International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Thursday
12th Jun 2025
DfE tightens iQTS inspection criteria
New guidance means a grade 3 score now equates to non-compliance, but it will be easier for providers to score a grade 1 too
Global schools group鈥檚 AI hub will harness 鈥榖illions of data points鈥�
GEMS Education says its artificial intelligence hub will offer a 鈥榬eal-world testing ground鈥� for researchers and edtech innovators
Tuesday
10th Jun 2025
The joy of creating a school culture where staff thrive
For our series in which headteachers outline what makes the job so rewarding, Helena Marsh explains why helping staff to grow and develop is so gratifying
My best teacher: Miss McMahan by Dolly Parton
The beloved country singer remembers her favourite teacher, Miss McMahan, who was always 鈥榶oung in spirit鈥�
The Kenyan boarding school aiming to become self-sustaining
Minimising its environmental impact has become a growing priority for St Andrew鈥檚 in Turi 鈥� from planting 60,000 trees to cooking with biogas produced from pigs鈥� waste
Estelle Morris: 鈥業 wish I had understood the impact of resigning on others鈥�
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to former education secretary and teacher Estelle Morris
Monday
9th Jun 2025
How useful are your 鈥榖ook looks鈥�?
Work scrutinies, or 鈥榖ook looks鈥�, are often not used well to support school improvement, suggests Mark Enser. So, how can leaders get this practice right?
Pros and cons: letting students hear from controversial speakers
An international head explains the complexities of deciding whether or not to let a controversial speaker come to the school 鈥� even after complaints from parents