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The article discusses the Institut Le Rosey, the world's most expensive boarding school located on two campuses in Rolle and Gstaad in Switzerland. The author comments on the school's attendance by pupils of several celebrities such as John Lennon and Brigitte Bardot. Topics include comments by head teacher Rob Gray, the multinational student population, and the selective admissions criteria, as well as the rule that all students must take the international baccalaureate exam.

The article discusses examinations in Great Britain and offers a comparison of and statistics about the A-levels, the international baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge pre-university, and the 14-19 diplomas. It is thought by some that the other post-16 qualifications could signal the end of A-levels but Peter Bodkin of Tettenhall College believes this is not the case. The IB program at Hockerill Anglo-European College in Hertfordshire is discussed.

Delves into the issue of a more unified 14-19 education framework in England through international baccalaureate and A-level examinations. Discussion of the proposals made on A-level exams; Analysis of how it will work; Examination of the drawbacks of the plan.

The article discusses the impact of Great Britain's state schools to discontinue the use of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, particularly commenting on its effect on international education. It addresses problems relating to decreasing funding for IB programmes in Great Britain, the interest of developing nations in implementing the IB, and the potential of IB programmes only being offered at private schools.

The article profiles the sixth form college in South Wales, Great Britain, called Atlantic College, founded by Kurt Hahn. The author reports on the college's international curriculum, which was influential in the creation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) degree, the college's commitment to outdoor learning, and the its experiential learning programmes that focus on humanitarian work. Also discussed is its role as member of the United Work Colleges (UWC) dedicated to peace.

The article informs on rise in number of pupils taking the International Baccalaureate around the world in November 2019; rise in teacher viewership for an advertisement for Get Into Teaching featuring a real science teacher; and teachers are enhancing their professional development.

The article discusses the dismal performance of international baccalaureate (IB) schools in Great Britain.

The article reports that the heads of schools can gain considerable knowledge by collaborating with other schools, and also mentions information regarding benefits of the adoption of International Baccalaureate diploma (IB) in schools.

The article presents the author's views on various issues that he encountered in transforming the King Edward's School in Birmingham, England as its headteacher by adopting the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. These issues include why the school must be transformed when it is already successful and stable and whether it would be worth it to change the school. He argues that the IB is not a set of qualifications, but an education.

The article presents podcast news briefs including the International Baccalaureate and the impact of funding pressures on SEND pupil, glue sticks, and e-mails.

The article reports on the demands of teachers in Great Britain from the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) regarding the alleged drastic reductions in the scores of schools that offer International Baccalaureate (IB) for internally assessed coursework. Topics discussed include the increase of concerns over the increasing volatility in scores from the IBO, the fear of teachers to be suspended for speaking out against the organisation, and the defense of the IBO about its marking.

In this article, the author discusses his experience of teaching some major units of the International Baccalaureate (IB) history syllabus entirely through role play. Topics discussed include the role play of teacher as actor, to give role to the students to play a specific historical character for several lessons, and a teaching method which can provide enjoyment to students.

The article focuses on the EdX, massive open online course (Mooc) provider run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It mentions that the course has revolutionized higher education, a deal between EdX and Gems Education, and online potential of the International Baccalaureate (IB). Also presents views of EdX president Anant Agarwal and Gems Education's director Marc Boxser.

The article discusses efforts to increase the administration of computer-based digital educational assessments in Great Britain, particularly commenting on the opinion of pending director general of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Siva Kumari. It addresses the pace of educational innovation implementation in Great Britain, aligning examinations with pedagogical theory based on computer technology, and issues of financing fully digitized exams.

The article presents letters to the editor in response to pieces previously published in issues of "Times Educational Supplement" ("TES") including "Diploma's Decline in UK State Schools Is Branded a Travesty," from the July 12, 2013 issue, "Teaching: A Vocation or a Congenial Job," from the July 5, 2013 issue, and "Curriculum Lacks 21st-Century Skills, Teachers Warn," from the July 12, 2013 issue.

The author comments on the government of Great Britain's plans to replace the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination with the English Baccalaureate Examination (BCE) and eliminate A-levels. He comments on the need to expand educational opportunities for students over 16, the use of the International Baccalaureate (IB), and a debate over the need for education reforms in Great Britain.

The author reflects on plans in Great Britain to introduce a Technical Baccalaureate (TechBac) degree for students who are interested in vocational education. The author looks at the vocational and academic curricula of the TechBac, other vocational degrees offered by the academy of Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (RSA) such as the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Certificate (IBCC), as well as shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg.

The article discusses the 2012 offering of the International Baccalaureate career-related certificate (IBCC) in schools in Great Britain, a certificate which is an alternative vocational form of the International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification. The author looks at a pilot study of the IBCC's implementation at Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts (RSA) Academy in Tipton, with comments by vice-principal Steve Sharples, as well as comments by David Barrs of the Anglo European School.

The article addresses the rise in internet-fueled plagiarism in Great Britain's schools, particularly noting the popularity of copying and pasting answers from websites that compile student coursework from the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exam, A level work, and the International Baccalaureate (IB). It addresses the effects of academic dishonesty on student learning, as well as notes efforts to close the websites.

The article reports that the Harris Federation, a chain of independent schools in Great Britain commended by British Education Secretary Michael Gove, has suspended its offering of International Baccalaureate (IB) courses because of financial constraints. The Federation's website noted the role of decreased government funding in its decision to suspend IB coursework. Details on the relationship between IB courses and A levels are also presented.

The author discusses the the creative freedom granted to students and teachers under the International Baccalaureate (IB)'s Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Great Britain. She reports that the PYP allows teachers to base lessons around six disciplines, giving them the ability to go design their own curriculum beyond conventional subject boundaries and connect lessons to real-world issues.

The article focuses on discrimination accusations against universities offering tougher courses to International Baccalaureate (IB) students than their A-level counterparts. It mentions that differences were observed in Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas) point systems for entry to courses at a sample of universities, such as Cambridge University. Meanwhile, a Ucas spokesman said that Ucas member institutions establish their own admission policies and many use tariff system.

The article reports on the allegation concerning plagiarism of the marking guides from online encyclopedia Wikipedia on the International Baccalaureate, in which the International Baccalaurate Organization (IBO) is investigating the issue.

The article explores the bureaucratic challenges faced by headteacher at English College in Prague, Czech Republic. It mentions that their students graduate with both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and the Maturita, the Czech school leaving examination. The author adds that they are trying to maintain the two qualifications without compromising either. INSET: Czech list: rules of the Republic.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Top civil servant tears into key school policies" in the February 13, 2009 issue, "Private school staff pushed to register" in the February 6, 2009 issue and "We're taking a few knocks on the road to recovery" in the February 13, 2009 issue.

The article discusses the growing popularity of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme of study in British schools. It is reported that Great Britain's Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls has pledged £2.5 million to make IB courses available in every school district in Great Britain by 2010. Details of the IB programme and the process involved with becoming a baccalaureate school are offered. INSETS: How to become a baccalaureate school;The diploma that went international;The IB has given us a new lease of life.

The article presents information on the Anglo-European School in Essex, England, Great Britain's only state school offering the International Baccalaureate option for students. The author explains that students take two languages and study multiple citizenship topics including human rights, global issues, and minorities in Europe. Students are required to study political literacy and economic understanding and Year 10 students participate in a mock United Nations debate annually.

The article reports information pertinent to education in Great Britain. The Tour de France is suggested as a topic for French language lessons and information on related resources is provided. The "AQA bacc," an international baccalaureate qualification being planned by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) is described. The Geffrey Museum in London, England, is encouraging design and technology students and teachers to use their collection and resources to supplement their learning.

Reports the plan of the abolition of the A-level reforms examination in favor of international baccalaureate by Nick Tate, head of Winchester College in England. Disapproval of removal of study programs for the national curriculum in primary schools; Consideration on the adoption of the intermediate IB; Advantages of the intermediate IB.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Why schools should do a double take on separating twins," in the August 7, 2015 issue, "Teachers angry over 'lottery' of IB coursework," in the August 14 issue, and "'Spellign' out the need for accurate end-of-year reports," in the July 31 issue.

The article offers the author's insights on his experience regarding the difference of educational systems between British secondary school and the International Baccalaureate in Australia.

The author presents a personal narrative about exploring Kraków, Poland and teaching International Baccalaureate theatre and English classes at the British International School in Poland.

The article presents a chart depicting Great Britain's teachers' stance on the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme in categories including the connection to developing students' international mindedness, learning real-life scenarios, and improving critical thinking skills.

The article focuses on a project at the Ullens School in Kathmandu, Nepal, in which involves an approach that uses interactive whiteboards to teach Nepali and English languages simultaneously. It says that Ullens is the first school in the country to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB). It states that the project started in 2009 and was headed by school principal Medin Lamichhane. It adds that Ullens School has been nominated for the Unesco Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation.

The article focuses on the statements by state school heads in England regarding the government funding cuts for International Baccalaureate (IB). Sandra Morton of IB Schools and Colleges Association notes that unresolved budgetary problems could deny an equal access in IB. State school heads cite that the sixth-form cuts pose difficulty in supervising IB community activities. Meanwhile, quotes regarding the IB are also presented. INSET: Gove on the IB.

The article reports that the plagiarist of Wikipedia had remained in his post as an International Baccalaureate examiner for more than five weeks after his crime had been discovered in Great Britain.

The article reports on the contention of Anthony Seldon, head of Wellington College, that state schools in Great Britain should be allowed to adopt the International Baccalaureate (IB).

The article presents the author's insights on the development of the West London Free School's curriculum. The author discusses the elementary research he conducted regarding the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and the middle years programme (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB). It states that teachers at West London Free School are given the autonomy to select their syllabus. It adds that the school offers children a classical liberal education. INSET: Join the debate.

The article reports that the Advanced Level (A-level) qualification exam is perceived as an exam suited for lower ability pupils in schools offering options like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge Pre-U. It says that more able students opt for alternatives which can offer traditional, non-modular, and linear courses. It notes that IB students are academically stronger and has greater breadth compared to A-level students in various universities in Great Britain.

The article reports that the international baccalaureate (IB) degree will have its university admissions points decreased beginning in the year 2010. This change recognises that the extended A-levels will be harder than their predecessors, according to the article. Great Britain's Universities and Colleges Admissions Service points for single A-level grades in comparison to the current IB degree and the IB in the year 2010 are given.

The article offers news briefs regarding education in Great Britain. School caretaker Adrian Gent was reported by the newspaper "The Daily Telegraph" to have scared away two youths stealing lead piping from a roof of the building where he was teaching an adult class in taekwondo. According to the newspaper "The Sunday Express," the high-profile school Charterhouse has removed the A-level examinations claiming it would teach the international baccalaureate instead.

The author reflects on the introduction of the British government's diploma and of the International Baccalaureate (IB) career-related certificate. The reaction of independent schools to both types of qualification are explored, noting their refusal to participate in the diploma program and their interest in the IB. The author cites reasons why the diploma is a credible alternative for many secondary school students.

The article discusses the international baccalaureate career-related certificate (IBCC) and interest in the vocational certificate programme in Great Britain. The reputation of the international baccalaureate (IB) diploma and its possible effects on the British educational system are examined. It notes that the IBCC would require vocational students to study a foreign language, an academic subject, and a critical thinking course in addition to vocational training. INSET: Quick guide to the baccalaureates.

A photograph of vocational international baccalaureate student Gil Payne is presented, along with details of his studies.

The article reports on plans to introduce a vocationally-based version of the international baccalaureate (IB) degree to British schools. Particular focus is given to the competition between the IB and the 14-19 diplomas promoted by the British government. The academic reputation of the IB and its possible effect on the vocational field is discussed.

The article focuses on Niall Ferguson of Harvard University and Jesus College, Oxford and his opinion of the A-level examination in Great Britain. Ferguson has argued that these should be replaced by the International Baccalaureate because he feels that the examinations used are ineffectual and likened English education to the Soviet Union.

The author addresses the international baccalaureate (IB) and the desire by the author's school to have the certification to bestow this diploma. The school was denied because funding for the program was reduced so that it could promote other diplomas. The author feels that schools feel more comfortable with the IB because it is more familiar than the other diploma schemes. The benefit of having on IB and in helping college bound students get into good schools is discussed.

The article reports that an increasing number of British schools are offering alternative qualifications to the traditional A-level and 14-19 diploma coursework in 2008. The growing popularity of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Cambridge Pre-U courses of study in British schools is discussed in particular.

The article offers educational news briefs. The principal of the primary school attended by British Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls' children has resigned after the school was put on special measures by Great Britain's Office for Standards in Education. The British government has reversed its pledge to ensure that every school district in Great Britain to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme of study.

The article discusses primary schools in Bolton, England that are accredited by the International Baccaluareate Organisation (IBO) to follow its program. St. Columba's Catholic Primary School and Top o' th' Brow Primary School have been accredited. Noreen Collins, who is the principal of St. Columba's discusses how here school is making the program successful and its use of inquiry-based learning.