Ango Mwakisu has been working in international higher education for more than 10 years. Originally from the land of Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Ango is an alumnus of Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communications, Systems and Electronics. He is a former member of the Global Forum planning committee of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and currently sits on the International Advisory Committee of the Collegeboard and the Governance and Nominating Committee of the International Association for College Admissions Counselling. Ango is a regular presenter at international higher education conferences on various topics including student mobility trends and innovative ways of engaging with university-bound students. He has recently moved to NYU Abu Dhabi where he serves as a Senior Assistant Director of Admission.
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The Three Pillars of Wellbeing in International Education
International schools face unique wellbeing challenges, from cultural diversity to high student mobility. ISC Research identifies three pillars for sustainable wellbeing: fostering a supportive school culture, integrating resilience-building into the curriculum, and using data to guide interventions. When embedded across school life, these pillars strengthen student outcomes, staff retention, and long-term success. Read more
Building School Culture Through Value-Driven Recruitment
At Vega Schools in India, staff wellbeing starts with recruitment. By hiring and developing educators who align with core values of empathy, innovation, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, the school fosters a culture where teachers and students alike can thrive. Read more
An Untapped Opportunity: International Schools and the Future of University Recruitment
Global demand for higher education persists, but student expectations and priorities are shifting. As traditional destinations face visa restrictions and financial pressures, international schools remain a largely untapped recruitment opportunity. By engaging and aligning with these schools, universities can access well-prepared, globally minded students while building partnerships that reflect shared educational values and future-focused learning. Read more
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