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Top international schools

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      A large part of this post is dedicated to finding the best independent preparatory school for your child, but in reality a fair share of internationals prefer their children to be educated in an international setting, particularly in a setting that nurtures entrepreneurship, groupwork and creativity rather than constant testing and test preparation. If this sounds like you, in order to provide useful information you, I also want to feature some top international schools in London. I will start by discussing the top options that start at the Reception age/primary level, but I will also mention the top IB schools in London and what choices of primary schools might lead there. Top international schools for primary education Hill House International Junior School  – discussed in detail here and  here, Hill House is a family-run Swiss school that does follow the National Curriculum of Britain and does prepare children for the British 11+ and ...

The Benefits of an International School Education

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The growing number of  international schools  around the world is allowing parents to choose an alternative kind of education for their children - an education for the real world of global communication, international opportunity and cultural diversity. This is an education which goes far beyond the confines of the classroom and sees in the learning process the chance for some remarkable lessons. International schools  are no newcomers to the educational marketplace - but there are certainly different "types" of international school. Some international schools serve a largely expatriate community and focus on teaching a set national curriculum that provides access to tertiary education back in a particular home country. Other international schools have far more diverse student populations and offer opportunities for young people to graduate into a world-wide educational environment with international curriculum . However, in recent years there has been a growing ...

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).

For Some, Learning English is Business

After studying English as a foreign language for more than 10 years in her native Spain, attending summer courses in neighboring England and visiting New York, Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities on vacation, Lorena Arroyo affirms she still hasn't mastered the language.

Primary Years Programme Curriculum framework

International school for primary education   - At the heart of the programme's philosophy is a commitment to structured, purposeful inquiry as the leading vehicle for learning. Six transdisciplinary themes Six transdisciplinary themes of global significance provide the framework for exploration and study: who we are where we are in place and time how we express ourselves how the world works how we organize ourselves sharing the planet. Teachers are guided by these six transdisciplinary themes as they design units of inquiry that both transcend and articulate conventional subject boundaries.

The IB Primary Years Programme

International school for primary education - Students in the 21st century are faced with the challenge of learning about an interconnected world where knowledge is constantly developing. The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years Programme prepares students to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. What is the Primary Years Programme? The IB Primary Years Programme, for students aged 3 to 12, focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside.

Looking at Schools

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Do you like large schools or small schools? Are you most comfortable in a city, small town or countryside? Are you interested in attending a school that has a religious or military orientation? Would you like to attend a school that is only for boys or girls? These are the questions you must ask yourself before you begin your search for the right school for you.