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Learning has shifted from solving a problem with a single, definitive answer to identifying problems in a given situation and offering multiple, possible solutions, Nord Anglia Education, Education Director Andy Puttock says.

Where you go is not who’ll you’ll be, were comments that sparked debate recently in the media and got many of us thinking, does that statement ring true for the university you choose? Windermere Preparatory School’s International Student Advisor Ruth Lahnston, Counselor Nancy Gerena and British International School Chicago, South Loop’s Director of Counseling Lindsay Kafitz say students should choose a university that is the best fit for them.

Promoting curiosity and exploration is crucial to help achieve more effective problem solving. Schools can play a part in developing these qualities in young people through inquiry-based learning

Attending boarding school is no longer about convenience for expats living abroad, rather educators believe students develop important life skills, setting them up for success in the future.

Teamwork and collaboration are key skills that students must develop to thrive in the future

Education technology is bridging the gap between theory and practice by providing students more engaging, personalised learning experiences, teachers are finding. Increasing and integrating the use of mobile devices at schools can engage students at a deeper level with what they’re learning, San Roberto International School’s IT Director Arturo Dares says.

International education has evolved and so too must schools

Employers want schools to equip students with complex problem-solving and critical thinking skills from a young age to better prepare them for work in the future

Jefta Timmer was only 10 years old when she moved from her home in the Netherlands to India with her family. While she knew she would be leaving behind her old home, her childhood friends and her favourite foods, she had no idea that she would also be leaving behind her old perspective of the world forever.

STEAM learning empowers students to become creative by exposing them to situations without parameters, challenging them to both identify problems and invent solutions.

Playing competitive sports can teach students many positive social behaviours and life skills, but above all they realise that true competition is about working on themselves.

Educators are leaving traditional practices behind in favour of a tailored, more personalised approach for each student that gives them greater control over their own learning.

At Nord Anglia Education, there’s always something new and exciting happening across our global network of schools. This is especially true thanks to Global Campus, which allows our more than 53,000 students to connect virtually. Read more about ongoing Global Campus initiatives that our students are involved with in this academic year so far, including World Children’s Day on 20 November.

MIT’s Professor Anette Peko Hosoi is challenging our students to explore the unique qualities animals possess and how it can enhance human ability or solve human problems in the Super Natural MIT Challenge.

David Wall says the consumption of tailored information through mobile devices has created a widening gap between how our students learn about the world and how they actually experience it.

It’s game on at our America schools as students get ready to compete in this year’s Global Games

How partnerships with world-leading organisations transform learning

Whether it’s about teaching children to find the magic all around them or telling of courageous young heroes who overcame profound hardships, the Global Library features inspiring titles that every Nord Anglia Education student will love to read this year. Read on to learn more out the three recommended books in the 2018/19 reading list.

Nord Anglia Education’s Education team is an intrinsic part of providing and ensuring an outstanding academic experience for every student

Known for inventing boots for astronauts to walk on Mars, Professor Leia Stirling at MIT’s Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics wants students to explore the world of wearable technology in the Epic Identity challenge and discover how gadgets are used to measure and enhance or help human performance.