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Congratulations are in order for the Code Club at the British International School Budapest in Hungary, whose code was run on board the International Space Station on Thursday, 1 February 2018! As part of the club’s weekly meetings, Team BISB spent many of those weeks learning Python code during their lunchbreaks. The school’s Head of Computing Doug Semple tells us how it happened.

We are delighted to announce that applications are open for Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard, which has expanded into three bespoke, immersive performing arts programmes taking place in Geneva, Shanghai and Florida.

Learning dance can be a transformative experience in a child’s education. Rachel White-hunt, Director of Performing Arts at the British International School of Washington talks about how students and teachers are responding to The Juilliard School’s embedded dance curriculum, and why it’s important students experience dance, music and drama together.

We are excited to announce that the Country Day School is now Nord Anglia Education’s first school in Costa Rica.

The Student Wellbeing Committee at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City chose to focus on establishing good sleep habits as part of an ongoing #WeeklyWellbeing campaign. During a week in October last year, thoughts and lessons were shared with students on the importance of establishing a sleep routine and tips on how parents can encourage their children to invest in rest.

We’re excited to announce that seven schools have joined the Nord Anglia Education family

British film producer, UNICEF ambassador and educator, Lord David Puttnam shares personal insights from his childhood and the problems he faced with traditional schooling growing up. As Chairman of Nord Anglia's Education Advisory Board, Lord Puttnam envisions an education which encourages students to achieve more than they may have thought possible.

More than 1,000 Nord Anglia students from across the US and Latin America gathered at Windermere Preparatory School to compete and build new friendships for the Global Games 2017. Here are all the highlights from the games in case you missed the action.

Students from Nord Anglia Education schools around The Americas have landed in sunny Florida at Windermere Preparatory School to launch a week of sports, friendship and school spirit. Learn how students are going for the gold in a week of sports competitions.

As World Children's Day fast approaches, Nord Anglia Education students around the world are contemplating their role in helping the most vulnerable children in the world. Da Won Shin, a student at The British International School Bratislava, shares her personal journey on finding her voice to advocate for children's rights at the 17th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights which she attended with fellow students from College Beau Soleil and Prague British School.

Nord Anglia Education students are celebrating World Children's Day and raising awareness of the rights of the child and the Global Goals. Find out how students are taking part in a global chain reaction to debate the issues that impact our planet.

Many successful people say that failure is a part of the journey to progress. However, failing is not often something that schools preach. Matt Gregory, a Year 4 teacher in Chicago, shares with us how teaching students how to overcome failure is one of the most important lessons he teaches.

Students in Nord Anglia Education schools around the world have risen to the challenge to find innovative solutions to combat world hunger. As part of a yearlong project to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, students have started implementing plans to counter the rise of world hunger.

Nord Anglia International School Dublin is now accepting applications for the 2018/19 academic year. Opening September 2018, the school's worldclass facilities will offer a personalised, international education so that your child can develop academically, socially and personally.

Nord Anglia Education is pleased to announce the establishment of its Education Advisory Board, chaired by world-renowned film producer and educator, Lord David Puttnam. Find out how Lord Puttnam and Nord Anglia will work together to define the education of the future.

We are excited to announce that the British School of Kuwait has joined our family of schools

MIT's mens et manus philosophy, or mind and hand in Latin, galvanised Darren Sutton to design a makerspace that would inspire students and staff alike. Find out how his trip to MIT with Nord Anglia Education students influenced him to build a creative space that would bring his school community together and get everyone to think outside the box with hands-on learning.

Is your child a picky eater? This is not uncommon especially for younger children. Melanie Yates gives parents some advice on how you can change your child's anxiety and frustrations towards food into a positive eating experience.

For children, moving abroad can be a challenging, but rewarding experience. Simon Porter shares his wisdom and research on children changing schools and countries. Learn how frequent changes of school can impact your child's development and self-esteem, as well as their global outlook.