International Schools

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

Tuesday

1st Oct 2024

Cambridge International announces digital exams launch
Six subjects will have digital exams from 2026, before a global rollout across the full Cambridge curriculum
Digital exams launch announced by Cambridge International

Friday

20th Sep 2024

Why languages should still matter to schools
After Tes analysis showed a decades-long retreat of languages from Scottish schools, these researchers lay out why they remain crucial
Why languages should still matter to schools

Thursday

19th Sep 2024

Cambridge International students’ university and subject choices revealed
Cambridge survey shows the countries emerging alongside the UK, USA, Canada and Australia as popular destinations for university study
Cambridge International students’ university and subject choices revealed

Monday

16th Sep 2024

My week as...GEMS Education deputy CEO
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 Saima Rana
Saima Rana
Why I took a ‘step back down’ the career ladder
A former international school principal explains why he swapped a role at the top for a teaching position – and how he explained this at interview to land a new job
Why I took a ‘step back down’ the career ladder

Thursday

12th Sep 2024

International exams and ensuring integrity across time zones
When the International Baccalaureate announced measures to combat the sharing of exam content, it raised questions about the future of exams in the age of AI. Emma Seith reports
Smashed clock

Wednesday

11th Sep 2024

6 ways to spot and support a struggling international teacher
Starting at a new school is never easy, but for international teachers it comes with a host of extra complications – so leaders need to be on the lookout for those who need support
6 ways to spot and support a struggling international teacher

Tuesday

10th Sep 2024

The 5 Rs of leadership that are key for staff retention
An international school head recommends that leaders focus on these five themes if they want to keep their staff happy in their jobs
Big letter R

Thursday

5th Sep 2024

Dukes Education expands into Romania
Verita International School in Bucharest – which was founded in 1982 and has a roll of more than 600 students – has joined the schools group
Dukes Education expands into Romania

Wednesday

4th Sep 2024

Globeducate expands in UK with two more schools
The two schools in London acquired by the international schools group offer bilingual teaching and combine the French and English curricula
Globeducate expands UK presence with two school buys

Friday

30th Aug 2024

Safeguarding concerns rising in international schools, report finds
‘Vital’ to reduce pressure on staff and improve reporting processes, Tes international safeguarding survey shows
Girl at computer online

Wednesday

28th Aug 2024

New school year: the art of a head’s welcome back speech
As leaders around the world prepare to welcome staff back for a new academic year, a head drafting his tenth start-of-the-year speech offers some advice on what to include and when
Speakers corner