by Greg Parry | Jun 7, 2023 | School Management
In the realm of education, formative assessment plays a pivotal role in shaping teaching and learning activities. It provides valuable feedback that guides instructional modifications and fosters student growth. Now, with the emergence of AI, there are exciting...
by Greg Parry | Apr 20, 2023 | School Management
Accreditation and Licensing for International Schools Accreditation and licensing are critical components of running an international school. These processes ensure that schools meet certain standards and that they are providing a high-quality education to their...
by Greg Parry | Apr 15, 2023 | School Management
Education Management Company Operating a school is a complex and challenging task that requires extensive expertise, resources, and experience. Many educational institutions struggle to manage their day-to-day operations effectively while also ensuring high-quality...
by Greg Parry | Mar 21, 2023 | School Management
Korea’s appetite for foreign schools increases In recent years, there has been a growing trend in South Korea where parents are opting for foreign schools instead of the public education system for their children. The competitive nature of the Korean education...
by Greg Parry | May 28, 2021 | School Management
As the world embraces more and more applications of online learning and virtual schooling it is important that we find ways to have the greatest impact. Although in some cases schools and teachers were forced into the virtual space, it has become a choice by more and...
by Shanna Parry | Nov 24, 2020 | School Management
10 Virtual Learning Tips for Parents, Students and Teachers Virtual learning refers to a comprehensive online learning environment whereby all parties engage with a comprehensive variety of teaching and learning strategies. It is not just teaching online. It is about...
by Greg Parry | Oct 2, 2020 | School Management
Part 9 of GSE’s “What We Believe” Series: “Many modern educational technologies, on their own, do very little to move learners beyond rote learning and basic recall of knowledge. The industry makes lots of money selling colourful, noisy and...
by Greg Parry | Sep 14, 2020 | School Management
Part 3 of GSE’s “What We Believe” Series: It is certainly not a new phenomenon to argue and debate about a modern day curriculum, cluttered by a laundry list of new and competing priorities. Circus skills and puppetry, personal finance, sex...
by Greg Parry | Sep 14, 2020 | School Management
Part 2 of GSE’s “What We Believe” Series: Who are the curriculum experts in schools? Who are the experts in teaching and learning? Deming’s famous application of systems thinking made Japanese car manufacturing more productive and efficient by...
by Duncan Douglas | Jul 9, 2020 | School Management
There are many studies that can be used to find out what makes a school effective. Of course there are debates but most of these end with education management and quality being number one. Excellent management finds great teachers, but also keeps them longer than the...
by Greg Parry | Jul 7, 2020 | School Management
International School Accreditation Schools often aim to achieve International School Accreditation through an independent body as it represents a form of quality assurance. In the eyes of other schools, universities and parents, it is a way to determine high-quality...
by Greg Parry | Jul 6, 2020 | School Management
The curriculum question usually arrives dressed as an education debate. Is IB better than British? Should a new school in the Gulf run an American programme? Framed that way, the question has no answer, because every major curriculum produces excellent schools...
by Duncan Douglas | Jul 1, 2020 | School Management
In good international schools teachers salaries take up a large proportion of the outgoing spend of the school so recruitment of the right teachers is imperative in order to manage costs and to get value for money. The average tenure of a teacher in an international...
by Duncan Douglas | Jun 10, 2020 | School Management
The Finnish education system has enjoyed a lot of ‘buzz’ … and for good reason too. The Early Childhood, Basic and Upper Secondary Education stages routinely outperforms the UK, USA and Australia in Maths, Reading and Science and continually ranks highly on the PISA...
by Duncan Douglas | Jun 10, 2020 | School Management
The Finnish education system has enjoyed a lot of ‘buzz’ … and for good reason too. It routinely outperforms the UK, USA and Australia in Maths, Reading and Science and continually ranks highly on the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment). People may...
by Duncan Douglas | May 28, 2020 | School Management
Indonesia’s need for Affordable International Education is clear. For years the Indonesian education system has failed huge numbers of its students in regards to recognising their interests and talents. Schools have restricted students from freely exploring their...
by Duncan Douglas | May 5, 2020 | School Management
Someone who intends to operate an education institution in South Korea needs to be equipped with facilities in accordance with Article 8, and register by filling out the founders personal information, teaching process, list of instructors, teaching expenses,...
by Duncan Douglas | May 1, 2020 | School Management
What does the future of education and Hagwons in South Korea look like, post Covid-19,? Top priority for Korean parents is English! There are tens of thousands of English Hagwons in South Korea. A Hagwon is effectively a private learning centre that almost all Korean...
by Duncan Douglas | Apr 28, 2020 | School Management
South Korea has rightly had its name up in lights with its response to Covid-19. One of the first countries outside of China to get the virus, and it did have the second highest rate of infections at one stage. The country has dealt with the spread better than many...
by Duncan Douglas | Apr 13, 2020 | School Management
Recruiting teachers can be a difficult procedure, particularly in International Schools. Here is how to make sure you get the best of the best. Create a profile of the perfect teacher. Look at your current members of staff and ask ‘what are the traits that make the...
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