International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
3rd Jun 2025
Why phonics hasn’t won the reading wars - yet
While phonics is now universal in England’s schools, in other English-speaking countries the battle over the best way to teach reading is far from won. Holly Korbey investigates why
Why intensive language lessons could be the key to EAL success
Schools group Cognita explains how an intense English acquisition programme that began in one school has expanded across South East Asia to help more local children access an international education
Why oral language is the key to learning to write
Building children’s oral language, along with their motor skills, will make the challenge of learning to write less intimidating, explains Julian Grenier
What if... parents had to sign a binding contract with schoolsÂ
As part of our thought experiment series, Michael McCarthy asks what role a contract between schools and parents might play in bringing clarity to the school-home relationship
Sunday
1st Jun 2025
What is the IB Career-related Programme?
We take a look at the International Baccalaureate’s vocational alternative to its standard Diploma
What is the IB Primary Years Programme?
ÌÇÐÄVlog takes a look at what makes this pupil-led curriculum phase so unique
What is the IB Middle Years Programme?
ÌÇÐÄVlog takes a closer look at the International Baccalaureate’s equivalent to England’s GCSE
What is the IB Diploma Programme?
It is thought by many to be the more rigorous rival of traditional A levels, but what does the International Baccalaureate Diploma involve?