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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 participation of over 150 students. Explore the invaluable opportunities this initiative provided for students to cultivate leadership and collaboration skills, alongside the challenges faced and advice for future schools looking to apply to the International School Awards. Join us in applauding Lincoln Community School as we are joined by George Abogbampo and Johnny Schwerk. Thank you to Janelle and our two representatives from international schools: George Abogbampo, Physical Education Teacher and Athletics Director at Lincoln Community School in Ghana Johnny Schwerk, Grade 9-10 Counsellor, Model United Nations Advisor and Child Safeguarding Lead at Lincoln Community School in Ghana #internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #schoolleaders  Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 panellist, Piers Roderick, Assistant Head of Secondary at the school, provides an in-depth look into this inspiring endeavour. He discusses the challenges encountered, outlines plans for further development, and shares invaluable advice for international schools contemplating future International School Award applications. Tune in for a conversation filled with insights, inspiration, and a celebration of educational excellence in action, and discover how BVIS’ award-winning initiative has evolved in the past year. Featuring: Piers Roderick, Assistant Head of Secondary at British Vietnamese International School and Nord Anglia’s Social Impact Regional Lead for South East Asia. Thank you to Luke and Piers for an insightful episode. #internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #schoolleaders  Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 strategies in meeting recruitment demands. They explore the evolving landscape of recruitment tactics, advocating for a diversified approach leveraging multiple channels. Tune in for valuable insights and much more as they navigate through this essential aspect of school management. Thank you to Luke, Tony, and Matthew for an insightful episode. #internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #schoolleaders  Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 International School Myanmar Ildiko Murray, Head of School at Changchun American International School Simon Mann, Education Consultant at Mann Education Consultancy and former Interim Principal at British Vietnamese International School Hanoi #internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #schoolleaders Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 representatives from international schools:  Naheed Bardai, Principal at UWC Atlantic College.  Nneka Johnson, Director of Innovation and Strategic Development at International School of Dakar (ISD) Alan Phan, Head of School at North London Collegiate School MCMC and Diversity Collective Founder #internationalschools #internationaleducation #learneragency #educators #studentvoice #deij Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 to Janelle and our three representatives from international schools: Jessica Davis, ES EAL Teacher at Saigon South International School, Vietnam. Matt Hajdun, Assistant Director of Learning - Language Development at TCS, Colombia.Helen Avetisyan, Whole School Multilingualism Lead Teacher at Western Academy Beijing. #internationalschools #internationaleducation #multilingualism #educators #EALKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 accessible resources and best practice for preventing burnout, maintaining effective leadership and much more. Featuring: Dr Helen Kelly, former international school principal, now an author, researcher, consultant and an expert in the field of school wellbeing and culture. #internationalschools #internationaleducation #wellbeing #educatorsKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 research report share their insights about the findings and offer practical solutions for international schools opening up student voice.Pia hosts the discussion with international school consultants:Matthew Savage, Independent Consultant and a former International School PrincipalJoel Jr Llaban, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice at the International Schools Services (ISS).#internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #studentvoice #deij #learneragencyKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 learn about the essentials for effective EAL support, Janelle speaks to Deborah Perrin who shares with us some answers to these alongside many other questions. Panellist: Deborah Perrin, Head of English as an Additional Language (EAL) at The British School in The Netherlands and ECIS MLIE (Multilingual Learning in International Education) Committee Member #internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #EAL #multilingual Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 a crisis? These questions and plenty more are discussed with our two panelists:-        Samantha Gayfer, South East Asia Consultant at The Jane Group-        Maya Nelson, Head of School at Jakarta Intercultural School in Indonesia#internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #crisismanagement #leadership #safeguardingKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 international school for their child.  Thank you to Pia and our two representatives from international schools:Julia Love, Director of Admissions at the International School of Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaKatie Rigney-Zimmermann, Admissions and Marketing Director at Saigon South International School, VietnamCheck out our latest white paper, Why more international schools keep opening, for additional insights from Julia and Katie, alongside other international school representatives.  #internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #schoolleaders #admissions #edchatKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 that may help the broader international schools community to unite in a time of crisis? These questions and plenty more are addressed in this episode.  Thank you to Pia and our representatives from international schools: - Szilvi Lazar, Director of Advancement at the International Christian School of Budapest in Hungary- Myna Anderson, Director at Banjul American International School in the GambiaOur panelists shared some associations and schemes that they have turned to for support during this time of crisis:  - Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)- African International Schools Association (AISA) and their Small Schools Initiative (SSI)- GLOBAL School Consulting Group#internationalschools #internationaleducation #educators #schoolleaders Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 alternative choices instead of continuing to senior final years, the alternative pathways to university chosen by students at age 18, the shifts in university destinations and subject choices, and more. Thank you to Nalini and our representatives from international schoolHarriett Burrows, Head of High School at Green School Bali in IndonesiaJolan Zhou, Head of University and Careers Counselling at Dulwich International High School Zhuhai, ChinaNiya Stateva, Career Counsellor at the American English Academy in Sofia, Bulgaria#internationalschools #internationaleducation #collegecounsellors #educators #schoolleaders #highereducation #vocation #collegeadmissions Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 DEIJ in tandem with personal development strategies support the development of all international school staff? This episode offers some solutions for how schools  can implement lifelong changes around DEIJ.Thank you to our panelists: - Joel Jr Llaban, Director of DEIJ at International Schools Services. Joel is a member   of AIELOC, The Association of International Educators and Leaders of Colour. Throughout the episode, Joel makes references to Kevin Simpson, the founder of AIELOC  .- Estelle Hughes, NGO President at Africa Learning International and Secondary Principal at International School of Dakar- Angeline Aow, Curriculum Coordinator at Berlin International School, and International Advisor for the Council of International SchoolsOur panelists shared an extensive list of thought-provoking books and podcast recommendations, alongside inspiring thought leaders to follow on social media who are sharing good advice and practice about DEIJ change in the international school sector.Here are some of the book recommendations made by our panellists:Books:- The Wake Up, Michelle Mijong Kim- Becoming a Totally Inclusive School: A Guide for Teachers and School Leaders, Angeline Aow, our own panellist, releasing in November 2022- Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Isabel Wilkerson- We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom, Bettina Love- All About Love, Bell Hooks- Ratchetdemic: Reimagining academic success, Christopher Emdin- Against White Feminism: Notes on Disruption, Rafia Zakaria- Growing Up in Transit: The Politics of Belonging at an International School, Danau Tanu- My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialised Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, Resmaa Menakem#EdruptorsAtSchool #intled #internationalschools #innovation #educators #schoolleaders #deijKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 GroupDavid Axtell, former Parent Governor at St Christopher’s School, BahrainVanita Uppal OBE, Director of the British School New Delhi, India Who should be represented on the board? What should be their focus? Are school leaders supported? Let’s find out!This discussion draws upon research on governance practices in international schools produced by ISC Research in 2018 and in 2022. Outcomes of the research are published in a specialist report, free to download from ISC Research’s website at https://iscresearch.com/reports/school-governance-2022/ #EdruptorsAtSchool #intled #internationalschools #innovation #educators #schoolleaders #educationsuppliersKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 SchoolErika Elkady, Secondary School Head Teacher at Jumeira Baccalaureate SchoolMariona Coderch Lopez, IB Evaluation Programme Leader, IBEN, and IB Career-related Programme Coordinator at GEMS International School – Al KhailEd Fidoe, Chief Executive at London Interdisciplinary SchoolShabbi Luthra, Founder of Learning Analytics CollaborativeConrad Hughes, Campus and Secondary Principal at the International School of Geneva#EdruptorsAtSchool #intled #internationalschools #innovation #educators #schoolleaders #educationsuppliers  #ideas4intledKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 community engagement.Thank you to our panel of experts from the international school community:• Philippa Wraithmell, digital education specialist• Dr. Vandana Lulla, Principal at Podar International School• Matt Harris, co-founder and CEO at ChildSafeguarding.com• Bethan Eveleigh, Online education and safeguarding specialist • Dwayne Matthews, Head of School, Innovation & Partnerships at Ontario Virtual School• Nathan O’Grady, Learning Development Champion at Head of Kings InterHigh, part of Inspired Education Group• Dr Jeremy Williams, Vice President of Community for Monax Labs, a web 3 infrastructure studio#EdruptorsAtSchool #intled #internationalschools #innovation #educators #schoolleaders #educationsuppliers Keep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 highlight trends to watch.#intled #schoolleadership #internationalschools #schoolbrandsKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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,Gabriel Ernesto Abad Fernandez, Head of United World College Dilijan as well as Chair of the UWC Heads Group.Join the conversation on the future of assessment!To discover more findings from our latest research on the future of assessment in international schools, our exclusive specialist report, is available to purchase online at a price of £395 - discover more here: https://iscresearch.com/reports/future-of-assessment/#futureofassessment #intel4intledKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!

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 British School Muscat- Al Kingsley, CEO of NetSupport- Sophie Bailey, founder and host of The Edtech Podcast- Representatives of the International School of Zug and Luzern, #ISAwards 2022 International School of the Year, including the school director, Barry Dequanne.Links to content mentioned in the episode:- Edruptors 2021: the top international education influencers of the past year, free white paper published by ISC Research: https://iscresearch.com/reports/topinfluencers2021/- International School Awards: https://iscresearch.com/international-school-awards/- International School of the Year: https://iscresearch.com/international-school-awards/school-of-the-year/#TopEdruptors2021 #ISAwards2022 #ideas4intledKeep in touch and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn Find out more about what we do at ISC ResearchWe would appreciate if you left us a review, thanks for listening!