A clearer view of international learning.

A good fit when

Best for schools seeking an internationally recognised, whole-school framework with a strong emphasis on research, reflection and intercultural understanding.

Europe example

A European international school may use the MYP through lower secondary before offering the Diploma Programme in Years 12–13, combining local language learning with globally benchmarked assessment.

North America example

A North American public or independent school may offer the Diploma Programme alongside its local graduation requirements, giving students a pathway to university applications at home and abroad.

A good fit when

Best for schools that want modular, subject-specific academic stretch within an existing secondary curriculum.

Europe example

An international school in Europe may add AP Calculus, Biology or Art and Design to a US-style high-school programme, supporting applications to North American universities.

North America example

A Canadian or US high school may use AP courses to extend honours provision, with students potentially earning credit or placement subject to each university’s policy.

A good fit when

Best for schools looking for a structured, internationally portable set of subject qualifications before post-16 choices.

Europe example

A boarding school in England or Switzerland may pair IGCSE subjects with pastoral support and language learning before students progress to IB, A levels or another post-16 pathway.

North America example

A North American international school may use IGCSEs as externally benchmarked courses for globally mobile families, then transition students to a local diploma or IB.

A good fit when

Best for organisations that want a practical structure for confidence, service, leadership and outdoor learning alongside academics.

Europe example

An international school can organise Bronze or Silver expeditions in nearby countryside while students build volunteering hours through local community partnerships.

North America example

A North American youth organisation can adapt the framework to its local environment, combining service projects, outdoor journeys and individual skill development.

A good fit when

Best for schools and organisations designing transparent language pathways across multilingual communities.

Europe example

A school in Germany or France may map language tuition to CEFR levels, helping families and receiving schools understand progress across English, French, German or other languages.

North America example

A bilingual programme in Canada or the United States may use CEFR descriptors to articulate learner progress in French, Spanish or English for multilingual families.

A good fit when

Best for communities that want service and reflection embedded in a coherent academic programme rather than treated as one-off volunteering.

Europe example

Students can partner with a local environmental group to restore a riverbank, document the work and reflect on civic participation over time.

North America example

A school can develop a student-led food security initiative with a community pantry, combining planning, volunteering and evaluation.

A good fit when

Best for schools and youth groups seeking a flexible, cross-curricular way to explore current affairs and international relations.

Europe example

A school may run a regional conference with delegates debating climate migration, drawing on local NGOs and university mentors.

North America example

A student leadership organisation can host a conference that links debate preparation with civic education and community speakers.