The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results for 2025 were released in July 2025. The global average score for the July 2025 session was 30.58 out of 45, with a pass rate of 81.26% for the 202,103 students worldwide. The average subject grade was 4.89, and around 9,456 students
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Parents often tell me that they're confused reading their child's school reports. Gone are the days when a teacher could write that a child's conduct is 'very bad - is a constant trouble to everyone and is always in some scrape of other' as Winston Churchill's teacher wrote in 1884. It would, in som...
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, I was asked about the closure of a small, lesser-known international school in Hong Kong, attributedā in my opinionā to poor governance. The reporter probed about the impact on expat families, to which I responded, āNo impact.ā This may seem blunt (who me? š)Ā b...
Ruth Benny breaks down the importance of personal interactions in understanding a schoolās true character
Navigating the maze of schools in Hong Kongās competitive education scene is no small feat.
As an education consultant with more than 13 yearsā experience steering families through this high-st...
Ā Iām reflecting on a growing concern among the parents I talk to: that international schools in Hong Kong are increasingly international in name only, not in nature. At Top Schools, weāve been watching this trend unfold, and itās time to set the record straight for parents navigating admissions.
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The debenture system, a long-standing practice in Hong Kongās top international schools, is fading; a trend Top Schools spotted early and welcomes. For years, wealthy parents could pay up to HK$7M+ to secure priority admission for their children, bypassing standard queues. While optional, this pract...
On 6 May 2025, I was honoured to moderate a vibrant panel with leaders from Hong Kongās top international schools. We were delighted to have Rob Fox (Wycombe Abbey School HK), James Brewer (Harrow International School), Nicholas Forde (The Independent Schools Foundation Academy), Simon Misso-Veness ...
Ā The task of finding the perfect school for your child in Hong KongāsĀ complicated and competitive education landscape can feel daunting. At Top Schools, with years of experience of guiding families through this journey, weāve learned that the relationships you build with schools are the cornerstone ...
Navigating the international school admissions process in Hong Kong can feel overwhelming, but a recent panel discussion hosted by Ruth Benny, featuring school leaders Michael Dewey, Principal at ESF Clearwater Bay School; Paul Wickes, Head at Malvern College Hong Kong; Dr Spencer Fowler, Principal ...
As we approach the 2025-2026 academic years, numerous UK boarding schools are welcoming new heads and principals, marking a pivotal moment for institutions like Dulwich College, Sherborne School, and Oundle School.
With a change of principal, itās always reasonable to expect a fresh perspective a
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As a parent in Hong Kong, finding the perfect summer programme for your child can set the stage for a season of growth, fun, and learning. With Summer 2025 approaching, many international schools are offering enriching programmes tailored to various age groups, from toddlers to teens. To help you ch...
If youāre a parent of a child born between 2021 and 2024, now is the time to start thinking about their educational journey in Hong Kongās through-school system. The 2026 application cycle is just around the corner, with applications opening as early as 1 May 2025 for some schools, though most will ...
