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Dr Christopher Mizel discusses Xiaohusai, a student-led social enterprise founded by high school students at Concordia International School Shanghai. By addressing challenges of economic inequity among tea farmers and limited educational access for their children, the project has become a model for how student empowerment can drive sustainable, high-impact change.
Madeleine Proud presents Nexus International School Malaysia’s award-winning Global Goals Day, a sustainability initiative that empowers learners to embrace global citizenship through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Effective preparation for studying abroad should begin well before high school, allowing students the time to build the skills, confidence, and support systems essential for success in a new academic and cultural setting. Sylvia Pryor explores the key considerations for early planning, drawing on insights from schools and students to guide those pursuing a truly global education.
International school leaders must balance the global vision of their educational community with a deep responsiveness to local needs. Andrew Sherman and Zakaria Laaraj explain why agility is not just an organisational asset, but a critical component of sustainable success in the dynamic education landscape.
Sustainability has become an urgent priority for schools worldwide. Adam McRoy discusses the meaningful steps Cogdel Cranleigh School Changsha (CCSC) has taken to embed environmental stewardship into their school culture. Their award-winning initiative, the CCSC Sustainability Pledge, is a student-led programme designed to instil responsible environmental habits.
International educators are increasingly seeking innovative approaches to spark meaningful, student-led dialogue beyond the standard curriculum. For Oanh Crouch at Globeducate, Philosophy for Children (P4C) emerged as a structured approach to nurturing students’ philosophical inquiry. The initiative aims to equip learners not just with knowledge, but with the skills to think critically, express ideas clearly, and collaborate thoughtfully with others.
International schools face a common problem: too many technology choices, too little guidance. A school may have an excellent EdTech tool in place, but without sufficient training, integration, and teacher buy-in, its impact is severely limited. Laurie Forcier of EDT&Partners explores how critical it is to bridge this gap and ensure that digital solutions are meaningfully embedded into teaching and learning.
The EU AI Act is now in force, reshaping how artificial intelligence is governed across Europe. Matthew Wemyss unpacks the implications for international school leaders and outlines actionable steps to help schools navigate this evolving regulatory landscape.
Parents are deeply invested in their child’s academic journey, yet they may struggle to align their expectations with the school’s approaches to learning. Gemma Archer discusses British International School Hanoi’s strategic approach to develop a structured and proactive model for parent engagement, using parent FAQs and wellbeing data.
As competition intensifies in international education, schools must find new ways to communicate their distinctiveness to prospective families. Independent reviews, such as those from The Good Schools Guide, offer a credible alternative to traditional channels. This article explores how three leading schools have successfully used such reviews to elevate their global profile and build trust with parents.
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