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ISC Research Annual Conference 2025: Day One

July 15, 2025
Join ISC Research for our Annual Conference: Fostering Relationships that Matter in International Education, as we explore the international education landscape in 2025.

ISC Research Annual Conference 2025: Day One

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Fostering Relationships that Matter in International Education

Join ISC Research for our Annual Conference as we explore the international education landscape in 2025. Over two days, you will receive the latest data on the K-12 international schools sector, practical tools to adapt to an ever-growing market, and insights from educational experts on the latest trends affecting schools worldwide.

If you work within the international schools market and looking to improve your knowledge of this dynamic sector, then don’t miss out. RSVP today to secure your place.

 

Conference Agenda – Day One

15 July 2025

Open to all, day one of the ISC Research Annual Conference celebrates and explores the vibrant international school community. With over 15,000 international schools and home to over 7 million students worldwide, fostering meaningful connections across the sector has never been more important for schools and suppliers alike.

Beginning with a comprehensive market update from ISC Research, discover where the market is growing, how schools priorities are changing and the numbers driving the key trends.

We will then showcase best practices in international schools and through practical, proven examples of how effective collaboration is improving teaching, learning and student outcomes.

Whether you’re an education supplier looking to expand your presence or a school leader interested in seeing what’s working elsewhere, day one will leave you informed, inspired, and better connected within the international schools community.

 

09:30 – CEO’s Welcome and the International Schools Market in 2025

The conference opens with a welcome from ISC Research CEO Leigh Webb, highlighting the importance of collaboration in today’s international education landscape — and setting the tone for two days of shared learning, meaningful connection, and purposeful partnerships.

Following this, ISC Research’s Head of Global Research, Sami Yosef, will present the latest data and insights on the international schools market in 2025. This session will offer an up-to-the-minute view of the trends shaping the sector today — from regional shifts and new growth patterns, to the evolving needs of schools and their communities.

Together, these sessions lay the groundwork for the conversations ahead, exploring not just where the market is going, but how stronger relationships can help us all navigate what’s next.

Sponsored by BETT Asia

 

 

Celebrating Best Practices in International Schools

10:35 – Tracking progress: How data is helping multilingual learners thrive

English language acquisition remains a significant challenge for multilingual learners, including ELL / EAL students. In this session, three international schools will present data-driven insights into how technology supports multilingual learners. Through visual data and real-life case studies, the speakers will explore how tracking key metrics – such as lesson completion, assessment results and student progress – can inform teaching strategies and drive improvement.

Join us as we discuss how schools are using data to measure the impact of their technology tools, tailor their teaching approaches and ensure progress for multilingual learners. This session is ideal for school staff looking to better understand how data can support planning, identify areas for intervention and demonstrate measurable progress.

Hosted by FlashAcademy®

 

11:25 – Leading with Impact: Best Practices Across International Schools from an ASIC Perspective

What defines impactful leadership in international schools today? In this session, ASIC shares key insights drawn from its global accreditation work across diverse school contexts. Discover how high-performing schools embed strategic vision, innovation, wellbeing, and inclusivity into everyday practice. Through real-world case studies, delegates will explore proven approaches to quality assurance, leadership development, and whole-school improvement—equipping them to lead with clarity, consistency, and purpose in a fast-changing global education environment.

Hosted by ASIC

 

12:25 –  Educating for Sustainability: Challenges, innovations and real-world experiences

Discover how schools around the world are transforming education through sustainability! Hear from a panel of international school leaders and environmental education experts as they share real-world stories of success, challenges, and the mindset shifts needed to make sustainability a core part of school culture and learning.

Hosted by Oxford International Programme (OUP)

 

13:15 – Global Class

In collaboration with a private, Buddhist high school in Kyoto, Japan, we developed a Global Class curriculum through which we enrich Japanese students’ international perspective through in-person classes in both Japan and in California, USA during their last two years of high school.

Hosted by University of California – Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education-International

 

14:05 – Closing panel session: The Future of Collaboration in International Education

As international schools navigate an increasingly complex global environment, the value of strong, purposeful collaboration has never been clearer.

This closing panel features school leaders from across the sector, sharing how they are cultivating relationships that help schools adapt, innovate, and thrive. Whether it’s co-developing solutions with trusted partners, leading cross-regional initiatives, or building resilience through community networks and associations, these leaders will offer practical insights into what makes collaboration meaningful in today’s world.

Join us for an honest, forward-looking discussion on how schools are working together, and with others, to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing international education landscape and foster relationships that matter.

Hosted by Sami Yosef, Chris Woolf, Barry Cooper and Sarah Kupke

Register to the ISC Community for free to join us on day one – confirm your attendance here.

Extend your ticket to day two to access the exclusive insights that will give you a competitive edge in the international schools market. Find out more here.

By attending this webinar, you agree that your contact details (such as name and email address) may be shared with the webinar hosts for follow-up communication (marketing purposes only), in accordance with our privacy policy.

Event details

Event date:
July 15, 2025

Event time:
9:30 am

Format:

Virtual conference

Hosted within the ISC Community

When:

15 July, 09:30 – 13:30

Time zone:

BST (GMT+1)

Registration:

Join the ISC Community for free to access Day One of the conference

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ISC Research Annual Conference 2025: Day One

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Join ISC Research for our Annual Conference: Fostering Relationships that Matter in International Education, as we explore the international education landscape in 2025. Find out more

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