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IB Scholarship Programme at RISS 2010-2011

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50% scholarships can be awarded to students in the following categories: Students from IGCSE schools Students may be offered provisional scholarships based on predicted grades of 5 A or A* in academic subjects for IGCSE and after interview. Students can be given scholarships based on actual results of 5 A or A* in academic subjects for IGCSE and an interview (including RISS students).

International school opens children’s eyes_Part 2

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Becoming a member school of these programmes is tough to say the least, as the rigorous authorisation process demands its fair share of both work and resources.  The reward is an unbeatable seal of quality. "We send all our teachers on workshops at least every third year," explains Svaninger. Following these programmes also means that Stockholm International School can offer students a high level of consistency in their learning. "Students can finish here on a Friday, and start in New Delhi, Cape Town, Seattle or Buenos Aires on the Monday, in the same programme," explains Rune Svaninger. He emphasizes that Stockholm International School is unique among Stockholm schools, as the only truly international school. Although there are some other schools that offer tuition in English, these either follow the Swedish curriculum or do not cater for students for the whole of their school careers. "I think one of our biggest strengths is that we just follow the inte...

International school opens children’s eyes_Part 1

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Studying at Stockholm's oldest international school gives children not only a rigorous academic education, but also a unique understanding of other cultures. "If adults could treat each other as the students do, we would have no more wars," says Rune Svaninger, Director of Stockholm International School. As I arrived at the attractive school building in central Stockholm, the children were just coming in from their morning break. Laughing and playing as they ran up the stairs, kids of every ethnicity were milling about on their way back to their classrooms. Stockholm International School educates 550 students from over 50 different countries. From the United States to Uzbekistan, from Sweden to Singapore. "We usually say that this is like a miniature United Nations," says Rune Svaninger, now in his third year as the school's Director. He describes one of the school's most cherished traditions.

Tips on choosing a British International school

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Why choosing a British international school The vital reason is British education has attained worldwide reputation and quality. The status is due in part to the renowned and academic excellence of institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge. British education system focus on processes and outcomes, which means the teaching process, concentrates on what a child should know and do at any given age.

Overview about international school in Vietnam

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Trends  The trend of international schools has been increasing. The foremost reason is there are big differences between the curriculum of state owned schools and international schools. The learning style of state owned schools is too heavy for children compare to international disciplines. Most of children who study at stated owned school have to take extra classes after hours at their school. Thus they are too busy with the schedule and do not have time to play or relax.