International Schools

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

Wednesday

25th Oct 2023

Near-miss dog attack was a wake-up call for our school
A dog on the loose during drop-off taught this leader that all schools need to have a plan to deal with the risk of a dog attack
Why a near miss dog-attack was a wake-up call

Tuesday

24th Oct 2023

Mobile phones in school: why our rule is ‘meet, feet, eat’
While some education settings might ban phones, this leader explains why his school has taken a different approach
Phone ban

Tuesday

17th Oct 2023

Why walking meetings are a step in the right direction
Turning a meeting into a walk creates an opportunity for a bit of fresh air – and it can help concentration, creativity and wellbeing
On your feet: Why you should consider walking meetings

Friday

29th Sep 2023

5 ways international teachers can make friends beyond school
It’s easy to rely on in-school friendships when working abroad, but for those who have just made the move, this teacher says it’s worth spreading your social net further
5 reasons friends cupcake

Thursday

28th Sep 2023

Podcast: Is your school ready for Generation Z teachers?
As a new generation of teachers enters schools, leaders need to be ready for their expectations and ideas about what work looks like – from school culture to the use of technology
Podcast: Is your school ready for Generation Z?

Wednesday

27th Sep 2023

Why schools are key to tackling climate change
The director-general of the IB outlines why it will take educators’ expertise to inspire pupils to believe they can reverse the climate crisis
Climate change

Friday

15th Sep 2023

International schools call for exam and curriculum shake-up
COBIS letter to Gillian Keegan warns that ‘significant’ elements of British education that international schools deliver are ‘not fit for purpose’
Not fit for purpose
Exclusive

Thursday

7th Sep 2023

International Baccalaureate: what it is and how to teach it
The number of International Baccalaureate schools is growing across the world – here’s a quick guide to the key aspects of the IB’s operations
International Baccalaureate: what it is and how to teach it

Thursday

10th Aug 2023

Cambridge International A-level results released
More than 200,000 students around the world have received their Cambridge International AS- and A-level results
Cambridge international exams A-level

Friday

4th Aug 2023

Global IB Middle Years Programme results released
UK students beat the global average total points
Global IB Middle Years Programme results released

Thursday

13th Jul 2023

Succumbing to the lure of international teaching
An experienced teacher explains why he wanted to spend his later career years working abroad – and why schools in the UK need to get smart about hiring those returning home
Succumbing to the allure of international teaching

Monday

10th Jul 2023

6 reasons why the IB works for our staff and students
An ‘uninterrupted passage’ through the entirety of the International Baccalaureate offers myriad benefits, says headteacher David Hicks
6 reasons why the IB works for our staff and students