Leadership
Governing body orientation programme
What do we need? Board orientation and training play a crucial role in ensuring that Governing Body members are fully prepared to fulfil their governance responsibilities effectively. A well-structured...
Teaching and Learning
Continuity of Learning Plan
A Continuity of learning plan for schools outlines the strategies and processes needed to maintain teaching, student services, and daily operations during emergencies or disruptions. For example, during...
IB Coordinators
The role of the librarian
The IB makes it clear that the school library plays a central role to the delivering IB programs. Libraries have always been seen as a key locus for inquiry, a concept that stands at the heart of the...
Leadership
Strategic Leadership
School leadership should be futures oriented and strategically driven. Developing and implementing a strategy is a central task of any leader. There are many reasons why a school engages in strategic...
Mission & Vision
Getting the culture right - A Case Study
How do you embed your mission and vision into every part of school life so that it defines the culture of the school? This case study, from a school in the UK, is one example of how the vision and mission...
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Developing collaboration Free
“The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration our growth is limited to our own perspectives.” (Robert John Meehan) “I can do things you cannot, you can do things...
Blog
Should we ban mobile phones in schools? Free
The question of whether mobile phones should be allowed in schools is sparking intense debates worldwide. Countries like Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and South Korea are implementing nationwide bans, citing...
Teaching and Learning
Is AI my friend or my foe?
Advice for teachers: What do I need to consider? As AI becomes more prevalent in education, it offers exciting opportunities to enhance learning, streamline tasks, and engage students. However, thoughtful...
Mission & Vision
Accreditation
Why become accredited? In an increasingly globalized world, accreditation serves as a vital marker of quality and trust for international schools. Accreditation affirms the quality and standards of your...
IB Authorization & Evaluation
Authorization | Verification Visit - The Interviews Free
The verification visit assesses the schools’ commitment to excellence in international education and the extent to which the school is prepared to implement the Diploma Programme. The IBO visiting team...