Up close and personal

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Sep 2024

Up close and personal

Students thinking of applying to UK universities in September 2025 will do well to remember that Universities and Colleges Admissions Service personal statements are set to change. Read More →
IB or not IB? That is the question

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Aug 2024

IB or not IB? That is the question

In our previous column, we looked at the characteristics of English language and literature courses in the ICGSE and International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. In this, we compare the two. Read More →
Which English program should my child pick?

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Aug 2024

Which English program should my child pick?

Most parents who intend to arrange for their children to study in an international curriculum will assess and choose between the IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme - both of which offer English language and literature courses. Read More →
How should students choose IB subjects?

13

Aug 2024

How should students choose IB subjects?

In this column, I will address some questions I often get from parents and students considering taking the International Baccalaureate program. Read More →
How writing-intensive is the IB curriculum?

16

Jul 2024

How writing-intensive is the IB curriculum?

Parents and students have always perceived the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program curriculum as writing-focused. Read More →
To what extent is the IB curriculum writing intensive?

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Jun 2024

To what extent is the IB curriculum writing intensive?

Parents and students have always perceived the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program curriculum as writing-focused. Read More →
The right teacher can make a world of difference

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Jun 2024

The right teacher can make a world of difference

While a student's personality and ability to excel in the curriculum are the main factors to consider when choosing between the International General Certificate of Secondary Education or International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, another important factor is the quality of the school's teaching staff. Read More →
The right framework makes all the difference

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May 2024

The right framework makes all the difference

In this column, we will look into the difference in course framework between the International General Certificate of Secondary Education and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.

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Which secondary school program is better for my child?

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Apr 2024

Which secondary school program is better for my child?

parents choosing an international school for their children often have a question: should their children study the General Certificate of Secondary Education or International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme curriculum? Read More →