<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[mysite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysite]]></description><link>https://www.internationaleducation.be/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:10:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.internationaleducation.be/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Transforming International Education: A Journey of Innovation and Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[International education stands at a crossroads. The world’s rapid changes demand schools that not only teach knowledge but also prepare students to navigate complexity with empathy and integrity. Over 25 years, I have witnessed and contributed to this transformation, leading schools across Asia and Europe, and working with diverse educational networks. This post shares insights from my journey, highlighting how leadership and innovation can reshape international education to meet today’s...]]></description><link>https://www.internationaleducation.be/post/transforming-international-education-a-journey-of-innovation-and-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dba2de75afb0779a74b0fd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:49:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/51dca9_9847b5234a7f47e893b1d874c408da4f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James MacDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What skills do school leaders need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Very pleased to share that I’ve been featured in the March edition of International Schools Magazine for a piece I originally published back in 2019; it feels as relevant as ever.  https://consiliumeducation.com/itm/2026/02/18/march-2026/ The article focuses on some of the key skills contemporary international school leaders need on the business side of schools, as we balance mission, sustainability, and operational realities. A big thank you to  Andy Homden  Holdem from Consilium Education...]]></description><link>https://www.internationaleducation.be/post/what-skills-do-school-leaders-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dba0d0515c02011a115801</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:41:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James MacDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Schools Are Growing Fast. What Can US Independent Schools Learn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[List to my podcast interview on Peter Baron's show  and here is his summary of our conversation International schools are growing fast. But this episode isn’t just about numbers. It’s about what that growth reveals. In just two decades, the number of international schools worldwide has expanded from roughly 2,000 to around 14,000. What was once a niche expat market has become a sophisticated global system of private education, complete with tiered pricing models, private equity-backed school...]]></description><link>https://www.internationaleducation.be/post/international-schools-are-growing-fast-what-can-us-independent-schools-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dba04c515c02011a1156c3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:39:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James MacDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[At the International School of Brussels....]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the  International School of Brussels , we celebrated our annual International Festival yesterday: foods, fashion, festivals, and flags in all their colour and pageantry. It was a lot of fun, and I ate too much. Thank you to all the organizers!  I also found myself reflecting on how international schools have changed over the last two decades and became very appreciative that ISB, thanks in part to its diversity and its strong diplomatic community, still represents much of the original...]]></description><link>https://www.internationaleducation.be/post/at-the-international-school-of-brussels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69db9fb2515c02011a11553b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:35:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James MacDonald</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>