Education
How to write a stellar personal statement
During college admissions season, hundreds of thousands of students across the globe scramble to get their applications in order.
The need for comprehensive sexuality education in our schools
The importance of sex education in guiding adolescents cannot be overstated.
Is A level Further Mathematics for you?
Taking Further Maths for all the wrong reasons can not only deprive you of its benefits but make your life a whole lot more difficult.
Schools need to rethink how they teach Literature
Schools must revamp literature education to foster creativity.
Are you experiencing testing fatigue?
At this point, I simply don’t feel like taking any more tests.
The unintended long-term effects of coaching culture
Long-term reliance on coaching classes may lead to several adverse effects in the future.
The state of sports in schools
Schools, therefore, often remain an oasis in an otherwise barren concrete desert without publicly accessible alternatives.
Opinion / The NCTB's approach to English language education needs to be better
The lack of creativity in the English textbook makes the students uninterested in the subject.
Is A level Psychology right for you?
Even if psychology isn’t your intended major, studying it for A levels helps develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Nailing your university essays: The dos and don’ts
Making sure to stick to the prompt and ticking all your requirements can massively streamline your writing process.
The way to a productive gap year
Taking a gap year is a decision that’s far from simple. An unconventional route after wrapping up high school, a gap year can prove to be a major turning point in your education and career.
Propelling tomorrow’s innovators: Carnegie Mellon’s world-leading Robotics program comes to ISD
Introducing innovative additions to its already illustrious curriculum, International School Dhaka (ISD) recently launched an ambitious new strategy – ISD 2.0. Under this initiative, ISD brought global names into the country, taking the Bangladeshi education landscape to greater heights.
Beyond the classroom: A deep dive into student leadership
Student leaders play an important role in establishing the culture of their schools and universities, contributing to a lively and inclusive learning environment.
The alternatives to coaching in A levels
For most A level students in Dhaka, attending coaching classes is an immutable part of day-to-day life.
Five presentation tips for school students
Making a presentation, especially when you’re a school student, can be a daunting experience, and without proper guidance, you can easily find yourself in a tricky situation.
Is being part of a school club worth it?
Running a club might not be the dream for everyone, or as impactful in the long-term as we might hear.
How necessary is it to teach programming in schools?
Starting programming while at school would grant early learners an edge over others, giving them the chance to either excel at it or learn the basic skills so that they can use it going forward.
Making the jump from O level to A level
It only takes a few weeks into A levels for students to realise the stark difference between O and A levels.
