Advanced Placement Exams: What Are They and Who Should Take Them

Student marking answers on an Advanced Placement exam sheet by The Red Pen

In the current Indian education system, students can choose from a plethora of boards and curricula, making it challenging to choose which system is best for your child. Added to this, students from several other curricula are also appearing for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Here is a breakdown of the AP exams: What are the […]

The New IB Mathematics Curriculum

Student studying outdoors for the New IB Mathematics Curriculum - The Red Pen

To address the needs of a modern classroom and to ensure that each subject equips students with the tools required to succeed in the changing world, the International Baccalaureate (IB) reviews the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) curriculum on a seven-year teaching cycle. This is why, from August 2019, IB students will study a revised IBDP […]

How Do I Select the Right Subjects in High School?

Tips for choosing high school subjects aligned with your future goals - The Red Pen

Making the right subject choices in high school is a crucial task for parents and students. The right subjects can boost your child’s academic performance and influence their undergraduate college choices in India or abroad. However, this may be confusing, given the different curricula and subjects available, including IGCSE, CISCE and IB among others. The […]