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There are many differences between IB MYP and IGCSE. In a nutshell, IB MYP is a framework, IGCSE is a curriculum. In layman terms, IB MYP allows teachers to build a curriculum with guidelines; IGCSE is taught with straightforward teaching expecting specific outcomes (external examinations). In general, IGCSE examinations have the so-called right answers orContinue reading “【NTK IB MYP vs IGCSE】The school chose the programme, do we have a choice?”

IBDP has been known for the last few decades to help shape students into becoming a holistic learner before the post-secondary education. With increased local students taking the international school pathway midway through their studies, many students are now qualified to complete the Diploma with both Language A options. An IBBD opens the doors toContinue reading “IB”BD” International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma”

Post-secondary education is now readily accessible to students across the globe. An undergraduate degree becomes the basic requirement for most jobs in the market. The competitive advantage now lies on the choice of programme and the University in which the students will complete the degree. Although selective Universities admit students with their own criteria, theyContinue reading “NTK Seminar – Key Choices to University Applications – May 21”

Einstein’s Theory of Relativity entails two ways that a person can experience time slower compared to a non-accelerating observer. A person traveling at high speed or experiencing higher gravitational force would observe a second longer than a second from the Greenwich clock. Both theories were tested and actually applied in the real world (namely beingContinue reading “Do you wish you would have more time to study for your final exams?”

In less than a month, students across the globe will start facing theirinternational public final exams. Some students will sit their exams asearly as on 26th of April! It is time to roll up the sleeves and work ashard as possible to reach the highest scores. NTK Easter Exam Drilling Papers are perfect for studentsContinue reading “Counting down to the final exams IBDP-IGCSE-GCE-AP!”

NTK is committed to supporting students for their studies. With the current uncertainties looming around the city, NTK introduces an exclusive offer for students enrolling to the Easter Intensive Course starting on March 28.  The Easter Intensive Course is designed to help IBDP, IGCSE and GCE AS/AL students to review key topics in their studies.Continue reading “Easter Intensive Course Offer – Limited Space Left”

Practice makes perfect! This is the universal truth for many disciplines, especially when it is applied to studying. Schools usually would give ample past papers for students to practice. Nevertheless, those questions are often recycled in their homeworks and/or term assessments. NTK knows how students could benefit from practicing on fresh questions that are likelyContinue reading “【NTK – Exam Drilling Papers】Devised by real Examiners”

Quarantine is a word originated from Italian words quaranta giorni, which literally translates to “40 days”. It was the number of days a ship must sit at anchor before landing in Venice in the Middle Ages during an epidemic.  We are lucky the function of the word remains while the number of the days hasContinue reading “How do you memorise the key concepts for your exams?”

Lost in translation: a common phenomenon in this century when IT becomes ICT! The term ‘Information Technology’ (IT) had been replaced by ‘Information and Communication Technology’ (ICT) at the turn of the century. Communication has since been facilitated by technology, moreover, easily accessible online translation tools modified the way that language could and should beContinue reading “Happy Chinese New Year”

Are you ready for your Science Exams? Spring is the time to start preparing for exams! The Science subjects are the foundation of many undergraduate programmes and a thorough understanding of the topics and assimilated exam techniques will ensure that you obtain the grades you need to advance in your studies. NTK is dedicated toContinue reading “NTK Sciences – IBDP – I/GCSE – GCE/IAL”

How much preparation have you done for your exams in the early summer? Spring is the time to start preparing for exams! Students must assimilate the materials before gearing up for full-paper drilling during the Easter and Study Break. For over 25 years NTK has, at this time of year, helped students consolidate their understandingContinue reading “NTK Spring Intensive and Easter Drilling”

The year of 2021 saw great changes in student learning at school and at home. The virtual world of the Internet has quite nearly undermined the reality of the physical world. Whether you are following the recent trends of the Metaverse or the fantastical Multiverse, we are here on Earth, completing its year of orbitingContinue reading “NTK – Happy New Year 2022”

Have you ever wondered about the history of Christmas? Curiosity is the main propelling factor for learning and innovation; NTK encourages students to ask questions and get them answered. The fascinating discipline of history sometimes gives wonderful insights to the most curious minds. There are many theories circulating about the origin of Christmas; over theContinue reading “NTK – Merry Christmas!”