Council of International Schools

10/09/2026

Do you know an individual or team that has driven meaningful change in international admissions, enrolment, or university guidance? Nominate them for Excellence in Change & Innovation and help us recognise the changemakers whose leadership, creativity, and commitment to students are making a lasting impact across the CIS community. Submit your nomination before 24 September as we look forward to recognizing recipients at the CIS Global Forum on International Admission & Guidance: https://bit.ly/3WZ5eyG

09/09/2026

Managing allegations of abuse is one of the most sensitive and complex challenges a school community can face. Join colleagues from across the CIS community at the Safeguarding & Child Protection Deep Dive Workshop: Managing Allegations to strengthen your knowledge, build confidence in responding appropriately, and help foster a strong culture of safeguarding in your school. CIS member schools can register now in the CIS Community portal: https://bit.ly/4hep1W0

08/09/2026

The final award of CIS International Accreditation shows that the school has achieved high standards of professional performance in international education and has a commitment to continuous improvement. In particular, the award of accreditation shows that the school focuses on the quality of teaching, student learning, and student safeguarding and well-being.

Learn more about our developmental approach to accreditation: https://bit.ly/3XLbAS4

Congratulations to the following schools on their award of accreditation or re-accreditation in August:

Colegio Alfonsino de San Pedro, A.C.
ISA Science City International School

07/09/2026

How can schools help students make confident choices after graduation? Stephanie Halliday shares how CIS member Garden International School, Rayong Garden International School Rayong created a “Team Around the Graduate”, bringing staff together to embed careers guidance across school life and support students’ well-being, belonging, and readiness for successful transitions beyond secondary education.

Learn more in our recent CIS Perspectives blog: https://bit.ly/4x96WgM

How can schools help students make confident choices after graduation? Stephanie Halliday shares how Garden International School Rayong created a “Team Around the Graduate”, bringing staff together to...

03/09/2026

Registration is closing for our 2026 International University Fairs in Europe! Join us in November and connect with students who are actively exploring global higher education. Our team will be there to support you as you showcase your institution, network with new and familiar colleagues, and make meaningful connections with students, parents, and counsellors.

Plus, our Europe fairs are scheduled to align with the CIS Global Forum in Prague on 19–20 November, making it easy to combine travel and meet even more students along the way.

Register now to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/2XiGroF

02/09/2026

Emerging technologies are changing how schools and universities teach, learn, lead, safeguard, and build their communities. Leaders in educational institutions are being asked to make important decisions about artificial intelligence and other technologies—often without clear answers about the risks, opportunities, or long-term social impacts.

Learn more about the taskforce we launched to help in our recent CIS Perspectives blog: https://bit.ly/4izGZ6k

AI, social responsibility & international education: Helping schools & universities navigate emerging technologies

01/09/2026

We talked to Inga Szacka, student at the University of Amsterdam, about her research into educational transitions. In our conversation, she reflects on what students need most as they move from school to university, from finding community and building resilience to creating clearer goodbyes, hellos and support systems along the way.

CIS members can learn more from Inga at the Bridging the Gap Workshop in Prague this November, where she’ll share further insights from her own transition experience and research with peers around the world. Register now to join the conversation and explore how school and university communities can better support students through this important stage: https://bit.ly/4mq2ndu

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31/08/2026

Socially responsible leadership begins with everyday choices.

Discover four practical ways to foster inclusion, strengthen community, and support meaningful learning through small, intentional actions that can be implemented right away:

➡️ Listen before you lead—A short conversation can provide insights that shape more effective decisions; s​​​​​pend time asking students, staff, and families what's working well and what could be improved.
➡️Pause and ask who's missing—When planning an event, making a decision, or reviewing a policy, consider whose perspectives have not yet been heard.
➡️Review one routine through an inclusion lens—Look at a welcome event, communication, meeting, or classroom activity and ask whether everyone can participate, contribute, and feel represented.
➡️Turn reflection into action—Choose one school priority and discuss how it supports global citizenship, intercultural learning, or inclusion through diversity, equity, and anti-discrimination (I-DEA). Then identify one practical next step.

Start the year with purpose and find templates, reflection activities, learning stories and much more in the CIS Community portal: https://bit.ly/4cQ765p

27/08/2026

We're excited to introduce a new School Profile Review Service for CIS member schools!

A well-crafted school profile helps university admissions professionals understand the context behind every application, from your curriculum and grading practices to the character of your school community. Our team will review your profile and provide personalized recommendations based on leading research to help make it as clear, effective, and impactful as possible.

Send us your profile today by following the steps in the CIS Community portal: https://bit.ly/4gjLHmi

This service is included in your CIS Membership and is available for no additional fee!

26/08/2026

International enrolment professionals do more than recruit students. They open doors, build global understanding, support colleagues, and help students navigate life-changing decisions. Nominate an individual or team for CIS Excellence in Higher Education Practices and help us celebrate those making a meaningful contribution to international higher education. Learn more and submit your nomination before 24 September: https://bit.ly/4ga9jbN