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Dr Helen Wright

International Education Advisor

Helen has an energetic career spanning 25 years to date in the UK and international education sector, including 13 years leading schools as Head, as well as a number of national and international roles, including as Vice-Chair of the Independent Schools’ Council, President of the UK Girls’ Schools Association, and Chair of the Research Group of the World Leading Schools’ Association.

She is a regular speaker at international education conferences on topics including internationalising schools and engaging with digital technologies to extend global educational and career opportunities for young people. She currently coaches several senior international school leaders in post (and transitioning between roles) in various parts of the world. As an Associate of LSC Education (international executive search), she has helped to recruit numerous candidates for roles in international schools across the world.

Helen is active in several non-executive and advisory board roles in the UK and overseas.

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ISC Research Facilitates US–GCC Partnership for New American School in Riyadh
ISC Research Facilitates US–GCC Partnership for New American School in Riyadh

Fulton Science Academy (USA) has joined forces with MindSpire Education, a leading Saudi education operator, to launch Hayah Advanced International Academy in Riyadh. Facilitated by ISC Research, it brings together two respected organisations to build a world-class American curriculum school in the Kingdom. Read more

Choosing Partners, Not Projects: Why relationships are the foundation of successful international school growth
Choosing Partners, Not Projects: Why relationships are the foundation of successful international school growth

As more UK independent schools look overseas to diversify income and extend their educational impact, choosing the right market often dominates strategic discussions. Yet, in practice, the greatest determinant of success is rarely the contract or business model, it's the strength of the partnership behind it. Drawing on his experience of international school development, Dave Bates explores why relationships, governance and shared purpose are the foundations of successful international growth. Read more

Schools are Brilliant. They May Just Be Answering the Wrong Question.
Schools are Brilliant. They May Just Be Answering the Wrong Question.

As artificial intelligence reshapes access to knowledge, schools are being forced to confront a deeper question about their purpose. Ben Whitaker explores why the future of education may depend less on information delivery and more on the uniquely human experiences schools can provide. Read more

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