The impact of an international education – case studies from around the world

Now playing: Chair remarks

(15 Oct 2014, 07:37)

Michael O'Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cambridge International Examinations, takes a brief look at the factors driving the change and the pressures for improvement at schools.

Chair remarks

Michael O'Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cambridge International Examinations.

Now playing: Constructing an international curriculum

(15 Oct 2014, 16:50)

Dr Stephen Spurr, Managing Director of Reddam House Europe, former Head Master at Westminster School, talks about the benefits of international cooperation in the context of national competitiveness and calls for a 'creative fusion' of Socratic and Confucian approaches to learning.

Explain what is happening in the picture

Constructing an international curri...

Dr Stephen Spurr, Managing Director, Reddam House Europe.

Now playing: An international education in a state school

(15 Oct 2014, 12:56)

David Barrs, Head Teacher of Anglo European School, shares his interpretation of International Baccalaureate and how his school adopts and embeds the values of IB into his school curriculum.

An international education in a sta...

David Barrs, Head Teacher, Anglo European School.

Now playing: A right to quality education: a dream or a reality?

(15 Oct 2014, 17:13)

Dino Varkey reveals the ingredients of success in private education: long-term, consistent accountability and prompt action on underperformance.

A right to quality education: a dre...

Dino Varkey, Group Executive Director and Board Member, GEMS Education Group.

Now playing: Key drivers for internationalisation in Italian schools

(15 Oct 2014, 15:22)

Gisella Langè, Foreign Languages Inspector at the Italian Ministry of Education, shares the driving forces favouring innovative education models in Italy.

Key drivers for internationalisatio...

Gisella Langè, Foreign Languages Inspector, Italian Ministry of Education.

Now playing: Q & A

(15 Oct 2014, 13:38)

The audience and the speakers agree that teacher support, continuity and understanding of the needs of different communities will determine the success of educational changes.

Q & A

Speakers and the audience discuss the role of teachers in international education.

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