CIS Perspectives Blog

How can international schools design inclusive learning systems for every student? Lauren Jones shares ways to build inclusive cultures, understand diverse learners, remove barriers, and design learning ecosystems.

Ahead of our inaugural CIS Institute in India, keynote and cultural futurist, Dr Ulcca Joshi Hansen, reflects on identity, belonging and AI’s impact and provides a practical perspective for student‑focused teams working across international schools and universities worldwide.

As part of our commitment to supporting schools with risk and crisis management, we hosted focus groups with school leaders to reflect on and learn from their experiences with crisis situations. 

A new initiative from the University of Saint Joseph in Macao offers generous financial awards to learners in the CIS community, recognising their intercultural strengths and commitment to ethical, globally focused education while expanding pathways to an international, diverse academic environment.

Our hearts are heavy as we learn how conflict around the world is impacting colleagues, students and their families in schools and universities. Here’s some guidance as we try to make sense of and navigate these distressing times.

Learn how to strengthen digital safety, communication, reporting pathways, AI use, and well‑being support to keep students safe in virtual learning environments.

International education faces increasing scrutiny and regulation worldwide; the need for informed, courageous advocacy is fundamentally essential. If there were no barriers to progress, how might international education change in 2026?

AI presents opportunities and risks for young people. Dan Furness highlights the challenges, school pressures, benefits, and guidance for educators and families to foster safe, responsible, and supportive AI use.

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.

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.

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 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. 

Inclusion is no longer a secondary aspiration; it is a central pillar of international education. With the launch of the new CIS International Accreditation Framework and the protocol for developing socially responsible learning communities, CIS schools now have a powerful tool to deepen their commitment to inclusive learning