11/07/2025
With all the free time that comes with the summer holidays, it becomes even more necessary to supervise our children’s online exposure. If you have a pre-teen child, they are likely eager to enter the world of social media and...
11/06/2025
International schools initially came into existence to cater for children of expat families who lived in foreign settings due to their parents’ professional commitments. However, nowadays, more and more local families are choosing international schools with some research estimating that...
16/05/2025
As a parent, discovering your child may be dealing with suicidal thoughts or self-harm is deeply distressing. It's normal to feel uncertain, but you're not alone. This guide offers practical steps to support your child, focusing on key warning signs...
02/05/2025
Choosing the right university degree is one of the most significant decisions in a student’s life, and the process can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many options available across various countries and institutions, it’s important to approach this...
14/03/2025
‘Science is not a boy's game, it's not a girl's game. It's everyone's game. It's about where we are and where we're going.’ This simple, yet powerful quote by Nichelle Nichols, American actress most known for her role as Lieutenant...
10/02/2025
In recent years, attention to the mental health of children and adolescents has gained greater prominence in educational settings, and there is now more evidence showing that the relationship between mental health and learning is deep and multifaceted.
15/01/2025
As parents, we want the best for our children: for them to be happy, responsible and capable of facing life with confidence. However, raising children isn’t always straightforward, especially when it comes to setting boundaries without falling into authoritarianism or...
12/12/2024
Many parents can quite understandably be at a loss as to how to help their children prepare for exam season. In the international school sector, quite often parents won´t be familiar with the curriculum being studied, the language of study,...
18/11/2024
Is it necessary to rethink the use of technology in teaching? This question has gained significance in the educational field, to the point that some political and educational bodies have banned devices such as mobile phones in schools. However, in...