Outstanding Schools Conference Series

Welcome to the Outstanding Schools hub for international school leaders across the globe.

Here’s where you’ll find our calendar of past and upcoming conferences and training around the world, as well as links to our all our audio (podcast) and written (blog) content such as interviews with sector experts and helpful resources to enhance leadership, wellbeing and teaching and learning.

Outstanding Schools is the premium content and networking provider for the international schools community, producing highly targeted, information-rich CPD conferences, training, and forums. Our content and events provide best practice guidance and highly interactive platforms to enable early years, primary and secondary education leaders in the international schools sector to better connect, collaborate and succeed.

Embedding a Whole-School Approach to Wellbeing and Social and Emotional Learning

September 1, 2021

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Series Testimonials

I thought the format was excellent. I found it very valuable, I really enjoyed myself. I really liked the flipped concept. It was great to have the freedom to choose, to tap in and out of sessions before joining the roundtables at the main event. My favourite sessions were [Kate Griggs] Made By Dyslexia, [Mike Lambert] Dubai College and the [Pirjo Suhonen's] double flipped learning case study from Finland

Robin Cummings, Head of Primary MathsThe Sultan's School, Oman

It was a life-changing experience. I got so many ideas and best practices to use in my classroom in the face to face teaching or remotely

Mohammed Abo HassanMinistry of Education, Bahrain

It was a great conference. Well planned and valuable to all educators.

Justin Kirby, Director of Curriculum and InstructionGEMS American Academy - Abu Dhabi

Always a pleasure and a privilege

Tracy Moxley, Director of EducationAldar Education

Well done and a pleasure to be involved

Sean Sibley, PrincipalDoha English Speaking School

An honour to lead so many professionals through a roundtable - thank you!

Olivia Roth, CEOBritish Schools in the Middle East

Fantastic speakers. Thanks for organising!

Kate Griggs, FounderMadeByDyslexia

It was great to be part of the event and connect with principals. We generated lots of interest and found the platform easy to use

Rachel Walsh, Senior Marketing ManagerOxford International AQA Examinations

A pleasure to present alongside so many amazing people - I was truly inspired! Thank you for all your organisation

Philippa Wraithmell, Head of Digital Technology & InnovationCranleigh Abu Dhabi

It was indeed a pleasure to be involved in the event. Such fantastic speakers offering such insight. Thank you for all the hard work in pulling together the event

Tarek Alami, Regional Director - MENAEducation Development Trust

Very proud to be part of such an exciting two days. Brilliant experience

Marie Thake, Director and People Development ConsultantTruly Inspired

Congratulations for organising and curating an excellent online conference. It was a privilege and a pleasure to be involved. Well done!

Kai Vacher, PrincipalBritish School Muscat

Amazing virtual conference. Thank you for your creative efforts in organizing this event

Sahar Fayyad, PrincipalMinistry of Education, Jordan

School Leaders, Directors & CEO, Heads of Primary & Secondary, Deputy Heads & Heads of Departments

The flagship Outstanding Schools Europe Conference will launch this March 2022 to showcase regional and international best practice, provide a platform for thought-provoking and inspiring conversations, and facilitate more networking opportunities than ever!

This 3-day conference will provide a platform for international school leaders to learn, connect, and collaborate around the following four themes: Teaching & Learning; Wellbeing & Inclusion; Leadership & Workforce; Management & EdTech.

Virtual Conferences: What to Expect

We have teamed up with SwapCard, one of the smartest platforms for virtual events. With advanced functionalities, we can deliver great value to our community and empower meaningful encounters from across the international schools sector, worldwide.

Next-generation learning and networking platform
AI matchmaking networking
Live meeting scheduling with delegates
Live chat, questioning and polling tools
Real-time resources and presentations
Log onto the event wherever you are
Replay functions so you never miss a session

Qualified Networking

Attend our hourly social functions, lean on our AI assistant for meetings or DIY with our filtering tools. Schools come to Outstanding Schools to connect; no more isolation.

Interactive Learning

All our formats demand class participation. Case studies serve to inspire but the real learning comes from doing. Our events break out regularly and are led by moderators with decades of practical experience and a strong passion for collaboration and exchange. Our conversations are 2 way; no more broadcasting.

Dynamic Content

Delivery depends on variety, jumping across 5 formats over the course of minutes to keep the ideas fresh and the networking surprising. Video debates, live presentations, panel discussions, roundtables and workshops to keep you entertained live or at your own pace. Our content stimulates and engages; no more webinars.

Skills & Knowledge for School Staff

All Outstanding Schools conferences, summits and training are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified. Signed certificates are available upon request.

The regional Outstanding Schools conferences will deliver over 50 hours of CPD certified content, also available to watch on-demand after each event.

Outstanding Schools Middle East 2022, 5-6 October, Dubai

Professor Dylan Wiliam: Formative Assessment in the Context of Covid-19

Executive Leadership in Education – Working With and Through Others