International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Friday
19th Dec 2025
Cognita boosts Spain presence to 10 schools
The international schools group – which now has over 100 schools across 21 countries – has acquired an all-through school in Madrid
Schools can’t stop violence against girls on their own
Misogyny takes hold beyond the school gates – so it’s essential that the new government strategy does not expect education to solve this social issue alone, writes the Schools Consent Project’s Luke Ramsden
Thursday
18th Dec 2025
How to tackle teens’ climate anxiety? Help them beat climate change
A new free AI tool for schools will help students create scientific solutions to climate challenges, argues Project Earth founder Becky Parker
Do we need better initial teacher training on SEND?
‘Better training’ is often cited as the first step in improving inclusive practice in schools, but this might not be the simple fix it seems, as Margaret Mulholland explains
Wednesday
17th Dec 2025
IB issues November exam results to 23,000 students
International Baccalaureate highlights an almost 7 per cent increase in candidates sitting its November exams, including some resit students in the Northern Hemisphere
How do we define ‘learning’ - and why does it matter?
Most people would agree there is more to learning than performance on tests, but we need to formalise that definition to make sure it drives policy and practice, says Bernard Andrews
How else could the government improve teacher numbers?
NASBTT chief executive Emma Hollis reveals insights from teacher training providers on how to build on the small but encouraging progress in the latest recruitment data
Tuesday
16th Dec 2025
6 ways to identify pupils’ needs early
When we notice and act on pupils’ needs quickly, it can make a huge difference, says Anne Heavey, but teachers must have the right support to be able to do this well
Reigate Grammar to open school in Turkey next year
Reigate Grammar School will be the first British private school brand to open in the country – and it has plans for three more schools in Turkey
How schools can raise awareness of blood donation
A former deputy head explains how her ‘Pint for Mike’ campaign, launched in memory of her late husband, is encouraging more young people to donate blood
Using global teacher exchanges to share best practice
Over 150 teachers from Latin America have shadowed colleagues in schools around the world via an exchange programme run by Cognita. Emma Seith talks to those involved