Widening Access to International Schooling Through Online Learning
Aside from a school’s reputation, its values and the curriculum it teaches, the decision to enroll your child at an international school is one that is typically limited by various factors, with affordability and the logistical challenges of getting to and from the school daily being key considerations.
With international schools typically being clustered in highly affluent areas of cities throughout the world—charging fees that many families would find difficult to afford—the emergence of online international schools opens up a world of opportunity for students to access high-quality international schooling, regardless of where they are located, with lower school fees to account for the fact that students are not using the school’s on-campus facilities.
Although online students miss out on facilities such as the school canteen, gym and traditional classrooms, the personal benefits of learning remotely are highly empowering. This makes an international school education more accessible and equitable than ever before and a great alternative to homeschooling. Read on to discover the wide range of benefits that students and parents can expect when choosing online learning for pre-university education.

Maximum Flexibility & Convenience
Students take their classes online, learning remotely from wherever they have a reliable internet connection. This makes cultivating an environment that students feel most comfortable learning in easier than ever. Proximity to an international school is no longer an impediment to enjoying an international school education.
Time-Rich
In foregoing the early morning rush and the possibly long commute to and from school on a daily basis, students reclaim their time, potentially saving hours per day that can instead be used to focus on studying, extracurricular activities and pursuing their own interests.
Develop International Friendships
Online students can make friends with students from a diverse range of backgrounds, nationalities and cultures, helping to foster cross-cultural communication skills, an international mindset and respect for different perspectives; vital for success in an increasingly interconnected and international work environment.
Affordability
Thanks to the streamlined approach of online learning, which relies on digital technology and remote classes, tuition fees for online programs are typically much lower than those for on-campus programs. This makes online education more accessible to a wider range of families, whether they live in the city or a small village in the countryside.
University Preparation
Completing challenging international school curriculums such as the International Baccalaureate curriculum prepares students for the rigours of higher education through its mix of lecture-based, group-based and independent modes of learning. These curriculums imbue in students core skills such as critical thinking, international mindedness and the ability to undertake research projects, which enables students to seamlessly transition to their university program of choice.
Career counselling and university application guidance support is also typically provided to students so that upon graduation, they will have made a well-informed decision upon which university to further their studies at.

Time management and Self-discipline Skills
Learning online provides an opportunity to develop valuable time management skills that will benefit students throughout their academic and professional careers. Online students often build strong self-discipline and become skilled at working both independently and as part of a team. With work opportunities increasingly embracing a remote work culture, students with a demonstrated background of success in completing their studies online can only improve their fit for a wider array of roles once they enter the workforce.
For students in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region
Students in Japan and throughout the Asia Pacific region now have the unique opportunity to achieve the IB Diploma entirely online, with their classmates joining them remotely from a range of countries across the region. Through its innovative platform, Aoba Global Campus—the online extension of Aoba-Japan International School in Tokyo—offers the same high-quality IB Diploma Programme available on-campus. Students graduate with a dual diploma, enhancing their chances of gaining admission to prestigious universities worldwide.
To learn more about Aoba Global Campus, their scholarships and how to apply, visit their website at https://learn.aobajapan.jp/