International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Monday
8th Sep 2025
Why our trust has spent big on primary computing kit
Despite tight budgets, a trust leader says spending £33,000 across each school on everything from new PCs to 3D printers and CAD software is a long-term investment
How we built AI chatbots to handle parent questions
An international school leader explains why using existing documents and a willingness to experiment can turn static information into a dynamic tool
Wednesday
3rd Sep 2025
Royal Grammar School, Guildford plans four-school India expansion
Deal underlines the strong demand for private schools to develop and grow their brands overseas
Is Jonathan Haidt right about smartphones?
In ‘The Anxious Generation’, Haidt makes the case that social media and smartphones have ‘rewired’ today’s teenagers, but his critics say the evidence tells us something very different – and that banning phones won’t bring the salvation he promises
Tuesday
2nd Sep 2025
Why GEMS Education is aiming ‘Beyond100’ for pupil wellbeing
The head of wellbeing for international schools group GEMS Education talks to 91¶¶Òõ about its major new initiative to help children live long and healthy lives by introducing meaningful ‘micro habits’
Back to school: Britain’s future depends on the quality of its teachers
The chief executive of Teach First outlines why Labour must start delivering policies that entice and keep great teachers – especially in disadvantaged areas
Why we chose Nigeria for our next international school
Wellington College’s Chris Woolf explains the decision-making processes involved in selecting a new international school site, as the group enters another new territory
Could ‘school bonding’ be the key to fixing attendance?
As the DfE urges schools to ‘double down’ on attendance, US researcher Carolyn Gentle-Genitty explains how a focus on ‘school bonding’ could help
Sir Jon Coles: ‘I don’t like the phrase impostor syndrome’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to CEO of United Learning