Leadership challenges in international schools in the Asia Pacific region: evidence from programme implementation of the International Baccalaureate

Structures and programme supports for Creativity, Action, Service in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: An implementation study in Turkey

“…The IB espouses a dynamic combination of knowledge, skills, independent critical and creative thought and international-mindedness to educate the whole person for a life of active and responsible citizenship (IB, 2009: 1). Established in 1968, the IB has shown dramatic growth, especially from 1999 to 2010, when the total number of IB programmes grew by 400% -from 923 programmes in 1999 to 3439 in 2010 in over 140 countries (Lee et al, 2012). Furthermore, growth is not limited to typical international schools that serve primarily expatriate students.…”

Instructional Leadership Practices in International Schools in Malaysia: A Case Study

“…The demand for international schools, particularly in Malaysia, comes with the quest to improve this system of education (Hayden & Thompson, 2008;Keung & Rockinson-Szapkiw, 2013;Lee, Hallinger & Walker, 2012). However, studies on international schools are still far from the point of saturation (Keung & RockinsonSzapkiw, 2013).…”

“…The demand for international school education is brought about by the desire to study overseas, and the need to improve English language skills (Lee et al, 2012;Bailey, 2015). The diversity of Malaysia's population, together with the dynamics of international education in a Muslim majority country (Bailey, 2015;Tamatea, 2008), makes this host country an ideal setting for this study.…”

Resolving the Dilemma of International School Curriculum: The Case of Biology

“…One of the arch institutions that provide students with opportunities to develop such competencies is the international school (Walker, 2012). International schools are worldwide, offering a K-12 education to a highly-mobile group of students (Lee, Hallinger, & Walker, 2012). Several researchers describe international schools as unique places of learning and teaching with respect to their student and teacher populations.…”