International Schools Blog

In our second and final 'Rethinking assessment in primary science' blog, we explore how developing confident, capable scientists starts with moving beyond memorisation. 

Between the pressures of teaching and the challenges of living abroad, it’s easy for international teachers to feel isolated, both professionally and personally. The good news is, there are steps teachers and schools can take to limit feelings of isolation and high turnover in international teaching.

Summative, external assessments are a reality of verifying and benchmarking student achievement globally. This is one consideration for IB Diploma Programme History teachers designing syllabi aligned to the new IBDP History Subject Guide.

Explore how to incorporate English as an Additional Language (EAL) into your curriculum to support multilingual learners in your classrooms.

What does real progress look like in the classroom? 

Parental involvement in education is essential for supporting learners. Explore ways to increase family engagement without putting extra pressure on your teachers.

Discover how using open-ended enquiry prompts can spark your students’ curiosity and make your primary science classes exciting for young learners.

When it's time for students to apply for university, it’s important to empower them to make their own decisions. Discover some ways that you can support them.

Assessment in primary science does not need to be dominated by formal written tests. In fact, some of the most meaningful assessment happens during everyday classroom activities, helping teachers understand pupils’ thinking and use that insight to shape next steps in learning.

We asked the academic heads of four leading online schools to offer their insights and recommendations for teachers having to pivot to remote delivery of the curriculum.

Catriona Olsen (King’s InterHigh), Vanessa Temple (Sophia High School), Ronan Kearney (Crimson Global Academy) and Suzanne Lindley (Minerva Virtual Academy) share their expertise and show that far from being a poor relation, remote teaching actually offers valuable new perspectives on classroom practice.