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Crack the Code to International School Asessessments
Jan 16, 2025
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Navigating the complex world of international school admissions can be a daunting journey for parents. In a recent discussion with Olivia from Growing IQ, we discussed the key pillars of preparing children for these assessments.
The Landscape of International School Applications
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Why Families Are Choosing LEH Foshan: A Warm Welcome and Exceptional Opportunities
Jan 13, 2025
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A Community That Welcomes and Inspires
At LEH International School Foshan, new beginnings are always celebrated with open arms. Families joining the school are welcomed into a vibrant community that values connection, individuality, and growth. With a focus on building...
Building Confidence and Community: Why Choose YMCA Christian Academy
Dec 13, 2024
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Welcoming New Students with Open Arms
Starting school can be daunting, so you’ll look for a school that makes the process seamless for both students and families. Through thoughtfully designed transition programs, such as experience afternoons and community-building activities, YCA is...
A Quick & Easy Way to Assess Your Childā€™s English Exposure
Dec 01, 2024
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Are you hoping to raise a native English speaking child in a home where English is a minority language?
Here’s a very common scenario:
Your first language is not English; it may be Cantonese, Mandarin, Hindi, Japanese or any other language. You do speak English – perhaps almost to...
The Epsom Boarding Experience: A Home Away from Home
Nov 29, 2024
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Redefining the Boarding Experience
For many parents, the idea of boarding school sparks questions and concerns about their child’s comfort and well-being. Epsom College in Malaysia has redefined the boarding experience to create a true “home away from home.” With its emphasis on...
Empowering the Next Generation of Confident and Bold Young Women
Nov 15, 2024
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Building a Future of Empowered, Confident Young Women
Brighton Girls GDST has long been a school focused on one essential mission: empowering young women to become confident, capable individuals ready to impact the world. With a rich history rooted in the Girls’ Day School Trust...
Your Definitive List of Schools Strong in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua)
Nov 15, 2024
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If you’d like your child to be bilingual (Chinese/English), the obvious choice is a ‘local’ school.
However, these schools are mainly Cantonese Medium of Instruction (MOI). More and more are slowly introducing more Mandarin but this is supplemental to the Cantonese....
Comparing Top Schools in Hong Kong
Oct 31, 2024
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Understanding Curriculum Differences: Choosing the Right Fit for Your Child
When representative of Bank of America's Employee Engagement Committee invited me to partner with them back in July, I imagined they would invite me to deliver a seminar for their staff and clients. I've been doing...
Mind Your Language: why a strong mother tongue is essential for children's learning and development
Oct 20, 2024
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The majority of Hong Kong's international schools - though not all - use English as the main medium of instruction. Students applying to these schools are therefore expected to be proficient in English so as to understand lesson content and keep up with the curriculum.
How to Eliminate 80% of the risk and apply to just THREE international schools to get ONE offer
Oct 20, 2024
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Are you feeling that getting your child a spot in their best-fit international school is complicated, competitive and costly?
Have you been applying to schools and seem to be hitting a brick wall? You choose schools that seem to meet your needs and, yet, no...
Exploring Innovation and Tradition at Rugby School Japan
Oct 20, 2024
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Just 40 minutes from Akihabara, a new chapter in the history of international education is being written by Rugby School Japan. More than just a school, it’s a beacon of British education that stands out for its pioneering approach to learning, blending cherished traditions with...
Hong Kong's 2024 IB Diploma Results
Oct 05, 2024
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The 2024 IBDP results have been officially released, and Hong Kong once again demonstrates its strong academic standing on the global stage. This year, the global average IBDP score was 30.32, slightly above last year's average of 30.24. In Hong Kong, however, students have continued to exceed...
