International Schools

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

Wednesday

18th Dec 2024

IB November series results: global scores show slight rises
The International Baccalaureate has released data for its Diploma Programme and Career-Related Programme, which offer alternatives to English A levels and vocational equivalents
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Monday

16th Dec 2024

5 ways to create a dual-culture in international schools
The head of a junior school in Vietnam explains how to make sure your school is locally grounded while maintaining a global perspective
5 ways to create a dual-culture in international schools

Thursday

12th Dec 2024

Safer recruitment: the challenge for international schools
Recruiting staff across borders presents a huge safeguarding challenge – but leaders in the sector report a ‘sea change’ in recent years around recognising and reducing risks, as Emma Seith reports
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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
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Friday

22nd Nov 2024

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