International
The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for the international schools sector, including US, British and International baccalaureate curriculum schools
Yesterday
3rd Sep 2025
Royal Grammar School, Guildford plans four-school India expansion
Deal underlines the strong demand for private schools to develop and grow their brands overseas

Is Jonathan Haidt right about smartphones?
In ‘The Anxious Generation’, Haidt makes the case that social media and smartphones have ‘rewired’ today’s teenagers, but his critics say the evidence tells us something very different – and that banning phones won’t bring the salvation he promises

Tuesday
2nd Sep 2025
Why GEMS Education is aiming ‘Beyond100’ for pupil wellbeing
The head of wellbeing for international schools group GEMS Education talks to Tes about its major new initiative to help children live long and healthy lives by introducing meaningful ‘micro habits’

Back to school: Britain’s future depends on the quality of its teachers
The chief executive of Teach First outlines why Labour must start delivering policies that entice and keep great teachers – especially in disadvantaged areas

Why we chose Nigeria for our next international school
Wellington College’s Chris Woolf explains the decision-making processes involved in selecting a new international school site, as the group enters another new territory

Could ‘school bonding’ be the key to fixing attendance?
As the DfE urges schools to ‘double down’ on attendance, US researcher Carolyn Gentle-Genitty explains how a focus on ‘school bonding’ could help

Sir Jon Coles: ‘I don’t like the phrase impostor syndrome’
Our How I Lead series asks education leaders to reflect on their career, experience and leadership philosophy. This month, we talk to CEO of United Learning

Monday
1st Sep 2025
Tes Awards for International Schools returns for 2025
Nominations are now open for the awards celebrating the excellence of individuals and teams in international schools across the world – and it’s free to enter

Why September’s return to school should be celebrated
In many countries going back to school is a joyful celebration of the importance of education – and this is an attitude that we should embrace in England, says this experienced leader

My Week As... global education director at Inspired Education
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Mike Lambert of Inspired Education

Can ‘short reading’ boost reading for pleasure at secondary?
Research suggests that regular reading sessions of just five minutes can make a big difference for young children, so one English teacher decided to trial the same approach with her key stage 3 classes
