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.

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21K School: a window on the world of digital education

Santosh Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO, and Yeshwanth Raj Parasmal, Co-Founder and COO of the 21K School open the digital doors to their thriving online school community in conversation with Fiona Murchie.

Confidence building for primary aged children

The covid pandemic coincided with a steep rise in mental health worries and anxieties among children. Fortunately, a free confidence-building programme for all primary schools, and resources for parents and employers, are now available.

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Experiential Learning in the Great Outdoors!

Since its inception in 2009, the Global Action Program (GAP) has been part of The International School of Kuala Lumpur’s (ISKL) High School core curriculum for Grade 9-11 students.

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Bridging cultures

The number of bilingual and multilingual schools is increasing, producing language-savvy students equipped for the global workforce. Ruth Holmes reports.

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.

Choosing a school in Singapore

Safe streets, green spaces, and a rigorous education system: Singapore has always been a magnet for international families. Now Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong to become Asia’s top financial centre (and the third largest in the world below New York and London), according to new figures from the Global Financial Centers Index. Sally Robinson reports.

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Lessons in Wellbeing

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

Choosing a school in Malaysia

Malaysia’s private education market is growing. The number of private schools is increasing as more local parents choose international schools to the tune of RM19 billion by 2026, with much of the growth coming from local families choosing an international education. Sally Robinson reports.

Choosing a school in Hong Kong

The city offers a huge choice of quality international schools and, post-Covid, places are easier to secure, writes Sally Robinson

Where are Hong Kongers going?

Hong Kong has faced an exodus of expats and residents in the past year, with impacts on international schools admissions in the region and further afield.

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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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Global Citizens in the Making: The Role of Learning Languages

What practical and soft skills can Chatsworth students learn to build their global awareness and enhance their participation in the global community.

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The Nexus Learner: learning without limits

In 2020, the Nexus International School (Singapore) moved to its new 12-storey campus in Aljunied. Educators at the Apple Distinguished School collaborated with architects to create a school with innovative learning at its heart with spaces that function as third educators.

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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.

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.