Council of International Schools

Join us at the CIS-EARCOS Institute on International Admission and Guidance this September!

Connect with admissions and guidance peers from across Asia and beyond, exchange strategies supporting student mobility, and gain insights into regional trends shaping higher education pathways.
You can expect to:

➡️ strengthen your network making new connections and reconnecting with familiar faces
➡️attend sessions focused on university admissions relevant to students and schools in Asia
➡️showcase your institution to university admissions representatives, school counsellors, and students at our fairs
➡️and more!

Join us this year and be part of the conversation shaping international admissions and guidance in Asia: https://bit.ly/2KIfwxL

Don't miss our Live Member Connection next week!

Join fellow CIS members to connect, exchange ideas, and explore the trends shaping university admissions and guidance.

'It's the least expensive and most accessible development I can do from my home or office, from anywhere in the world; that said, it's the most valuable time I spend learning with and from others.' - CIS Live Member Connection attendee

CIS members can join us on 23 June by registering in the CIS Community portal: https://bit.ly/2J2rlQ8

'The CIS global community has been talking about how we assess educational achievement and how we foster student agency for years, because no one has really been satisfied with the use of test scores or very simple measures of student success.' CIS Executive Director Jane Larsson

The New Metrics International Schools (NMIS) program is a global community of CIS member schools working together to strengthen the assessment, reporting and credentialing of complex competencies through collaboration, tools, and professional learning.

Watch this video to learn more about this community of likeminded schools and the professional learning network which harnesses the power of assessment to cultivate next-generation learning: https://bit.ly/4xnfMcb

CIS member schools can learn more and apply for the next cohort: https://bit.ly/4qkmlZu

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We're attending the ICMEC Safeguarding Conference in Germany this week! Meet with Dan Furness, CIS Head of Safeguarding and Well-being, who will be attending the event.

We look forward to connecting with you at Frankfurt International School and learning more about how we can support your institution.

The final award of CIS International Accreditation shows that a school has achieved high standards of professional performance in international education and has a commitment to continuous improvement. The quality and rigour of CIS International Accreditation is recognized by ministries, departments of education, and universities around the world as demonstration of a school's commitment to high quality international education. Congratulations to the schools who achieved accreditation or re-accreditation in May:

Bordeaux International School
International School of Amsterdam
Kinabalu International School
Shirakatsy Lyceum/ Շիրակացու ճեմարան
Mahindra International School
Al-Bayan Bilingual School
SNA - International Schools of North America
The Dewey Schools - Hải Phòng
Knightsbridge Schools International
Korea International School
Aquinas College
Canadian International School of Phnom Penh
Multiple Intelligence International School

As a leader in the field of school evaluation and accreditation worldwide, we offer a developmental approach to accreditation which align school's practices with their strategic priorities. Learn more about our differentiated approach: https://bit.ly/4exT3BN

Transitions are a natural part of every students' experience. And for international students, there are specific challenges. Moving across borders and adjusting to new cultures adds layers of complexity that require thoughtful support.

The American School of Milan (ASM) used our CIS Educational Transitions Framework to create a practical checklist for their students who are transitioning to higher education focusing on the five elements of effective transitions-care.

CIS members schools: access this helpful resource now in the CIS Community portal ( #4 in the checklist) and adapt it to support your own students: https://bit.ly/4oepKIw

Student transitions are getting harder, not because schools and universities lack effort in supporting students, but because students are forced to "translate" between systems. The report from the 2026 CIS Summit of University and School Leaders in Hong Kong highlights their discussions on themes of assessment, admissions, and support.

Read the blog and explore practical ways to use the report with your community, helping you align on what "readiness" means, remove jargon, map a shared transition pathway (from pre-arrival to the end of term), and jointly address high-friction pain points: https://bit.ly/4nJP1uf

CIS members can read the complete report in the CIS Community portal > CIS Summit: https://bit.ly/2J2rlQ8

Shared solutions: Schools & universities working together Key takeaways and practical actions from the 2026 CIS Summit of University & School Leaders (Hong Kong). Schools and universities tackled shared challenges and opportunities in school-to-university tr...

Each year, we recognise and celebrate the individuals and groups advancing international admission and guidance across our global community.

Do you know a colleague or team who has made a meaningful impact—through innovation, counselling, or higher education practices? Consider nominating them today! Nominations are open year-round, with recipients recognised at the CIS Global Forum in Prague, this November.

Learn more and help us recognise excellence in our community: https://bit.ly/4b8DcFT

Interested in understanding how your institution supports international students transitioning to higher education?

Use the CIS Educational Transitions Self-Audit Tool to assess the strength of your transitions-care programme. We recommend that you first reflect on the Educational Transitions Framework elements, threads, and their implementation. Then, use the audit tool to identify areas of strength and development.

CIS members can find it in the CIS Secondary-to-Higher Education Transitions Support Pack in the portal: https://bit.ly/2J2rlQ8

We recognize that in this time of uncertainty, many schools are operating during crisis, conflict, or displacement, sometimes relying on remote and disrupted learning. Our updated CIS Briefing: Adapting to new learning environments includes new safeguarding guidance for schools with:

- a stronger focus on student well-being, anxiety, and isolation in high-stress contexts
- expanded advice on AI-related risks, online extortion, and reporting routes
- firmer expectations for remote counselling and professional boundaries, including a clear position against recording

CIS members can access the updated briefing in the CIS Community portal > Knowledgebase > Briefings & Reports: https://bit.ly/2J2rlQ8