Education Working Group: Driving Operational Effectiveness in International Schools

The global demand for quality education is growing, particularly in rapidly expanding populations. British organisations play a key role in raising education standards, building school capacity, and opening UK schools abroad. Thea Wiltshire, Department for Business and Trade’s specialist for Schools will provide a snapshot of the current international demand on British Schools and how the Department is working towards supporting the UK organisations active in the sector.

This event will explore best practices, with EDT highlighting the importance of strong school leadership and training principals to drive change and improve student outcomes. Ardingly will share insights on UK-private school partnerships abroad, showcasing their impact on educational quality, economic growth, cultural exchange, as well as how to operate with partners on the ground. Etio will present their expertise in quality assurance, focusing on inspection frameworks and training school inspectors to uphold best practices.

EDT is an education charity which transforms lives by improving education around the world. EDT helps to shape education systems and design education solutions to give young people everywhere a brighter future. Their work is evidence informed and they invest annually in a wide- ranging programme of educational research.

Ardingly College International is an extension of Ardingly College's mission to provide a global perspective in education. It aims to establish international schools in partnership with organisations that share their "World Ready" vision. They also provide educational consultancy services worldwide.

Etio supports governments and education institutions to improve education outcomes at-scale by reviewing, transforming, developing and benchmarking their quality of delivery. Their mission is to elevate education, everywhere, through evidence-based insight.

The Department for Business and Trade’s International Education team works with overseas governments, states and businesses that want to engage UK partners in large-scale education projects. It ensures that potential overseas partners can easily access UK expertise for their education priorities.