International Curriculum Association

It’s time to make a change…but which one? 🕰️

International schools are complex, and there are often a dozen things to improve at once. Prioritising effective, impactful changes is crucial to successful leadership.

Looking to evaluate your next school initiative? Download ‘5 questions to ask before launching your next school initiative’ today: https://mailchi.mp/internationalcurriculum/fivequestions

Congratulations Shanghai Jincai High school on achieving IPC Recognition! 🎉

The ICA Recognition process celebrates quality and pioneering practices in ICA Subscriber Schools. It is richly deserved by Shanghai Jincai High School, which demonstrated a strong commitment to inspiring delivery of the International Primary Curriculum throughout the process.

Want to celebrate what your school does well and evaluate where you can improve? Discover ICA Recognition and Accreditation: https://internationalcurriculum.com/recognition-and-accreditation/

Teacher retention: the constant struggle of international schools.

Read Sharon West’s, our Head of School Services, advice in Tes magazine on how to encourage staff to stay: https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/specialist-sector/how-international-schools-can-use-cpd-improve-teacher-retention

“Often, schools already have the right ideas in place, the challenge is giving them enough time and support to fully embed and make an impact.” - Professor Haili Hughes

That’s why we have developed a new, free resource that helps you answer five crucial questions you should ask yourself before launching a new initiative.

Download here: https://mailchi.mp/internationalcurriculum/fivequestions

In school leadership, there’s no such thing as “too many cooks”.

Empowering teachers and embracing an egalitarian model of leadership helps everyone grow, develop and feel heard – meaning your school benefits from everyone’s expertise.

Discover our Leadership Programmes: https://internationalcurriculum.com/leadership-and-management/

NEW CATEGORY ALERT!

Our 2026 ICA Teacher Awards include a new category: Student Project of the Year (solo and small groups – max three / large and full class).

The award highlights a truly exceptional piece of student work developed through the international curriculum that has driven meaningful change.

Think your students have what it takes? Make a nomination today: https://zealous.co/internationalcurriculum/opportunity/ica-teacher-awards-2026/

Only two weeks to go until our São Paulo Global.Learn.Connect conference!

Don’t miss your chance to learn from fellow educators across South America.

Book now! https://glcbrazil2026.eventify.io/p/ #/overview

Congratulations to the wonderful Winpenny School on achieving ICA Recognition!

The school demonstrated a warm and nurturing learning environment where children learn to be citizens of the world.

Interested in our Recognition and Accreditation pathway? Find out more: https://internationalcurriculum.com/recognition-and-accreditation/

In the best schools, it’s not only the students learning and developing.

Every educator has a story about learning from a student. What’s yours? Drop a comment below.

Only four weeks to go until Global.Learn.Connect São Paulo!

If you’re an educator based in South America, our Global.Learn.Connect conference is the perfect place to find inspiration and connect with fellow educators from across the region.

The conference is open to anyone – whether or not you’re from an ICA school – so make sure you book to hear a wide range of perspectives on international education!

Register your place: https://glcbrazil2026.eventify.io/p/ #/overview