The number of expats living in Shanghai has risen 70% in the past decade, but many can’t afford to send their children to any of the international schools in the city, while local schools pose too much of a cultural change for young children. As a result, many are now turning to home schooling.

Not all kids like maths and science. Wouldn’t it be great if students could skip the subjects they find boring and instead focus on what they like best? At AltSchool, music, film or even robotics can be used as a vehicle for learning; kids will never play truant again.

With a culture of self-improvement established in the mainstream, Stephen Fry’s new tech start-up Pindex aims to be a ‘Pinterest for education’. Can this invitation-only service emulate the success of TED and make learning an awe-inspiring experience for both students and teachers?

As our society grows more complex, the educational landscape is becoming radically different. Our educational choices have multiplied exponentially, regardless of age, location or level, with the introduction of digital learning. But how effective are these new methods?