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International schools generated $67.3 billion USD in annual fees as of January 2025, up 22% since 2020 according to the Enrollment Management Association, and the Admissions Managers in the 15,000 international schools around the world that play a huge part in generating this revenue work in a competitive field!  Since fee income from enrollment is the primary or only revenue stream for many schools, admissions performance is tightly linked to viability and investment capacit

More than any other theme, sustainable development dominates K-12 classrooms. We teach students about collaboration, conservation and protecting finite resources. At the same time, has there ever been greater pressure on school departments to meet relentless “growth goals”? Grow test scores. Grow enrollment. More EdTech, more data, more systems, more engagement. If you work to support a school in IT, HR, or Operations, you know this tension. Leadership wants growth or cost r

When I joined the leadership team at Luanda International School in Angola, I entered an environment shaped by a clear and intentional leadership vision. The Head of School has established a collaborative culture grounded in transparency, shared responsibility, and data-informed decision-making. Rather than relying on traditional hierarchical structures, the school has embraced a leadership model that encourages open dialogue, cross-functional coordination, and shared account

In an international school, the Board’s sole employee is the Head of School. This role carries responsibility for every aspect of the organisation, from teaching and learning to finance, operations, and human resources. For that reason, one of the Board’s most important duties is evaluating the Head. A strong evaluation process keeps leadership aligned with the school’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. Accountability sits at the heart of this relationship. The Board hold

We spend weeks perfecting the prospectus. We obsess over open day speeches. We A/B test the admissions landing page. But how much time do we spend analyzing how we speak to each other? In most schools, internal communications run on autopilot: a legacy mix of Friday emails, briefing notes, WhatsApp groups, corridor conversations, and the occasional all-staff meeting. It works. Sort of.  Until it doesn't. If you're noticing signs of "information fatigue" among staff, or if key