International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
21st Apr 2026
Why confidence matters as much as knowledge in Year 6 Sats
In the run-up to Sats, paying attention to how pupils feel about their learning is just as important as academic preparation, says Year 6 teacher Tom Hullyer
Why the UK joining Erasmus+ is a cause for celebration
Opportunities for schools across the UK and the Erasmus+ network to come together and collaborate are just what the world needs, says Rob Ford
Taylor’s Schools CEO reveals her plans to expand ‘at pace’ across Asia
Angelina Tee’s parents arrived in Australia as ‘refugees with nothing’ – now she is one of the first female CEOs of an international school group in Asia. She talks to Emma Seith about her plans and why she’s not hanging about
Silent discos, cookery tips and keynotes: a new approach to CPD
A leader at Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust explains how she created a festival of professional development that mixed fun and learning – and the impact that it had
How connected systems can uncover pupil blind spots
If we get the right data in the right context to the right people, we can transform our understanding of pupils, argues David Hatchett
How a prioritisation matrix can make you a better leader
Often used in the business world, a prioritisation matrix is more than a gimmick and can make a big difference to your management of workload, argues Chris Baker
How the Iran war impacts your school’s budget - and what to do next
The war in the Middle East will affect school budgets in multiple ways, explains MAT leader Tom Campbell, but there is action you can take now to mitigate the disruption
Monday
20th Apr 2026
The education ‘faultlines’ some believe will undermine inclusion
In this week’s 91¶¶Òõ Daily newsletter leader, Jon Severs looks at the growing calls to broaden the curriculum offer in schools ahead of SEND reform
Why getting recruitment right is crucial for a new school
A founding vice principal in Dubai says that at a brand-new school, the staff you hire create the culture from day one, as he shares advice for teachers applying for such jobs
Thursday
16th Apr 2026
UAE international schools set for face-to-face teaching return
In-person learning will resume next week, says the UAE government – but staffing issues and lack of school transport could delay return, principals warn
Ofqual won’t validate teacher-assessed grades for Middle East students
Exam boards Pearson and AQA confirm plan to switch students in the Middle East to international qualifications – but this could pose issues for university places