Relocate Global Guide to Education and Schools in the UK 2019/20

Understanding the new AS and A Levels

Highly regarded by employers and global businesses, AS Levels and A Levels are widely accepted qualifications for university admission but over the past few years, they have undergone significant reform. We take a look at what it means to study the ‘new’ qualifications.

Relocate Global Guide to Education and Schools in the UK 2019/20

Why employers value BTEC Diplomas

An alternative to GCSE and A Level, the BTEC Diploma is becoming a popular choice. We examine what the qualification involves and why employers are recognising it as a valuable qualification.

Relocate Global Guide to Education and Schools in the UK 2019/20

The Cambridge Pre-U: an alternative to A Levels

The Cambridge Pre-U has been designed to provide students with the in-depth understanding and skills needed for university entrance. Although relatively new, it is already recognised across the world.

Relocate Global Guide to Education and Schools in the UK 2019/20

GCSEs explained: examining the changes

GCSEs are widely regarded internationally as the gold-standard qualification for students aged 14–16. As the UK government continues to push through reforms to drive up standards, we take a look at current developments.

Relocate Global Guide to Education and Schools in the UK 2019/20

Training on the job with an NVQ qualification: the benefits

NVQs are designed to test a student’s abilities in the workplace and provide a flexible route to becoming qualified in a particular profession. We look at the benefits for the student and employer.

Relocate Global Guide to Education and Schools in the UK 2019/20

Qualifications and education in Northern Ireland

The education system in Northern Ireland differs from other systems that are available in the UK, but is most similar to the Welsh system. We find out what you can expect from the school system there.

Relocate Global Guide to Education and Schools in the UK 2019/20

Qualifications and education in Scotland

Scotland’s education system is very different to the education systems of other countries in the UK and has gone through a period of major reform. We look at the Curriculum for Excellence in its bid to aid student progression into Higher Education.

Relocate Global Guide to Education and Schools in the UK 2019/20

Qualifications and education in Wales

The Welsh education system has many similarities to the English system, but there are some important differences. We explore new developments to the curriculum, which will be fully rolled out by 2021.

ACT test for US students explained

What is the ACT and how is the ACT scored? Relocate takes a look at this national college admissions examination in the United States.

Advanced Placement – an alternative pathway to US college admissions

What is the Advanced Placement (AP) and how is the AP scored? Relocate takes a look at this alternative from the College Board to the SAT tests for pupils entering higher education in the United States and abroad.

K-12 Curriculum and pupil assessment

What is the K-12 system and how are pupils assessed along the way? Relocate takes a look at how the US education system differs from other countries around the world.

The new 2016 SAT test – what are the changes?

What is the SAT and how is the SAT scored? Relocate takes a look at this US college admissions test from the College Board and the changes that have come into effect with the new 2016 SAT.

Eight things to bear in mind when choosing a university for your globally mobile teen

Here are the considerations that a parent and young adult need to think through particularly when choosing to study at a university in a country where your family is not currently living.

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Lessons in Wellbeing

Good international schools take the health and wellbeing of their students seriously, writes Ruth Holmes.

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International universities make the grade

International university league tables are still dominated by the UK and the US, but tertiary institutions from Asia to Australia are increasingly offering a quality alternative. Marianne Curphey reports.

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Online learning yields top marks

Lockdown learning not only changed where students learned, but how. Distance- and remote-learning opened opportunities for children and young people around the world. Quality online schools flourished and continue to do so as their A level and GCSE results indicate.

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Back to school? The future of education

This summer, exam boards and regulators sought a return to business as usual after two years of teacher-assessed grading. As the next intake of freshers, school-starters and returners find their feet, we look ahead to what the future of secondary and higher education promises post-pandemic.

TASIS England Applauds Successful AP Exam Results

TASIS The American School in England is delighted to announce the excellent Advanced Placement (AP) exam results achieved by its students.

Borderless Online International Education: Anywhere, Anytime, Any Child

An interview with Santosh Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO and Yeshwanth Raj Parasmal, Co-Founder and COO in conversation with Fiona Murchie, Managing Editor of Relocate Global about the growing appeal of virtual schools for international families, parents planning relocation moves or students wanting to move school and the benefits 21K School offers.

Winner of the 2022 Think Global People for School Excellence for Relocation & Transition Care: ISL

School Excellence for Relocation & Transition Care

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The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition

The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition

Tina L. Quick explores in her second edition how starting college in a new country is exciting, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

The Importance of Home Language Maintenance

ICS London discuss why maintaining and developing students’ home language(s) is important for many reasons such as culture and identity, cognitive benefits and learning other languages.

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Keeping up with Generation Z

Estimates suggest that Gen Zers will comprise a quarter of the global workforce and consumer marketplace by 2025. In demand – and demanding change – this generation is reshaping international education and the workplace.

Think Global People Spring 2022 issue out now

Think Global People Spring 2022 issue – Out Now!

Think Global People presents a new perspective on global leadership, talent mobility and education for life. In this issue, as employees return to the workplace, we share a wealth of knowledge addressing the new world of work.

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School insights for parents around the world

Parents need as much information as possible to make decisions about the future and their children’s education during the admissions cycle. We have produced a series of high impact webinars which answer questions on curriculum, admissions, early learning, learning differences, virtual schools and transition care, explains Fiona Murchie.

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Welcome to the Great International Education & Schools' Fair.

TASIS The American School in England wins recognition for exemplary work during the pandemic

TASIS England is proud to announce that the school won the “COVID-19 Safeguarding Award” category for the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (Sacpa) Safeguarding Awards 2021-22.