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The full English: a global education on a platter?

by | Jun 21, 2024

Is the English National Curriculum, with its well-established GCSE and A levels, the best fit for an international education? Sally Robinson takes a deep dive into one of the world’s most popular curriculums.

From Bahrain to Bangkok, there’s every chance relocating families will find an English-medium school nearby – and it’s highly likely it will follow the British curriculum.

According to 2023 ISC Research, there are 13,614 English medium international schools around the world, enrolling close to 7 million students. Around 35% of international schools offer the British curriculum leading to GCSE exams at 16. The curriculum’s A levels taken at 18 are still the most popular exit qualification, offered by 35% of international schools compared with 28% for the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP).

So, what makes the British curriculum so popular? Its supporters say it’s well established, globally recognised and offers academic rigour, combined with a student-centred holistic education.

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