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Launching a club at your school

With a bit of planning and initiative, it is possible to start a club in your school.

New curriculum is detached from reality

It is surprising how the government has reacted, as this could have been an opportunity for them to use stakeholders' inputs and improve the curriculum further

How to dress your kids for school in this cold wave

It’s a cold wave and it will pass, but until then, parents know full well what havoc it can wreak on the lives of young kids. The weak sun and the still, unhealthy air can cause blocked sinuses, congested chests, and runny noses. Come the school season, parents are concerned about the frigid morning temperatures and how to keep children as warm as possible.

The whoas and woes of bunking classes ...

The feeling of freedom that comes with not having to sit through classes where time passes at half the speed.

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.

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. 

Embracing holistic early learning for a smooth educational transition

For every child, early moments matter. When life begins, more than one million neural connections are formed each second – a pace never repeated. The brain grows with environment, experience, and surrounding people. This is why the early years of childhood come with both opportunities and risks. 

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.

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

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.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

Barca Academy coming to Bangladesh

Barca Academy, the official soccer school of FC Barcelona, is coming to Bangladesh to organise a football camp between October 22 and October 26. International School Dhaka (ISD) will serve as the headquarters for this camp. All camp-related activities will also be organised at ISD. 

August 8, 2023
August 8, 2023

The importance of building strong parent-teacher relationships

A strong parent-teacher relationship can play a crucial role in providing the student with a positive learning experience.

June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023

5 YouTube channels to help you prepare for the SAT

Five of the best YouTube channels to help you prepare for the SATs.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

The flawed perception of discipline in Bangladeshi education institutions

“Disciplining a student” stands as an intimidating expression for chiselling them into a common form as they chip away at all that makes them special.

May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023

Why we should include philosophy in our curriculum

As more students opt for STEM subjects for its financial prospects, the importance of liberal arts is shrinking.

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

The need for admission counsellors in Bangladeshi schools

Bangladeshi schools need to invest in qualified school counsellors who know their way around the maze.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

The trade-off between school and private

The dilemma arises due to significant structural failures, and in reality, it's a choice only for some.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

1.7m students drop out in pandemic

Education in Bangladesh took a major hit from the Covid pandemic, which caused 17.62 lakh students to drop out of educational institutions, according to government data.

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

Bata brings anti-bacterial ‘Back to School’ line-up of shoes in Bangladesh for the first time

Bata Bangladesh has addressed these health concerns for school-going children’s shoes and has introduced the ‘Back to School’ line-up, with its life-natural technology integrated into the footwear that will control the odour by destroying 99 percent of the bacteria. The best thing about this technology is that in addition to its anti-micro bacterial protection, it’s made from peppermint plant oil, making it a completely natural process.

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