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The Price of Prestige:When Marketing Overshadows Mission

Leave a Comment / Leadership / By / November 2, 2024

by Alissa Kordprom Introduction Student well-being and inclusion are at the heart of nearly every international school’s mission today.
A quick tour of any school website will reveal an institution’s desire to create compassionate, driven and well-rounded students.
The same tour will inevitably be interrupted by pop-up recruitment advertisements aimed at showcasing what becoming a …

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Bridging Chinese and International Approaches to Parent Engagement

Leave a Comment / Management / By / October 28, 2024

by Christopher J.
Dawe Few challenges in international education in China are as complex and rewarding as navigating the delicate balance between Chinese and international approaches to parent engagement.
As the Secondary Principal of HD Qingdao School, a bilingual institution catering to Chinese students, I have found myself at the intersection of two distinct educational …

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The Crucial Role of Home-School Partnerships in Supporting Learning: A Case Study of Oxbridge International School

Leave a Comment / Learning / By / October 20, 2024

by Khassiyat Saidiganiyeva Home-school partnerships are vital for creating a cohesive and supportive learning environment that extends beyond the classroom.
At Oxbridge International School, we have successfully cultivated strong partnerships with parents through a variety of initiatives, ensuring that families play an active role in their children’s education.
Such partnerships were vitally necessary when the …

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Improving Wellbeing Through Leadership

2 Comments / Wellbeing / By / October 13, 2024

by Ryno Engelke Introduction In today’s working environment, wellbeing often takes a backseat to productivity and innovation, which are commonly seen as the primary indicators of organisational success.
However, research shows that organisations that prioritise the wellbeing of their staff end up with healthier, more satisfied teams that drive greater innovation and productivity.
Therefore, it …

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Respecting Asian Values While Providing International Education

1 Comment / Learning Centred Leadership / By / October 6, 2024

by Kim Peters In January 2023, Independent Schools Council (ISC) Research reported that 6.
5 million children between the ages of 3 and 18 are enrolled in over 13,200 international schools worldwide.
More than half of these schools are located in Asia, with China and India leading in numbers.
This growth reflects the rising demand for …

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The Importance of First Impressions as a New School Leader in Developing Trust and Confidence

Leave a Comment / Leadership / By / September 28, 2024

by Matt Topliss Initial Impressions As a new leader in any school, first impressions are pivotal and create opportunities for growth and development for a new leader and existing colleagues.
Creating a positive first impression for school leaders is central to the establishment of trust and confidence amongst stakeholders and the wider community.
Being visible, …

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Navigating Leadership Across Continents

Leave a Comment / Culture / By / September 23, 2024

by Simon Jacobs Leading in international schools offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards, requiring adaptability and a deep understanding of diverse cultural contexts.
My journey through three distinct schools – in China; Argentina; and now in London – has profoundly shaped my approach to educational leadership.
In my first leadership role in China, I was tasked …

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The Value of Articulating School Values

Leave a Comment / Sustainability, Vision Building & Values / By / September 14, 2024

by Daniel Reynolds Schools are typically mission-driven, which is undeniably important.
However, in my experience, it is the school’s values that play a more pivotal role in creating, building, and sustaining a positive school culture.
When I arrived at Tokyo International School (TIS), we had a strong mission and vision but lacked a set of …

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Clarity of Vision: The Importance of Values and Valuing How We Learn

1 Comment / Vision Building & Values / By / September 7, 2024

by Iain Hope Introduction In recent times, my school has undergone a significant change in name and identity.
It has moved from being the last vestige of a local international school to becoming part of a global group linked to an old British school.
As such, it was time to revisit the school’s identity and …

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Running 300 Residentials a Year Has Taught Me This

Leave a Comment / Sustainability / By / September 1, 2024

by Haena Kim Something always goes wrong, so, being solution-oriented is key Unfortunately, something always goes wrong.
Usually (hopefully), it is something minor.
A trail that was fine the night before can get washed out in the rain, a bus can run over a nail, a child sneaks out at night, a teacher catches COVID, …

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