International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Thursday
4th Jun 2026
International schools in Kazakhstan swap Haileybury for major rival
From August 2027, two Haileybury-branded schools in Kazakhstan will switch to the Wellington brand – a move that may be due to increased competition in the country
Why working in SEND made me reluctant to diagnose my son
A decade of working in alternative provision led this teacher to question the usefulness of labels and the benefits of having his autistic son diagnosed
Tech-driven cheating demands ‘really fast’ action, says exams chief
High-tech devices such as smart watches pose a challenge that must not be underestimated, warns Ofqual chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham
Wednesday
3rd Jun 2026
The manosphere’s influence is growing - can teachers fight back?
The rise of the ‘manosphere’, and its potential to incite aggressive behaviour, has become a national talking point. But what does research tell us about the scale of the problem and how schools should respond? David Robson investigates
Why the Montessori way can be a great career path
A long-serving Montessori teacher who is about to become the head of a school in Spain reflects on the unexpected journey that led her to this teaching method – and why others should consider it
Tuesday
2nd Jun 2026
Dukes Education’s Canada school buy is start of North American push
Founder Aatif Hassan tells 91¶¶Òõ he hopes to emulate the group’s European success in the US and Canada, and confirms he still has designs on Middle East expansion
Is this the most challenging international school build ever?
In September, a 100-year-old former military hospital will become the home of Haileybury Malta, but the project has been complicated by challenges including the sudden death of a director and the discovery of Roman remains
Why life skills are a core focus for all our schools
A research project drawing on insights from ISP schools around the world proves the value of embedding key life skills into the curriculum, says the group’s Camilla Woodhouse
Friday
29th May 2026
Why is teacher workload still so high?
Despite government efforts to reduce workload, teachers report they are still working many hours of overtime. Leaders from across the sector tell us why
Smartphone bans must not ignore students’ medical needs
A phone is a vital medical accessory for some, and this must be considered in phone ban legislation, writes Alice Gregory