How the IB Differs from the National Curriculum
Oxbridge runs both programmes. Here is how they actually differ: language of instruction, lessons, stages, exams and the diploma.
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The Class of 2026: Where They Actually Went
In May they were still sitting exams; now they are packing. The ten strongest universities that took the Oxbridge class of 2026, with names and numbers: $200,000 in scholarships, 16 universities, 12 countries.
School Instead of Tutors: How the Oxbridge Russian Programme Works
When Tashkent parents choose a Russian-language school, one question stands out: will the school build real knowledge, or will they need private tutors? Here is how the Oxbridge Russian programme is designed so tutors are never necessary.
"My Child Doesn't Speak English"
Parents say this at the first meeting almost apologetically — like a confession they rehearsed on the way. Behind it are always two fears, and both usually go unspoken. The first is for the child: they'll sit in a class
Why Our Families Don't Hire Private Tutors
Private education in Tashkent comes with a second budget no school website mentions. A parent adds up the cost of tuition, and seasoned acquaintances correct them: multiply it. Maths separately, English separately, and c
Oxbridge Admissions: Names and Numbers
In the previous piece we explained how to read a list of admissions results: look for the sums, watch the geography, tell a loud name from the right university. Now — our own list. Read it by the same rules; we won't smo
How to Read a List of University Offers
Every May, the feeds of Tashkent parents fill with the same posts: a photo of a graduate, a garland of university logos, a long list of offers. For that one month, every school looks equally convincing. And the parent sc
The Freedom to Live Anywhere — a Gift You Can Give Early
Every child will one day have a dream of their own — and no one can know in advance which country that dream lives in. Perhaps London. Perhaps Toronto, or Amsterdam. Perhaps here, at home. A parent shouldn't have to gues