For International School Leaders and Administrators...

Outstanding Schools proudly brings you unique soft skills training courses to help you thrive in your school and beyond

Advanced Minute Taking for International School Administrators

Improve your confidence and efficiency in meeting. For International school Principals' Assistants, School Secretaries, Bursars, Registrars, Librarians and more.

Effective Team Management Skills for International School Leaders

Effectively Communicate to Allow Your Team to Thrive

Confident Communication and Assertiveness

Gain Respect from Your Work Colleagues

Effective Strategic Thinking for International School Leaders

Improving Your Ability and Confidence to Think Strategically

Effective Written Responses to Complaints in International Schools

Improve Your Written Responses to Complaints

Women In Leadership at International Schools

Step Up and Maximise Your Impact

About Us - Soft Skills Training for International Schools

Research with over 200 international school leaders has shown strong demand for soft skills training at all levels. Change management, leading with agility and empathy, speaking with impact, motivating teams, communicating succinctly.

At Partnership Media Group we have been helping tens of thousands of UK civil service and private sector staff to solve these challenges. Outstanding Schools is now making these solutions available international school leaders and administrators for the first time.

We offer a series of truly unique soft skills training courses, all designed for international school staff. All courses are CPD accredited.

Outstanding Schools is the international schools division of Partnership Media Group (GovNet), which has been serving the UK public sector with events and training for over 25 years. The Education Board includes Sir Andrew Carter, Stephen Morales, Debbie Clinton, Rt. Hon. David Laws, Rowena Hackwood and Steve Rollett.

The Outstanding Schools division launched during the pandemic in 2020. The aim was to leverage its deep education network and powerful technology to deliver innovative and engaging virtual conferences, to support international school leaders when collaboration and solutions were needed most.

Outstanding Schools has Steering Committees in Europe, Middle East and Asia made up of 45 Principals from premium international schools to offer guidance and support.

Upcoming Courses

Verbal & Written Communication
Improve Your Confidence and Efficiency in Meetings
Verbal & Written Communication
Gain Respect from Your Work Colleagues
Leadership & Management Skills
Effectively Communicate and Lead Your Team
Verbal & Written Communication
Improve Your Written Responses to Complaints
Leadership & Management Skills
Step Up and Maximise Your Impact
Join the Outstanding Schools Community
500+
International school leaders attended in 2021
25
Maximum number of attendees per course
7
Hours of CPD certified content per day

What international schools can expect from an Outstanding Schools Training course

All of our courses have been designed to ensure that you get the best learning experience possible. Regardless of which country you are located, with our virtual courses you can expect to leave the day with the tools and techniques you need to help you and your school thrive.
  • Interactive and Engaging Virtual Experiences

    Each of our courses uses a wide range of tools and techniques including, workshops, group exercises, breakout rooms and Q & A sessions to ensure that you have the best possible learning experience.
  • Expert Trainers

    Learn from the experts. All of our expert trainers are highly experienced, in their fields, with extensive knowledge in their specialist fields, across communication, management, leadership and administration.
  • Networking and Knowledge Sharing

    On each of our courses the number of delegates is limited to 25, to ensure that there is plenty of quality interaction with trainers and opportunities to network and share knowledge with other school leaders or administrators.
  • Time to Evaluate and Reflect

    We build time into all of our courses for you to reflect on and evaluate the days learning, so that you can go back to your school ready to introduce your new ideas and share new skills.

See what international schools say about our events...

The discussions by experts are meaningful and there are always practical ideas to implement and take away.
Asma SiddiquiGEMS Westminster School Ras Al Khaimah
A rich vein of expertise sharing concepts and thinking that was pertinent, insightful and relevant. Shared experiences engaged my thinking, along with a desire to explore alternative concepts in engaging with Professional Learning and Development. OS provided the perfect platform with a rich virtual experience for delegates to connect with other like-minded educators.
David BryanInternational School of London, Qatar
A thoroughly engaging range of speakers with the most up-to-date theory and practice in the world of education. A must for educational leaders
Helen MoloyGEMS Dubai American Academy

See what people say about our trainers...

“Highly recommend that all who work within complaints – take the opportunity to attend”
Effective Written Responses to Complaints in EducationDirector of Student Admin Services, St Patrick’s College
“I really enjoyed this course. I found many of the activities useful and the trainer was very good at delivering information whilst keeping my attention. I have certainly learnt some new skills that will make me a better minute taker going forward.”
Advanced Minute TakingExecutive Assistant, University of Cambridge
“Sue was so knowledgeable, engaging + excellent. Very useful examples + great examples used”
Effective Written Responses to Complaints in Education Appeals & Complaints Officer, Goldsmith University
"A very challenging and rewarding course enabling you to rehearse and develop your presentation skills.”
Presenting with ImpactHead Teacher, Coldfall Primary School
“I recommend the Effective Strategic Thinking virtual course! In these challenging times when attending training courses is not as was, I really enjoyed the format of the day, the breakout rooms, discussions and tutor led debates and teaching.”
Effective Strategic ThinkingTown Centre Manager, Crawley Borough Council, UK