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The Heart of Every Leader

by Hendri Mclntosh As we have all come to a new school year, it is essential to reflect, anticipate new opportunities, influence others around you and cultivate new growth. We, as leaders, have the ...


There is a Culture in the Gap

by Lily Liu. The Educational Philosophies and Aspirations of the East and the West are Highly Consistent – To Make Individuals Become Better People. As the principal of an internationalized ...

An International Head’s Perspective on Recruitment and Retention in the UK

by Rob Ford. Summer Reflections This summer marked four years since I took the very difficult decision to leave the English state system and move fully to the international sector and take up my ...

Building a Strong School Culture in International Schools: Fostering Excellence and Identity in China

by Don Lyu. In the ever-evolving landscape of international education, the concept of school culture stands as a cornerstone. It not only defines the ethos of an institution but also lays the ...

What Do I Want For My Students in Their New School Year?

By Barry Cooper. Results  That’s the starting point, that’s the hygiene factor for any school principal, it’s not even a conversation. We want our students to get great results that reflect their ...

How to Bask in the Pygmalion Effect

By Sian May. I am part of a strong and wide-ranging team that stretches from our Council of Governors, into our educators and professional services teams. In this network of colleagues almost every ...

Your First 90-Days

By Warren S. Cook– Chief of HR Advisory Services at TAHR & Co-Author LYIS Starting a new position or role can be both exhilarating and stressful simultaneously.  There is a significant ...

Shedding the Emperor’s Clothes: An Interview with Conrad Hughes 

Last week, Jane had the honour of meeting and talking with Conrad Hughes, Director General of the International School of Geneva. Here, we share some of the key takeaways from the interview.  ...

Developing Middle Leaders through Authentic Leadership

By Mr. Michael J. Norton. Bio: Michael Norton is currently a Deputy Headteacher at Dubai International Academy (Emirates Hills) in the UAE. He has worked at IB-Continuum schools for over six years, ...