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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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The Three Pillars of Wellbeing in International Education
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
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
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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