International progression during secondary education requires a combined view of curriculum, language, academic transition, student support, safeguarding and university pathways.
Key observations
- Confirm the curriculum, assessment route and range of university applications.
- Consider the learner’s age, readiness and support structure.
- Link secondary-school choices with future university directions while preserving room to adjust.
How to use this material
This framework supports planning across international curricula, exchanges, foundation routes and university progression. Current institutional, programme and formal records should still be checked before use.
Selected from BJESCO Review, April 2024.

