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No curriculum is better than another here. The right choice depends on where a student lives, which universities they may apply to, and how they learn best.

IB (International Baccalaureate)

PYP, MYP, Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme

Country or scope
Switzerland (worldwide)
Region
Worldwide
Type
International
Education levels
Ages 3–19
Language of instruction
English, French, Spanish
Assessment style
Internal assessment plus external examinations at DP/CP
Final qualification
IB Diploma (out of 45 points) or IB Courses
About
Inquiry-led programmes with a core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and service learning. Widely recognised by universities worldwide.
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Cambridge International

Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, AS & A Level

Country or scope
United Kingdom (worldwide)
Region
Worldwide
Type
International
Education levels
Ages 5–19
Language of instruction
English
Assessment style
Subject-by-subject external examinations, some coursework
Final qualification
Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Level certificates
About
Modular subject choice with flexible entry, used in more than 160 countries and common in international and private schools.
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Questions worth asking before you choose

  • Which universities and countries recognise the final qualification?
  • Is the curriculum available in schools near you, and at what fee level?
  • How much of the final grade comes from exams versus coursework?
  • Can the student switch into another system later without repeating a year?
  • Which languages are taught, and which is used for assessment?
  • Does it offer vocational or applied pathways as well as academic ones?