International Schools Blog

What is interdisciplinarity and why does it matter in schools? We take a look at the benefits, challenges, and ways to integrate it to inspire deeper, more connected learning.

Inspire curiosity and develop your students’ STEM skills – try these hands-on activities to learn about space right from the classroom.

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.

Greenhouse classes are a fun, creative way to spend time outdoors (whilst still being indoors!) and learn about sustainability. Here’s how you can make your own.

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.

British Science Week is coming up! Read these creative ways to get younger international school students excited about all things science.

The world around us is changing. Here’s how to talk to young people about weather changes in an honest, productive way.

Curious how to help your students learn about the power of solar energy? Get glowing with these suggestions.

Dr Emma Mitchell, co-author of Physics for the IB Diploma Programme, explains how to use teacher-led questions to build understanding in the IB DP Physics classroom.

Looking for science experiments for school that are explosive (sometimes literally) and that relate to the real world? Get started with these suggestions.