International schools face unique challenges in delivering world-class education while managing diverse student needs, curriculum requirements, and technological integration. This comprehensive FAQ addresses the most common questions about how AI Buddy can support your school's mission to provide exceptional education through our AI-powered resources platform.
Important Clarification: Tutopiya and AI Buddy are completely separate platforms with no data sharing. For international schools, we provide only AI Buddy - our AI-powered resources platform. Tutopiya is our tutoring service for individual students and families.
📋 Quick Navigation
📚 Curriculum & Exams
Questions 1-4: Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel, IB, A-Levels, practical exams, certification requirements, and British Council partnership
👨🏫 Teaching & Learning
Questions 5-7: Personalized learning, exam preparation resources, and blended/online teaching support
💻 Technology & Integration
Questions 8-11: LMS integration, content customization, data security, and low-bandwidth optimization
👨👩👧👦 Student & Parent Support
Questions 12-15: Parent involvement, student catch-up, SEN support, and high-achiever extension
🏢 Operations & Partnerships
Questions 16-20: Cost models, co-branding, teacher training, school integration, and platform separation
🤖 AI Buddy Platform Features
Questions 21-31: Copy-paste blocking, STEM tools, examiner reports, question tagging, custom quizzes, handwriting support, time tracking, implementation examples, question types, reattempt variety, and mock exam creation
📚 Curriculum & Exams
Q: What's the difference between Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel, IB, and A-Levels?
All four are internationally recognised qualifications:
Cambridge IGCSE
Subject-focused qualification for ages 14–16
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Alternative IGCSE pathway with practical focus
A-Levels
Natural progression from IGCSE (ages 16–18)
IB
Breadth and holistic learning approach
AI Buddy specialises in Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel pathways, offering tailored support and resources for schools.
Q: Can practical exams be replaced with theory alternatives?
Yes. Cambridge and Pearson both allow students to sit written alternatives to practicals in subjects like:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science
This option is commonly used by private candidates or schools without lab facilities.
Q: What's the minimum number of IGCSE subjects for certification?
- Five subjects are the minimum for a Cambridge certificate
- For the ICE Award (International Certificate of Education), students must take at least 7 subjects from different subject groups
Q: How do exam entries work with the British Council?
AI Buddy works with trusted British Council partners. We guide schools through:
- Registration process
- Deadline management
- Exam logistics coordination
This gives school leaders complete peace of mind.
👨🏫 Teaching & Learning
Q: How can we personalise learning pathways for different students?
Our AI-powered platform identifies strengths and gaps, then generates:
- Customised study plans
- Revision resources
- Personalized quizzes
This allows teachers to focus on mentoring rather than manual differentiation.
Q: Do you provide ready-made exam preparation resources?
Yes. AI Buddy is the largest AI-powered IGCSE exam prep bank, featuring:
- Curriculum-aligned quizzes
- Past papers
- Revision notes
Teachers can use, adapt, or assign resources directly to students.
Q: How do you support teachers in blended/online teaching?
We provide comprehensive support including:
- Training modules
- CPD workshops
- Step-by-step onboarding
This enables teachers to seamlessly use our platform alongside their classroom teaching.
💻 Technology & Integration
Q: Does your platform integrate with our LMS?
Yes. We integrate with widely used systems including:
This makes adoption simple and seamless.
Q: Can teachers customise content?
Absolutely. Teachers can:
- Upload their own materials
- Create assessments
- Tailor resources to match their teaching style
Q: Is student data secure?
Yes. We comply with international data protection standards:
- GDPR compliance
- PDPA compliance
- Encrypted data storage
- Secure data transmission
Q: Can the platform work in low-bandwidth areas?
Yes. Our web-based system is optimised for:
- Low bandwidth environments
- Mobile devices
- Connectivity challenges
This ensures access even in areas with limited internet connectivity.
👨👩👧👦 Student & Parent Support
Q: How do you involve parents?
Parents receive comprehensive support including:
- Regular progress updates
- Progress tracking
- Detailed reports
This keeps parents informed about their child's academic journey.
Q: Can weaker students catch up?
Yes. Our personalized pathways and on-demand revision resources help late starters close gaps quickly and effectively.
Q: Do you support SEN (Special Educational Needs) learners?
Yes. Our adaptive platform supports:
- Multiple learning speeds
- Diverse learner needs
- Trained tutors for SEN support
Q: How do you stretch high-achieving students?
We offer comprehensive extension support including:
- Extension resources
- Advanced problem-solving tasks
- Guidance on higher-level qualifications (A-Levels, IB Diploma)
🏢 Operations & Partnerships
Q: What is your cost model for schools?
We offer flexible pricing options:
Q: Can we co-brand or white-label your platform?
Yes. Schools can present AI Buddy under their own branding while using our full suite of tools.
Q: Do you provide teacher training?
Yes. We offer comprehensive training including:
- CPD-accredited workshops
- Webinars
- Hands-on training sessions
This maximizes the platform's impact in your school.
Q: Will working with you conflict with our in-house teachers?
No. AI Buddy is purely a school empowerment platform designed to:
- Reduce teacher workload
- Improve exam outcomes
- Support your existing academic team
- Enhance classroom teaching, not replace it
Q: Are Tutopiya and AI Buddy the same platform? Is there data sharing?
No, they are completely separate platforms with no data sharing.
- AI Buddy: AI-powered resources platform for schools only
- Tutopiya: Tutoring service for individual students and families
- No data sharing: School data stays within AI Buddy platform
- Independent systems: Each platform operates separately
- School focus: AI Buddy is designed specifically for educational institutions
Schools receive only AI Buddy - our AI-powered resources platform. We understand that schools typically don't endorse tutoring services, so we provide only our educational resources platform to institutions.
🤖 AI Buddy Platform Features & Functionality
Q: Can you block students from copying and pasting answers on the platform?
Yes, we can block copy-paste functionality. As an additional solution, we also provide the option for students to upload photos of their handwritten workings, ensuring authentic student responses and preventing academic dishonesty.
Q: Do you have tools for maths and sciences like measurement tools, calculators, and formula typing?
Yes, AI Buddy includes comprehensive tools for STEM subjects:
- Built-in calculators for mathematical problems
- Measurement tools for physics and chemistry
- Formula typing capabilities for mathematical expressions
- Scientific notation support
- Graphing and visualization tools
Q: Will examiner report points be incorporated into questions?
Yes, examiner report insights are integrated into our question bank. This helps students understand common mistakes, marking criteria, and examiner expectations, significantly improving their exam performance.
Q: Can you add actual board exam question tags so teachers can see where questions originated?
Yes, all questions are tagged with their source information. Teachers can see which exam board, topic area, and difficulty level each question relates to, allowing for targeted practice and better curriculum alignment. While we don't use exact past paper questions to respect copyright, our tagging system helps teachers identify questions that mirror specific exam patterns and requirements.
Q: Can teachers choose specific questions and assign custom quizzes?
Absolutely. Our test builder feature allows teachers to:
- Select specific questions from our extensive bank
- Create custom quizzes tailored to their curriculum
- Assign targeted practice to individual students or classes
- Set time limits and difficulty levels
Q: How can you support physical writing and handwritten work?
We provide scanning solutions for handwritten work. Students can upload photos of their written solutions, and our AI can assess and provide feedback on their work, maintaining the importance of physical writing skills.
Q: Can you measure and track time spent on questions and activities?
Yes, our dashboard provides comprehensive time tracking. Teachers can monitor how long students spend on different questions and topics, helping identify areas where students may need additional support.
Q: How have partner schools incorporated AI Buddy into their daily operations?
Partner schools use AI Buddy in various ways:
- During school hours: In-class practice, homework assignments, and revision sessions
- After school: Extended learning programs and exam preparation
- Best practices: We provide detailed implementation guides and success stories from our partner schools
We can share specific data and case studies showing how different schools have successfully integrated AI Buddy into their curriculum.
Q: Are these all past paper questions or are they adapted too?
To respect exam board copyrights and authority, we use similar questions rather than exact past paper questions. Our question bank includes:
- Similar questions: Questions that follow the same style, format, and difficulty as past papers
- Adapted content: Questions based on past paper patterns but with different wording and scenarios
- AI-generated questions: Questions created based on exam patterns and curriculum requirements
- Copyright compliance: All questions are original while maintaining the authentic exam experience
- Clear tagging: Questions are tagged with their source type and difficulty level
This approach ensures we stay within exam board guidelines while providing students with authentic practice that mirrors actual exam conditions.
Q: Will students get different questions or the same questions if they reattempt?
Students get different questions on reattempts. Our AI ensures variety by:
- Generating new questions on the same topics
- Varying difficulty levels and question styles
- Preventing repetition to maintain engagement
- Ensuring comprehensive topic coverage
Q: Can we create mock exam papers with the same look and structure as actual exams?
Yes, you can create authentic mock exam papers. Our platform allows teachers to:
- Generate papers that match official exam formatting and structure
- Include proper headers, instructions, and layout
- Print physical copies for students
- Create timed mock exams under exam conditions
- Customize papers for specific exam boards and subjects
- Use our copyright-compliant similar questions that mirror exam style and difficulty
All questions used are original and copyright-compliant while maintaining the authentic exam experience.
✨ In Summary
Tutopiya
Live tutoring service for individual students and families (separate platform)
AI Buddy
AI-powered resources platform for schools only (no data sharing with Tutopiya)
For International Schools - AI Buddy ensures:
- Smooth exam preparation with AI-powered resources
- Reduced workload for teachers
- Measurable results for students
- Complete data privacy and platform separation
- School-focused educational resources only
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