International Schools

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

Tuesday

27th Aug 2024

Ex-Ofsted chief joins international schools group
Amanda Spielman is appointed by GEMS Education to chair its academic council, a new body bringing together ‘world-class experts in various aspects of school education’
Amanda, Spielman ofsted

Thursday

22nd Aug 2024

IB unveils new exam rules to tackle time zone cheating
It has designed measures to stop time zone differences from being exploited to share exam content and will be introduced for the November exams
IB unveils new exam rules to tackle time zone cheating

Tuesday

20th Aug 2024

Cognita expands Middle East schools footprint
New addition joins eight schools in the Middle East as part of the global group of 100 schools in 16 countries
Cognita school

Tuesday

13th Aug 2024

Cambridge International exams: 2024 results released
More than 630,000 students have received their international GCSE, O-level and AS- and A-level results after ‘biggest-ever exam series’
Cambridge International exam results released

Tuesday

30th Jul 2024

Education reforms must embrace technology’s power
The director-general of the International Baccalaureate argues that education cannot truly evolve if technology is not at the heart of reforms to curriculum or assessment
Plug in books

Thursday

27th Jun 2024

Founding schools: why it’s not for the faint-hearted
A leader who’s worked in three different founding schools at various career stages shares her insights on what it takes to work and succeed in brand new schools
Founding schools: why it’s not for the faint-hearted

Tuesday

18th Jun 2024

Pisa tests prove creativity can be taught
Professor Bill Lucas explains how new Pisa test makes it clear students can flourish both academically and in creative thinking – and says this poses questions for policymakers
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International schools’ needs must not be overlooked
The Council of British International Schools’ chief executive says he hopes the next government takes heed of policy changes proposed by heads within the sector
International school needs must not be overlooked

Monday

17th Jun 2024

International school leaders issue policy pleas to next government
Education leaders on the Tes Global Advisory Board call for action to support the UK international school sector’s continued growth
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Thursday

13th Jun 2024

5 tips for avoiding a school yearbook headache
A yearbook can be a great memento for school leavers – but care needs to be taken to make sure that no one gets upset, explains this international school leader
5 tips for avoiding school yearbook headaches

Tuesday

11th Jun 2024

IB results day 2024: everything you need to know
Whether your International Baccalaureate students are expecting results in July or December, here are the details for schools supporting them
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Thursday

30th May 2024

Arrivals, departures and the stayers: managing pupil transitions
The head of school counselling at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore chats to Tes about how staff work together to help manage pupil transitions throughout the year
Arrivals, departures and the stayers: Managing pupil transitions