International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
25th Nov 2025
Will more state schools set up lucrative overseas campuses?
With one state grammar announcing plans to open schools in Dubai and India, what are the implications for the state sector? 鈥楧on鈥檛 expect Grange Hill Singapore any time soon,鈥� one leader tells Emma Seith
The view from Peru: teaching in South America鈥檚 third-largest country
Four leaders and teachers at international schools in Peru share their insights into the joys and challenges of working in a country of 鈥榝antastic opportunities鈥� that isn鈥檛 on most applicants鈥� radar
Friday
21st Nov 2025
What US schools taught us about motivating pupils
Visiting schools in Ohio where assessment is turned into a celebration got this MAT leader thinking about ways to use healthy competition to drive engagement and outcomes
How a school running club proved a surprise success
From wellbeing benefits to health boosts 鈥� and lots of fun, too 鈥� a school leader in Devon explains how getting the trainers on and hitting the trails has benefited students and staff
Thursday
20th Nov 2025
Cognita replaces CEO with finance chief on interim basis
Frank Maassen left in September, with Andreas Tolpeit taking over while the schools group seeks a new permanent CEO
Do 鈥榝ear appeals鈥� really motivate students to work harder?
Warning pupils about the consequences of not putting effort into their studies can backfire, writes Mark Roberts, who shares some alternative approaches to motivate classes
Uni, gap year or career? Helping students consider post-school plans
Leaders at International Schools Partnership explain how the group is working with the University of Toronto to help young people consider their options 鈥� and why it is bringing the course to Europe
6 ways we build EAL pupils鈥� vocabulary
A deputy head shares tips for ensuring pupils are not left adrift when learning in a second language
Wednesday
19th Nov 2025
Teaching citizenship in primary will strengthen our democracy
The UK鈥檚 attorney general explains why he welcomes curriculum reform that will make citizenship education compulsory in primary schools
How an EYFS profile tool could cut SEND referrals
The tool, developed at the University of Birmingham, is designed to identify the developmental needs of children who might otherwise go 鈥榰nder the radar鈥�