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International School Leader Magazine

A free publication celebrating best practice with all international school leaders.
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The Business of Schools: Strategy, Growth & Sustainability

Exploring how international school leaders are navigating enrolment pressures, market positioning, and financial sustainability to build resilient, future-ready schools.

From July to September 2026, ISL Magazine features articles from school leaders sharing real strategies for growth, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability.

Reimagining Pre K-12 Schools

Choosing Partners, Not Projects

By Dave Bates

Pathways Summit at the American International School of Budapest in May, 2024

The Cost of Exclusion: Why Inclusion Is a Strategic Leadership Priority

By Louise Dawson

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When Partnerships Become Strategy

By Ildar Iliazov

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Identifying Learning Gaps Early: A Data-Informed Approach in Cambridge Schools

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Submissions for the 2026–27 editorial cycle are now OPEN. 

Explore the upcoming themes below and download the full pitch brief for each issue.

July – September 2026

The Business of Schools: Strategy, Growth & Sustainability

October – December 2026 

Designing Learning for an Evolving World

January – March 2027 

Inclusion in Practice: Moving from Policy to Culture

April – June 2027 

Beyond School: Rethinking Pathways, Purpose & Preparation

To pitch your ideas, please send:

  • A proposed title
  • A short summary (2–3 sentences) of your idea
  • Your name, role, and school/organisation
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