Admissions

Mar 19, 20231 min read

#254 Reflection

The last few days have been a gentle reminder that so much is out of our control I was due to be in Athens attending the ECIS Inclusive...

Sep 23, 20212 min read

# 196

I have - as shared in my blogpost, Admissions: Supporting transition to a new school (April 2021) - highlighted the importance of...

Aug 19, 20212 min read

# 191

As Head of Admissions at a private international school, I - along with members of our admissions team and those who worked closely with...

Jul 15, 20212 min read

#186

At the start of my teaching career, I would have baulked at the idea of customer service being part of education. I have, however, over...

May 13, 20212 min read

#177

I am aware that vision, mission and value statements in schools often share similar concepts and can, rather than being a way to...

Apr 29, 20212 min read

#175

The late, great American poet Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will...

Apr 15, 20212 min read

#172

In my role as Head of Admissions, I have always highlighted to prospective families our sense of community, our belief in rigorous...

Apr 1, 20212 min read

#170

The Admissions Office is always a busy place where a mind-boggling range of activities are always in play. These activities include, but...

Mar 18, 20213 min read

#168

With our Spring 2021 Open Week coming to a close, this is an optimal time to reflect on the last few days. I continue to see Open Days,...

Mar 4, 20213 min read

#166

It is evident that enrollment at international schools is, like almost all other industries, not immune from the uncertainty as a result...

Dec 10, 20204 min read

#154

To say that this has been an unusual year is an understatement. The transition to temperature checks, mask wearing, physical distancing,...

Oct 15, 20203 min read

#146

In line with the notion of implementing best practices to ensure a personalized and smooth process for all families from initial inquiry...

Jun 25, 20202 min read

#130

Ever since I first read Simon Sinek’s quote, “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your...