International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Tuesday
21st Oct 2025
What if... mainstream was run on an alternative provision model?
As part of our thought experiment series, Phil Denton argues that pushing mainstream to adopt the mentality and structure of alternative provision would lead to far more success for more pupils
The international school embracing mixed-age classes
The introduction of mixed-age classes has helped both teachers and pupils, say staff at this international school in Germany. Here, they explain how the approach works
Monday
20th Oct 2025
New qualifications for students who fail English and maths GCSEs
The government also announces plans for ‘V-level’ vocational qualifications, along with a duty on schools to support students into post-16 study
8 ways for international teachers to make friends abroad
As a teacher starting work overseas, it’s important to get on with your colleagues but making new friends outside of the school gates is essential, says this teacher
Friday
17th Oct 2025
Inspection of MATs must not put more strain on the system
The government wants groups of schools to be inspected – but designing a robust, supportive and useful inspection system for them isn’t easy, says the Confederation of School Trusts’ Steve Rollett
How an authentic cultural event can bring a school together
Cultural days in schools can sometimes feel tokenistic but our student-led Iftar during Ramadan was a powerful way of fostering a sense of belonging, says this international school leader
Becky Francis: 5 reflections on the curriculum and assessment review
With the curriculum and assessment review due to publish its recommendations ‘very soon’, chair Becky Francis writes exclusively for 91¶¶Òõ about what she has learned through the process
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Thursday
16th Oct 2025
DfE to encourage AI tutors in schools
But England’s largest education union warns against ‘tutoring on a shoestring’ and says many disadvantaged students need direct contact with teachers
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Facing tragedy: how a Southport school community came together
On 29 July 2024 pupils from Churchtown Primary were victims of an attack at a holiday club in Southport. Here, trust leaders reflect on how their community pulled together in the year that followed
5 ways to boost reading fluency in international schools
Here’s how educators in international settings can improve reading fluency for pupils who are not native English speakers
Wednesday
15th Oct 2025
Government sets 90% phonics check target
A mandatory reading test for Year 8 students will also be introduced by the end of this parliament, Bridget Phillipson confirms
Sami Timimi: Why ‘invented’ SEND labels are disabling pupils
Diagnostic labels are medicalising young people for behaviours once considered ordinary and are contributing to unsustainable workload in schools, argues psychiatrist Sami Timimi