Educators from St Andrews International School Bangkok joined over 200 international teachers and leaders from Nord Anglia Education schools at the NAE South-East Asia, Middle East, and India Regional Conference 2025, held at the Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi. The event brought together outstanding minds in education to explore leadership, resilience, innovation, and inclusion—key elements shaping the future of teaching and learning.
The three-day conference provided an invaluable platform for educators from across the region to collaborate, share best practices, and gain fresh insights to bring back to their classrooms.
The conference offered St Andrews educators an opportunity to engage with peers, explore forward-thinking teaching strategies, and strengthen their approach to student learning.
“My biggest takeaway from the conference was utilizing the power of inclusion through AI development and its application in education. Networking with similar minded colleagues highlighted the NAE drive towards the importance of creating diverse learning environments where every student’s voice is valued. I learned how AI can be used effectively to personalize learning experiences, catering to individual needs while also fostering creativity and critical thinking. This will impact teaching by encouraging more inclusive and adaptive approaches, allowing teachers to use AI tools that empower students to take ownership of their learning and engage with new technologies in meaningful ways.”
- Catherine McCluskey, St Andrews International School Bangkok
Nord Anglia Education places continuous professional development at the heart of its strategy, ensuring educators have the tools and knowledge to enhance student learning. The conference explored AI in education, neurodiversity, inclusive leadership, and other key topics shaping the future of teaching.
Key highlights from the event included:
Mr Paul Atkinson’s session on Social Impact, where he shared insights into St Andrews’ Social Impact work and the school’s recent Bronze Level NAE Social Impact Distinction.
Mr Keith Wilson and Mr Roo Stenning presented a session on the coming AI paradigm shift in education, exploring how AI will transform teaching and learning in the years to come.
Ms Catherine McCluskey chaired the Inclusion and SEND Job-A-Like Workshop, after being asked to step in at the last minute due to colleague unavailability
The event also focused on Nord Anglia’s research into metacognition—helping students develop an awareness of their learning processes to improve problem-solving and critical thinking.
“Through leadership discussions at the conference, our academic teams explored how to apply Nord Anglia’s latest research on metacognition," said Rob Walls, Head of Middle East Schools at Nord Anglia. "By embedding metacognitive strategies in the classroom, we help students develop the skills to become independent, self-directed learners. In offering a forward-thinking education, we are supporting skills development with our Nord Anglia educational framework centred around the continuous growth of the 6 Cs—ensuring our students evolve into critical, creative, committed, and curious learners, while collaborating compassionately both in and outside the classroom.”
For St Andrews educators, the conference wasn’t just about professional development—it was also a chance to collaborate with peers from around the world and contribute to Nord Anglia’s global education community.
“The conference strengthened my connection to the NAE community by allowing me to collaborate with regional Social Impact Leads and share best practices. It was motivating to reflect on STA’s progress which allowed us to support other schools navigate their own Social Impact journey and reinforced the importance of collaboration in driving lasting change."
- Paul Atkinson, St Andrews International School Bangkok.
The knowledge and strategies gained at the NAE South-East Asia, Middle East, and India Regional Conference 2025 will continue to shape learning experiences at St Andrews, ensuring that students benefit from the latest advancements in education.
The integration of Service-Learning into the Key Stage 3 Design and Technology curriculum aimed to deepen students' understanding of real-world challenges through project-based learning. By engaging with the needs of a Burmese migrant/refugee community in Thailand, students developed empathy, problem-solving skills, and a sense of social responsibility. Their term project focused on recognizing key challenges, proposing design solutions and fund raising, which was further expanded through an extracurricular activity where IB Diploma students refined these ideas for a migrant children's school. The initiative culminated in a trip to Mae Sot, where 17 students across different age groups collaborated with NGOs and architects on-site to engage in building parts of the school. This experience fostered peer mentorship, hands-on learning, and personal reflection on the impact of design and community engagement.
On Friday, 21 February 2025, St Andrews International School Bangkok marked the occasion with a special event organised by the Language Department. Language teachers, students from Years 9 to 11, and guests from cultural and language institutions across Thailand and Southeast Asia came together to celebrate the rich diversity within the school community. The event encouraged reflection on how language shapes identity and strengthens global understanding.
St Andrews Bangkok wrapped up its robotics season with the final VEX V5RC High Stakes Thailand Cup. The event featured 34 teams from across the Asia-Pacific region and showcased STA’s resourceful teams earning top placements and multiple awards.
At St Andrews Bangkok, we’re proud to offer the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP)—a pathway that blends academic excellence with real-world learning. Designed for students with a passion for a particular career field, the IBCP allows them to gain practical skills, IB-level academics, and global perspectives to prepare for university and beyond.
With access to career-related studies, IB Diploma courses, and personal development opportunities, our students build the confidence and experience needed to take their next steps. Whether pursuing higher education or entering the professional world, the IBCP ensures they are future-ready.
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