A first-of-its-kind initiative in 2025 led to a collective journey for school leaders seeking to strengthen their school board relationship through collaboration and shared purpose in school governance and leadership.
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Around the world, schools are rethinking what it truly means to prepare young people for the future—one shaped by rapid technological change, shifting workplaces, and complex global challenges. Zurich International School (ZIS) is no exception.
All schools are learning organisations. Dr Sudha Govindswamy examines the building blocks of learning organisations and provides examples of how schools can develop as learning organisations and how we demonstrate organisational learning at CIS.
This article reveals crucial insights from a review that are highly relevant for international schools aiming to enhance their safeguarding practices. Discover practical recommendations that require minimal funding but a significant shift in mindset. Learn how your school can create a safer environment and protect every child’s well-being.
As 2025 draws to a close, we recognize the CIS global community’s legacy of bold ambition, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to guide and support the young people we educate. Read the highlights.
Our roles as advocates for international education have never been more important: collaboration with a purpose is a powerful form of change. Over 900 global education professionals gathered in Seville for our Global Forum to tackle evolving admissions challenges and share strategies for student success. Explore highlights and insights.
A unique learning programme designed to develop relationships and collaboration between governing bodies and school leaders.
CIS supporting members are educational organizations whose purposes and objectives are aligned with our own and whose services complement those we provide to our higher education and school members. We work cooperatively with these organizations to further our respective missions in the international education community through purposeful collaboration, mutual support, and the exchange of information.
Discover why international schools are shifting from ‘low-level concerns’ to ‘adult conduct concerns’ in safeguarding. Learn how clear terminology, proactive monitoring, and a culture of trust help protect students and empower educators, and how to achieve safer school communities through practical steps.
This engaging five-week online course is crafted for schools and higher education institutions eager to empower their communities with practical strategies and lifelong skills for navigating transitions.
Just launched! The New Metrics International School (NMIS) program, by CIS and Melbourne Metrics, unites 23 schools worldwide to rethink student assessment. Read highlights from the launch, their focus on shared language, student agency, and organic change to drive long-term transformation in education, and the inspiring Australian schools already driving change in this area.
Join this inaugural event in India uniting international schools and students in the region with universities from around the world.
Join us in celebrating three individuals whose passion, dedication, and leadership have a profoundly positive impact on the lives of countless students and inspire colleagues worldwide.
Louie Barnett reflects on the new initiative championing teacher-led, strength-based assessment that empowers students to showcase their talents and supports learning that benefits both individuals and the planet.
Develop your understanding of the key risks and realities relating to child protection and safeguarding within international school communities.
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