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What is the difference between A-Level and IB Diploma Programme?

Both are pre-university qualifications for the 16-18 age group (years 12-13; grades 11-12), offer a large range of subjects, and are examined with a mix of exams, coursework and internal......

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Understanding the New IB Math Courses

The IB mathematics curriculum has just gotten a makeover. Two new IB math courses are being rolled out this year to replace the existing four courses. These two courses, IB......

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Tips for Success on IGCSE English

IGCSE English Language and IGCSE English Literature are two of the most widely taken courses in the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. However, unlike IGCSE math, IGCSE physics, and other courses, there......

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Do’s and Don’ts for Writing a Standout College Essay

For US college admissions, the essay is one of the most important components of the application. Colleges are inundated with qualified candidates with great SAT, ACT, or SSAT scores. There......

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Interview Advice for UK Boarding School Admissions

Boarding school interviews are a necessary part of the admissions process to most top UK independent schools. Your immediate thought may be to prepare your child rigorously for the interview......

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