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Grade 12 IB Psychology students planned for and taught grade 6 students about stress and stress management. Synthesizing their own learning about stress and sharing that in a developmentally accessible format was powerful cross-divisional learning for both groups of students.
In March 2026, educators from across the CEESA region will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria for the 36th Annual CEESA Conference, hosted at the Grand Hotel Millennium and the Anglo-American School of Sofia.
We are pleased to celebrate an important professional milestone by one of our aculty members, Mr. Nick Nwolisa, Individuals & Societies Teacher at TISA.
In March 2026, educators from across the CEESA region will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the 36th Annual CEESA Conference at the Grand Hotel Millennium, hosted by the Anglo-American School of Sofia.
Students attend the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.
At the International School of Belgrade, CPR training is more than a requirement; it’s a cornerstone of our health and safety program and a vital part of annual staff development.
By collaborating with another English Speaking high school, AAS Sofia poets get experience with publishing and promoting their masterpieces.
Grade 12 IB Physics students take learning from the textbook to the Particle Accelerator.
This weekend, the AISB Vampires brought their energy and spirit to the CEESA Cross-Country meet in Moara Vlăsiei, near Bucharest.
Grade 11 Activation Day Inspires Future Changemakers
One of my favorite events at Tashkent International School (TIS) is the United Nations Day.
This school year, we’re excited to introduce the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) in kindergarten and first grade.
Why Teaching Behaviour is the Key to Learning.
To put their vision into action, the entire staff of the International School of Krakow partnered with a neighboring historic church to restore its cemetery grounds ahead of the parish's 700th-anniversary celebration.
This August, Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv) opened its doors for the 30th time — a milestone made even more meaningful against the backdrop of today’s Ukraine.
What happens when early learners and middle school learners come together in a workshop filled with tools, creativity, and curiosity? At TISA, it sparked a dynamic collaboration between the Design Department and the Early Learning Centre (ELC) to reimagine a shared space for learning and mentorship.
This summer marks a leadership transition for CEESA. After 14 years of dedicated service, Kathy Stetson is stepping down as Executive Director, and Dr. Robert Sims will assume the role.
We are happy to announce new Executive Committee members Angela Romney, Shary Marshall, and Ivan Novakovski.
This past week, our school community came together for an MYP Design and Robotics Exhibition—a dynamic and inspiring celebration of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
This past week, Kyiv International School's middle school students stepped beyond the classroom walls and into a world of hands-on learning, team-building, and adventure during our much-anticipated Week Without Walls.
This month in Kyiv International School, the Environmental Science students were presented with fibers found at a simulated crime scene.

AAS Sofia Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Senior Psychology Students Teach Younger Students about Stress
Grade 12 IB Psychology students planned for and taught grade 6 students about stress and stress management. Synthesizing their own learning about stress and sharing that in a developmentally accessible format was powerful cross-divisional learning for both groups of students.

#CEESA2026 Speaker Spotlight: Myron Dueck
In March 2026, educators from across the CEESA region will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria for the 36th Annual CEESA Conference, hosted at the Grand Hotel Millennium and the Anglo-American School of Sofia.

Celebrating a TISA Teacher Author!
We are pleased to celebrate an important professional milestone by one of our aculty members, Mr. Nick Nwolisa, Individuals & Societies Teacher at TISA.

#CEESA2026 Speaker spotlight: Garfield Gini-Newman
In March 2026, educators from across the CEESA region will gather in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the 36th Annual CEESA Conference at the Grand Hotel Millennium, hosted by the Anglo-American School of Sofia.

MUNoV Secretariat Attends UN Event on Nuclear Test Ban
Students attend the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.

ISB’s Commitment to CPR and First Aid
At the International School of Belgrade, CPR training is more than a requirement; it’s a cornerstone of our health and safety program and a vital part of annual staff development.

AAS Sofia Student Poets Write and Publish for Real Audiences
By collaborating with another English Speaking high school, AAS Sofia poets get
experience with publishing and promoting their masterpieces.

AAS Sofia Students Visit CERN
Grade 12 IB Physics students take learning from the textbook to the Particle Accelerator.

Through the Woods — AISB Vampires at CEESA Cross-Country
This weekend, the AISB Vampires brought their energy and spirit to the CEESA Cross-Country meet in Moara Vlăsiei, near Bucharest.

Activation Day at Vienna International School
Grade 11 Activation Day Inspires Future Changemakers

United Nations Day at Tashkent International School
One of my favorite events at Tashkent International School (TIS) is the United Nations Day.

Launching Multi-Tiered System of Support & SPARK Time at Elementary School
This school year, we’re excited to introduce the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) in kindergarten and first grade.


IS Krakow Living Out Its Vision: From School Mission to Community Action
To put their vision into action, the entire staff of the International School of Krakow partnered with a neighboring historic church to restore its cemetery grounds ahead of the parish’s 700th-anniversary celebration.

PSI’s 30th School Year
This August, Pechersk School International (PSI Kyiv) opened its doors for the 30th time — a milestone made even more meaningful against the backdrop of today’s Ukraine.

Building Skills, Building Bonds: A Hands-On Learning Collaboration at TISA
What happens when early learners and middle school learners come together in a workshop filled with tools, creativity, and curiosity? At TISA, it sparked a dynamic collaboration between the Design Department and the Early Learning Centre (ELC) to reimagine a shared space for learning and mentorship.

CEESA Welcomes New Executive Director
This summer marks a leadership transition for CEESA. After 14 years of dedicated service, Kathy Stetson is stepping down as Executive Director, and Dr. Robert Sims will assume the role.

CEESA Executive Committee Changes
We are happy to announce new Executive Committee members Angela Romney, Shary Marshall, and Ivan Novakovski.

Celebrating Innovation and Creativity: Highlights from Our Recent MYP Design Exhibition
This past week, our school community came together for an MYP Design and Robotics Exhibition—a dynamic and inspiring celebration of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.

Middle School Students Explore, Discover, and Connect During a Fantastic Week Without Walls
This past week, Kyiv International School’s middle school students stepped beyond the classroom walls and into a world of hands-on learning, team-building, and adventure during our much-anticipated Week Without Walls.

Fiber Forensics: Environmental Science in Action
This month in Kyiv International School, the Environmental Science students were presented with fibers found at a simulated crime scene.

QSI Tbilisi Engineers
The 11YO Science Engineering unit has been a hands-on, creative exploration of structural design!

Mars Habitat at QSI Sarajevo
Following the Rocket Launch to Mars challenge this Fall, secondary students in Mr. Smith’s Mathematics classes took on a creative engineering challenge: designing and constructing an inflatable “Mars Habitat.”

The Bite Magazine at AISB
On May 23, 2025, AISB’s grade 10 Journalism students published their second issue of The Bite Magazine.

The Addams Family: School Edition – a spooktacular success
After five months of passionate dedication, “The Addams Family: School Edition” came to life in two spectacular performances that left audiences spellbound.

Outdoor Learning at IS Krakow
Students and teachers in the ISK Early Years piloted an Outdoor Learning program this year.

AISB New Mission – Created and voiced by our students
We are proud to announce the adoption of AISB’s new school mission.

Teacher reflection about risk taking and learning through a learning lab experience
I want to share a candid reflection on something we rarely discuss openly: what happens when a lesson doesn’t go exactly as planned?


Taigan in Almaty: Volleyball teams shine in volleyball tournament
Our U15 and U19 volleyball teams recently returned from an exciting trip to Almaty