As part of the IB Diploma Programme (DP), students are required to undertake a self-directed research project, culminating in an essay of 4,000 words. The ‘extended essay’ prepares students for the rigour of undergraduate study by equipping them with important research, writing and time management skills. The specific topic, which can be chosen by the …
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From March 9-10, Techspark Academy collaborated with Google Switzerland to create a cybersecurity weekend for teens to learn about coding, programing and hacking. Techspark Academy selected one of Institut Montana Zugerberg’s bilingual secondary school students, Murat Abdullin to partake in this event. Techspark Academy believes that as our world is shaped by science, technology and …
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Around the world students are preparing to take the big leap out of the nest and into university. During this time Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) Guidance Counsellor Jonathan Mellen is particularly busy helping the school’s soon-to-be alumni prepare for their departure from YCIS Beijing. Last month he shared with us the …
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