International

The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools

Sunday

2nd Feb 2025

How debate can help your students see their blind spots
Debating expert Michael Hepburn explains how a discussion about masculinity showed just how powerful debating can be to get students to challenge their thinking
How debate can help your students see their blind spots

Friday

31st Jan 2025

Why training is essential to make AI work for schools
Schools cannot afford to ignore artificial intelligence – but it is essential to do the proper groundwork so each school’s approach to AI suits its circumstances, says Baz Nijjar
Why training is essential to make AI work for schools

Tuesday

28th Jan 2025

Are your biases getting in the way of engaging with education research?
Many describe themselves as evidence-informed educators, says Christian Bokhove, but apply different standards to the findings they actually like
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Tuesday

21st Jan 2025

Why the ‘human capital theory’ era of education is over
In a century facing complex and profound challenges, we need to evolve our thinking on what education is for – including how we value educators and the young people they work with
Why the Human Capital Theory era of education is over

Thursday

16th Jan 2025

Are ‘thinking routines’ in school essential for 21st-century skills?
Metacognition has become an increasingly common concept in the work of international schools; one group shares its findings on how to apply ‘thinking about thinking’ in classrooms
Are ‘thinking routines’ in school essential for 21st-century skills?

Wednesday

15th Jan 2025

Why the curriculum review must consider its international impact
Thousands of parents choose international schools delivering the English curriculum because of its quality and rigour – a reality that must not be overlooked, says Cobis CEO Colin Bell
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Cambridge International: Qualifications uptake hits all-time high
The international exam body says entries for its November series grew by 7% on 2023, with more students taking Cambridge exams in 2024 than in any previous year
Cambridge International: Qualifications uptake hits all-time high in 2024

Monday

13th Jan 2025

My Week As... chief education officer at Globeducate
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Daniel Jones of international schools group Globeducate
Daniel Jones

Thursday

9th Jan 2025

Is a new ‘Scottish Baccalaureate’ key to realising Hayward reforms?
Proposed assessment and qualifications reform such as the Scottish Diploma of Achievement sounds a lot like the International Baccalaureate, finds Emma Seith
Is a new ‘Scottish baccalaureate’ key to realising Hayward reforms?

Wednesday

8th Jan 2025

AI, politics and wellbeing: a changing world for international schools
The annual research report from the Council of British International Schools sheds light on new trends impacting the sector
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Tuesday

7th Jan 2025

IB ‘unannounced visits’ to stop time-zone exam cheating
International Baccalaureate plans monitoring visits to ensure that schools apply its rule of post-exam supervision to stop answers being shared online
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Tuesday

31st Dec 2024

3 ways AI can have the biggest impact in schools
Planning, tutoring and assessment are the areas where artificial intelligence offers most promise in education, says Cognita’s group chief education officer
Are these the 3 areas where AI can have biggest impact in schools?