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Does international education deliver what it promises?
ISC Research has published a new report on today’s international school student profile and how the promise of an international education has resulted in the dramatic growth in the market. Read more
Bett 2022: Reuniting the global community for education technology under one roof
ISC Research will be attending Bett 2022, in person and presenting two prominent sessions! Doris Suchet, our School Development Manager will host the International School Award Showcase and Ashley Kirk, our Sales Director will present EdTech trends within International Schools. Here is an overview from Bett of what to expect this year. Read more
A view of student international mindedness by Nelson Graves
Nelson Graves, Founder and President of News Decoder, gives an insightful response to our latest specialist report on the international student profile. Read more
International School Awards 2022 Shortlisted Schools Announced
The shortlisted schools have been announced for the International School Awards 2022. Read more
Our DEI journey
UNIS is taking a multi-pronged approach to address DEI. The first step was creating a DEI team composed of various constituents to focus on the school culture, curriculum and overall composition of our community. Read more
Language support in the mainstream classroom
At Vinschool Central Park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, we are implementing a school-wide initiative for embedding language support across the curriculum. We are aiming to create a sustainable model that can last as and when teaching staff change. Read more
Hacking education to inspire innovators
American Community School of Abu Dhabi won the future-thinking innovators award at the 2021 International School Awards last January. Here Superintendent, Monique Flickinger tells their award-winning story. Read more
How sustainability inspires the international school community
Educators Sal Gordon from Green School Bali, and Anthony Copeland from Fairgreen International School, along with student, Aliza Kabani from Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket (SSHL), contributed experienced and diverse viewpoints around the topic of sustainability in an inspiring discussion at our recent Edruptors Conference. Read more
Key shifts in recruitment and CPD in international schools
ISC Research has conducted research into current recruitment and CPD practice within international schools, identifying shifts within the market and exploring the factors influencing change. Let’s highlight some of the key findings. Read more
Leading leaders to leave
Much has been written about how a Head of School must fight to retain their most talented leaders who are eager to move on to headships themselves. Let me offer a contrarian view: let them go. In fact, wish them bon voyage with fanfare and your sincere blessing, knowing that the departure of these gifted individuals is good news to be celebrated. This has become a cornerstone of leadership development at Frankfurt International School (FIS). Read more
Student Pathways to Higher Education Webinar Insights
Do college counsellors from schools, and international representatives from universities, agree when it comes to supporting high school students with their future pathways? This question was addressed in a recent panel discussion we hosted. The discussion focused on some of the outcomes from our recent report on international school student pathways to higher education. Read more
The state of wellbeing in international schools – insights from outsiders
Wellbeing has become a key talking point worldwide. This has resulted in new initiatives and breakthroughs within the education sector. The recent ISC Research Edruptors conference delved into this subject in a discussion led by Nalini Cook, Head of EMEA Research at ISC Research, alongside a panel of four popular education podcasters. Read more
2022 International School Awards partner with new World’s Best School Prizes
We’re pleased to announce that the most promising initiatives shortlisted for the 2022 International School Awards will also be considered for the 2022 World’s Best School Prizes. Read more
The Edruptors Conference Political Session: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice
In our political session during the ISC Research Edruptors Conference in July, educators and international school alumni discussed how they are taking action to support diversity, equality, inclusion and justice (DEIJ). Read more
World Smile Day – Emojis enhance emotional literacy
New Cairo British International School in Egypt won the Pastoral Initiative at the 2020 International School Awards this January. Deputy Head Tracy Connor explains the initiative which implemented a daily student check-in platform to make emotional wellness an everyday practice at the school. Read more
New report highlights change to international undergraduate recruitment and admissions
To better understand how the world’s universities are currently adapting international undergraduate pathways, ISC Research conducted research this summer. 165 higher education institutions from 23 countries participated in the research. A free report is now available, along with a white paper containing reactions from international school college counsellors to the research results. Read more
Celebrate your school at this year’s ISAs
The annual International School Awards (ISAs), hosted by ISC Research, bring the world’s international schools community together, sharing and celebrating great learning, innovation, and community participation. Read more
New school year begins with the international school sector looking stronger than ever
As of July 2021, ISC Research data recorded a total of 12,373 international schools around the world enrolling 5.6 million students and employ 550,846 teaching staff. The sector has demonstrated defensive resilience throughout COVID-19, generating over $53 billion USD in annual school fees, and looks set to emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. Read more
Introducing progressive child protection
The English School, Kuwait won the International School Awards Safeguarding Award 2021 for a safeguarding initiative that supports its entire international community and that of the wider schools network throughout the country. Read more
Our journey towards diversity, equity and inclusion
The world we live in today has never been so open. Through media and travel we can experience all the world has to offer and become fully immersed in living life and learning how others live their life. The question is, can you do this without preconceptions, judgemental attitudes, and a true sense of openness? Read more
Could your school be a winner?
Nominations are open for the 2022 International School Awards (ISAs). The awards, hosted by ISC Research, provide international schools with the chance to share and be recognised for great practice and successful initiatives within a range of categories. Read more
Embedding digital literacy across school staff
Sunny Thakral participated in a panel session at the ISC Research Edruptors Conference, engaging many educators with his solutions for sustainable tech-supported teaching and learning. Read more
Sustainability: a mission, not a token
Sal Gordon inspired many at this summer’s ISC Research Edruptors Conference with his advice for international schools on embracing sustainability within the school ethos. Here he expands on his conference comments. Read more
What are the key shifts in Teaching and Learning?
The new Heads Up series hosted by ISC Research kicks off with an insightful discussion about shifts in teaching and learning practices at international schools. Read more
More students, bilingual education, school groups and UK curricula in the international schools market this year
At the ISC Research Edruptors Conference, ISC Research released new data and shifts happening within the world’s international schools market. Read more
Questions about the future of international education
Many more questions will be addressed at the Edruptors Conference hosted by ISC Research which takes place online on 8th July. Read more
New report helps inform the shifting international schools market
Latest trends published by ISC Research in a new Summary Report of the international schools market suggest the sector has remained resilient through the massive impact of COVID-19. Read more
How sustainability inspires the international school community
The international school community has proactively inspired students to care about their local and global environment and learn to act in a sustainable way. Read more
Demand for affordable international schools increases
The international schools market has seen a notable growth in demand for schools at a fee point affordable by more families. Read more
New China regulations and their impact on schools in China
In what appears to be a significant move, the Chinese government has announced greater controls on private schools from the start of the 2021-2022 school year which begins this September. Read more
Your wellbeing questions answered
Our webinar panellists have given their expert feedback to many of the questions asked during our recent wellbeing webinar, and we share their responses here. Read more
Why does authentic care and belonging in international schools matter?
Last month I presented about wellbeing in international schools at the World Education Summit. Afterwards, I received many comments ... Read more
Parents are selecting schools in different ways and for different reasons
It was very insightful leading the research of international school admissions directors and school marketing leaders for the new white paper that ISC Research has just published. Read more
International schools impacted by staff and student wellbeing during COVID-19
ISC Research has launched a new report of research into how the wellbeing of students and staff at international schools has been affected by COVID-19. Read more
New international school data at the TAISI conference
Some school campuses in India now have permission to open for selected year groups after eight months of distance learning due to COVID-19. Read more
International School Award Winners 2021 Announced Today
The International School Awards 2021 were live streamed today to schools around the world. The International School of the Year 2021 was awarded to Branksome Hall Asia, South Korea. Read more
ISC Research appoints Emeline Tissot as Head of Marketing
Emeline Tissot has joined ISC Research as Head of Marketing. Read more
New Shifts in the World’s International Schools Market
There are notable shifts in the international schools market as new trends are emerging, according to the latest research by ISC Research. Read more
The questions university international officers ask to international school college counsellors
The webinar about university pathway support for international school students provided some excellent advice for international officers, who also asked a range of questions. Read more
ISC Research appoints Sales Director
ISC Research has announced that Ashley Kirk will be joining the company as Sales Director early in the new year. Read more
The future of education in a post-COVID landscape: Your questions answered – Part 1
Over 1,000 questions were posed to a panel of experts on the Education Perfect and ISC Research webinar: The future of education in a post-COVID landscape. Read more
Higher Education special issue of International School Leader Magazine
The December issue of International School Leader Magazine is now published. It is a special issue focused on pathways to higher education. Read more
More than 12,000 international schools in the world
There are now over 12,000 English-medium international schools around the world. This includes 132 brand new international schools and campuses which have opened their doors for the first time this calendar year (from January 2020 onwards). Read more
Your international schools global update questions answered
In the ISC Research global update webinar about the world’s international schools market (October 2020), many questions were asked by attendees. We did not have the time to answer these during the webinar, so now here are answers to them. Read more
Questions from education suppliers on the impact of coronavirus for international schools by Diane Glass
The leaders of COBIS and ECIS joined me on a webinar last week and shared news about the impact of coronavirus on their member schools. Read more
2020 International School Awards Winners
The International School of the Year 2020 was awarded to St Andrews International School Bangkok (Primary School), Thailand for its exceptionally powerful environmental initiative. Read more
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ISC Research provides data and intelligence for the world's leading media and publications. Here is a list of our most recent mentions in the press.
- International mindedness needs universial definition, says report, Independent Education Today
- New white paper on the purchasing decisions international schools make, BESA
- International mindedness rethink needed at international schools, The PIE News
- Hybrid CPD is the future for staff, says ISC, The PIE News
- Recruitment Trends, International Teacher Magazine
- Tracking fundamental shifts in the international schools market, ICEF Monitor
- Dear Parents, Choosing the Right International School for your Children, Indonesia Expact
- The Pathway from International School to Higher Education, The EARCOS Journal
- International schools' new approach to university entry, TES
- New Report and Response from International Schools About University Admissions, The International Educator
- 2021's best international schools in Asia, Study International
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International School Awards 2022
Event date - January 18, 2022
The annual International School Awards, hosted by ISC Research, bring the world’s international schools community together, sharing and celebrating great learning, innovation, and community participation. Find out more
Bett 2022: Welcome back to the EdTech’s biggest reunion – in person
Event date - January 19, 2022
Bett returns to ExCeL London to reunite the global education community. ISC Research will be there! Join our International School Award Showcase hosted by Doris Suchet, and the EdTech trends within International Schools session presented by Ashley Kirk. Find out more
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