Why International School Leaders Are Re-evaluating Their Digital Learning Platforms

International school leaders and department heads are under pressure to deliver world-class learning pathways that map seamlessly to IGCSE and International A Level outcomes. As new AI-driven platforms enter the market, it is essential to weigh how well they align with your curriculum, support teacher workflows, and fit within annual planning cycles. Two names that often surface in conversations are Century Tech and AI Buddy—yet their suitability for schools beyond the UK diverges sharply.

Curriculum Alignment: Meeting Global Syllabi, Not Just UK GCSE

Platform	IGCSE Coverage	International A Level Coverage	UK GCSE Focus
AI Buddy	✅ Fully aligned with Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel syllabi, with differentiated scaffolding for international cohorts	✅ Comprehensive International A Level pathways with exam-style practice and analytics	✅ Supports UK GCSE where required
Century Tech	❌ Designed around UK GCSE specifications only; no dedicated IGCSE pathways	❌ No International A Level content or assessment mapping	✅ Primary focus

• AI Buddy was built specifically for international curricula. Content libraries, adaptive assignments, and analytics map directly to Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE as well as International A Levels—giving leadership teams confidence that digital resources reinforce the exact benchmarks students sit.
• Century Tech remains UK-centric. Its learning cycles and assessments align strictly with GCSE specifications, leaving gaps for schools following IGCSE or International A Levels. For international campuses, this misalignment creates additional workload for teachers who must supplement or rewrite resources.

Pricing Models: Flexibility vs Annual Lock-In

• AI Buddy offers monthly, quarterly, and annual packages, making budget planning far more agile. Schools can pilot departments, scale gradually, and align renewals with academic calendars or budget releases.
• Century Tech only sells annual contracts, creating a higher upfront commitment and less flexibility to pivot if the platform is under-utilised or requires additional localisation effort.

For international schools managing multiple curricula or phased roll-outs across campuses, AI Buddy’s pricing model reduces risk while providing transparency on per-student costs.

Teacher Enablement and Operational Fit

• AI Buddy integrates coaching resources, pacing guides, and professional learning aligned to IGCSE and International A Level schemes of work. Teachers get ready-made lesson support, freeing time to focus on formative assessment and intervention.
• Century Tech assumes UK GCSE pedagogical sequences, which can feel misaligned in schools working with broader international frameworks or mandated assessment structures.

AI Buddy’s dashboards highlight mastery by syllabus code, enabling department heads to track progress against Cambridge and Pearson frameworks in real time. Century Tech reports continue to mirror GCSE language, making it harder for international coordinators to extract the insights they need.

Global Support Designed for International Campuses

AI Buddy’s customer success teams specialise in international timetables, regional compliance, and cross-border deployment—supporting campuses across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Century Tech’s support footprint is still largely UK-centric, which can extend response times for international teams working across different time zones.

Choosing the Platform That Mirrors Your School’s Pathways

For schools outside the UK—or UK-based schools offering IGCSE and International A Levels—the choice is clear:

• Ensure curriculum fit. AI Buddy delivers syllabus-level alignment across the exact qualifications your students sit, while Century Tech does not extend beyond UK GCSE.
• Protect budget agility. AI Buddy’s monthly and quarterly plans let you scale confidently. Century Tech’s annual-only pricing increases financial risk.
• Empower teachers. AI Buddy’s resources and analytics speak the language of international curriculum coordinators, avoiding the need for constant adaptation.

Ready to Explore AI Buddy for Your International School?

International school leaders who want a platform tailored to IGCSE and International A Levels are turning to AI Buddy to deliver consistent, data-informed learning experiences. If you are evaluating alternatives to Century Tech—or looking to extend beyond a UK-only resource—AI Buddy provides the alignment, flexibility, and support your community needs.

Discover how AI Buddy can future-proof your curriculum delivery and empower your teachers today.