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Kinetic Letters: Where Movement Meets Mastery

In Swedish schools, handwriting is making a comeback. At BISS, it never left… Assistant Principal of Learning in Primary, Damien Walsh, discusses the power of kinetic letters to master this skill.

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Vive les crêpes!

As part of their French language course, our Year 8 students took on an enviable and delectable task: competing in a crêpe-making competition!

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How to Apply to a Swedish University Using Högskoleprovet: A Guide for IB Students

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) student in Sweden, you will most likely understand feeling overwhelmed when applying to Swedish University using IB grades. However, supplementing IB grades with Högskoleprovet (the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a great way to boost your application!

In this article, we will explain how you can apply to Swedish universities using Högskoleprovet, what the test entails, and how it fits into your overall application strategy.

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Understanding the Components of Högskoleprovet: A Guide for IB Students

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) student in Sweden, you will most likely understand feeling overwhelmed when applying to Swedish University using IB grades. However, supplementing IB grades with Högskoleprovet (the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a great way to boost your application!

In this article, we’ll break down the components of the Högskoleprovet, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.

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The IGCSE and IB curricula at BISS

Head of Secondary Rob King explains how BISS implements the IGCSE and IB curricula, two of the world’s leading international programmes.

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Comparing the Grading Scales of Sweden, America, and BISS

Different countries use different grading systems. This can complicate transferring schools between countries or education systems. This article gives a comparison between the ages in the US grading system, the Swedish grading system and BISS.

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What does pastoral care look like at BISS?

Our holistic philosophy emphasises both the intellectual and personal development of our students. Excellent pastoral care is integral to creating the best outcome for each of our students.

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BISS Goes to Portugal!

The CAS programme is an integral part of the IBDP. Check out what our Year 13 CAS students got up to on their service trip to Portugal!

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The Significance of Sleep for Teens

Our School Counsellor Sarah Jones reflects on sleep as a crucial element for our students' emotional well-being, mental health, and academic success.

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