There’s been huge progress over the past 10 years in the ways we protect and safeguard children in our care. However, international schools still face significant child protection risks, and mitigating them can be difficult. Jane Foster, a specialist in managing allegations, outlines eight key priorities for schools.

Whether you are a leader or teacher, whether you work in a school or a university, you are a role model who is watched closely by your students. Your actions and words matter. Learn more from Jane Larsson on why and how we must address the agency gap.

How do schools and universities support international students in their post-secondary pathways? What are the associated challenges? What does success look like? Read highlights from our research and common questions we receive.

Debates and debating skills are highly valued in education. 'I often wonder what the world would look like if students spent as much time learning to dialogue in school as they do debating.' Hear more from Marine Galvez.

Explore practical strategies to broaden definitions of success and support diverse post-secondary student pathways through innovative counselling programmes, alumni engagement and more.

As governments worldwide re-write their internationalisation policies, how do the changes impact international students looking to study in popular destination countries? We talk with admission representatives at CIS universities to get the latest regional updates.

'I often hear from those who wish to achieve a sense of belonging for every student but are worried that their initiatives will inadvertently stoke division or backlash within the community.' Learn more from Dr Emily Meadows and see how her framework can help you and your school.

The international education world was rocked by the revelation of child abuse by a trusted member of the community in 2014. Existing policies and practices within international education were insufficient to effectively protect young people in international schools from exploitation and abuse. A global collaboration took action to move from reactive to proactive safeguarding.  

This blog draws from the CIS Model: Whole-School Approach to Safeguarding and shares how schools can take a comprehensive approach to protecting children from risks related to the use of generative AI. It's packed with links to resources and guidance.

An essential part of Dan Furness' role is answering our member questions about safeguarding and well-being. Low-level concerns is a common topic. Here's some guidance.

How do schools celebrate all post-secondary pathways in ways that protect student mental health and well-being? It can be tough to balance celebrating student achievements while also protecting their data and plans and being mindful of those students who are yet to receive application outcomes or must make tough decisions. Here are some suggestions for schools.

How do international schools maintain high-quality records of safeguarding and behaviour concerns while protecting and upholding students’ right to privacy and secure data protection? The International Task Force on Child Protection invites international school colleagues to contribute to a survey on practice in this area.

‘Every generation's experience of youth is different. And ours is framed by social media.’ The quote is from a speech by a 14-year-old keynote speaker at a Childnet Safer Internet Day event in 2023. It makes it clear that young people have a unique experience to share. It's vital that we promote student agency and include their voices in our work to ensure they have the skills to navigate the online world safely, especially in the context of a rapidly changing tech world.

What we're hearing from our school and university community about adapting to sustainable practices, redefining success metrics, engaging parents, and supporting diverse student pathways beyond secondary school.

When students know you care about the issues affecting them online and can guide them with up-to-date and engaging online safety education, the space for discussion and support begins to take shape. Here are resources to help.

Emerging findings from pedagogy research with participating school leaders, teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Our overall goal is to provide resources through an open source toolkit to support schools as they lead pedagogical change in their communities.

As international schools continue to expand their horizons with off-site educational trips, the importance of student safety during these excursions has never been more important. Leila Holmyard outlines ten practical steps all schools can follow to ensure off-site adventures are not only educational and enriching but also safe and secure.

As we reflect on the past year, it's with a sense of pride that we share the milestones and innovations that have marked our journey. 

Gaps persist related to gender, ethnicity, and contract type. Learn what the 2023 data shows about the salaries and benefits of 373 heads of school in 106 different countries and what you can do about it.

'The latest iteration of the CIS Vision calls for our organization to support the development of socially responsible leadership through international education. When asked how I would describe my role here, the term critical friend comes to mind. I'm here to support the internal transformation.' Hear more from Dr Nneka Johnson