Choosing an international school for a child is a decision that poses certain challenges: (i) most international schools the world over (more than 90%) are private, fee-paying schools and can be expensive for many families; (ii) at most international schools the language of instruction is English – not the native language of the host country; (iii) school days are often longer: 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m. (min.) - 5:00 p.m. (max); and (iv) the curriculum is unfamiliar to most parents and requires commitment and understanding to be fully appreciated.