COVER STORY

South Kent School: Empowers Young Men to Become Resilient Leaders

Over a century ago, on a quiet patch of Connecticut countryside, Samuel Slater Bartlett and Richard M. Cuyler envisioned a school that would shape boys into young men of character, resilience, and purpose. South Kent School, founded in 1923, wasn’t designed to be exclusive—it was built to be accessible...

FEATURED LEADERS

Building a Community Where Everyone Thrives

Duncan Grice’s journey in international education reads like a global adventure with one constant theme: putting people—students, teachers, parents—at the center of everything he does. Since joining XCL Education Malaysia, Duncan has brought this people-focused philosophy to life, making sure every voice is heard and every individual feels valued....

FEATURED SCHOOLS

English Gate School: Where Bilingual Education Meets a World of Discovery, Friendship, and Limitless Potential

Imagine a classroom buzzing with the energy of discovery. One group of students is conducting a science experiment, their eyes wide with amazement as a chemical reaction unfolds before them. In another corner, a class is engaged in a spirited debate, seamlessly switching between English and Italian as they...

Montgomery International School Brussels: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders, Thinkers, & Change-Makers

Located right in the heart of Brussels, Belgium, Montgomery International School (MIS) caters to students from elementary through secondary years (ages 51/2 to 19). The school, incepted in 2007 and formerly known as École Internationale Montgomery (EIM), is driven by its mission to create a safe and supportive environment...

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai: Combining Global Education and Cultural Diversity to Nurture Future-Ready Students

Imagine a classroom where children switch effortlessly between English and Chinese, where Western creativity meets Eastern discipline, and where young minds are nurtured to become global citizens from day one. It’s a vision that feels almost idealistic, yet it’s the everyday reality at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai...

BEST PRACTISES

Curating a Values-based Careers Day

Currently working as the High School Pathways Counselor at Green School Bali in Indonesia, Jim Faherty also sits on the Board of Learners as one of the Teacher Representatives. He is dedicated to serving his students and celebrating their unique and diverse post-secondary pathways, which range from Cornell to...

ADMIN PERSPECTIVE

Artificial Intelligence on Public Education – Solution or Scary?

Dr. Nick Sutton is the proud superintendent of schools for Addison District #4 in the Chicago suburbs.  This is his 7th year as a district superintendent and has also served as a district leader in urban and rural settings.  In addition, he is the author of two books –...

ACADEMIC VIEWS

Adapting to Change: Trends Reshaping K12 Education

Kalyan Balaven is an educator, writer, and leader with a deep commitment to fostering inclusive and globally-minded communities. Serving as the Head of School at Dunn School, he emphasizes international education and the development of well-rounded students. Kalyan is the host of the Whole Student Podcast, where he explores...

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

Executive Coaching Dynamics: Transforming Leaders for Success

Eric Francis Manu FRSA is an Executive Leadership Coach and Etiquette Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Lecturer, and Entrepreneur who has held positions in both the Financial Services and Corporate sectors. He is the founder and Principal of the International British Protocol Academy and a successful philanthropist. Known as “The Gentlemen...