International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Monday
1st Sep 2025
Why September’s return to school should be celebrated
In many countries going back to school is a joyful celebration of the importance of education – and this is an attitude that we should embrace in England, says this experienced leader
My Week As... global education director at Inspired Education
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Mike Lambert of Inspired Education
Can ‘short reading’ boost reading for pleasure at secondary?
Research suggests that regular reading sessions of just five minutes can make a big difference for young children, so one English teacher decided to trial the same approach with her key stage 3 classes
Thursday
28th Aug 2025
Russia bans IB after branding it ‘undesirable’
At least 29 schools listed as delivering IB courses are likely to be affected by the decision
Why new teachers must look after their wellbeing
In her final piece in a series for new teachers, Dr Sarah Mullin says that great teaching can only happen if staff are able to prioritise their personal wellbeing
4 tips for pastoral teams at the start of a new year
The beginning of a new school year provides a chance for pastoral teams to get together and map out key priorities to ensure that pupils get the support they need
6 common curriculum mistakes - and how to avoid them
With the curriculum and assessment review expected to deliver its findings in the autumn, Mark and Zoe Enser outline six common curriculum pitfalls, and how effective schools avoid them
Wednesday
27th Aug 2025
Teachers fear looking like ‘cheats’ by using AI
Almost half of teachers have had no support from their school in using artificial intelligence in the classroom, research shows
Cognita expands in Middle East with 5-school deal
New partnership with schools in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar comes as international school groups continue to grow their international footprints
Becoming a headteacher: why I wanted to step up
A new head about to begin his first term in the hot seat reflects on why he wanted to make the move up at a time when leaders are under more pressure than ever