Principal's Blog

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

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 ...

Improving Wellbeing Through Leadership

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 ...

Respecting Asian Values While Providing International Education

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. ...

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

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 ...

Navigating Leadership Across Continents

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 ...

The Value of Articulating School Values

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, ...

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

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 ...

Running 300 Residentials a Year Has Taught Me This

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 ...

Why Greatness Has to be Inspired

by Vincent Chian Imagine a bustling international school in Asia, a melting pot of cultures and languages. Principal Tanaka, known for her innovative leadership, faces a significant challenge; a ...