Doctoral Reflections
Last week I submitted my Doctor of Education thesis for the University of Toronto. It was a surreal feeling that was 33 years in the making. As I reflect on the emotions from finishing the program, the work along the way, and the journey that God has guided me on throughout my life in education,…
Hong Kong International School, Repulse Bay Campus
Hong Kong International School (HKIS) was established in 1966. Today, HKIS is home to over 3,100 students from 45+ countries and 281 teachers. HKIS is one of the best international schools in Asia, making it the perfect final stop on my tour of the top international schools in the world.
International Christian School Hong Kong
International Christian School Hong Kong (ICS HK) was founded in 1992 with an initial enrollment of 56 students. Today, ICS HK has 1,200+ students and 120+ teachers. It is well known around the region for heartfelt service, rigorous academics, and proven pipeline to the world’s top universities.
DSC International School
DSC International School (DSC) is a for-profit school which welcomed 40 students on its first day in 1986. Today, DSC is home to a community of 1,700 students from 50+ countries and over 100 teachers.
Hoi An International School
Hoi An International School (HAIS) is a community focused international school which was established in 2018 by Ms. Tran Hanh An. Today, HAIS has 260 students from 40+ countries and 60+ teaching faculty.
Saigon South International School
Saigon South International School (SSIS) was established in 1997 as a not-for-profit international school to serve both expat and local families in Ho Chi Minh City. Today, over 1500 students from 47 countries attend SSIS. The school boasts a beautiful state-of-the-art campus and has earned a reputation as one of Vietnam’s top international schools.
International Community School Singapore
International Community School Singapore was established in 1993. Today ICS is home to 350 students from K-12 and is well known in the region for being a leading Christian international school.
Singapore American School
When Singapore American School (SAS) was founded in 1956, it welcomed 105 students on its first day of school. Today, almost 70 years later, SAS is home to 4,000+ students from 70 countries and 700+ staff. SAS has developed a reputation as one of the world’s top international schools by attracting the best teachers and…
United World College South East Asia, East Campus
UWC South East Asia (UWCSEA) is the flagship UWC college, which is located in Singapore, which serves over 6,100 students and employs over 2,500 staff across two campuses.
Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Lippo Village
Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) Lippo Village opened in 1993, the first of 5 SPH international schools founded by YPPH. Lippo Village is SPH’s expansive and well-resourced flagship campus which currently serves 980 students.
Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Sentul City
Sekolah Pelita Harapan Sentul City was opened in 1994 and now has 350 students. It is one of the five SPH international school campuses which serve a total of 2,400+ students. SPH is part of the larger YPPH foundation which has over 60 schools across Indonesia, which serve over 47,000 students.
Jakarta Intercultural School, Cilandak Campus
Jakarta Intercultural School was founded in 1951 with just a few students and teachers. Now in its 75th year, JIS has grown into a community with 3 campuses, 2,500+ students and 300+ teachers. Over the years it has developed into the top international school in Indonesia.
Learning is Where the Light Shines Through
In Ljubljana, Slovenia, just a few streets over from the bridges, dragons, and tourist traps there is a lovely library. This isn’t just any old library, it’s the National and University Library of Slovenia and a UNESCO world heritage site. Just inside the front door is a symbolic staircase which holds lessons for school leaders.
International Community School Udon Thani
International Community School Udon Thani opened in 2020 with 130 students and the goal of bringing quality Christian education to a strategic metropolitan center in northeastern Thailand. In just its 6th year, it’s close to 300 students, showing that it is the international school of choice in the region.
International Community School Bangkok
In this article I share the history and highlights from my favorite international school, ICS Bangkok.
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International Christian School of Vienna
The International Christian School of Vienna (ICSV) was founded in 1986. The 40 years since have been a story of God’s provision. Today, ICSV serves 320 students from over 65 countries and is about to break ground on a new school building project that has been 8 years in the making!
American International School Vienna
The American International School Vienna (AISV) was established in 1959 in a beautiful neighbourhood north of the city. Today the AISV community boasts 800 students from over 80 countries and a faculty of 130. The school has reached this point in their storied history by…
Spend Less Time In The Office
I heard this quote from business man, Jeff Hoffman, founder of booking.com & ubid.com the other day, “Spend way less time in the office and way more time out in the world…”
International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus
One of the goals of Adventure Year is to learn from the top international schools in Europe and Asia, so I absolutely had to visit the original! The International School of Geneva also known as “Ecolint”, is known as the world’s first international school. It was founded in September, 1924 by the League of Nations and…
Neuchâtel Junior College
The origins of Neuchâtel Junior College (NJC) date back to 1956, when Leonard Wilde, a teacher from the UK who was familiar with both Swiss and Canadian systems recruited a class of Canadian grade 12 students to study in Switzerland. In the 70 years since, NJC has built a reputation as a phenomenal university prep…
Leysin American School
LAS fits into a unique category of school that I am visiting on Adventure Year, because it’s technically a private co-educational family-owned boarding school. Although it’s not strictly an international school, as soon as I heard about it from my friends Tim Shuman and Dr. Tim Stuart, I knew that I had to visit.
International School Zurich North
Established in 1999, the International School Zurich North (ISZN) offers a British curriculum which culminates in the A-levels. ISZN was acquired by Cognita in 2019, which means unlike many of the schools that I am visiting for the Adventure Year Series, ISZN is a for-profit school.
Inter-Community School Zurich
The Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS) was established in 1960, making it the oldest international school in the greater Zurich area. Being the oldest international school in the bustling Swiss banking capital, which currently boasts over a dozen international schools, is certainly a claim to fame! But that’s not all ICS is known for…
Zurich International School
The history of Zurich International School (ZIS) dates back to 1963 with the establishment of the American International School of Zurich. In 2001 the American International School of Zurich and the International Primary School of Zurich combined to create ZIS. Today, ZIS is the largest international school in Zurich with a total enrolment of 1,300…
Frankfurt International School, Wiesbaden Campus
Nestled in the green hills of Wiesbaden, Germany outside of Frankfurt is the small yet mighty Wiesbaden Campus of the Frankfurt International School (FISW). FISW was opened in 1992 to serve the growing international population in the area and now serves 225 students. This intentionally small school is certainly one of the most fabulous that…
Frankfurt International School, Oberursel Campus
I have heard great things about visiting Germany, nice people, beautiful scenery, and good food. But, it wasn’t until I heard about the incredible Frankfurt International School (FIS) that I finally decided to visit. Well, there is a little more to the story than that…
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Adventure Year
What if we took a year to make incredible family memories? What if we visited a bunch of different countries and friends? What if we learned from the best international schools on the planet? What if…
The “Mentorship Mindset” Part 2
Mentorship is a prominent concept in both business and leadership literature. However, for a variety of reasons, this doesn’t always translate to schools. Beyond mentorship programs for first year teachers, seeking out mentors seems to be rare for most educators.
Leveling Up Employee Benefits – Tips for Schools and Staff
Employee salary & benefits packages can be the cause of tension and challenge in many schools. I’ve spoken to many leaders who say that dialogue surrounding employee salary & benefits is never-ending. Despite potential challenges, what sets your school’s salary & benefits apart in the hiring process?
What Do Champions Eat For Breakfast?
In honour of University of New Brunswick (UNB) men’s hockey coach Gardiner MacDougall recently winning his 9th U Sports National Championship while simultaneously achieving an undefeated season, I wanted to share some advice that Gardiner gave to me in 2010 and how it impacts leadership.
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