Is there an independent school that exposes children to non-European cultures and religions?

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Anonymous wrote:Hi OP,

I think a few people mentioned this earlier, and I concur that Oneness Family School might be just what you are looking for. My husband is from a small Asian country and like you, we want our child to develop a broad worldview and would love it if we could find a school that supported global, non-western perspectives.

I'm sorry to say it, but have you seen OP's list of schools she's visited? The top 3-4, the elite. Check out her original post where she lists them. Apparently WIS doesn't meet her needs either. She wants an elite school, but also wants to gripe that it doesn't spend a year studying her own country because, well, we're all ignorant.

I'd love to know which of these schools you are affiliated with! Can't take a little criticism of your school, is that the problem? Well, just relax. If you go back and read OP, she just wants more than what you offer. You feel that the kids at these school *are* getting a wonderful multicultural education, she feels that it's not enough.

Can't you just agree to disagree?

[Anonymous]

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From what I can tell from her posts, she has no plans to even visit WIS because it emphasizes spanish, which is a colonial language in latin america (tell that to El Che who spoke it)

Hahahah!

I missed this the first time I read your post. Oooh, you must have really been offended when you read OP's post & taken it quite personally. Not multicultural enough? How dare she! After all, you read Che Guevara, supported the Zapatistas, even took a few classes in Spanish. And she has the nerve to desire her kids learn about *other* parts of the world? By golly, isn't *one* non-western part of the world good enough?!

[Anonymous]

OP is herself or himself offensive. He or she wants a fight not recommendations. In fact, you may be OP.

I don't have the time or energy to do your homework for you, but for quotes fussing the value of studying US history toy can start with 10/20 @ 11:24 am.

Lots of parents are thrilled with Yu Ying. No need to diss it just because we're on the private school forum.

Frankly, those wonderful Asian schools aren't much different from WIS. Because, guess what, the "multicultural" component consists of studying the US and Europe in addition to the home country. If you think asian schools are spending tons of time studying Africa, you don't understand Asian attitudes very well.

[Anonymous]

Should conclude with: OP came on this thread just to wind people up. She knows that she's not going to find the top-tier school she wants (because she's clearly an elitist) that also teaches Tamil or Hindi or whatever. She ignores what's actually available at the top schools, like Chinese, or WIS or local IB programs because, heck, what fun would that be? So he/she decides to vent by creating some mythical ideal of a school somewhere in Asia that has everything she wants, and uses this myth to slam the American posters here. Short version: he or she is a troll.

[Anonymous]

Oh enlightened one: tell us EXACTLY what these "wonderful" Asian schools offer, without resorting to the broad-brush, imprecise term "multicultural.". Specifics please, don't just repeat the word "multicultural" like a broken record.

Also: 1. convince us that asian schools spend more than a month on Africa. Because I've lived overseas and I've seen the prejudice.
2. Convince us that the "non-western" education that you and OP (same person) claims exists in these wonderful schools, can in fact exist in Indian and Singaporean schools that were largely SET UP BY THE BRITISH.

In other words, in order to know what OP wants, give some substance to your myth. How many semesters spent studying africa, how many years do Singapore kids spend learning Hindi?

I didn't see any of this when I was in Singapore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Should conclude with: OP came on this thread just to wind people up. She knows that she's not going to find the top-tier school she wants (because she's clearly an elitist) that also teaches Tamil or Hindi or whatever. She ignores what's actually available at the top schools, like Chinese, or WIS or local IB programs because, heck, what fun would that be? So he/she decides to vent by creating some mythical ideal of a school somewhere in Asia that has everything she wants, and uses this myth to slam the American posters here. Short version: he or she is a troll.

I'm not OP, but it is just hilarious how you are so easily "wound up." Seriously, is that all it takes to get you foaming at the mouth?

You ignore that Yu Ying is in fact *not* a top school. Do some research, much of this info is publicly available: What experience or education do the Chinese teachers have in general pedagogy or in teaching Chinese? Do most of the Chinese teachers have any teaching background at all? How about the students? What are their scores on the standardized tests? Are most of them reading on grade level?

Also, it seems you are unaware of the many wonderful international schools overseas that do offer a global perspective--yes, sweetie, it is possible,, not just some mythical ideal

See, for example:


International School of Bangkok
http://www.isb.ac.th/

Bali InternationalSchool
http://www.baliinternationalschool.com/

[Anonymous]

Clearly OP wound up a few nativists who can't resist making up whatever bizarro scenario suits their own purposes and prejudices.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh enlightened one: tell us EXACTLY what these "wonderful" Asian schools offer, without resorting to the broad-brush, imprecise term "multicultural.". Specifics please, don't just repeat the word "multicultural" like a broken record.

Also: 1. convince us that asian schools spend more than a month on Africa. Because I've lived overseas and I've seen the prejudice.
2. Convince us that the "non-western" education that you and OP (same person) claims exists in these wonderful schools, can in fact exist in Indian and Singaporean schools that were largely SET UP BY THE BRITISH.

In other words, in order to know what OP wants, give some substance to your myth. How many semesters spent studying africa, how many years do Singapore kids spend learning Hindi?

I didn't see any of this when I was in Singapore.

You've lived in Asia & Africa, yet you are so offended at someone's desire to teach their child about other parts of the world?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

From what I can tell from her posts, she has no plans to even visit WIS because it emphasizes spanish, which is a colonial language in latin america (tell that to El Che who spoke it)

Hahahah!

I missed this the first time I read your post. Oooh, you must have really been offended when you read OP's post & taken it quite personally. Not multicultural enough? How dare she! After all, you read Che Guevara, supported the Zapatistas, even took a few classes in Spanish. And she has the nerve to desire her kids learn about *other* parts of the world? By golly, isn't *one* non-western part of the world good enough?!

WTF? Care to address the valid points he/she made instead of trying to laugh them off? And why are you reading this thread multiple times, as you say?

[Anonymous]

I agree PP

[Anonymous]

Please. Once and for all. Either you or OP tell us what's available in these multicultural schools, including specifically: how many hours spent on Africa or Latin America.

Several people now have asked you to do this, but you decline. It's starting to look like you're just blowing smoke.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

You've lived in Asia & Africa, yet you are so offended at someone's desire to teach their child about other parts of the world?

It's precisely because I've lived abroad, been to 5-6 Asian countries, 5-6 Latin American countries, 4-5 European countries and worked for a multilateral institution that I think this whole pipe dream of the "perfect multicultural school" is BS and a wind up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

You've lived in Asia & Africa, yet you are so offended at someone's desire to teach their child about other parts of the world?

It's precisely because I've lived abroad, been to 5-6 Asian countries, 5-6 Latin American countries, 4-5 European countries and worked for a multilateral institution that I think this whole pipe dream of the "perfect multicultural school" is BS and a wind up.

You believe that a school that teaches a truly global perspective does not exist. I believe it does exist. Can't we just agree to disagree? Why does my opinion (that there are schools with global perspective) offend you so much?

If you are truly interested in learning about global education you can begin your research here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_schools
http://www.educationrevolution.org/aero-member-schools.html
http://www.iss.edu/
http://www.cois.org/
http://www.internationalschoolsreview.com/

[Anonymous]

OP wants non-European, which is very different from "global". Do you know any schools that provide an elite, non-european education?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please. Once and for all. Either you or OP tell us what's available in these multicultural schools, including specifically: how many hours spent on Africa or Latin America.

Several people now have asked you to do this, but you decline. It's starting to look like you're just blowing smoke.

Oh, please. I am not going to do your homework for you. If you really want to know how many hours a school spends on different parts of the world, look that information up yourself. Sorry, you may be able to control people in real life, cornerning them with your ridiculous demands, but I'm not falling for it. I simply disagree with your position that there are no schools on this planet that offer a global education. Obviously your life experiences and background have led you to a conclusion that differs from my own. No big deal, you don't have to agree with me. Not so sure why you are so adamant that I, an anonymous poster on the internet, must agree with you.