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About Us
The East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools is an organization
of 108 member schools in East Asia. These schools have a total of more
than 72,000 pre-K to 12th grade students. EARCOS also has 97 associate
members— textbook and software publishers and distributors, universities,
financial planners, architectural firms, insurance companies, youth organizations,
etc— and over 27 individual members.
Membership in EARCOS is open to elementary and secondary schools in East
Asia which offer an educational program using English as the primary language
of instruction, and to other organizations, institutions, and individuals
interested in the objectives and purposes of the Council.
EARCOS
Mission
EARCOS inspires adult and student learning through its leadership and
service and fosters intercultural understanding, global citizenship
and exceptional educational practices within our learning community.
EARCOS
Vision
To support the EARCOS mission we will:
- Develop collaborative educational partnerships within the region as
well as worldwide to foster greater access to expertise.
- Provide targeted and differentiated professional development opportunities
for member communities.
- Connect schools, communities, and individuals through the use of
technology to promote collaboration, communication, intercultural
understanding, and access to broader educational opportunities.
- Engage adults and students in learning opportunities that develop
leadership diversity and capacity within our communities.
- Engage adults and students in learning activities across the region
that will promote friendship, understanding and global citizenship.
- Conduct and communicate research and archive relevant data to identify
and enhance exceptional educational practices.
In accomplishing its mission and vision, EARCOS will play a prominent
leadership role throughout the global educational community.
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