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What is school for?

For much of the past century, the answer was relatively straightforward: to transmit knowledge[…]

Student writing in a notebook
Why Do We Have to Write So Much?

A substantial body of research suggests that students tend to remember and understand information[…]

The Hidden Challenges TCKs Face in the Application Process

Third culture kids (TCKs) bring significant strengths to university applications, but their pathways are[…]

Third culture kids experience an identity that blends elements of their family's home culture and the culture(s) of the where they live.
Understanding the Advantages of Being a Third Culture Kid in University Admissions

Third culture kids (TCKs) are often described in terms of transitions: multiple countries, schools,[…]

What an IB Education Teaches Us About University Readiness

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is often described as “rigorous,” but this characterization,[…]

From IB Science Classroom to University Counseling: A Professional Journey

University counseling is often perceived as a discrete service that begins in Grade 11.[…]