Productivity and International Education
Within Singapore, we have 61 international schools, where only non Singaporeans can attend. Competition is therefore extremely high for international student places. Product dispersion is difficult to define and measure for education and firstly it's important to understand what productivity is. For some, it may be academic grades which are easier to measure, however, others look at the holistic values of education and the mission competencies for students after graduation. There are many nuances that affect productivity in schools which means the measurement of learning and success can be challenging.
As one of the leading international educational organisations I believe this may be due to a combination of:
A mission lead and values driven college that has brand awareness worldwide for holistic education attracts a high interest from an international workforce and a strong interest from the parent community to be a part of this celebrated movement. Focusing on the parents / students and recognising much more than academic success has created a unique programme where the delivery of curricula and opportunities are forward thinking and innovative. Employing leadership teams who have shared values and are able to make staff feel valued and therefore creating a sense of belonging supports retention and helps to develop the buy-in from all of the stakeholders. In education, creating a strong mission that the community believes in and wants to be a part of helps to drive the culture and therefore the productivity of the institution.?