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International Admissions Bulletin | September 15, 2024

International Admissions Bulletin | September 13, 2024
Beyond Aspirations
A friend and veteran Director of Admissions once said to me that becoming an admissions officer wasn t something she had aspired to be. I shared the same sentiment. However, life has a curious way of leading us down unexpected paths, and sometimes, those paths lead us to where we are truly meant to be

International Admissions Bulletin | September 13, 2024
From Teacher to Head of Admissions: A Personal Journey
When I became a teacher at 21, I envisioned spending my entire career in the classroom. Enthusiastic and energetic, I stayed on top of the latest educational trends and became a valued member of the international schools where I worked

International Admissions Bulletin | September 12, 2024
30 Months to Find One Inclusive School
Our Family s 30 Month Journey For the last 10 years, my wife has been an international school secondary humanities educator while I have been an at-home dad to our two Autistic and ADHD sons, who were born in 2012 and 2013

International Admissions Bulletin | September 12, 2024
Did AI Write this Article?
In 1988, my elementary school was introduced to a tool that would revolutionize teaching and learning as we knew it. It was so powerful some wondered whether it would destroy the need to learn. Some teachers wanted it banned or considered using it cheating or dishonest. This revolutionary tool

International Admissions Bulletin | September 10, 2024
A Parent's Perspective on Admissions
Being originally from the UK, our friends thought we would opt for the British school. However, our faith in the International Baccalaureate programmes and those all-important recommendations from other parents led us to select the American school

International Admissions Bulletin | September 9, 2024
Embracing a Sales Mindset in School Admissions: More Than Just Filling Seats
The Importance of Investing in Lead Conversion Schools excel in allocating budgets for marketing to attract leads, but the journey shouldn't stop there. Similar to how marketers value genuine enquiries over mere foot traffic, schools must prioritise turning that interest into concrete action enrolment
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International Admissions Bulletin | September 9, 2024
Taking Your Student Ambassador Program To the Next Level
Student Ambassador Programs are an integral part of the recruitment process in independent schools. It is common knowledge that our students act as the best representatives of the school when connecting with prospective families

International Admissions Bulletin | September 9, 2024
Unlocking Insights: Reflections from the COBIS Conference for Marketing, Development and Admissions Staff in Dubai (February 2024)
The COBIS Conference for Marketing, Development and Admissions Staff, held in Dubai on 28 and 29 February 2024, provided admissions and marketing professionals in the international school sector with a wealth of knowledge and ideas

International Admissions Bulletin | September 9, 2024
Automation, Adaptation, and Advancement: A Journey in School Marketing
The dynamic international school market is witnessing a strategic shift. Process automation and adaptation are driving school advancement, spurring growth and meeting the evolving needs of families and staff
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