International

The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools

Monday

9th Dec 2024

My Week As... DSL at the British School of Amsterdam
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to designated safeguarding lead Helen Rigelsford
My week as

Friday

22nd Nov 2024

IB plans digital exams for Diploma Programme from 2026
Organisation’s head of assessment talks to ÌÇÐÄVlog about its plan to move to digital exams, which has been broadly welcomed by IB school leaders
Computer book

Monday

18th Nov 2024

Why we must address emotional wellbeing at primary level
A holistic pedagogical approach is the solution to the mental health crisis among young people, argues the International Baccalaureate’s director-general Olli-Pekka Heinonen
Why we must address emotional wellbeing at primary level
My Week As...CEO of the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Belinda Greer
Belinda Greer Hong Kong

Wednesday

13th Nov 2024

How to diversify your English curriculum
A head of English at an international school explains why his setting reviewed the texts taught there – and how it was done
How to diversify your English curriculum

Monday

11th Nov 2024

Can ‘thinking routines’ enhance curiosity and compassion?
An international schools group plans to use thinking routines – a series of steps to help students think more deeply – so that teachers can improve life skills
Can ‘thinking routines’ enhance curiosity and compassion?

Thursday

7th Nov 2024

Why affluent neglect is a tough issue for international schools
The problem of children being neglected by wealthy parents can be difficult to identify – but international schools are getting better at responding to it, finds Emma Seith
Setting a high bar

Wednesday

6th Nov 2024

Cognita announces first partnership with school in Greece
International schools group expands its presence in Europe, adding to its list of some 100 schools across 17 countries
Temple of Posidon

Tuesday

5th Nov 2024

Nord Anglia makes appointments to education board
International schools group announces four high-profile appointments to help students ‘thrive in a rapidly changing world’
Nord Anglia mobile desktop screens

Wednesday

23rd Oct 2024

Why VAT rules may drive growth in international private schools
A director at Wellington College International reflects on how private schools have expanded overseas to great effect over the last decade – and the growth that lies ahead
fisherman casting net in Thailand

Tuesday

22nd Oct 2024

A stammer is no barrier to a great teaching career
On International Stuttering Awareness Day, an experienced headteacher explains how he overcame a lifelong stammer to pursue his dream career
A stammer is no barrier to a great teaching career

Monday

21st Oct 2024

My Week As...group chief education officer at Cognita
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Dr Simon Camby
Simon Camby