International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Wednesday
8th Apr 2026
Pressure for GCSE maths re-mark after Ofqual upholds complaint
Exam board OCR apologises for ‘inconsistencies in our past materials’ but insists there were ‘no errors’ in maths question – prompting a petition for papers to be re-marked
How to prepare for your teaching interview: advice from the interviewers
What should you do when going for a teacher interview – and what should you avoid? Zofia Nietmus hears from three experts who explain how to give yourself the best chance of landing the job
Cambridge International results days 2026: all you need to know
Cambridge International Education issues IGCSE and A-level results twice every year – here’s all the key information about results days and appeals this year
Tuesday
7th Apr 2026
How we moved beyond reading for pleasure at secondary
Trust improvement lead Zoe Enser outlines practical ways to embed strong reading habits across a school, without adding a value judgement like ‘pleasure’
Why oracy is the perfect antidote to AI exploitation
In an age when AI can deliver facts in a fraction of a second, educators need to focus on doing what tech cannot do – exploring knowledge and understanding through talk, says Alex Hebbes
Thursday
2nd Apr 2026
A-level and IGCSE exams cancelled across Middle East
Exam boards Cambridge, Pearson and OxfordAQA write to schools in UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait, confirming students will be graded on existing work and teacher assessments
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What war taught me about purpose and education
School is only ever part of how you are formed as an adult, but it can influence that process like no other, explains 97-year-old Alma Williams
How this Japanese philosophy reshaped our school improvement
An international teacher sets out ways the Kaizen management approach can help empower staff and lead to real change
Three-quarters of teachers now using AI in daily work
But half of teachers say their school still has no policy on AI use – and secondary staff are worried about the effect of the tech on students’ critical thinking
Wednesday
1st Apr 2026
How to prepare for your headteacher interview: advice from interviewers
What are headship panels looking for, and how can candidates best prepare? Zofia Nietmus speaks to senior trust leaders to gather advice on how to ace a headteacher interview
5 tips for staying in the ‘Goldilocks zone’ of online learning
For educators across the Middle East, remote learning remains in place, which can be tough – but there are some ways to avoid overloading yourself and pupils, says this leader