Can Thailand be a world leader for plant based meat and sustainable agriculture?
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children” The reality of climate change is hitting us harder than we ever imagined, as I am writing this, I am watching news coverage on a glacier in the Uttarakhand Himalayan region of India which burst two days ago. The remoteness […]
It’s not just an application anymore – it’s a campaign
Ten tips for getting into the best university Helping to get a daughter or son into the right university should be looked at as a campaign; a series of stages over the last two years in school with a single goal in mind. Year One is the step up from IGCSE and the major goals […]
Amanda Dennison
Amanda Dennison is immediately recognisable within Bangkok’s international education network as a highly skilled leader who understands. Understands what it means to run a successful international school; what it means to operate in an increasingly competitive market and through times of global challenge and what it means to tear down barriers. As the Principal of […]
Meet the Headmaster – Education in paradise
Expat Life spoke to Simon Meredith, the Headmaster at BISP, as the school celebrates 25 years of international education on Phuket. What makes British International School, Phuket unique? Rarely do you see the words education and paradise in the same sentence, however at BISP, many families are attracted by the world class learning opportunities and […]
For the love of boarding…
“How can anyone who loves their children even think about sending them to boarding school?” asked the friend of a friend at a dinner party. This was a farewell party, a week before I was to take on the headship of a UK boarding school. Perhaps the comments were understandable given her lack of knowledge […]
UNLOCKING THE FUTURE FOR TOMORROW’S HOSPITALITY LEADERS
The Asian Institute of Hospitality Management in academic association with Les Roches The Asian Institute of Hospitality Management (AIHM), in academic association with Les Roches, brings Swiss-style hospitality education to Asia. A partnership between Les Roches and Minor Hotels, AIHM draws on the renown, expertise and network of two powerhouse names to provide a world-class […]
What can we do to help our children prepare for the future
As parents, we want to give our children everything we can to help prepare them for the future; yet the next few decades are incredibly difficult to predict. The increase in technology such as artificial intelligence is disrupting the job market, pandemics like Covid-19 highlight the need for adaptability, and climate change may force us […]
The future of boarding
DLD College London Principal, Irfan Latif, shares an insight into the innovative boarding experience provided for overseas students in the heart of London. British boarding schools are considered as some of the most sought after institutions in the worldwide education system, with students travelling from afar to reap the benefits of a residential education in […]
Introducing Global Campus Junior: learning made fun for early year’s students
Nord Anglia Global Campus takes education beyond the classroom. Bringing together our 69 schools around the world, it is a fundamental part of how we teach our students to be truly global citizens. The highly personalised learning platform provides a safe space for students to connect and collaborate with each other, it offers a huge […]
An amazing opportunity to reshape education
Schools are open in Thailand so everyone can breath a sigh of relief. Parents have stopped being unpaid substitute teachers, academic staff are no longer staring into screens and children can learn with their friends once more. But maybe this is more than a time for wanting everything to go back to the ways they […]