Navigate the Changes in UK Personal Statements

08

Mar 2025

Navigate the Changes in UK Personal Statements

As students gear up for the UK university application cycle for the 2026 entry, they must familiarize themselves with the UCAS system and personal statement. This year brings significant changes to the format of the personal statement, which applicants should be aware of in order to present their best selves to prospective universities. 阅读更多 →
Parents' guide to MYP English

07

Jan 2025

Parents' guide to MYP English

While the international Baccalaureate Diploma Programme has a reputation as a curriculum that favors a global world view and encourages critical thinking - a perfect gateway into university style study that values independence and free thought- the importance of the Middle Years Programme is often overlooked. 阅读更多 →
 How new pathway structure differs from current program

10

Dec 2024

How new pathway structure differs from current program

Traditionally, the IB diploma program includes six subjects (usually three at the Higher Level and three at the Standard Level) and the IB Core (the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, activity, and service). 阅读更多 →
University interview season is around the corner

03

Dec 2024

University interview season is around the corner

The interview season for UK and Hong Kong universities is here! While not every program requires an interview, those that do often consider it a crucial part of the selection process. 阅读更多 →
An alternative pathway for IB students

12

Nov 2024

An alternative pathway for IB students

The international baccalaureate diploma program is familiar to HK students. However, are you aware that the IB is piloting an alternative pathway for future students? 阅读更多 →
Preparations for Oxbridge interviews

05

Nov 2024

Preparations for Oxbridge interviews

For all aspiring students to Oxbridge, interviews are a compulsory stage in the admissions process. Typically, the interviews take place between mid-November and mid-December, and shortlisted candidates are usually notified around two weeks in advance. 阅读更多 →
Maximize your TOK essay

24

Sep 2024

Maximize your TOK essay

The theory of Knowledge essay is an essential part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme that all students face. Thus, the ability to comprehend and explore the six essay questions you will be facing is a must. 阅读更多 →
Up close and personal

03

Sep 2024

Up close and personal

Students thinking of applying to UK universities in September 2025 will do well to remember that Universities and Colleges Admissions Service personal statements are set to change. 阅读更多 →
IB or not IB? That is the question

27

Aug 2024

IB or not IB? That is the question

In our previous column, we looked at the characteristics of English language and literature courses in the ICGSE and International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. In this, we compare the two. 阅读更多 →