International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
31st Mar 2026
5 ‘superpower’ prompts that boost primary pupils’ maths resilience
Pupils’ lack of perseverance with tackling maths problems led this international teacher to introduce a checklist of five simple questions designed to develop their metacognitive skills
High expectations doesn’t have to mean above-average grades
If we’re striving for more inclusion then having an accountability system that judges ‘achievement’ using national average outcomes is a problem, writes one MAT chief executive
Monday
30th Mar 2026
Exam students affected by Iran war offered special considerations
OxfordAQA urges schools in the region to apply for special considerations for all students and says a final decision on whether exams will go ahead will be made soon
How to combat the decline of drama in schools
The number of entries for drama at GCSE and A level has halved since 2010. Hetty Steele explains how teachers can help students to realise the subject’s true value
My week as...principal of Kellett School in Hong Kong
Paul Tough talks to 91¶¶Òõ about a typical working week running one of the oldest international schools in Hong Kong as it celebrates its 50th anniversary
IB reveals plan for AI chatbot to help teachers
Artificial intelligence is ‘an area of significant concern’ for schools, says the International Baccalaureate’s chief digital officer – but it has incredible potential ‘if used mindfully’
Thursday
26th Mar 2026
How to help autistic children with EBSA back into school
Emotionally based school avoidance is often a particular problem for autistic students, writes educational psychologist Sue Sheppard, but there are ways for schools to offer support
How DfE can meet 6,500 teacher target without ‘missing the point’
Hitting the target is one thing, but the government must also ensure that the right teachers are brought into the system, says the NFER’s Jack Worth
Wednesday
25th Mar 2026
How a new inclusion tool could boost teacher confidence on SEND
The new Inclusive Teaching Framework, produced by a collaboration of cross-sector organisations, offers practitioners a needs-based approach to supporting students with SEND
What my ‘hidden’ trauma taught me about belonging in schools
We can’t always know what a child is going through, writes trust leader David Clayton, who says his own childhood experience has shown him the need to make schools ‘sanctuaries’ for those suffering trauma in silence
International schools must embrace their role as agents of change
The principal of Rugby School Nigeria says international schools benefit from reaching out into their local communities – and can help to drive positive change
Why consistency is key for schools in times of crisis
A principal in the UAE reflects on how their school has supported students, teachers and parents during the conflict in the Middle East – and how this proves that schools are more than just places of learning