Principal's Blog

Strategic Parent Engagement 

by Thomas Hitchings International schools in increasingly competitive markets are now vying for a more diverse pool of potential parents. Parallel to the fluctuating market conditions, we are also...

International Start-Ups: The Second Year Comes After the First!

by Jean-Luc Aupoix In the Beginning Starting up an international school is much more than assembling elements together – elements that are important and crucial in building a good school and...

How to Make the Most of Your Exit Interviews: Advice for School Leaders

by Tim Allen Creating effective exit interview questions is crucial for school administrators seeking to enhance their hiring and retention strategies. Exit interviews offer a unique opportunity to...

Cybersecurity: Protecting The Future of International Schools

by Faiz, Ye Chong Muhammad Wee In our increasingly digital world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated, particularly in the educational environments of international schools. As...

Who Do you think you are?

by Steven Miles My work, at times, can be all-consuming. This, I suspect, is an experience and a perception shared by all senior leaders in schools everywhere, not to mention also by teachers and most...

Learning, Leaning and Leading

by Michael Taylor It can be a circuitous journey into leadership but that’s half the fun  Quite often aspiring leaders will ask What do I need to do to get this leadership position? It’s terribly...

The Power of Non-Academic Interaction

by Tilly Erguder Is the key to better academic success and student well-being outside the classroom? Throughout my journey as a teacher and an administrator, I have had the opportunity to experience...

CPD: The Ultimate Tool for Teacher Recruitment and Retention

by John Woodberry The Grey Rhino on the Horizon The international education sector is on the brink of a significant recruitment crisis. According to ISC Research, the demand for international school...

Understanding the Importance of Family Partnerships in Leading Your International School

by Nicolas Belcher Context: The topic of this overarching article and the potential expansion of understanding the importance of partnerships in an International school context continues to enrich...