The World Economic Forum (WEF) has made it clear: by 2030, six in ten workers will need to be reskilled to stay relevant in the workforce.
But here’s what’s often overlooked — it’s not just about coding or AI.
The WEF’s Core Skills for 2030 spotlight something deeper: the future belongs to the curious, the creative, the resilient — not just the technically brilliant.
At Fairview International School, as a top-rated international school in Malaysia offering the IB programme, this isn’t new. It’s how we’ve always done education.
We don’t teach to the test. We prepare students for life.
🧠 Skill #1: Analytical and Creative Thinking
(WEF Category: Cognitive Skills)
Analytical thinking is woven into every stage of our IB programme — from exploring global conflicts in MYP Humanities to evaluating real-world dilemmas in IBDP Theory of Knowledge.
At the same time, we cultivate creativity through the Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibitions, MYP Personal Projects, and our student showcases at the Dominus Arts Venue.
At Fairview, these essential thinking skills aren’t rising — they’re already thriving.
💻 Skill #2: Technological Literacy & AI Awareness
(WEF Category: Technology Skills)
At Fairview, we don’t aim to make every student a tech expert. Instead, we prepare them to live in a digital-first world with confidence and curiosity.
From research-based inquiries to data projects in science and design tech, we cultivate digital discernment, not just digital tools. And that makes all the difference.
At Fairview, technology is never just a gadget — it’s a gateway to deeper learning.
💪 Skill #3: Resilience, Flexibility, and Agility
(WEF Category: Self-Efficacy)
You don’t build resilience by chasing perfect grades. You build it by rising after setbacks.
Fairview’s RISE Framework — central to our wellbeing model as an IB school in Malaysia — helps students challenge limiting beliefs, recover from failure, and embrace growth.
Through the IB Learner Profile, we nurture young people who lean into change with confidence.
🧭 Skill #4: Motivation and Self-Awareness
(WEF Category: Self-Efficacy)
In a fast-changing world, the edge belongs to self-driven learners.
Our Aspire Programme helps students in our IB Middle Years Programme and IBDP uncover what drives them, and how that aligns with their future careers and personal goals.
This isn’t soft skills fluff. It’s science-backed learning for students who want to lead meaningful lives.
🌐 Skill #5: Systems Thinking & Lifelong Learning
(WEF Category: Cognitive & Engagement Skills)
Today’s problems don’t come pre-labeled by subject. Neither should learning.
At Fairview, transdisciplinary PYP projects, interdisciplinary MYP units, and global themes allow students to connect the dots across cultures, concepts, and communities.
We don’t teach what to think. We teach how to keep learning — a trait essential for the 2030 workforce.
💡 So What Sets Fairview Apart?
While some schools try to bolt on future skills like trendy apps, Fairview is built on them.
As one of the leading IB international schools in Malaysia, Fairview isn’t chasing the next trend — we’re preparing students to thrive in a world of constant change.
We’re not an exam factory. We’re not a country club.
At Fairview, “Substance Over Show” isn’t a slogan. It’s our strategy.
In a world where soft skills are the new hard skills, Fairview International School just might be the smartest investment a parent can make.
🔗 Discover how Fairview’s IB programmes empower future-ready students
Works Cited
- World Economic Forum. The Future of Jobs Report 2023. Geneva: WEF, 2023.
- International Baccalaureate Organization. What is an IB education? IBO, 2020.
- Duckworth, Angela. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Scribner, 2016.
