British curriculum
How the English National Curriculum works overseas, from Early Years to A-Levels, and how it compares with the IB and US systems.
The English National Curriculum abroad: how British international schools teach
What 'British curriculum' really means outside the UK: the National Curriculum framework, how overseas schools adapt it, and what parents should check.
Key Stages and year groups explained: UK school ages for international families
A clear map of British school year groups, Key Stages and ages, with how they line up with US grades, for families moving between systems.
IGCSE vs GCSE: what's the difference and does it matter?
How International GCSEs from Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel compare with UK GCSEs on grading, coursework and recognition by sixth forms and universities.
A-Levels explained for international families
How A-Levels and International A-Levels work, how many subjects students take, grading, and how they lead to university in the UK and worldwide.
British vs IB vs American curriculum: which is right for your child?
An even-handed comparison of the British, International Baccalaureate and American systems: structure, assessment, university outcomes and mobility.
British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection explained
What the UK government's British Schools Overseas scheme is, how BSO inspections work, and how parents can use them to judge a British international school.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in British international schools
What the EYFS is, the seven areas of learning, how Nursery and Reception work, and what to look for in Early Years at a British school abroad.
CAT4 and GL assessments explained for parents
What the CAT4 cognitive abilities test measures, how to read the scores, and how British international schools use CAT4 and GL Progress Tests for admissions and teaching.
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and its international equivalents
What the EPQ is, why universities value it, how it works alongside A-Levels, and the Cambridge International Project Qualification option for schools abroad.
Cambridge vs Pearson Edexcel: international exam boards compared
How Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel compare for IGCSE and A-Level: exam series, grading, modular vs linear structure, and what it means for students.
BTECs and vocational options at British international schools
What BTEC qualifications are, how they compare with A-Levels, how universities treat them, and when a vocational route suits an international student.