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Nighthawks
It’s been a couple of months since the government dumped Wilbur Lloyd like he was some worn-out dog, too old to be useful anymore. The man lost friends and relatives, not even mentioning twenty whole years of his life to his job. Two decades of secrecy and hiding, stalking and killing – all for what? […]
The Magic School Part I
She ran across the street towards the enchanted, old library, her heart thumping in her chest. She carefully placed her numb hand on the cold door handle, took a deep breath and pushed open the heavy, wooden door. There were strange rumours going around about the enchanted library. It belonged to an elderly woman who […]
The Spell Book
BANG! BANG! BANG! Mr.Powell banged on the door in desperation to hunt the others. All he could think of was:REVENGE! As he continued to bang on the door, he broke it. As a monster he was so immense (therefore even though the door was splintered and torn, he still couldn’t fit through it). He begged […]
Why International?
We are the International School of St Petersburg, but what does it mean to be international? There are many other schools in the city with such a moniker. What makes them “international”? The fact they aren’t a Russian state school? The fact they teach some of their curriculum in English? Do one or two of […]
Who is a native speaker?
A native speaker is a person who has spoken a particular language since childhood and uses it in everyday life. Native speakers usually have a high level of proficiency in the language, intuitively understand grammatical rules, and are able to easily express their thoughts. They can be monolinguals (speaking only one language) or bilinguals/multilinguals (speaking […]
Basketball Beats The Blues
Have you ever felt like emotions were weighing on you like a very heavy stone? Well, I could have just found the solution to this – sport. Sport can come in handy if you want to let your emotions out, as it involves being continuously active (it also involves strategy, so your brain will most […]
The echoing presence
It was a chilly autumn afternoon when I moved into the old Hawthorne House, pushing the wooden door with a reluctant creek that echoed through the empty hallway. The air was thick with dust; as I stepped inside, the smell of mould greeted me like an unwelcome guest. I had inherited the place from my […]
What are A-Levels?
A-level (Advanced Levels) are a two-year programme in the UK, taken after GCSEs and typically completed by students aged 16 to 18. They are key qualifications required for entry into universities and are highly regarded internationally. Subject Choice: Students choose their subjects based on their interests and intended career paths. The selection typically ranges from […]
OGE in Grade 9: Compulsory Subjects and Examination Rules
What Is the OGE? It is an an abbreviation for “Basic State Examination”. It forms the core component of the State Final Attestation (SFA, or GIA in Russian) for basic general education programmes, typically completed after Grade 9. Passing the OGE is essential to obtain a certificate for this level of education. Grade 9 graduates […]
The Art of Reading
One question we often receive when parents are considering enrolling their children at ISSPb is, which textbook do you use when teaching English? Could you imagine one textbook each school year that had the scope to successfully cover the finite intricacies of spelling, grammar, comprehension and writing, alongside igniting a passion of linguistics and literature? […]