Five reasons why you should attend this year’s International Curriculum Conference

School’s out for summer – which makes now the perfect time to invest in the next academic year. The International Curriculum Conference (ICC26), taking place between 4 – 6 November 2026 in Singapore, is the annual summit for the international education community, where schools from around the world come together to discuss best practices, continuities and changes in our field.

Wondering whether your school should take part? We’ve collated the top five reasons you should make sure to book your place.

Be part of the conversations shaping international education

From AI to accelerating climate change, we have witnessed rapid shifts with enormous impacts in the last few years on the world. ICC26 is the space where you can come together with your global peers to discuss the sector’s response to the world’s changing tides. This year’s conference theme “Get to What Matters”, will cover topics including evidence-informed learning and sustainable school improvement, to help your school keep abreast of sector developments and take a leading part in the response.

Network with fellow international educators

There are hundreds of international schools around the world – but it’s not often they all come together in one place. Meeting fellow international educators can offer you a fresh perspective, insight into different countries and contexts, and connection with people who understand the joys and challenges of this sector. ICC26 is the pinnacle moment for the international school community – the time when we embrace the truly global facet of the sector.

Reflect on what your school really needs…

Conferences aren’t just a place to learn – they’re also a place to think and reflect. In the thick of teaching, marking and administration, we know it is hard to find time to step back and think about the bigger picture at your school. At ICC26, you’ll have free time, while remaining immersed in themes of teaching and learning, to give you the perfect opportunity for the high-level evaluative thinking that will make enormous differences to your teaching practice and your school’s approach.

…and learn how other schools are doing it

Reevaluating your school’s ways of working is important but getting inspiration from other schools matters just as much. With educators attending from around the world, ICC26 is the perfect place to learn the solutions, innovations and key learnings identified by other schools. You can also see a real life example of the International Curriculum in action if you attend our pre-conference day on 3 November, where you’ll visit one of our selected host schools for a Learning Walk.

Share your expertise

Every educator has insights to share. At ICC26, you’ll be able to share your own knowledge and experiences with educators from around the world – making a real contribution to the development of international education. If you have an area of expertise you’re looking to share, you can also take the opportunity to deliver a workshop and take your place as a leader in the field.

The place to be for international educators

The reviews speak for themselves – ICC26 is the perfect place for international educators to reflect and renew their teaching practice:

“A great way to reflect on the importance of the curriculum for our learners’ continued development.” – Thomas Greene, Year 3 Class Teacher & IPC Coordinator, St Michael’s International School, Japan

“A transformative experience that broadened my horizons, empowered me as an educator, and reinforced my commitment to providing high-quality education.” – Arlene Adolfo, Academic Supervisor (Kindergarten 1 Level), Seri Mulia Sarjana School, Brunei.

“It is rare to have the opportunity to experience a conference that embraces the ‘big picture’ vision whilst managing at the same time to deep dive into the mechanics of curriculum leadership. I cannot recommend this conference highly enough.” – Sara Berenguer, Assistant Head of Primary, Regents International School Pattaya, Thailand.

If you’re ready to take your seat at the table, don’t forget to book before 30 September for a lower ticket price. Book your ticket today – we can’t wait to see you there!