Recently, many parents and students have started considering boarding schools in the US and Canada as they provide a stepping stone for further education in these countries. Each school offers its own unique experience, which can play a crucial role in your child’s long-term goals. Here is a quick glimpse of boarding schools in the …

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College is the ideal time to expand your horizons, try new things and understand how to be the best version of yourself. The US college experience offers some of the best resources you could ever wish for, but it can often be overwhelming, given the array of choices and only four years to check it …

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To address the needs of a modern classroom and to ensure that each subject equips students with the tools required to succeed in the changing world, the International Baccalaureate (IB) reviews the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) curriculum on a seven-year teaching cycle. This is why, from August 2019, IB students will study a revised IBDP …

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Are you considering applying to an undergraduate programme in an artistic field? if so, you may be confused about the application process as besides the usual requirements, you will also need to create a portfolio. Whether you are applying for animation, architecture, film, fine art, game design, graphic design, illustration, interior design or any other …

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There are a lot of factors that go into choosing where you should apply for your postgraduate education if you are planning on going abroad. Besides the course, college, admission requirements and fees, one thing you should also consider is the country’s post-study work visa policies. Each country has its own policies that can be …

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If you are wondering how to keep your children occupied during the summer, consider sending them to a summer school. Many colleges and schools across the world organise summer schools during the holidays. These are short courses that usually last from one to eight weeks. These programmes allow your child to engage in full-time intensive …

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If you still want to pursue your undergraduate studies this year, but missed out on US and UK application deadlines, then consider Australia. With a lot of universities having their deadlines in April or May for the July intake, you still have some time to apply. Here is everything you need to know about undergraduate …

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In recent years, there has been a rise in students opting to attend boarding schools rather than day schools. Joining a boarding school is viewed as a positive and rewarding experience as this environment will allow your child to be more independent while still having a secure and structured environment. No doubt that you will …

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2nd in a 2-part series on MBA FAQs Welcome to our two-part series on frequently asked questions from MBA applicants! In Part 1 of this series, we addressed questions about the GMAT and questions about the MBA application. Here we answer some more general questions. Keep in mind, however, that these are guidelines and there …

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There are many components to coordinate when putting together each undergraduate college application. And while certain responsibilities fall on the applicant–writing essays and completing the application forms–some are managed by the school counsellor. Even if you are working with an independent study abroad consultant, there are specific action items that only your school counsellor will …

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For those of you who are looking to get a head start on your college applications, start by organising some generic documents. One such document is a school profile, which many colleges may require. Prepared and submitted by your school counsellor or another faculty member, such as your principal or academic coordinator, this two-page document, printed on …

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Starting the complex process of undergraduate applications for colleges abroad can be a daunting task. While you may have specific questions based on your unique situation, here are some answers to some commonly asked questions. Remember, these are general guidelines and could differ from country to country and even from college to college. When should …

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