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Action Research

Unifying a growing school: a case study from Egypt

The 2023-2024 British Council’s Action Research programme empowered Marwa to tackle her school’s challenges through social and emotional learning. The British Council launched its Action Res...

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Technology

Action Research: 12 global stories of school improvement

In 2023, the British Council launched its Action Research Grants programme for British Council Partner Schools. The scheme supports educators with funding, mentorship and resources to conduc...

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Technology

AI in education: how to use AI tools in your classroom next term

Busy educators may struggle to find time in their schedules to catch up on the latest technological trends. However, AI deserves our attention. The fact is that AI is making its way into cla...

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Your World video competition

How to balance equality and equity in the classroom

Access to quality education may be a human right but it’s not a reality for many people. Recent UNESCO data reveals that millions of children worldwide don’t complete secondary school. Many ...

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UK International Qualifications

Five ways to enrich your school's curriculum

At Schools Now! earlier this year, the conference theme was ‘Enriching your Curriculum’. Leaders from all over the world gathered to discuss the importance of an engaging and inclusive curri...

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UK International Qualifications

How to foster a leadership culture in your school

A strong leadership culture can have a significant effect on learning. It has the power to improve teacher performance, help students achieve goals and transform the school environment. Rese...

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Technology

AI in education: how to navigate the opportunities and challenges

There’s no escaping from Artificial Intelligence. A recent survey discovered that the majority of students have tried it at least once or twice in a school setting. Many use this technologic...

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Wellbeing and safeguarding

How to develop a well-being framework for your school

Almost one in four students is suffering from a mental health problem - most commonly anxiety, followed by depression. In light of these concerning statistics, it was no surprise that studen...

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UK International Qualifications

Five key takeaways from Schools Now! 2024

Each year the British Council hosts the Schools Now! global conference, driving educational innovation in our Partner Schools network. Our latest Schools Now! conference in February 2024 was...

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UK International Qualifications

How do UK international school qualifications compare to the IB?

While both UK international school qualifications and the International Baccalaureate (IB) are globally recognised qualifications, pursuing UK international school qualifications like Intern...

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