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At Vientiane International School (VIS) in Laos, the past year has been one of steady progress and renewed focus. Under the leadership of Head of School Andy Ferguson, the community has been continuing to strengthen its direction while building on the resilience that...

Midway through his first year as Director of the International School of Stavanger, Simon Gillespie has been reflecting on the realities of stepping into leadership at a well established international school.  Recently, Pauline O’Brien, Director of Global Recruitment...

ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director search for the International School of Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Congratulations to Andreas Koini for being offered and accepting the position, beginning August 2027! Andreas is currently in his...

For Frank Braccia, the first months as Head of School at Legacy School in Bangalore have been shaped by a simple principle: listen first.  After stepping into the role following the departure of two senior leaders, Frank focused his early weeks on understanding the...

Leadership transitions in international schools rarely end with the appointment itself. The more interesting story often begins afterwards, as new leaders take time to understand their communities, build trust and begin shaping the future direction of the school.  ...

Leadership transitions in international schools are rarely single moments. More often they form part of a longer story of leadership development, succession planning and partnership. At Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), that story has continued to evolve over...

Stepping into a Head of School role after a long serving leader brings both opportunity and responsibility. Schools carry strong traditions and expectations, and new leaders often spend their first months listening carefully to the community while beginning to shape...