International Schools Blog

Assessments can obscure EAL learners' actual abilities. Discover how to separate academic performance from linguistic skills to ensure fairer, more accurate testing

Wenbin Wang is the Executive Principal of Malvern College Qingdao, an international boarding school in Shandong Province, Greater China. In this article, Wenbin tells us why her school chose Pearson Edexcel modular International GCSEs.

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

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.

In July 2025, students from MAZ International School, Malaysia demonstrated how a strong curriculum and dedicated mentorship can nurture students’ potential. Competing against thousands of peers nationwide, five teams of young innovators won judges over with their creativity and technical skills in two prestigious artificial intelligence (AI) competitions hosted by Sunway University and Monash University in Malaysia. 

Wondering how to teach students healthy study habits? Discover classroom strategies to help them build a habit of practice – for studying and beyond.

We know international schools all around the world want science qualifications that are rigorous, fair, and recognised by top universities. Assessing practical skills through written papers offers distinct advantages for international students over live practical exams and provides a cost-effective alternative to live practical exams without disadvantaging students in university admissions.

In may seem like a cliche but in today’s rapidly evolving world, the landscape of education and assessment is changing to keep pace with shifting societal and economic demands. As global economies become more interconnected and technology reshapes the nature of work, education and qualifications must adapt to equip more students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in a new world. This means moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach and towards systems that prioritise student choice, flexibility, and personalisation.

In a region where global education models are still gaining ground, Beaconhouse School System Citi Housing Campus Gujranwala made a bold decision to reimagine how learning is delivered and assessed for the next generation.

As the next series of Year 6 external assessment tests approaches, many teachers will be considering how best to prepare learners. You will have worked with a group of learners for some time and know how much progress they have made in science. But how can this be turned into examination grades that are a true benchmark of each learner’s achievements? This article aims to give an insight into best practice based around a variety of readily accessible sources and materials.