Schools Now! international conference

Join school leaders from across the world at Schools Now!, an international education conference focused on practical innovation, leadership and learning in international schools.

What is the Schools Now! conference?

The Schools Now! Conference is an international education conference that brings together educators and school leaders from British Council Partner Schools to explore key priorities shaping international education facilitated by education experts.

This annual event creates an innovative and dynamic forum that brings educational professionals together to learn more about key areas of international education, share insights, ideas, best practices and experiences with like-minded professionals.

Next Schools Now! conference

Details of the next conference, including dates, location and programme information, will be shared here once confirmed. To stay informed, register your interest using the Schools Now! form and we will send updates.

You can participate in the Schools Now! conference if you are a school leader from a British Council Partner School. If your school is not currently a Partner School, visit our Become a Partner School page to learn about the benefits and the process, or complete the expression of interest form to get started.

Register your interest for our next conference

If you are an existing British Council Partner School, please complete the form below to register your interest in our next Schools Now! Conference.

If you are currently not a Partner School and would like to join the Partner Schools network, click here to fill in our expression of interest form.

Why should you join the Schools Now! conference?

 

As an educator, Schools Now! gives you the opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts and bring new ideas back to your school, making it a conference in education innovation for school leaders.

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Global networking opportunities

Expand your professional network and build relationships with school leaders across more than 2,500 British Council Partner Schools in over 40 countries. This international community supports international collaboration, enriches professional growth, promotes the sharing of innovative educational practices, helping you develop a stronger professional network that lasts beyond the event.

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Collaborative learning 

Instead of a typical “sit and absorb” conference model, the Schools Now! conference aims to create a dynamic space to exchange ideas, share experiences, challenges, and successes with fellow educators. Each year's theme is explored through interactive workshops, spotlight sessions and panel discussions led by key experts in international education. The Schools Now! conference is a global education conference built around practical innovation and insights in international education.

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Cutting-edge insights 

Stay ahead with access to current trends, research and best practice in international education. Sessions help you keep pace with new teaching techniques and technology, while discussions with peers offer a global view of what’s working across different contexts. The conference provides you with actionable strategies and knowledge to enhance your teaching methods and school management.

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Professional development opportunities

Elevate your professional skills at the Schools Now! conference. Networking with experts in the field helps improve your leadership skills, technology integration, and student engagement. This international education conference offers a wealth of opportunities for professional growth, helping you to make a more significant impact in your school. As a British Council conference for Partner Schools, it also creates space for ongoing connections and collaboration beyond the event.

 

Schools Now! 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa

 

Schools Now! 2024 took place in Cape Town, South Africa, a city known for its vibrancy, cultural richness and diverse educational institutions.

The conference theme, 'Enriching Your Curriculum,' centred on equipping schools to navigate and embrace the evolving challenges and innovations in education. It emphasised the importance of enhancing and contextualising the international curriculum to meet educational demands, fostering a learning environment that is both globally informed and locally relevant.

We explored this theme and structuring the conference agenda around for key areas:
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Digital Learning

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Leadership

 

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Well-being

 

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Safeguarding

 

Missed the conference?
Watch our recap video from Schools Now! 2024 

Here’s what attendees have said about the previous
Schools Now! conference

It’s good for us to learn what other schools have been going through and to share our experiences so we can collectively better ourselves. The conference is important for educators because it provides the latest updates and information required to keep pace with what’s happening in the world today.
Omar Bessyoni, Director of Smart Village Schools
Each year at the School Now! conferences, I am amazed by the evolution and growth. Witnessing firsthand how the conferences adapt and innovate to continuously provide new insights and invaluable opportunities for the educational community.
Ghada Barsoum, Educator
The conference is a good chance for educators to network and share best practices. This is healthy for schools and we always look forward to it.
Heba Moutawei, Principal at Al Hoda International School
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Learn more about the Partner Schools programme

Teacher training

Discover how the British Council supports teacher development in Partner Schools through in-person and online training, tailored pathways and certification.

Action research grants

Explore funding, professional resources, and mentorship to conduct your own educational research.

Your World video
competition

Participate in our global video competition where students showcase their creativity and perspectives.

Online Support for Schools (OSS)

Exclusive professional development hub for educators and school leaders from British Council Partner Schools.

Partner Schools
Connect

Collaborate on joint classroom-based projects with teachers and students from our global Partner Schools community.

Student safeguarding 

Prioritise student safety with resources and training on safeguarding that promote safe and inclusive learning environments.

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Join our global community 

If your school would like to offer international school qualifications with the support of the British Council, apply to become a Partner School today. 


Our team is ready to support you with tailored resources, professional development, operational support delivering exams, and a community that spans across continents.