There is still debate regarding what constitutes an international school and how it should be defined. A number of definitions and typologies of international schools have been put forward. Arguably, the most influential has been Hayden and Thompson (2013) typology of international schools. "Type-A" or "traditional international…

In this commentary I discuss three international school consultation experiences, highlighting aspects that serve as lessons for professional development and the implementation of effective and helpful strategies that meet the needs of children and youth in school systems. Relationships developed and maintained between the consulting teams and the…

This article presents the author's response to "Surviving the War: A College Counselor's Journal" by Philip Clinton. He argues that Clinton's engrossing account of the 1990-91 school year at Cairo American College (CAC) gives individuals wonderful insights into the unusual challenges occasionally encountered by an international…

Now that many schools are developing curriculums thoughtfully linked to standards--including benchmarks for achievement--many teachers wrestle with this question: Can we still make room for individualized instruction? The authors, who have taught at diverse international schools in many countries, believe the answer is yes. They argue that under…

On the first day of the author's American-government course he often plays a little trick on the students. He throws one of them out of class. The plan is to stop the student at the door, ask what is politics, ask why he (or she) is obeying, and encourage a more energetic discussion of authority and politics at a university. Two years ago, in the…

The job market on North American campuses may be heading for the deep freeze, but hundreds of positions are opening up in the Persian Gulf as American universities scramble to set down roots in those petrodollar-rich states. The combination of money and opportunity on offer may seem hard to resist. But academics who trade the rich intellectual…

This paper argues that the current approach to educational quality formation in transnational higher education promotes educational imperialism, and that guidelines and practices should be altered to embrace context-sensitive measures of quality. The claims are sustained by findings from a study that investigated how academics understood and…

Safety and security are crucial parts of a functioning educational facility. Despite an apparent slowdown in security threats and particularly dramatic incidents of violence, thanks to heightened vigilance, student safety is still a fundamental concern, made more complex by our times, experts say. According to Kenneth S. Trump, president of the…

After two years of teaching English, history, and wilderness survival in the Inupiaq Eskimo village of Wales, Alaska, the author moved in Brazil to teach English and Theory of Knowledge in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. His four years of experience at the International School of Curitiba have confirmed his belief that…

Having joined the Bologna agreement, Russia has taken upon itself the obligation to modernize the system of higher education as well as that of foreign language teacher training and development, and put it into practice by 2010. In order to bring about change, new syllabuses for various pedagogical, teacher training and development programmes, …

Presents case in favor of the teaching of foreign languages at all educational levels based on humanistic concerns. Calls for creation of language-centered liberal arts program to be installed in schools and colleges. (BK)

Reviews what international education is and what it should aspire to be. Includes the defining features of international education and ways in which they can be realized in practice. Defines international versus internationalist education. Discusses global citizenship as the most important outcome for international school students. (AUTH/NB)

Discusses internationalism and globalization as contexts for international education. Argues that the values of the British-style international schools include a commitment to world peace and understanding between nations. States that the globalist perspective sees education as a product subject to global quality standards. (Contains 11…

Argues that understanding how values operate, both in individual and cultural contexts, could help educators to determine what can and should be achieved with students and to build an appropriate program. Stresses that values specific to the international school's situation must be considered. (AUTH/NB)

Argues that administrator attitudes toward special-needs or exceptional students affects the success of special educational programs. Notes that the numbers of these students are increasing worldwide. Suggests that administrators who take an active and positive role in building effective programs and who work closely with teachers will develop the…