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This article is based on analysis of responses to a questionnaire seeking views on the experience of international education from students in the final (pre-university) year of attending an international school. Responses have been analysed by course of study being followed (International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, Advanced (A) Level, Advanced Placement (AP) and those who were not working towards external examinations) with a view to arriving at a clearer indication of the possible influence of course of study on the perceived importance of various dimensions of an international education.

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Student Perceptions of International Education Stitle a Comparison by Course of Study Undertaken

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