International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Today
18th Jun 2025
Why everyone should think about headship
As cohorts in Year 6, 11 and beyond prepare to pull on their leavers’ hoodies this summer, Kulvarn Atwal reflects on the joys of being a head

6 things I learned as a governor that helped my school
From better meeting preparation to the importance of celebrating success, school leader Chris Woolf reflects on the insights he gained from being a governor in another setting

Monday
16th Jun 2025
Why our art displays focus on the journey - not just the destination
A primary teacher explains why her school wants to show parents the process children have gone through to create their art – not just the finished product

My Week As... head of International School Aberdeen
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Nick Little of International School Aberdeen, in Scotland

Thursday
12th Jun 2025
DfE tightens iQTS inspection criteria
New guidance means a grade 3 score now equates to non-compliance, but it will be easier for providers to score a grade 1 too

Global schools group’s AI hub will harness ‘billions of data points’
GEMS Education says its artificial intelligence hub will offer a ‘real-world testing ground’ for researchers and edtech innovators

Tuesday
10th Jun 2025
The joy of creating a school culture where staff thrive
For our series in which headteachers outline what makes the job so rewarding, Helena Marsh explains why helping staff to grow and develop is so gratifying

The Kenyan boarding school aiming to become self-sustaining
Minimising its environmental impact has become a growing priority for St Andrew’s in Turi – from planting 60,000 trees to cooking with biogas produced from pigs’ waste

Estelle Morris: ‘I wish I had understood the impact of resigning on others’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to former education secretary and teacher Estelle Morris
