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Moving on, but never forgotten:

International schools across the world are typically defined as places of transition. With many expatriate families staying in one location for only three to four years at a time, these school communities are .......
Kevin Bartlett and John Lippincott

Transforming international education through technology

One of the many challenges faced by today's international schools is how technology, coupled with other developments in instructional practice, can improve learning for........
Michael Crowley, Head of Middle School, International School of Brussels andDoug Stone, IT Director, International School of Brussels

The world is their oyster:

Worldwide, college/university application numbers are up and the admissions process has become increasingly competitive. While most students tend to choose higher education .......
Rick Cameron & Phil Moss

Corporate investment in the future of our schools

There are no longer blanks on the world map. Old atlases with areas of pink indicating uncharted land have been replaced by satellite .......
Robert Brindley & David Willows

A student view on the experience of international education

The benefits of an international school are varied and far-reaching. Whether you're learning to appreciate exotic cuisine........
Aisling Daly, ISB Class of 2008

The New Eurotrotters: Freedom to Work, Freedom to Learn

A United Europe provides its citizens with unprecedented freedom of movement. European universities compete for students. International companies compete for........
Kevin Bartlett, Director, International School of Brussels, Belgium, Chair, Board of the Council of International Schools. Kari Kivinen, Director, European School (Uccle), Brussels, Belgium

Learning Outside the International School Classroom: A Student's View

Two international school students share their experience of learning through Arts and Sports in an international school setting.......
Drew Zaremba,Eric Hamblett,Dr. David Willows of International School of Brussels (ISB)

Campaigning to Change the Landscape of Energy: International schools and the fight against climate change

In 2005, the Directorate-General for Energy and Transport of the European Commission launched Sustainable Energy Europe 2005-2008, an unprecedented campaign aimed at ensuring greater public awareness, understanding and........
Kevin Bartlett, Director, International School of Brussels, Belgium

The 21st Century Dispositions

Hard-nosed vs. soft-hearted, financial focus vs. academic focus, the real world vs. the rarified world - these are just some of the traditional ways that have characterized the world of business vs. the world of academia........
Kevin Bartlett, Director, International School of Brussels, Belgium

International Education: an industry, an ideal, an individual choice

The origin of international education was largely pragmatic. With the post-war growth of an expatriate workforce, the need arose........
Kevin Bartlett - Director, International School of Brussels & William H Gerritz - Director, International School of Bangkok

Setting Standards, Improving Schools - How accreditation drives quality in international education

There are no longer blanks on the world map. Old atlases with areas of pink indicating uncharted land have been replaced by satellite .......
Kevin Bartlett and Richard Tangye - Council of International Schools

One School, One Classroom: Student Perspectives on International Education

ISB is like many international schools around the world with 1500 students, aged 2 to 19, from 70 countries........
ISB Middle School Students: Ciaran Daly, Gabrielle Flowers, Mubah Rafi, Max Passler, Erum Khalid, Mikala Skelton and Mackenzie Sambuco.

The Benefits of an International School Education

International schools are no newcomers to the educational marketplace - but there are ......
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