Specialist Sector

Tuesday

1st Sep 2026

5 trends for British international schools this year
From teacher recruitment to group consolidation, Association of British International Schools chair James McDonald shares insights on key trends set to impact settings in 2026-27
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Monday

10th Aug 2026

Why private schools opening overseas must adapt to thrive
As more UK independent schools look to open campuses in other countries, this primary leader shares examples of how to lean into local customs and cultures to ensure that the new school is built on solid foundations
UK private schools have opened overseas campuses in countries such as Malaysia

Friday

24th Jul 2026

Two years on and the VAT debate remains alive
Should private schools accept that VAT on fees is here to stay, or could political winds of change shift again one day, asks HMC CEO Simon Hyde
Mother and boy at school gates

Thursday

25th Jun 2026

International schools must live up to their promises
The international sector is seen as an investment opportunity, but the schools that will thrive are those that build trust with their parents and local communities – not those that simply rely on their brand, writes Federico Verri
Making a promise

Tuesday

23rd Jun 2026

The view from Nigeria: teaching and leading in a rapidly growing nation
The international school scene in Nigeria is booming thanks to strong population growth. We speak with staff at schools across the country to find out what it’s like to live and work there
Lagos Nigeria

Friday

19th Jun 2026

Why students ‘choose to lose’ - and how to stop them
The economic theory of loss aversion bias can explain why students often fear failure more than they crave the thrill of success, but the right story can counter this mindset, says this leader
Broken chess piece

Thursday

11th Jun 2026

ECT induction abroad: the benefits for teachers and schools
AoBSO chair James McDonald outlines how more early career teachers are now completing their induction at British schools overseas – and why UK schools should welcome this
Visa stamps

Monday

8th Jun 2026

GEMS plans Zanzibar school launch to kickstart global growth
GEMS School Management, the advisory arm of GEMS Education, is set to be contracted for 10 schools in nine different countries within its first 10 months of operation, CEO Rob Tarn tells Tes
Stone Town Zanzibar

Friday

5th Jun 2026

Why private schools are rethinking their commercial strategies
With many independent schools under financial pressure, more are looking at ways to diversify their income streams
Field for hire

Thursday

21st May 2026

Why governments are tightening control of international schools
South Korea’s move to clamp down on schools it deems to be operating without domestic oversight points to a wider trend of host countries bringing international schools under tighter regulation
The government of South Korea has started inspecting international schools in the country

Thursday

14th May 2026

How international schools can use CPD to boost retention
International schools across the world face the same challenge of keeping hold of great teachers – but a focus on skills development enhances career growth and sharpens classroom practice, says ICA’s Sharon West
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Tuesday

12th May 2026

COBIS 2026: 11 insights and ideas for international schools
We round up the key takeaways from another packed annual conference that brought together international school leaders from around the world
COBIS 2026: the key insights from the international schools conference