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What is the NEASC accreditation and what are the benefits to Southbank’s students?

What is NEASC? The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) is an independent, voluntary, nonprofit membership organisation which partners with over 1500 public, independent, and international schools in the US...

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University counsellor, Rosalind Stewart, explains why US colleges value the IB

University counsellor Rosalind Stewart explains why US colleges value the IB - Do US universities know what the IB is? More schools offer the IB in the US than anywhere else in the...

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IB Diploma vs. A levels – Unraveling the distinctions

What’s the difference between A levels and the IB Diploma (DP)? The IB Diploma is more comprehensive than A levels - comprising six subjects from broad curriculum groups rather than the usual...

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Triumph in 2023 IBDP results

Triumph in 2023 IBDP results Triumph in IBDP results with most of our students securing first-choice university placement. We are thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of our students in the IBDP...

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What is the NEASC accreditation and what are the benefits to Southbank’s students?

What is NEASC? The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) is an independent, voluntary, nonprofit membership organisation which partners with over 1500 public, independent, and international schools in the US...

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University counsellor, Rosalind Stewart, explains why US colleges value the IB

University counsellor Rosalind Stewart explains why US colleges value the IB - Do US universities know what the IB is? More schools offer the IB in the US than anywhere else in the...

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IB Diploma vs. A levels – Unraveling the distinctions

What’s the difference between A levels and the IB Diploma (DP)? The IB Diploma is more comprehensive than A levels - comprising six subjects from broad curriculum groups rather than the usual...

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Danes Hill School Celebrates Kindness

Danes Hill School Celebrates Kindness

In celebration of World Kindness Day and Anti-Bullying Week, Danes Hill School in...

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Taunton School violinist performs with BBC Symphony Orchestra

Taunton School violinist performs with BBC Symphony Orchestra

Award-winning Taunton School violinist performs with BBC Symphony Orchestra Music scholar Anthony Knight,...

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