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With an array of schooling options available in any given city, parents may feel confused with which school to choose for their child. As an experienced school leader and parent, Ethan Hildreth tells us what every parent should ask themselves when choosing an international school for their child.

Last month, Nord Anglia Education students headed to New York City to present their ideas and accomplishments in targeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Phillippa Tichotova, an English teacher from Prague who accompanied the students on the trip, shares how students inspired her dissertation on how they engage with the Global Goals to make a difference in their communities.

While students have been on summer holiday, many Nord Anglia Education teachers went back to school for their summer residentials at King's College London as part of the Executive Master's in International Education programme. Tom Collins shares his insight from the programme and how Nord Anglia teachers worldwide are furthering their knowledge in international education.

Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard commenced early this month at Collège du Léman in Switzerland. Camilla Woodhouse experienced the Festival Choir lesson to understand how the power of performing arts, especially music, can unite everyone.

Nord Anglia Education is proud to announce its highest IB Diploma pass rate to date. We believe that there is no limit to what our students can achieve and through our fantastic teachers and personalised learning, students outperformed the global IB Diplomas average and pass rate.

Nord Anglia students are preparing to travel to New York next week to present their work on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals during a special side meeting at the United Nation’s High-Level Political Forum.

Students around the world are descending upon Geneva, Switzerland for the annual Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard. Greeted with sunny weather and a team of Juilliard’s finest, students familiarised themselves with their beautiful surroundings before the start of a week full of drama, dance and music.

In June, Nord Anglia Education students attended a side event at the United Nations Oceans Conference to discuss the role of youth in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Students ages 10-24 focused on Goal #14 on the sustainable use of the ocean and marine resources.

The excitement of embarking on a new adventure, and the anxiety of not knowing what to expect after moving abroad can cause a mix of emotions for you and your children. In the second part of our Moving Abroad Series, we offer some tips on how you can help your children settle in after relocating to a new country.

An integral part of our performing arts collaboration are visits to Nord Anglia Education schools by Juilliard alumni. These visits are a transformative experience meant to inspire students in the performing arts. Rachel White-Hunt shares her insight on these enriching performances.

MIT’s motto is Mens et Manus, or “mind and hand” in Latin. Mark Orrow-Whiting shares his insight on why the “mind and hand” philosophy is integral in Nord Anglia Education’s approach to STEAM learning in collaboration with MIT.

Moving abroad can often be a very challenging time for parents and their children. In the first part of our Moving Abroad Series, we offer parents some advice on what to prepare for when embarking on a new chapter of life in an unfamiliar city.

Stress is part of everyday life, but how do you know if your child is overwhelmed? Here are some signs to consider if you think that your child might be stressed and what you can do as a parent to help them cope.

One of the most common questions that our teachers and principals receive is how parents can best support their child’s learning. As a school leader, parent of five children, and Nord Anglia’s latest addition in Abu Dhabi, Ethan shares his advice on how parents can make the most of their child’s experience in school.

Rachael Howarth tell us her experience in putting together a virtual choir across countries, cultures, ages and time zones for the Global Campus Virtual Choir. Over 2000 students from 15 countries and 43 schools contributed their voices to this amazing song composed by the talented Jack Blume.

Music teacher Curriculum Fellow, Naomi Rowan gives a personal account on seeing the impact that the performing arts and music has on her students.

For most of us, treasured stories enrich memories and shape our understanding of life. Reading powerful literature can change the way we understand history, ourselves, and the world. However, the habit of reading great literature has begun to falter. Ethan Hildreth tells us the importance of encouraging students to read quality books.

Deciding what is the right age for your child to begin using technology can vary for every child and family. Craig Brown, Head of Learning Technologies at the British International School, Budapest, gives some advice on what parents should consider before giving their child a tablet.

Students from Nord Anglia Education schools around the world are at MIT this week exploring STEAM subjects with researchers at the forefront of discovery. Find out the latest news from our students at the MIT-Nord Anglia STEAMFest.

To satisfy their curiosity on what defines and international school student, two Nord Anglia Education students surveyed their fellow peers across 15 countries on the meaning behind the word. What they discovered was fascinating.