I have over 20 years of customer service and operational leadership, both in the UK and Europe, and always with an international context. I’ve worked in the ISC Research Head Office since 2014, providing training and expertise on the ISC Outreach system to our many clients around the world, and more recently directing operational activities across the organisation. I love a good process and procedure!
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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
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