5 ways to be a supportive “IB-parent”

If you’re wondering how best to help your child through the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), you’re not alone. Many parents find it hard to get to grips with the programme and its countless assessments. So, as an IBDP alumnus myself, I thought I’d share the 5 ways my parents helped me to manage […]

How do the IBDP & swiss maturite compare?

Trying to understand the difference between these two courses has long been a source of trouble for many local and expat families in Switzerland.  So we’ve set out to clear things up a little and help parents find the right schooling system for their child.   Let’s start simple – what is the Swiss Maturity […]

5 reasons the IBDP is ideal for modern students

5 reasons the IBDP is ideal for modern students

It provides students in over 140 countries with an international qualification recognised by many universities worldwide. It’s an academic programme powerhouse. It’s the IBDP.   Renowned worldwide for its rigour The IB diploma programme has always being of a high standard, due to the training both IB teachers and IB administrators must follow and the challenging coursework students must complete. Such […]

How to pave your way into the creative industry

How to pave your way into the creative industry

Different, but just as prestigious as the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), the IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP) is a way of finishing school with valuable industry experience. And at Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, this includes gaining practical experience from the best in art & design, amongst others. Creative international school students are therefore able to streamline […]

International baccalaureate or US high school diploma?

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Choosing your end-of-school programme can be an exciting time as you discover a world of new options, all helping you find the right path for your future. We have already reported extensively on our new IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP), but what of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the US High School Diploma (USDP)?   EN FRANCAIS Although the difference between the […]