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Heads Up
Podcasts from the ISC Research Heads Up series highlighting news, developments and insights happening in the international schools market. ISC Research is the leading provider of English-medium K-12 international school data, trends and intelligence.
Episodes
25 episodes
Edtech for admin: Problems solved, and challenges posed
Edtech is no longer a ‘nice to have’ for international schools, it is embedded in every aspect of school operations, supporting both administrative and pedagogical needs. Choosing the right edtech product can greatly improve administrative effi...
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Episode 25
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45:17
International School Awards spotlight: Lincoln Community School’s Model United Nations conference
In this episode, join Janelle Torres, South East Asia Research Manager at ISC Research, as she speaks with two representatives from Lincoln Community School in Ghana. This school recently achieved a prestigious International School Award for th...
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Episode 24
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29:21
International School Awards spotlight: Floating Village in Hanoi
In this episode hosted by Luke Walduck, School Development Manager at ISC Research, we shine a spotlight on an inspiring initiative recognised at the 2024 International School Awards. Join us as we applaud the British Vietnamese International S...
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Episode 23
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20:52
Balancing recruitment and retention in international schools
In this episode, Luke Walduck, School Development Manager at ISC Research, joins forces with Tony Atkinson, International Field Researcher at ISC Research, and Matthew Peck, Senior Business Manager at Teachanywhere, to delve into the recruitmen...
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Episode 22
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28:33
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Navigating challenges within international school leadership
International schools are being challenged like never before. What have been the toughest challenges of the last 12 months and what has helped address them? In this episode, school leaders share their most trusted support mechanisms that have g...
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Episode 21
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1:00:36
Rethinking systems to empower student agency
Does learner agency require system change? How are international schools developing a community culture that empowers all students with the current, rigid educational paradigm? Answers to these questions and more will be discussed in this episo...
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Episode 20
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1:00:38
Fostering multilingualism from the early years
Beginning in the earliest years, international schools facilitate self-management and personalised learning journeys by encompassing language, culture, values, and choice. In this episode, Janelle Torres, South East Asia Research Manager at ISC...
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Episode 19
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51:07
Addressing school leader and teacher wellbeing
Ahead of the academic year, listen in to hear expert guidance on how to address and support school leader and teacher wellbeing. In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research, speaks with expert Dr Helen Kelly, who explores some of the ...
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Episode 18
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52:48
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How influential is the student voice in international schools?
In this episode, Pia Maske, East Asia Field Research Manager explores some of the findings from recent research conducted by ISC Research into student voices with a panel of experts. It discusses research conducted with international school stu...
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Episode 17
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42:51
Addressing EAL in international schools
In this episode, Janelle Torres, Field Research Consultant for South East Asia at ISC Research, and an EAL expert discuss the use of English as an Additional Language in international schools to support the education of students where English i...
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Episode 16
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38:59
Managing crises in a school
In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, addresses the challenge of crises management in international schools with a panel of experts. How can schools identify what their risks are? How can school leaders be agile...
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Episode 15
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51:51
What's driving growth within the international schools market?
In this episode, Pia Maske, East Asia Field Research Manager at ISC Research, focuses on some of the factors impacting demand within the international schools market that are influencing current growth trends. Pia talks to two senior leaders fr...
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Episode 14
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46:32
The impact of global inflation on international schools
In this episode, Pia Maske, East Asia Field Research Manager at ISC Research, addresses the challenge of global inflation in international schools with a panel of experts. What new challenges are schools facing in this economic turmoil, and how...
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Episode 13
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Life after school: the paths today’s international school students can take
ISC Research recently conducted some research to find out if international schools are noticing any shifts in the choices that students are making for their life after school. In this episode, our host and Head of Global Research, Nalini Cook, ...
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Episode 12
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48:05
A schoolwide approach to DEIJ
Although many international school teams are introducing the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) into their school practices, most are yet to make any authentic, sustainable change based on deep understanding. In this ...
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Episode 11
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1:00:44
How can governance effectively support international school leaders?
In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, discusses governance practices in international schools with a panel of experts from the international schools community: Ian Hunt, CEO and Chair of
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Episode 10
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31:39
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Broadening student learning pathways
This episode shares expert practices around supporting student choice to positively impact their life and career. We discussed the topic with international education guest panelists at our Edruptors@School conference in June 2022. T...
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Episode 9
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30:10
When innovation fosters community engagement
The ISC Research Edruptors@School conference, which took place in June, explored innovation and transformation in international school leadership. In this episode, we celebrate inspiring ideas shared by members of the international education co...
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Episode 8
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33:05
Brand influence within the international school sector
In this episode, Freddie Cloke, School Development Manager at ISC Research gathers insights from our very own field research team on influential school groups and brands within the international schools sector. Sam Fraser, Research Dir...
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Episode 7
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24:18
How innovative assessment practices are shaping the future of assessment
This episode, hosted by Janelle Torres, Research Manager - South East Asia , is all about the key assessment challenges faced by international schools and the innovative assessment practices implemented to tackle them.Thank you to our pa...
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Episode 6
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31:13
Inspiration from the International Education Community
In this episode hosted by our Research Consultant Janelle Torres, we celebrate inspiring ideas from the international education community. We talked to representatives of the International School of the Year 2022 and to some of the top social m...
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Episode 5
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29:39
What does being internationally minded mean?
Nalini Cook, Head of EMEA Research discusses the meaning of international mindedness in education and our latest research on the topic with a panel of experts from the international education community, including: - Christopher All...
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Episode 4
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45:39
Recruitment and staff development in international schools
Addressing the challenge of recruitment and staff development in international schools.In this episode, Nalini Cook, Head of EMEA Research at ISC Research discusses our latest research into recruitment and CPD in international schools w...
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Episode 3
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1:01:41
Different perspectives on student pathways to higher education
International school students have faced significant challenges over the past couple of years. With COVID-19 and travel restrictions, their pathway to higher education has only become more challenging. Pia Maske, East Asia Researcher at ISC Res...
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Episode 2
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56:32
Teaching and learning in international schools
The new Heads Up series hosted by ISC Research kicks off with an insightful discussion about shifts in teaching and learning practices at international schools. Research Director Sam Fraser talks to Dr Kristen Weatherby, a researcher and consul...
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Episode 1
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