Global Education Network LIVE
Live webinar panel discussion
Beyond Grades: The Human and Interdisciplinary Skills Students Need to Flourish
Free CPD event
Date: Thursday 5th March
Duration: 1 hour with Q&A
11:00 AM | United Kingdom | GMT
12:00 PM | Central Europe | CET | GMT+1
1:00 PM | Eastern Europe | EET | GMT+2
3:00 PM | Gulf Standard Time | GST | GMT+4
4:30 PM | India | IST | GMT+5:30
6:00 PM | Thailand | ICT | GMT+7
7:00 PM | China / Singapore | CST / SGT | GMT+8
8:00 PM | Japan | JST | GMT+9
6:00 AM | Eastern Time (US) | ET | GMT-5
A certificate of attendance will be sent upon completion of the event
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording to watch on-demand
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About this event
Students are achieving at record levels, yet educators worldwide are asking a deeper question: what truly prepares young people to flourish beyond school?
This live panel will bring together international school leaders, guidance counsellors and sector experts to explore the human and interdisciplinary skills they feel matter most today – from confidence and adaptability to intellectual curiosity and agency. Together, we’ll examine the structural tensions schools face, the power of exposure to unfamiliar contexts, and the practical approaches that are helping schools create deeper, more meaningful growth for their students.
Join us for an honest, forward-looking conversation focused not just on challenges, but on the opportunities schools and educators worldwide have to design learning experiences that truly help young people flourish.
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Meet our speakers
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Rachel Duce
Director of Futures
Brighton College Vietnam
Rachel Duce, Director of Futures at Brighton College Vietnam, has over 30 years of teaching and 18 years of university admissions expertise. She has successfully guided students into top global universities and previously led careers and university guidance at international schools across Southeast Asia, including Singapore and Jakarta.
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Jamie Williams
Director of Admissions & Extra Curricular Activities
International School of Geneva
Jamie Williams leads strategic enrolment and student engagement across one of the world’s most established international schools. He works closely with globally mobile families and champions a holistic approach that ensures students thrive academically while developing confidence, character and a strong sense of belonging beyond the classroom.
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La Mor
Deputy Head of School
Bavarian International School, Germany
La Mor is an experienced international school leader with a strong background in curriculum development and whole-school strategy. She works closely with students, staff and families to cultivate inclusive, forward-thinking learning environments that balance academic rigour with personal growth, preparing young people to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Julia Campbell-Ratcliffe
Head of Secondary School
Strothoff International School, Germany
Julia Campbell-Ratcliffe is a multilingual educator and Secondary School Principal at an international school in Germany, with extensive experience in international education and school leadership. She champions project-based and experiential learning, creating cultures rooted in kindness, compassion and empathy.
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Sayantani Mitra-Jones
Head of Admissions
Oxford Summer Courses
Sayantani Mitra-Jones leads global school engagement and student recruitment strategy across international markets. She works closely with school leaders and counsellors to expand access to enriching academic experiences, supporting students in developing confidence, intellectual curiosity and readiness for future study in competitive higher education environments.
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Ayana Fabris
Career Guidance Counsellor
Venice H-FARM International School, Italy
Ayana Fabris supports students in navigating global higher education pathways and making informed, future-focused choices. With extensive experience in international admissions and student guidance, she works closely with families to align academic strengths, personal interests and emerging opportunities, helping students gain entry to leading universities worldwide.
What you'll learn from attending this session
What “beyond grades” really means in practice
Hear how school leaders are defining and prioritising human and interdisciplinary skills and which capabilities matter most for students right now
The structural tensions schools face
Gain honest insight into where curriculum, assessment and timetabling unintentionally limit skill development, and how schools are navigating those realities
Why exposure shapes confidence and agency
Explore how unfamiliar contexts, real-world experiences and interdisciplinary learning build resilience, adaptability and self-belief
One meaningful mindset shift
Walk away with a practical shift you can begin within your existing constraints, without overhauling your curriculum
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and get access to the on-demand recording.
Agenda
Welcome & introduction
Max Humpston - Founder of the Global Education Network
Panelist introductions
Introduction of panelists & event sponsors
Moderated panel discussion (50 minutes)
Audience Q&A (10 minutes)
Your opportunity to ask questions to our expert panel
Optional networking opportunity post event
Join us for an optional 15 minutes to discuss the event, share experiences with peers and connect with other international educators.
Our sponsors for this event:
Summer Discovery & Oxford Summer Courses
Summer Discovery and Oxford Summer Courses empower students from around the world through immersive, academically rigorous summer experiences designed to build confidence, independence and intellectual curiosity. In partnership with leading schools and prestigious institutions, they create transformative learning environments that extend far beyond the traditional classroom.
Guided by a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, their programmes combine subject exploration, seminar-style teaching, and real-world experiences that develop critical thinking, collaboration and agency. Through exposure to new ideas, cultures and challenges, students gain the skills and self-belief to thrive at school, university and beyond.