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Over a quarter of female students to study STEM subjects at A-Level in 2024

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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With A-Level choices typically submitted in March by students in Year 11, new research from Quizlet has found that over a quarter of female students are planning to study STEM* subjects at A-Level next year.

Key Points: 
  • With A-Level choices typically submitted in March by students in Year 11, new research from Quizlet has found that over a quarter of female students are planning to study STEM* subjects at A-Level next year.
  • Despite previous data showing that female students are less likely to opt for STEM subjects in higher education, Quizlet's research reveals that the mindset towards women in STEM is changing – with 68% of GCSE students now saying that female students are just as likely as males to choose STEM subjects to study at A Level.
  • This rings true, as more female students (26%) are planning to study Biology versus male students (22%) in 2024, whilst a whopping 80% of female students would now say that science is an important subject to study at A-Level.
  • At Quizlet, we aim to support all students on achieving their study goals and remain a fail-safe study aid for students embarking on their A-Level journey in 2024 and beyond."

Too often learning 'British history' means learning 'English history' – but overburdened schoolteachers are not to blame

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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What passes for “British history” is, all too often, merely the history of England with bits of the histories of Scotland, Wales and Ireland tacked on when they affected events in England.

Key Points: 
  • What passes for “British history” is, all too often, merely the history of England with bits of the histories of Scotland, Wales and Ireland tacked on when they affected events in England.
  • “You wouldn’t say it if you were in Belfast.” It only takes a short stroll through Belfast to see why.
  • The events of 1690 are still a sensitive topic in Northern Ireland, but they’re largely unknown in the rest of the UK.

School constraints

    • It is quite normal for any country’s educational system to give priority to its national history.
    • This has remained central to government thinking ever since the introduction of the national curriculum at the end of the 1980s.
    • Teachers in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have long tried to balance the history of these nations with that of England.
    • But for teachers in England, the problem is compounded precisely because England dwarfs the other nations in size and population.

The role of broadcasters

    • The Northern Ireland Brexit Protocol and the continuing saga of demands for Scottish independence remind us that these histories should not be of interest only to nerds: we all need to know them.
    • Looking for something good?
    • Cut through the noise with a carefully curated selection of the latest releases, live events and exhibitions, straight to your inbox every fortnight, on Fridays.

Nord Anglia Education celebrates opening of new prestigious schools in Abu Dhabi and Brighton

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education celebrated the grand opening of two prestigious educational institutions this August and September: Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) and Oxford International College Brighton (OIC Brighton).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education celebrated the grand opening of two prestigious educational institutions this August and September: Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) and Oxford International College Brighton (OIC Brighton).
  • The addition of these two new schools brings Nord Anglia Education's family of premium international schools to 84 in total, with over 82,000 students worldwide.
  • Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi's Al Reem Island, NAS Abu Dhabi opened its doors to students this August.
  • Tess St Clair-Ford, Founding Principal of OIC Brighton, said: "We're proud to be offering unique education experiences to our students here in Brighton.

Nord Anglia Education celebrates opening of new prestigious schools in Abu Dhabi and Brighton

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education celebrated the grand opening of two prestigious educational institutions this August and September: Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) and Oxford International College Brighton (OIC Brighton).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education celebrated the grand opening of two prestigious educational institutions this August and September: Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) and Oxford International College Brighton (OIC Brighton).
  • The addition of these two new schools brings Nord Anglia Education's family of premium international schools to 84 in total, with over 82,000 students worldwide.
  • Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi's Al Reem Island, NAS Abu Dhabi opened its doors to students this August.
  • Tess St Clair-Ford, Founding Principal of OIC Brighton, said: "We're proud to be offering unique education experiences to our students here in Brighton.

Threats of failure motivate some students – but it's not a technique to use on the whole class

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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For example, teachers might point out how good grades can lead to access to college courses, apprenticeships, and the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • For example, teachers might point out how good grades can lead to access to college courses, apprenticeships, and the workplace.
  • And in dwelling on the importance of GCSEs, teachers may also use messages that focus on the possible negative effects of failure.
  • Fear appeals
    Messages from teachers that focus on failure are known as “fear appeals”: they can create a strong fear of failure in students.
  • One way to do this is to give students a greater feeling of control over their learning and exams.

Oxford International College Brighton welcomes its first students

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished guests joined students and staff at Oxford International College (OIC) Brighton last week (8 September) to celebrate the opening of the new independent day and boarding school for students aged 13 - 18.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished guests joined students and staff at Oxford International College (OIC) Brighton last week (8 September) to celebrate the opening of the new independent day and boarding school for students aged 13 - 18.
  • The Ligustrum lucidum tree, planted during the ceremony, symbolises strength, resilience, and endurance, all attributes that OIC Brighton students will develop.
  • OIC Brighton, which offers pre-GCSE, GCSE and A level courses for both British and international students, has welcomed more than 160 students from across the globe to start their academic journey at the school this September.
  • Our new school is an international place of learning dedicated to nurturing students' global citizenship, confidence, resilience, and team spirit."

Oxford International College Brighton welcomes its first students

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished guests joined students and staff at Oxford International College (OIC) Brighton last week (8 September) to celebrate the opening of the new independent day and boarding school for students aged 13 - 18.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished guests joined students and staff at Oxford International College (OIC) Brighton last week (8 September) to celebrate the opening of the new independent day and boarding school for students aged 13 - 18.
  • The Ligustrum lucidum tree, planted during the ceremony, symbolises strength, resilience, and endurance, all attributes that OIC Brighton students will develop.
  • OIC Brighton, which offers pre-GCSE, GCSE and A level courses for both British and international students, has welcomed more than 160 students from across the globe to start their academic journey at the school this September.
  • Our new school is an international place of learning dedicated to nurturing students' global citizenship, confidence, resilience, and team spirit."

Singapore-Based Global Schools Foundation Announces Strategic Partnership With Witty Group of Institutions

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Saturday, August 26, 2023
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MUMBAI, INDIA, Aug 26, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-headquartered Global Schools Foundation (GSF) has entered a strategic partnership with Witty Group of Institutions from India.

Key Points: 
  • MUMBAI, INDIA, Aug 26, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore-headquartered Global Schools Foundation (GSF) has entered a strategic partnership with Witty Group of Institutions from India.
  • The partnership brings together two prominent international school platforms with a common vision of providing highly innovative education formats that create global learning opportunities and future ready skills for students.
  • Witty Group of Institutions has campuses in Mumbai, Udaipur and Bhilwara, where they offer international curricula like Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, as well as Indian curricula like CBSE and ICSE.
  • Witty Group co-Founder Dr. Vinay Jain said, "Our goal has always been to give the best learning environment and opportunities to our students.

Many GCSE students still aren't taking modern foreign languages – how to motivate them to consider it

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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The decline in the number of pupils taking modern foreign languages at GCSE dates back to the government’s decision to make the subject optional from 2004.

Key Points: 
  • The decline in the number of pupils taking modern foreign languages at GCSE dates back to the government’s decision to make the subject optional from 2004.
  • To achieve the EBacc, students have to take a number of required subjects at GCSE, including a modern foreign language.
  • Avoiding languages
    Despite the great work of teachers, there are some clear reasons why modern languages are unpopular among students.
  • Addressing the low levels of take up of modern foreign languages at GCSE level is not an easy task.

Tutors International Responds to Lower GCSE Grades by Offering Targeted Support for Ultra High-Net-Worth Families

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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This decision means a decrease in top grades, with around 300,000 fewer students achieving them than last year.

Key Points: 
  • This decision means a decrease in top grades, with around 300,000 fewer students achieving them than last year.
  • For ultra-high-net-worth families who may find these results troubling, Tutors International offers an exclusive and focused solution to address this challenge.
  • With the grading standards returning to 2019 levels and the consequential lower GCSE results, Tutors International offers a timely and distinctive solution for ultra-high-net-worth families.
  • They are committed to providing unparalleled support and expertise, from addressing current disappointments to laying the groundwork for future successes.