A Levels are among the most important exams you will take because the next steps in life, such as entry to university or employment, often depend on your results. Taking a set of exams can be a daunting prospect, but well-planned A Level revision will help you feel prepared.
The summer term has now started, as has the countdown to the end of the school year and the all-important examinations. Let’s take a closer look at just one of the exams being taken by Brillantmont students – the IGCSE – and how best to prepare for it.
September brings with it the start of a new academic year for students on the Brillantmont secondary programme. In this article we tell you more about how to begin the application process and what our new and returning students can expect in 2013.
International A Levels based on the British system, or the International Baccalaureate (IB)? You’ve read our E-book, but what do our teachers think, who teach A Levels to our hardworking students every day?
Download the first ebook from Brillantmont International School, comparing two of the world’s foremost university entry qualifications – A Levels and the International Baccalaureate. Which suits students with particular talents, and which provides a broader syllabus? Read on for a preview of our new ebook.
A student’s life from 14-17 is an incredibly important time, laying the foundations for a career at university and deciding the path of the rest of their lives. But what about those formative years in the lead-up to IGCSEs and A Levels, PSATs and High School Diplomas, or their equivalents? Also, why does Switzerland provide such a great environment for learning from 11-14?
The school holidays can be a useful time to get together with your child and talk about their future plans. For older children this is particularly important, as the time will soon come when they need to start planning to leave Brillantmont and embark on their further education at university.
We continue on from Part 1 of our Introduction to A Levels. This time, why is the A Level better than the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students with unique strengths, and we tell you a little about the British programme here at Brillantmont International School.
The days following end of year examinations are often a time for reflection, both for students and their parents, with thoughts of the year that was and the years that will be. For many students across the world approaching the ages of 15 and 16, it will soon be time to decide which route to take to university - a sobering thought indeed, at such a tender young age!
