International Schools Blog

On 1 April 2021, the Department for Education in England released updated essential core criteria that DfE-validated systematic synthetic phonics (SPP) programmes must adhere to and announced that they were launching a validation process closing in March 2022.

Novels, short stories, poems and plays offer readers an unique opportunity. Literature provides a new perspective on the world, an understanding of experiences very different from your own, and an insight into different environments and cultures through the writings of authors past and present.

We hoped you enjoyed running your in-school Twist on a Tale competitions this year and if you didn’t get a chance, you can still organise your own writing challenge for the new year using the resources in this post.

Pearson is a learning company. As well as providing qualifications and teaching and learning resources to schools all around the world, we work closely with experts in education to understand the best approach to teaching. To help you in this difficult time, here are some suggestions to help you with homeschooling.

The transition between the key stages – from Key Stage 3 to GCSE then A level in the British curriculum – has always been crucial for students, including those studying the IB Diploma programme. Successfully switching between these exam systems requires students to work ever more independently and grapple with much harder work.

Already an ActiveLearn Secondary customer or currently trialling it with your students? Then this is article is for you!

Already an ActiveLearn customer or currently trialling it with your learners? Then this article is for you!

Online lessons are now part of the ‘new normal’, when schools are closed to some or all students, and some students are shielding at home – but teaching online can be tricky. In this post, Katherine Pate, series editor for new Maths Progress International, provides tips for using Maths Progress International for online lessons.

Many schools have closed their doors until at least September – and that means a lot of learning is taking place online. It’s no walk in the park; both teachers and students are facing a range of challenges with technology and pedagogy. This is especially true for modern language teachers, who not only have to navigate technology, but also make themselves understood.

In advance of World Book Day, Power English: Writing authors Phil Ferguson and Ross Young share their thoughts on how all children can become the best writers they can be.