IB & IGCSE Schools

A practical newsletter for parents choosing international schools, explaining IB and IGCSE curricula, admissions, outcomes, and what actually matters for their child’s future.

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HOW TO CHOOSE AN IB OR IGCSE SCHOOL IN INDIA: WHAT TO LOOK FOR BEYOND THE BROCHURE

Jun 2, 2026

Every IB and IGCSE school in India has a brochure that looks impressive. Here is how to find out what the school is actually like before you commit.

YOUR CHILD IS 6 YEARS OLD. DO YOU NEED TO BE THINKING ABOUT IB ALREADY?

May 31, 2026

Most parents discover IB too late or too early. Here is what actually matters at this stage, what does not, and what the decision really looks like when your child is in primary school.

YOUR CHILD IS 12. HERE IS WHAT THE IB MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME ACTUALLY INVOLVES.

May 30, 2026

What MYP looks like in practice, why it confuses Indian parents, and the one decision you need to make before Grade 9 arrives.

IGCSE vs CBSE Grade 10: Which Prepares Students Better and for What

May 28, 2026

What IGCSE and CBSE Grade 10 each test, how they differ subject by subject, and what those differences mean for your child's next step.

IGCSE Subject Combinations: How Your Grade 9 Choices Play Out in Grade 11, Grade 12, and University

May 26, 2026

The subject mix your child chooses at Grade 9 does not just determine their IGCSE results. It shapes what is available to them at every stage after that, including which university doors open and which close before they ever apply.