, Frankfurt International School, and the International School of Stuttgart are its leading international schools.

14. The Netherlands

This little country that is home to wooden shoes is also home to over 50 international schools that are located in ten cities. 33 of such international schools give the IB Diploma and instruct in English. The leading international schools in the country include The International School of The Hague, the International School Eerde, and the International School of Amsterdam.

15. Sweden

This beautiful country also prioritizes education. This is why it is also home to a number of leading international schools. International schools in Sweden also teach the French Curriculum. The leading ones are as follows: International School of the Stockholm Region, Lycee Francais Saint Louis Stockholm, Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet, and Europaskolan.