Oleg Figlin is CEO of Faria Education Group, based in London. He is deeply passionate about EdTech because of the transformative impact it has on the lives of countless children and families. He is committed to empowering customers and the wider ecosystem to fully harness their potential and achieve envisioned objectives by tapping into international best practices and cutting-edge EdTech innovations. Oleg has extensive experience in executive leadership with a proven track record in building diverse, mission-driven, and exceptionally effective teams. With over two decades of experience in the global software industry, including nine years dedicated to the education technology sector at Anthology and Blackboard and 14 years at SAP, Oleg brings a wealth of expertise to his role leading the Faria team.
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The Curriculum Growth Map Has Changed. Is Your International Strategy Keeping Up?
Growth across the international schools market is increasingly concentrated in specific regions and specific curricula. For suppliers still working from assumptions formed five years ago, the Curricula Global Overview 2026 from ISC Research shows just how much the picture has shifted. Read more
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
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