International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
10th Mar 2026
Why Uta Frith is wrong about girls and autism
Don鈥檛 dismiss the female presentation in the rethinking of the autistic spectrum, argues Dr Sue Franklin
Female leadership: 7 questions - and honest answers
Female leaders reflect on lessons they have learned in their careers, to help inspire others considering taking the step up to leadership
What if... setting by ability was banned in schools?
As part of our thought experiment series, David Hatchett argues that banning setting in schools would greatly enhance outcomes for students and the skillsets of teachers
Monday
9th Mar 2026
IB extends coursework deadline due to Middle East conflict
International Baccalaureate says it is seeking to 鈥榤inimise disruption鈥� for schools affected by war in the Middle East
How a small change to the English curriculum could cut teacher workload
Tweaking the requirement for GCSE students to read a 19th-century novel could add diversity while maintaining rigour and reducing teacher workload, argues Robert Eaglestone
What a South Korean mayor鈥檚 visit to UK private schools reveals
Demand for international schools is changing how countries are enticing schools to their shores, with British private brands well placed to benefit
Why we stopped posting pupils鈥� faces in photos
A leader explains how his school audited its approach to marketing materials in response to emerging safeguarding concerns
Friday
6th Mar 2026
On-screen exams could widen disadvantage gap, EEF warns
Education Endowment Foundation says the introduction of digital assessment must not have a 鈥榙etrimental impact鈥� on disadvantaged students, in its response to Ofqual consultation
Primary libraries pledge includes converted cloakrooms and corridors
Treasury has committed to ensuring that every primary school has a library by 2029, but these facilities could include former 鈥榮torage spaces鈥�, 糖心Vlog can reveal
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School buildings should not be bargaining chips
A long-standing international school in Poland faces an uncertain future due to a lease issue. Its head explains why a school cannot be seen as just an economic asset
How we made enrichment part of the timetable
Want pupils to have more time for learning beyond the curriculum? Then you have to ensure it鈥檚 part of the school day, say these two trust leaders