International Baccalaureate

24 Feb 2013

Bilingual education loosely refers to programmes in which a native language and a second language are taught as subject matter and used as medium of instruction for academic subjects.

Learning Curve: How to navigate IB diploma's tricky waters

30 Sep 2012

Cambridge University research shows that the exam results of youngsters after age 16 are a much better predictor of degree success. But that depends a lot on subject choices.

A pass mark for liberal studies

21 Jul 2012

Hong Kong universities have a tougher job than usual choosing students this year.

IB shapes young minds

25 Jun 2012

Jerrick To Tsun-ki got off to a rough start with the International Baccalaureate diploma programme last year. He was overwhelmed by the demanding curriculum and felt snowed under.

Love of learning

11 Jun 2012

For Chinese International School alumnus Lawson Wong, the wide variety of subjects he was required to study in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) encouraged him to become...

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For inquiring minds

Parents browsing through the Renaissance College's primary section newsletters cannot but notice the ubiquitous use of words such as 'finding out', 'investigating' and 'researching'.

Hong Kong schools offer the full IB menu

The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers three programmes to help students develop the skills to survive and thrive in the globalising world.

Classes and counselling give students The Edge

How does The Edge Learning Centre help IB Diploma Programme (DP) students to succeed? The breadth of subjects studied for the IB DP is one of its distinguishing features. But it can be challenging...

In praise of a programme that encourages students to think

The International Baccalaureate (IB) encompasses programmes in primary, middle and diploma years for students aged from three to 19.

World exposure for young minds

There is no single measure of success for a system of secondary education, but perhaps the most obvious - at least in Hong Kong - is the number of graduating students taking up university places...

From pupils to global citizens

The Singapore-based team overseeing the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in schools across the region has one headline objective.