Educational Leadership
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this article I share the history and highlights from my favorite international school, ICS Bangkok.
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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!
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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…
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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…”
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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.
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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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Many key metrics for schools revolve around learning. Think of the importance of metrics like internal exams, teacher evaluations, standardised tests, and university acceptances to the value, perception, branding, and marketing of your school. Wouldn’t it be great if school leaders had more information about what does and does not lead to effective learning?
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This year, the discourse around cell phone policies in schools has picked up around the world. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the future of cell phones in schools?
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The policy issue of government support for private schooling in Canada is an intriguing one which begs the question: In the ever-changing world of education, is it time for a new public funding model for Canadian private schools? What are the characteristics of such a model?
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Have you heard about the next big thing in the world of Education? It is a technological advancement with a gravitational pull so strong that everyone seems drawn to it.
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Thurlow and Mills’ (2015) article titled “Telling tales out of school: Sensemaking and narratives of legitimacy in an organisational change process” suffers from a case of ‘missing research problem’. But, their work is not without merit for leaders.
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My proposed research focuses on enrollment data from international schools in Hong Kong and the surrounding area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, very little academic literature relating to international schools, enrollment, and the crisis that is the COVID-19 pandemic exist. This gap in the literature is a problem that I can begin…
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In July 2021, I spent a few weeks visiting my family in Canada. During which, I reflected on my career and considered my future career goals. At that point I was a physical education teacher with a Masters degree who loved what I did everyday. I was accomplished and loving life. While also understanding that…
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I’ve found a book that you should read: Know What You’re FOR by Jeff Henderson. Check out this article for a book summary, my thoughts, an Atlantic Canadian example, and next steps.
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Adding value to the leaders around you through purposeful development is one of your most important responsibilities as a leader.
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On further reflection, with sharpened perspective gained from years as an educator at some phenomenal international schools, I continue to see this mentor’s gems of wisdom shine brighter and brighter. I call this particular gem the “mentorship mindset”. It has helped to continually develop me as a leader and I hope that it will benefit…
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The Motive: Why So Many Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities by Patrick Lencioni is a must read for both current and prospective leaders everywhere. It is a call for leaders to examine their reasons for leading. To boil their leadership practice down and examine their hearts.
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I developed a deep love for the game of basketball by playing with close friends who became my brothers: Michael Vickruck, Logan Crossman, and Marc McDougall. One of the games that sticks out most in my memory is from way back in 6th grade… This story is about enabling others to have success in their…
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A local advocacy group for autistic children is demanding more one-to-one instructional time for their children. As Superintendent, outline the steps you would take to effectively deal with this delegation given finite time and resources, understanding district collective agreements, as well as provincial and federal legislation?
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I originally wrote this article in August, 2019. This is an interview of Mr. Stephen Ladas, one of my personal & professional mentors. Mr. Ladas is the headmaster of a school called the International Community School Bangkok (ICS). ICS is a K-12, private, not-for-profit international school. The key questions (numbered 1-9 below) highlight different challenges…
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Assessing how ICS is doing in reference to the 2016-17 School Improvement Indicators document, there are two performance indicators which are essential aspects for school improvement. 1) “The principal encourages, welcomes and employs feedback from staff members, students and families” and 2) “School administrators are visible in the school and model quality interactions with staff…
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I am a product of a system that worked tirelessly to help me grow as a teacher leader and for that I am grateful.
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The Alberta education system has achieved a great deal of success using the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) as a measurement. In 2010, Alberta received top Canadian scores in Science and Literacy as well as second place in Math
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Student growth is why educators do what they do. In order for student growth to occur regularly and effectively, schools must adopt the strategy of continuous teacher growth. Continuous teacher growth must be a goal, a mindset, and a daily task (hence the use of the word “continuous”) which must be conceptualized and led by…
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Dr. Lyle Hamm has been an associate professor at the University of New Brunswick since 2013. The context of Dr. Hamm’s work is in culturally diverse leadership and training leaders to succeed in culturally diverse settings. Dr. Hamm’s work has primarily taken place in New Brunswick, Canada. In particular, Dr. Hamm contributed to a gap…
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