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Enhancing mindset and improving learning in international schools

Aug 1, 2024 | ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

International schools have significantly evolved to meet diverse student needs, emphasising critical literacies, cultural responsiveness, and holistic development. Sekolah Cita Buana in Indonesia turned to the International Curriculum Association (ICA) for guidance, using the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) to enhance resilience and adaptability among students, ensuring continuous, meaningful learning experiences despite the crisis.

Promoting awareness of human trafficking through primary and secondary connections

Jun 6, 2024 | DEIJ, ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

Jannapha Hubeny and Kennon Coe, primary educators at Atlanta International School (AIS), are dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking both within their school community and on a global scale. They serve as key facilitators of the school’s organisation, Atlanta International School Against Human Trafficking (AISAHT), working tirelessly to educate students and combat this critical issue.

Transforming school communities with healthy food and farming

Jun 6, 2024 | ISL Magazine, Sustainability, Teaching & learning

Award-winning Kopila Valley School serves 400 of the most vulnerable and at-risk children from the region each year using a holistic approach, with a major focus on experiential and place-based education. Sunita Bhandari and Rajen Karki discuss the school’s healthy lunch program and agriculture initiatives.

International mindedness at work 

Jun 6, 2024 | DEIJ, ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

Lincoln Community School in Ghana won a 2024 International School Award for its hosting of the inaugural Model United Nations Conference. Johnny Schwerk, Counsellor at Lincoln Community School in Ghana, discusses the award-winning initiative.

A purposeful journey: Integrating service learning and the SDGs 

Jun 6, 2024 | ISL Magazine, Sustainability, Teaching & learning

Samuel Hodge, Deputy Principal at Prince of Wales Island International School (POWIIS), discusses the award-winning POWIIS Project, a service learning/passion project curriculum addressing local environmental and social concerns. It is not just one initiative, but rather close to 30, aiming to cover all 17 SDGs.

Service learning in action at the Kansai Food Bank

Jun 6, 2024 | ISL Magazine, Sustainability, Teaching & learning

All schools want students to make a difference, but ensuring that this change is authentic can be a challenge. Mark Beales, Principal of Osaka YMCA International School, emphasises the importance of establishing sustainable initiatives exists at the school’s core. He delves into the school’s award-winning student-led initiative while sharing practical advice.

Standardised assessments that meet the demands of international schools

Jun 6, 2024 | ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

For international educators, finding the right progress assessment can be a tight balancing act; with an increasing number of schools now teaching a combination of curricula across subjects, assessing progress effectively can present several challenges. Cerys Hadwin-Owen, Senior Lead Product Manager at Hodder Education, explores how choosing a skills-based assessment has many advantages in an international context.

Empowering global citizens: DPS International’s journey towards sustainable impact

Jun 6, 2024 | ISL Magazine, Sustainability, Teaching & learning

DPS International School in Gurugram won a 2024 International School Award for its Student Task Force, reflecting their commitment to innovative, student-led initiatives for community wellbeing. Gunjan Tomar, Activities and Service as Action Coordinator at DPS International School, tells us about the evolution of the Student Task Force and the various initiatives to exist within it.

Empowered leaders empowering learners

Feb 22, 2024 | ISL Magazine, Leadership, Recruitment & CPD, Teaching & learning

UNIS Hanoi believe strongly that great leaders are made, and not born. Megan Brazil and Jenny-Lee Moore from UNIS Hanoi share some advice to help empower international school leaders.

Hybrid learning partnerships: three ways to support your school’s growth

Feb 22, 2024 | EdTech, ISL Magazine, Teaching & learning

A hybrid learning partnership can be the key to steadying, expanding and futureproofing your international school. Delivering world-class, live, interactive teaching fully online, 2023 COBIS Award winner King’s InterHigh is a solution international schools trust.

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