THE EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
We have been at the forefront of international education for 53 years thanks to the passionate support of our members: a global network of schools, school groups, universities, individuals, and commercial organisations dedicated to our mission of creating impact through international education. Today our impact is greater than ever. ECIS members enjoy access to our diverse network, accessing cutting-edge ideas, promoting research and development in education, and advancing classroom and leadership practices. We invite you to join us!
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ECIS organises a wide range of events throughout the year: conferences, workshops, and retreats are long-standing ECIS traditions. Events are one way that we meet the needs of our members and professionals working within the international and independent education sector. From our annual educators’ conference to our annual leadership conference, and our outstanding special interest conferences, we provide quality professional learning experiences that serve to advance international education. Discover our events for yourself!
THE CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP (ML COURSE) | HANNOVER | 24-25 JANUARY 2019
This core module focuses on the unique and crucial aspect of effective operation of international teacher leadership at the middle level. During the course, participants explore critical aspects of the middle leader role, enhancing understandings, developing knowledge and building and practising skills aimed at strengthening their effectiveness as middle leaders. Participants leave the course with […]
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DESIGNING ADULT LEARNING (ML COURSE) | HANNOVER | 26-27 JANUARY 2019
Designing Adult Learning is a hands-on interactive course that gives teachers effective facilitation tools to lead teacher teams. Whether you are interested in being a subject area leader, department head, grade-level team leader or are just interested in being an effective team member, join us! The course will dive deeply into effective facilitation strategies, adult […]
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Having Hard Conversations | 5-6 February 2019 | Madrid
Course led by: Jennifer Abrams As educational leaders and colleagues, we often come up against situations where difficult topics must be addressed - with supervisees, colleagues, parents or students. What do we know about the best strategies for those moments? What questions should we be asking ourselves before we speak, and what environments are best […]
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IMPACTFUL LEARNING FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL COMMUNITY
We have invested heavily in creating high-quality courses, certificate programmes, and professional development qualifications designed for classroom teachers, current and aspiring school leaders, governors (trustees) and owners. Adapting to multiple modes of learning, our course options now include face-to-face courses, online courses, and blended courses. Whatever your preferred mode of learning, our courses are professionally mapped and are aligned to our professional learning framework, developed in collaboration with the Teacher Development Trust.
Link to: School Services
SCHOOL SERVICES
We support our member schools with services ranging from teacher recruitment to advisory to insurance, and more.
Link to: Grants & Awards
GRANTS & AWARDS
We offer a range of grants and awards to teachers, students, and school community members for the promotion of international education.
Link to: Research, Media & Publications
RESEARCH & MEDIA
Our thought leadership helps you to cut through modern information overload. Listen to our podcast or read what we’re thinking about.
Link to: Special Interest Groups
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Our expert practitioners transform practice through professional learning and research opportunities around teaching and leading.
Link to: Director's Blog
DIRECTOR’S BLOG
Follow the ECIS executive director as he contemplates and reflects on developments in the world of education.
Link to: Teacher Recruitment
RECRUITMENT
Our recruitment partnership gives you access to more candidates than anyone else. Let us help you find your global teaching talent!
