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The mission of the Office of Overseas Schools is to promote quality educational opportunities at the elementary and secondary level for dependents of American citizens carrying out the programs of the U.S. Government abroad. The office assists U.S. sponsored overseas schools in the operation and expansion of programs that embody the best educational practices employed in the United States and promotes a mutual understanding among peoples through education.
Cognia® is a global, nonprofit improvement organization dedicated to helping institutions and other education providers grow learners, teachers, and leaders. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, and improvement services within a framework of continuous improvement. Serving 40,000 public and private institutions from early learning through high school in more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective to advancing teaching and learning.
Finalsite is the premier provider of website, marketing, enrollment and communications software for more than 350 international schools in 115 countries. With a 96% retention rate and 98% client satisfaction score, we make it easier to market your school, manage enrollment and communications, and strengthen your online presence—helping your school community to connect, engage, and thrive. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, a dynamic mass notifications system, enrollment management software, integrated mobile app, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. For more information, please visit www.finalsite.com
International Schools Services (ISS) works with more than 1,200 international schools and tens of thousands of educators each year across its suite of services, creating one of the largest global footprints in international education support. Since its inception in 1955, ISS has promoted innovative best practices. Core services include starting and operating student-centered, future-oriented schools; recruiting world-class educators and leaders; providing cutting-edge professional learning opportunities; sourcing essential school supplies; administering school foundations; and encouraging more diverse leadership in international schools. As a nonprofit organization with offices in Princeton, NJ USA and Shenzhen, China and staff located across the globe, ISS invites all to join in making a world of difference. For more information, visit ISS.edu
TD Bank is the bank of choice for American Overseas Schools worldwide, and all of their respective regional associations. Our dedicated group provides solutions to schools in over 120 countries. We understand the unique banking needs of American International Schools and we are constantly recognized for providing legendary customer experiences. We look forward to discussing your school's banking needs.
Clements Worldwide is a leading provider of international insurance, and thanks to our coverholder status with Lloyd’s of London, we have the underwriting authority to customize solutions to our clients’ needs. This has allowed us to create Clements Scholars®, an insurance program specifically designed for international schools, educators, administrators, and their families abroad. Scholars® is more than just health insurance. It offers a suite of coverages to protect your staff, alongside business insurance solutions to safeguard your establishment and its operations. Clements has been in business for more than 75 years with coverage spanning 170 countries, so whether you manage an international school in Manila or administer universities across continents, we’ve got you covered.
Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates designs researched-based products including i-Ready, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and Magnetic Reading that provide flexible resources that deliver meaningful assessments and data-driven, differentiated instruction for children. The company's products and outstanding customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary for teaching diverse student populations and fostering learning for all students.
Founded in 1976, Esol Education specializes in the establishment and management of high quality international schools around the Middle East and Mediterranean. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with branch offices in Hong Kong, Cairo and Nicosia, Esol Education currently serves over 10,000 students, operating a total of ten international schools in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Cairo, Nicosia, and Aley. Each of the Esol Education schools follows an American or British curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and/or the Council of International Schools (CIS). Six Esol schools currently offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme® with some offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP). Esol Education schools enjoy the benefits of experienced leadership and management, excellent facilities, and caring and dedicated teachers. Since its inception, Esol’s focus has always been the attainment of the highest standards of educational excellence.
Search Associates was founded in 1990 by John F. Magagna, an experienced teacher and head of school who spent over 50 years as an educator in independent schools both in the U.S. and abroad. For more than 30 years, Search Associates has helped over 50,000 primary and secondary administrators, teachers, counselors, librarians, and interns find exciting positions in international schools around the world. Every year, we assist over 3,000 candidates secure positions abroad, making us by far the premier international recruitment organization. We believe that our success stems from the decentralized nature of our organization, which permits us to give personal attention and support to both candidates and schools.
With a strong history of successful work with international schools, Carney Sandoe is the top choice for leadership search, strategic consulting, faculty recruitment, coaching and mentoring, and DEIB consulting. CS&A is the only search firm dedicated to K-12 education with a solid grounding in both independent schools in the U.S. and international schools. Over the past decade, our International Schools Practice has placed more than 200 heads of school and senior administrators in international schools, large and small, across the globe, including some of the top international schools. Our International Schools Practice is composed of former international school heads, senior administrators, and board chairs whose combined experience is more than 75 years. They proactively search the market and use personal networks and CS&A’s vast reach and reputation to deliver vetted pools of outstanding qualified candidates.
Endicott offers a Certificate in International Education Administration and Certificate in International Education Technology Integration as well as a Master of Education program in international education that help teachers, administrators, and education specialists meet the needs of diverse student populations in multicultural environments, either domestic or international. The programs encompass the primary degree track in international education and a range of concentrations that explore facets of the discipline, including education administration, English as a second language, and educational technology.
TieCare International has been a leading provider of employee benefits for international schools for the past 40+ years. With an experienced team of field representatives imbedded in the locations of our client base, TieCare offers highly customizable medical, life, disability and travel insurance policies. TieCare works with more than 100 schools in nearly 50 countries, providing bespoke plans to meet the unique needs of each school. TieCare also has the ability to build customized direct-bill provider networks for its medical insurance plans, giving cashless access to faculty members.
ACS WASC advances and validates quality ongoing school improvement by supporting its private and public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary member institutions to engage in a rigorous and relevant self-evaluation and peer review process that focuses on equity, inclusion, and access to high-level, rigorous learning opportunities for all students.
For nearly 50 years, NWEA has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with educators across the globe to foster student growth through evidence-based assessment and learning solutions that respond to the needs of all learners. Our partners have the flexibility and freedom to leverage their data with a multitude of curriculum providers and supplementary learning tools to find the best fit for their unique needs. NWEA is now part of HMH, bringing together the best of assessment and curriculum to create new and impactful ways to empower educators and help kids learn.