We are the Educational Collaborative for International Schools.
Welcome to ECIS
Founded in 1965, the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), is a non-profit global membership organisation. ECIS exists as a professional life-force for members, a vibrant network of thoughtful doers and change-makers. Our membership represents 500 membership communities and 40,000+ passionate educators and leaders in over 80 countries on six continents.
ECIS members are privy to an abundance of strategy, inspiration, bright ideas and daringly innovative projects that can help shape and enhance your own objectives. By becoming a member, you remain at the forefront of trends and big picture thinking that affect the education sector, and you have quick access to cutting-edge products and services that support education.
500+
Membership communities
50k
Educators
100
Countries
Upcoming ECIS Events
01 May @ 09:00 – 02 May @ 14:00
Middle Leader Certificate: Managing & Embracing Conflict: 01-02 May 2025
07 May @ 16:00 – 21 May @ 17:00
Beyond Digital: Online AI workshops for school, educators and leadership teams: 07, 14, 21 May
ECIS Membership
“Current, interesting, inclusive membership designed to challenge and engage thinking whilst developing relevant professional relationships. ECIS actively demonstrates an outwardly diverse outlook in every sense. A willingness to go the extra mile.”
Claire Nuttall, Headteacher, St.George’s International School, Luxembourg
Insightful Articles
Measuring Reading Fluency – Key Learnings from New Research
In today’s globalised world, the ability to read proficiently is more vital than ever for students in international schools. Students are often from diverse backgrounds with varying levels of English language skills which can pose unique reading challenges that may impact their academic success. Reading challenges can be seen in various forms, including difficulties with… Continue reading Measuring Reading Fluency – Key Learnings from New Research
Reimagining Leadership in International Education: A Futures-Focused Approach
By Matt Hall & Gill Kelly, Making Stuff Better For the better part of the last seven years, we have been meeting and working with international school leaders who are open to noticing and reimagining their leadership in this era of rapid global transformation. It has not escaped the attention of most international school leaders… Continue reading Reimagining Leadership in International Education: A Futures-Focused Approach
Leadership: what’s the deal with the addiction to toxicity?
Iain Henderson, Director of The Bridge I have been privileged to experience some wonderful examples of leadership, both directly and indirectly, but interestingly, all the worst leaders I have seen have been men. Or they have been women trying to exhibit the same sort of (perceived) male attributes. There. I’ve said it. (This piece only… Continue reading Leadership: what’s the deal with the addiction to toxicity?
Rethinking Recess: 7 Steps to Foster Engagement and Inclusion
Jody MateyTeacher | Leader | Innovator Recess is an area which can unintentionally be neglected by schools as teachers and administrators understandably prioritize setting up their indoor environments at the start of the year. While both research and feedback from educators tell us that it is an incredibly valuable learning space for children, recess is… Continue reading Rethinking Recess: 7 Steps to Foster Engagement and Inclusion
