Heads Up

Edtech is no longer a ‘nice to have’ for international schools, it is embedded in every aspect of school operations, supporting both administrative and pedagogical needs. Choosing the right edtech product can greatly improve administrative efficiency for staff, giving them more time to focus on the learning outcomes of their students.  In this episode, join Elena Mora, International Schools Field...

In this episode, join Janelle Torres, South East Asia Research Manager at ISC Research, as she speaks with two representatives from Lincoln Community School in Ghana. This school recently achieved a prestigious International School Award for their remarkable initiative. They hosted the West African International Schools Activities League Model United Nations, a student-led conference that saw the...

In this episode hosted by Luke Walduck, School Development Manager at ISC Research, we shine a spotlight on an inspiring initiative recognised at the 2024 International School Awards. Join us as we applaud the British Vietnamese International School Hanoi for their outstanding community service project, which has made a significant impact on the residents of the Floating Village in Hanoi. Our pane...

In this episode, Luke Walduck, School Development Manager at ISC Research, joins forces with Tony Atkinson, International Field Researcher at ISC Research, and Matthew Peck, Senior Business Manager at Teachanywhere, to delve into the recruitment and retention cycle within international schools. Together, they shed light on the myriad of challenges faced and underscore the importance of adaptive st...

International schools are being challenged like never before. What have been the toughest challenges of the last 12 months and what has helped address them? In this episode, school leaders share their most trusted support mechanisms that have guided them through these challenging times.  Thank you to Nalini and our three representatives from international schools:   Ben Marsh, Director at Internat...

Does learner agency require system change? How are international schools developing a community culture that empowers all students with the current, rigid educational paradigm? Answers to these questions and more will be discussed in this episode, where Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, speaks to a panel of three international school experts.  Thank you to Nalini and our three...

Beginning in the earliest years, international schools facilitate self-management and personalised learning journeys by encompassing language, culture, values, and choice. In this episode, Janelle Torres, South East Asia Research Manager at ISC Research, speaks to a panel of three international school experts to discuss how initiatives in the early years can impact students of all ages. Thank you...

Ahead of the academic year, listen in to hear expert guidance on how to address and support school leader and teacher wellbeing. In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research, speaks with expert Dr Helen Kelly, who explores some of the common challenges around wellbeing in international schools, shares practical tips for schools on measuring the wellbeing of their communities, discusses ac...

In this episode, Pia Maske, East Asia Field Research Manager explores some of the findings from recent research conducted by ISC Research into student voices with a panel of experts. It discusses research conducted with international school students and alumni as well as separate research with international school teachers and leaders. Two international school consultants who contributed to the re...

In this episode, Janelle Torres, Field Research Consultant for South East Asia at ISC Research, and an EAL expert discuss the use of English as an Additional Language in international schools to support the education of students where English is not their first language. What challenges are presented by the language barrier and what provision is in place to support all school stakeholders? To lear...

In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, addresses the challenge of crises management in international schools with a panel of experts. How can schools identify what their risks are? How can school leaders be agile with their crises management strategy? What practical solutions and suggestions are there that may help the international schools community to prepare for...

In this episode, Pia Maske, East Asia Field Research Manager at ISC Research, focuses on some of the factors impacting demand within the international schools market that are influencing current growth trends. Pia talks to two senior leaders from international schools who share insights into the recent shifts they have seen in admissions enquiries and the reasons driving parents to select an inter...

In this episode, Pia Maske, East Asia Field Research Manager at ISC Research, addresses the challenge of global inflation in international schools with a panel of experts. What new challenges are schools facing in this economic turmoil, and how are schools alleviating the risks to their teaching and learning and to their entire school community? What practical solutions and suggestions are there t...

ISC Research recently conducted some research to find out if international schools are noticing any shifts in the choices that students are making for their life after school. In this episode, our host and Head of Global Research, Nalini Cook, discusses the results of the research with career guidance and college counsellors. Nalini gathers insights into how more students aged 13 to 15 are making...

Although many international school teams are introducing the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) into their school practices, most are yet to make any authentic, sustainable change based on deep understanding. In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, leads an important discussion on centring staff recruitment and training around DEIJ. How can...

In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, discusses governance practices in international schools with a panel of experts from the international schools community:  Ian Hunt, CEO and Chair of Haileybury Kazakhstan , International Schools Group David Axtell, former Parent Governor at St Christopher’s School, Bahrain Vanita Uppal OBE, Director of the British School New D...

This episode shares expert practices around supporting student choice to positively impact their life and career. We discussed the topic with international education guest panelists at our Edruptors@School conference in June 2022.  Thank you to our panel of experts from the international school community: Deepa Avashia, School Leader at the Riverside School Erika Elkady, Secondary School Head Teac...

The ISC Research Edruptors@School conference, which took place in June, explored innovation and transformation in international school leadership. In this episode, we celebrate inspiring ideas shared by members of the international education community who took part in the conference discussions. This episode is all about the implementation of innovative school practices and the fostering of commun...

In this episode, Freddie Cloke, School Development Manager at ISC Research gathers insights from our very own field research team on influential school groups and brands within the international schools sector.  Sam Fraser, Research Director at ISC Research and Pia Maske, East Asia Research Manager, talk about the ways school brands influence practices in international school campuses and highligh...

This episode, hosted by Janelle Torres, Research Manager - South East Asia , is all about the key assessment challenges faced by international schools and the innovative assessment practices implemented to tackle them. Thank you to our panel of experts from the international school community: Ben Marsh , Director at International School of Myanmar , Matthew Savage, educational trainer and coach, G...

In this episode hosted by our Research Consultant Janelle Torres, we celebrate inspiring ideas from the international education community. We talked to representatives of the International School of the Year 2022 and to some of the top social media influencers within international education. Thank you to our guests: - Vicki Davis, teacher and blogger aka Cool Cat Teacher - Kai Vacher, Principal of...

Nalini Cook, Head of EMEA Research discusses the meaning of international mindedness in education and our latest research on the topic with a panel of experts from the international education community, including:  - Christopher Allen, Director of Learning & Technology at Al Sahwa, IB School, Muscat, Oman.  - Maria Krasinski, News Decoder’s Managing Director.  - Anson Wong, international schoo...

Addressing the challenge of recruitment and staff development in international schools. In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of EMEA Research at ISC Research discusses our latest research into recruitment and CPD in international schools with a panel of experts:  - Pauline O’Brien, Director of Global Recruitment at International School Services.  - Dr Vincent Chian, Principal of Fairview Internation...

International school students have faced significant challenges over the past couple of years. With COVID-19 and travel restrictions, their pathway to higher education has only become more challenging. Pia Maske, East Asia Researcher at ISC Research, discussed our latest research on the subject with Lucien Giordano, Group Director of International Outreach and Alumni Engagement at Education in Mot...

The new Heads Up series hosted by ISC Research kicks off with an insightful discussion about shifts in teaching and learning practices at international schools. Research Director Sam Fraser talks to Dr Kristen Weatherby, a researcher and consultant in education technology and teacher policy, about the results released in the new Teaching and Learning in International Schools Report just published...