At RSAcademics, we believe that strong governance makes international schools more effective, resilient and forward-looking.
Good governance supports clear decisions, strong leadership, and long-term success for students, staff and communities. On the other hand, poor governance can be a major risk for schools and is a challenge across the international sector.
We work with governing bodies in many different contexts, from well-established standalone schools to start-ups, large international school groups to small, community-based schools. We also work across different models of governance and ownership – non-profit, proprietorial, company or group. While every setting is unique, many of the challenges are shared. That’s why we focus on practical, adaptable ideas that help those involved in governance feel confident in their role and impact.
Introducing: International Governance Insights from RSAcademics
Governance Insights is our email newsletter for school governors/board members and school leaders. It is free and sent directly to your inbox three times a year and offers practical, timely guidance to help those involved in governance support their schools more effectively. There will also be content to guide heads/principals in how to work most effectively with governance.
Each edition includes:
- Expert commentary on current topics in international school governance
- Practical ideas and examples that can be applied in many settings
- Content written with international schools and contexts in mind.
- Links to resources – video and audio content and presentations – that schools can use as tools or to develop their governance thinking.
There is no platform to log into and no password to remember, just useful insight, delivered directly to your inbox.
Subscribe to Governance Insights
Onboarding for New Governors: Live Online Training
We also offer live online onboarding sessions for those newly-appointed to governance roles. These interactive sessions run twice a year and are open to schools worldwide.
Each session includes:
- A clear, engaging introduction to governance responsibilities
- A space to ask questions and learn alongside peers
- Practical tips that apply across different governance structures
- Case studies to look at governance in practice.
Fee: £100 per school, per session
You can register as many new governors as you’d like from your school for each session.
Looking for Bespoke Consultancy or Training?
In addition to our newsletter and onboarding sessions, we offer tailored consultancy and training designed to meet the specific needs of your governance structure. Whether you’re looking to address particular challenges, strengthen governance effectiveness, or develop strategic priorities, our expert team can help.
We work collaboratively with individual schools and groups, providing support that is practical, informed and grounded in real-world governance experience.
To explore how we can support your board, please get in touch.
Why RSAcademics?
At RSAcademics, we bring together practical experience in school leadership with a deep interest in how governance can truly support a school’s mission.
We do not promote a single model or approach. Instead, we focus on what works: clear structures, informed decision-making, and good relationships between governance and school leaders.
Our team includes former school heads, senior leaders, researchers and governance professionals. We listen carefully, think critically, and aim to offer support that is thoughtful, well-researched and directly useful.