John Cruft is an educational consultant, manager and teacher trainer with extensive experience across the Asian region. John has worked and lived in Asia for over 20 years including China, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. John works with educational publishers, institutions and governments across Asia and the MENA regions. John was in Shanghai for 7 years leading the professional development team for Macmillan Education, where he trained over 10,000 teachers and educational managers in a variety of contexts. He is also a life-long learner and is currently studying both Chinese and Spanish.
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The Three Pillars of Wellbeing in International Education
International schools face unique wellbeing challenges, from cultural diversity to high student mobility. ISC Research identifies three pillars for sustainable wellbeing: fostering a supportive school culture, integrating resilience-building into the curriculum, and using data to guide interventions. When embedded across school life, these pillars strengthen student outcomes, staff retention, and long-term success. Read more
Building School Culture Through Value-Driven Recruitment
At Vega Schools in India, staff wellbeing starts with recruitment. By hiring and developing educators who align with core values of empathy, innovation, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, the school fosters a culture where teachers and students alike can thrive. Read more
An Untapped Opportunity: International Schools and the Future of University Recruitment
Global demand for higher education persists, but student expectations and priorities are shifting. As traditional destinations face visa restrictions and financial pressures, international schools remain a largely untapped recruitment opportunity. By engaging and aligning with these schools, universities can access well-prepared, globally minded students while building partnerships that reflect shared educational values and future-focused learning. Read more
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