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Matt Magowan highlights the role of Physical Education in fostering social and emotional learning, aligning with the OECD Future of Education 2030 report’s call for holistic education. He describes how perseverance strategies are developed through activities like skateboarding and reinforced through cross-curricular approaches that integrate storytelling, collaboration, and transferable skills.
Pratikshya Bhandari and Katy Munden Hays share how Kopila Valley School is redefining the role of education for students facing adversity. Through its Futures Program, the school offers personalised career guidance, life skills, mentorship, and post-secondary support—empowering students to make informed, confident choices and become leaders in their communities.
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.
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.
Education stands at a crossroads. Traditional models often emphasise theory over practice, leaving students underprepared for today’s complex global challenges. For Srilakshmi Reddy, the Idea Loom framework responds to this gap by equipping students to think critically, act empathetically, and develop sustainable, real-world solutions through community-based engagement.
Schools and school leaders have a duty to encourage students to think for themselves and empower them to challenge the limits of individual and collective action. By discussing ‘Ignite’, an outdoor education programme run by Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG (HIF), Jared Nolan discusses how schools can support the transformation of learners into global citizens through experiential learning.
Many international schools worldwide share a common challenge: ensuring their unique educational offerings gain recognition from top universities worldwide. Dr Steffen Sommer discusses Misk Schools’ pioneering diploma programme that has bridged local and international education standards.
Upon returning to school in 2021, the American School of Paris (ASP) took much care to bridge academic gaps, yet in the social scene, awkwardness lingered as everyone had seemingly forgotten how to interact without a screen. The students decided to take it upon themselves to compensate for the lack of socialisation.
Dubai College was shortlisted for a 2023 International School Award. Cliona McMenamin, Head of Careers and teacher of Mathematics, explains the future pathways initiative that was recognised.
Dulwich College Beijing in China won the Pathways to Continued and University Education Award at the 2022 International School Awards. Here, Anthony Coles explains the initiative and its continued development since receiving the recognition.
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