International Schools Blog

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.

Which stories should be told? This is the key question linked to the concept of “significance” in the new IB DP History Subject Guide.

What is computer science and why does it matter? Explore why this subject deserves to be a core part of any international curriculum.

Inquiry cycles rooted in conceptual learning are a hallmark of International Baccalaureate pedagogy. The new IB Diploma Programme History course elevates the importance of concepts. It uses an interconnected framework of four conceptual lenses to help students construct meaning about the past.

When marketing your international school to prospective families, your exam board can be a strategic partner. Find out how in this article.

Gen Alpha slang is everywhere – including the classroom. Stay in the loop with our clear, practical guide to understanding the latest student language and culture. [Ed: Oh boy, do we feel old...]

IB DP History teachers are currently faced with exciting dilemmas following publication of the new Subject Guide in early February 2026. Samuel J Richards, Head of Social Sciences at the International School of Kenya in Nairobi explains more.