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
17 June @ 14:00 – 15:00
60 Years of Change: The Evolution of the International Schools Market : 17 June
26 Aug @ 11:00 – 09 Jan @ 14:30
ECIS UDL Certification Programme: Learning and Leading with UDL: 2025-2026
26 Aug @ 15:00 – 02 Jun @ 15:00
Registration open: ECIS Early Career Teachers Cohort: August 2025 – June 2026
2 September @ 15:00 – 16:00
Optimising Governance Practices: Enhancing Board Effectiveness: 02 September
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
Beyond the Tool: Why AI in Education Is About the Learner, Not the Technology
Stephanie Holt Director of Teaching and Learning, DSB International School, India Co-author of AI for Learning: 101 Assessments K-12 Unlocking Mastery of AI (Belgravia Press, 2024) Alexander Harris Deputy Head Academic, Sanford International School, Ethiopia In the buzz and bustle of AI in education, it’s tempting to get caught up in the race to… Continue reading Beyond the Tool: Why AI in Education Is About the Learner, Not the Technology
Leading through Complexity: Why Wellbeing Intelligence is The Bedrock of Sustainable Success
There is a powerful tension at play across international schools today. On one hand, leaders and educators are deeply engaged with some of the most exciting and urgent conversations in education: AI integration, curriculum redesign, recruitment challenges, governance reform, student voice – the list goes on. On the other hand, the weight of these conversations,… Continue reading Leading through Complexity: Why Wellbeing Intelligence is The Bedrock of Sustainable Success
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
