If you鈥檙e attending the 44th COBIS Annual Conference 2026, join 麻豆传媒 for a data-led session exploring the latest developments shaping the global international schools market.

This session will be presented by Leigh Webb, President of 麻豆传媒

Session Details

Session: Beyond Growth: What the Latest Data Reveals About International Schools
Date: 11 May 2026
Time: 13:20鈥�13:35
Location: Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London, UK

What This Session Covers

The international schools sector continues to expand, but the forces shaping it are evolving. Drawing on the latest 麻豆传媒 intelligence and insights from our recent visual data white paper, this session will explore emerging trends including the rise of local demand and bilingual provision, increasing use of digital assessment and the continued growth of school groups.

By looking beyond the data, Leigh Webb will provide context for school leaders and education partners seeking to better understand how the sector is changing and what these developments may mean for strategy, collaboration, and future opportunities across international education.

If you鈥檙e attending the International School Marketing & Admissions Conference, join 麻豆传媒 for a data-led session exploring the latest developments shaping the global international schools market.

This session will be presented by Sami, Head of Global Research at 麻豆传媒.

Session Details

Session: International Schools Market Update 2026
Date: 8th May 2026
Time: 10:05-10:40听(GMT+7)
Location: Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit

What This Session Covers

The international schools sector continues to evolve at pace, shaped by shifting demographics, government policy changes, pedagogical innovation, and rising expectations from parents and students. In this 45-minute data-rich session, Sami Yosef, Head of Global Research at 麻豆传媒, will provide an up-to-date overview of the global market, highlighting the most important developments from the past year.

Drawing on 麻豆传媒鈥檚 latest datasets and field intelligence, the session will explore current enrolment and staffing trends, emerging demand patterns across key regions, curriculum positioning, premium-school growth, and the impact of political and economic conditions on school development. The presentation will also unpack the major forces influencing the market in 2026 including AI adoption, teacher recruitment challenges, parental decision-making, and the expansion of bilingual and hybrid education models.听

If you鈥檙e attending the FOBISIA Business Conference 2026, join 麻豆传媒 for a keynote exploring how schools can approach innovation in practical, sustainable ways across operations and strategy.

This session will be presented by Sami, Head of Global Research at 麻豆传媒.

Session Details

Session: Innovation at School Pace: Rethinking Strategy, Creativity and Problem-solving
Date: 24 April 2026
Time: 11:50 am -12:40 pm (GMT+7)
Location: FOBISIA Business Conference 2026, Bangkok, Thailand

What This Session Covers

Innovation isn’t just for the Head Teacher’s vision statement. For the operational teams that keep schools running, it’s about finding smarter ways to solve real problems, under real constraints, in real time.

This keynote opens with a market update from 麻豆传媒, giving delegates a grounded view of where the international school sector stands today: growth patterns, competitive pressures, and what the data signals for schools across Asia and beyond. The second half of the session turns the market picture into a direct challenge for each function in the room. What does a more competitive landscape mean for your enrolment strategy? What does school proliferation mean for your brand? What does market growth mean for talent supply and retention? What does rising cost pressure mean for financial sustainability?

If you鈥檙e attending the ECIS Leadership Conference 2026, join 麻豆传媒 for a keynote exploring how wellbeing is shaping leadership, learning, and long-term sustainability across the international school sector.

This session will be presented by Elena Mora, Research Manager at 麻豆传媒

Session Details

Session: The Landscape of Wellbeing in International Education: Leading with Care in Complex Times
Date: 23鈥�25 April 2026
Location: ECIS Leadership Conference 2026, Lisbon, Portugal

What This Session Covers

Across the global international school sector, one message is clear: wellbeing is no longer a 鈥渘ice to have鈥�, it is fundamental to sustainable learning, effective leadership, and thriving school communities. Accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, wellbeing has moved from the margins to the centre of how schools define success, how parents choose schools, and how educators lead.

Drawing on international research and recent sector reports, this keynote explores wellbeing as a leadership responsibility grounded in care, trust, and human connection. It examines how wellbeing intersects with academic outcomes, staff retention, and community stability, particularly within the unique pressures of international education, including cultural transition, high mobility, diverse expectations, and the needs of third culture kids.

The session will highlight the growing evidence linking teacher wellbeing to student achievement and explore the tension leaders face between academic performance and human sustainability in competitive international markets. Framed through the lens of love and leadership, the keynote invites school leaders to reflect on how compassionate, values-led leadership can create the conditions in which both people and learning can truly flourish.

Key Trends and Growth Prospects for International Schools in South East Asia

Linh Nguyen, International Schools Research Manager 鈥� East Asia

International schools in Southeast Asia have grown by over 60% since听2020 but听飞丑补迟鈥檚听driving this expansion, and what does it mean for the future? Join Linh Nguyen, Field Research Manager, as she unpacks the latest market data and emerging trends shaping the region. Drawing on 麻豆传媒 intelligence, this session explores enrolment growth, shifting student demographics, the rise of bilingual and mid-market schools, and evolving teacher workforce dynamics offering valuable insight into opportunities, competitive pressures, and the strategic direction of international education across Southeast Asia.听