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Live Member Connection: Guiding Students from School to University
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Developing Socially Responsible School Governance and Leadership Course
Online

September – February 2027
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International University Fair in San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
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Multilingual learning in international schools: Four patterns of strong practice

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How social capital fuels learning communities

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Beyond the results: Reducing anxiety in the university admissions process

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A wider answer & the language we use to guide students

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Building executive functioning skills through classroom routines

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The research that changed how I lead schools

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What does strong multilingual learning look like in international schools? Drawing on findings from 299 CIS International Accreditation reports, we highlight four patterns of effective practice: whole-school commitment, clear multilingual pathways, integrated language and subject learning, and meaningful support for home languages. Discover ideas to strengthen multilingual learning in your school.

What if the most effective professional learning already exists within your school? Discover how one CIS-accredited school used trust, relationships, and social network analysis to strengthen collaboration, unlock informal leadership, and transform professional development into meaningful, educator-led learning for all.