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Giving school sports a reset in the world of COVID-19

Jamie Johnston, Athletic Director, ACS International School Egham. In an article for The Telegraph, published on Thursday 8 October, I spoke about the importance of considering student wellbeing when we approach school sports in this most unusual of return to school periods.

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Published 11 Sep 2020

Successfully trialling the MYP eAssessment during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Holly Fairbrother. ACS International School Doha successfully trialled the on-screen examinations during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic to ensure learning did not stop, as Middle Years Programme (MYP) coordinator Holly Fairbrother explains to IB World Magazine.

Wellbeing

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Published 10 Jan 2019

Are young people too reliant on Google?

Latest admissions officers survey presents a worrying trend,’ says ACS Egham’s Head of School, Jeremy Lewis.

Wellbeing

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Published 11 Feb 2019

Does school uniform affect student development?

For many years, school uniform has implied better student behaviour and an improvement in results.

Academic Success

Published 12 Nov 2018

Do exams do more harm than good?

Love them or loath them, and yes, some people really do love them, exams are part and parcel of school life. But are they a true guide to measuring student learning?

Teaching

Published 10 Aug 2018

Is homework a waste of time?

Homework has always been one of the biggest challenges to school and home life, causing family tension, stress and time pressures.

International Mindedness

Published 10 May 2018

7 mindfulness tips to help students deal with exam stress

The exam season can be a particularly challenging time for students, so having the skills to deal easily with the related stress is important. Mindfulness techniques, if practiced by students, can be easily called upon if they feel overwhelmed.

Academic Success

Published 11 Jun 2018

6 tips for a successful UCAS personal statement

When applying for universities, the UCAS personal statement is an opportunity for students to highlight to university admission officers their key skills and abilities, as well as their personality traits.

Future Focused

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Published 15 Feb 2019

IB or A Levels: which will get you further?

The IB Diploma and A Levels have spent decades trying to convince UK students that they each offer the best preparation for success at university.

Academic Success

ACS Cobham graduating class of 2018 during hat toss

Published 10 Jul 2018

Looking forward to university: a gateway to the world

With university admissions officers increasingly looking out for students with a particular set of skills, Fergus Rose, Advancement Director at ACS International Schools, delves into the argument that the IB Diploma better prepares students for university and the world beyond.

Academic Success

ACS Doha 2018 students at their graduation ceremony

Published 5 Jun 2018

Can our global community of post-millennials change the world?

On Friday 25th May, ACS Doha International School hosted its High School graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of 32 graduates, who are ready to start their journey into the world.

Teaching

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Published 18 Mar 2019

How classrooms are changing for the next generation of students

The BBC recently conducted some research exploring ‘Grand Challenges’ facing humanity. It explored the growth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the use of robots.

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