International Schools Blog

Look closely at an International GCSE Mathematics examination and you’ll soon realise that answering the questions isn’t just about working with numbers, algebra, shapes, measures, and data.

Social learning is a theory that suggests students learn by watching and repeating the behaviours of others. Here's how to integrate it in the classroom.

The holiday break is nearly here and your thoughts may be turning to how you can ensure your learners continue their reading practice at home and continue to make progress in their learning. 

Here are five ways ChatGPT can facilitate engaging, effective classroom activities.

Technology is a firm fixture in education these days. But how much screentime for kids is too much? We take a look at the debate around screentime in schools.

Children thrive when they feel like part of a close-knit community. In a supportive environment, they’re better able to focus on studying and working well alongside their peers. However, sometimes it can be challenging to break down the barriers between different classes, ages, and friendship circles. Developing a community-building policy can help to bring students together.

Global citizenship is the belief that people belong to a community beyond that of their home country. In today’s world, where people study, work, and move around on a regular basis, global citizenship is important to celebrate diversity, learn from other cultures, and shape a fairer world now and in the future.

International Women’s Day (IWD) on the 8th of March is just around the corner. Every year, it provides teachers with a fantastic opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements around the world, raise awareness about the barriers that many women still face, and share inspirational stories to encourage female students to pursue their ambitions.

From a young child grappling with the task of tying their shoelaces, to a NASA engineer coding for a space mission – frustration tolerance is a key skill for navigating challenges in all aspects of life. Let’s explore how frustration tolerance can help your students, why it’s essential in a learning environment, and how to build this skill at all ages.

Science provides learners with ways to understand the world in which they will grow up. What takes place in a science lesson is intended to be a smaller-scale version of what takes place in the scientific community worldwide.