International Schools

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

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

Wednesday

15th May 2024

10 international school trends, ideas and insights
Key takeaways from the 2024 Cobis conference in London this week, from language learning and leadership lessons to returning teachers and the importance of empathy
London skyline

Monday

29th Apr 2024

Podcast: Teacher retention and alumni networks
We head to China to talk to a school head and admissions lead about why they have made staff retention a key focus – and the positive impact this is having
Podcast: Staff retention and alumni networks

Friday

26th Apr 2024

5 tips for your teacher CV and cover letter
With recruitment season underway, a school leader who runs teacher CV and cover letter-writing workshops offers some key advice
Teacher jobs: 5 CV and covering letter tips

Thursday

25th Apr 2024

International schools and teachers celebrate global award wins
Winners of the inaugural Tes Awards for International Schools have been unveiled, with schools and staff from across the world honoured
International schools and teachers celebrate global award wins

Tuesday

23rd Apr 2024

5 basic errors that ruin teacher job applications
An experienced leader who regularly reviews teacher job applications outlines the mistakes that commonly crop up – and shares simple tips for successful online interviews
5 basic errors that can ruin a job application

Friday

19th Apr 2024

Put teachers at the heart of education reform
Politicians planning major assessment or curriculum reform need to prioritise consulting and supporting teachers, writes IB director-general Olli-Pekka Heinonen
Lightbulbs

Thursday

4th Apr 2024

What is the best way to support EAL students?
International schools know they have to cater for EAL students – but are they getting it right? Dan Worth asks

Wednesday

27th Mar 2024

Tes International podcast: Bringing leadership skills to all lessons
Dr Steffen Sommer, director-general of Misk Schools, chats to Tes about the school’s focus on developing future leaders – and why it’s work he wants to share with the world
Podcast: Bringing leadership skills to all lessons

Monday

25th Mar 2024

Improving education in Britain’s Overseas Territories
The chair of an MPs’ committee says it wants to hear from those with experience of education in the 14 British Overseas Territories, including Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands
Alicia Kearns Gibralta

Thursday

21st Mar 2024

5 tips for PTAs in international schools
A leader in Hong Kong shares how his school harnesses the energy of its parent-teacher association for the benefit of everybody
international parents teachers

Wednesday

20th Mar 2024

4 ways international schools can help their host countries
If international schools want to be actively engaged in their host nation, they can offer their time, connections and educational expertise, says this leader
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