“An amazing adventure…” – Discover the IB PYPx experience in the words of the International School of Lausanne Year 6 students themselves
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by Jade Archibald
10M ago
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme Exhibit (PYPx) is an immersive experience that transports visitors into a world of young minds brimming with creativity and knowledge. The culmination and celebration of a journey filled with inquiry, exploration, and growth for young learners, the International School of Lausanne’s 2023 PYP Exhibit took place at the end of May, and showcased the achievements and discoveries made throughout students’ PYP experience. Highlights from the PYPx launch through to the event itself can be seen in the International School of Lausanne PYPx 20 ..read more
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Immerse Education Expands its Horizons with Exciting New Residential Programmes in Sydney, Australia
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by Jade Archibald
10M ago
Immerse Education, a leading provider of transformative educational experiences, is delighted to announce the launch of its new residential programmes in Sydney, Australia. Immerse Education is renowned for its commitment to fostering academic excellence and personal growth among aspiring young minds. These exciting additions to Immerse Education’s portfolio will offer students the opportunity to explore their passions in Veterinary Medicine, International Relations and Psychology. The Veterinary Medicine programme offers students a unique chance to delve into the fascinating world of animal h ..read more
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Supporting Teacher Well-being: Addressing Psychosocial Risks in International Schools
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by Jade Archibald
11M ago
International schools are often viewed as a gateway to a bright future for students, yet, the pressure to create a positive learning environment for them can weigh heavily on teachers. In recent years, the issue of teacher well-being has become a major concern for educators, school administrators, and policymakers alike and a study published during the pandemic showed that 59% of international teaching staff were considering leaving the sector due to pressures on their mental health and well-being.  Measuring well-being in the workplace has become increasingly common in recent years as e ..read more
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Selecting a Tutor for Your Child – Top Tips from the Experts at Eden Tutors
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by Jade Archibald
11M ago
As a parent, how can you ensure that you have chosen the perfect tutor for your child? With numerous websites advertising tutors, the task of finding a reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable tutor can be overwhelming. As more parents consider hiring tutors to bridge educational gaps or provide additional challenges beyond the classroom, it becomes crucial to approach experienced professionals in the field.  Frustrated by the ineffectiveness of education accessible to students within the state education system, Hannah Benwell and Rebecca Nuthall founded Eden Tutors in 2021. Their goal was t ..read more
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Immerse Education to evolve its holistic education under new CEO
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by Jade Archibald
1y ago
Global edtech organisation, Immerse Education, has appointed a new CEO to take its holistic approach to education to new heights. The appointment of Tiago Mateus will build on the established success of its immersive learning programmes – designed by leading universities across the world – to help students prepare for future success. Tiago brings more than 20 years of leadership, commercial, and operational experience to the organisation, following his former role as chief commercial officer at ODILO where he spearheaded growth to more than 50 countries across thousands of organisations. He al ..read more
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LIVE WEBINAR, 9th May: How can you prepare for top universities? Cambridge University answers your questions
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by Jade Archibald
1y ago
What should your child be doing now to get into a top university when they leave school? Find out at an exclusive live webinar with the University of Cambridge and leading online school King’s InterHigh — sign up to join on Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 12:00pm UK time (GMT+1). How can you prepare for elite university success? What does it take to achieve your university dreams? How can today’s students unlock their potential and start their journey to a bright future? Getting into an elite university can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right know-how, resources, and preparation ..read more
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QS Rankings 2023: All four schools of Swiss Education Group secure their positions among the top eight hospitality schools worldwide 
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by Jade Archibald
1y ago
Swiss Education Group has secured its position as the global leader in hotel management education, with all four of its schools ranking in the top eight of the QS Rankings “Hospitality and Leisure Management” category, released on March 22, 2023. Swiss Hotel Management School has maintained its position as the third best school in the sector worldwide, and the second best in Switzerland. This achievement underscores the exceptional academic standards, sterling international reputation with top employers, and ongoing efforts to elevate the quality of instruction and learning at Swiss Education ..read more
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King’s InterHigh launches new Southeast Asia timetable
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by Jade Archibald
1y ago
Students across the Asia Pacific region can now get a world class British education online in a time zone more suited to them with King’s InterHigh’s Southeast Asia timetable — enrolling now for September 2023. Following on from our two existing timetable options (UK and Middle East), King’s InterHigh is delighted to bring students a new Southeast Asia timetable: live, online classes from UK-qualified teachers, all taught on the GMT+7 time zone. King’s InterHigh is the UK’s leading online school. Founded in 2005, we deliver a high-quality, flexible, and personalised British education to studen ..read more
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Shaping futures with creativity, curiosity, and code” – A student-led Girls Coding Weekend at the International School of Lausanne
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by Jade Archibald
1y ago
Google a history of women in coding, and you may be surprised, in light of the current gender disparity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects and careers, to discover that, in the early decades of computer programming, a large proportion of the coders were women. To learn more about the insidious social “norms” that led to the imbalance that we see today, Clive James’ New York Times Magazine article on The Secret History of Women in Coding is a fascinating place to begin. Given the impact of the work of female scientists such as Emmy Noether, Ada Lovelace, and a h ..read more
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The Global Direction of Travel of Education
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by Jade Archibald
1y ago
In this article, Dr Conrad Hughes, Director General Designate of the world’s oldest international school, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint for short), sets out his beliefs on the most salient trends which will be important for education in the years ahead: From fragmentation to unity About 90 years ago, education was essentially a national endeavour. There was little international agreement about what educational standards or educational philosophy should entail. UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education and Ecolint, both founded in the mid 1920s, were two of few organisations that ..read more
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