International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
18th Aug 2026
School referrals to Prevent hit a 鈥榙ead end鈥�, warns commissioner
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for a change in the law after data shows most school referrals to the anti-terrorism programme bounce back with no action taken
Cambridge issues IGCSE and O-level results to 315,000 students
Entries rise again with thousands of schools across 144 countries now entering students for the Cambridge International exams
Leaders of colour need more than just private support
The death of Jason Arday shows us that all leaders must use their position to speak out against racism and prejudice 鈥� otherwise they will be complicit in letting it happen, says Sufian Sadiq
Monday
17th Aug 2026
Dukes expands European presence with German school buy
Deal for Cambridge curriculum school means the international group is now operating in 10 nations across the continent
5 phrases to cut out of your vocabulary for a more inclusive school
Sometimes language used by staff can inadvertently lower expectations, says Jarlath O鈥橞rien, and so it pays for leaders to work with their teams to phase these expressions out
Thursday
13th Aug 2026
Which A-level subjects recorded the highest grades in 2026?
Maths and English literature both saw a bigger increase in top A-level grades this year than the marginal rise recorded across all subjects
A-level results 2026: regional divide grows again
Today鈥檚 A-level results for England also reveal increases in the top grades awarded and in the overall pass rate
Tuesday
11th Aug 2026
Exam results 2026: Cambridge International A levels released
More than 360,000 students in 128 countries received their Cambridge International AS- and A-level results today, with the number of entries up 5 per cent on last year
What new safeguarding rules mean for parent volunteers in schools
From next month, new safeguarding guidance will make it more difficult for people to volunteer in schools to support reading, among other things. Shezleen Salaam explains the impact of the changes