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Welcome to EARCOS

A Place for Collaboration and Professional Development

Special Announcement

Message from the Executive Director

Welcome to the homepage of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS). For over half a century, EARCOS has provided leadership, support and camaraderie to international schools across East Asia. EARCOS offers many exemplary programs in support of its mission.

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Institute on International Admission and Guidance 2026

September 18-19, 2026
We are pleased to invite you to the EARCOS-CIS Institute on International Admission and Guidance 2026, on September 18–19 at the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Leadership Conference 2026

October 21-24, 2026
Theme: Schools of Hope
It is with happiness and great expectations that we invite you to join us at the 56th Annual EARCOS Leadership Conference 2026. This event will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from October 21 through October 24 with preconference on Wednesday October 20 at the Shangri-la Hotel.

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Teachers' Conference 2027

March 18-20, 2027
Bangkok, Thailand
We are delighted to invite you to the 22nd Annual EARCOS Teachers’ Conference 2026, a gathering designed to inspire, connect, and empower educators across the region. The conference will take place in Bangkok, Thailand at the Shangri-La Hotel.

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Professional Development
New webinars are added regularly!

Current & Upcoming Events

View upcoming events and access our list of sponsored value-packed webinars. These are full of insights into international education, provided by leading-edge panelists including subject-matter experts, Leadership, Governance, Assessment, Curriculum, and many more.

The Arc of an Educator Residency Program

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Presented by: Richard Boerner
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Dates & Deadlines

Stay on Track with our Important Dates and Deadlines for various applications, grants, submissions, and other programs.

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The EARCOS organization serves to promote cooperation and communication among its Members, to advance the professional growth of schools and individuals and to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities of the students we serve.

EARCOS Member
Schools

237
6 New Schools

Associates
Institutions

200
New Associates

Individual
Associates

43
3 New Individuals

Affiliate Schools
 

9
Outside EARCOS region

 

Peak
Enrollment

205,540
Pre-K to 12th grade

EARCOS
Teachers

25,597
1,342 Part time

School Administrators
 

3,590
heads, principals, etc.

Countries
(EARCOS Region)

22
4 outside region

 

News & Announcements

Find out what's happening in the EARCOS region. Below are some news, awards and many great events and activities our students, teachers and schools are involved in.

Welcome New EARCOS Executive Director

Starting August 2027

On behalf of the EARCOS Board of Trustees, we are pleased to share an important leadership update with our community. Following a thoughtful and comprehensive search process, the Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Laurie McLellan as the next Executive Director of EARCOS, with his tenure beginning in August 2027. We extend our sincere appreciation to all those who contributed to this rigorous and meaningful process.

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The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

The ICMEC Global Educator Centre for Excellence and the International Task Force on Child Protection have joined forces to provide resources on how to prevent and respond to child abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation to ensure no child stands alone.

We want to share a few resources that you might share with parents and caregivers to help them keep their children safe online.

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Peer Learning Communities with EARCOS

Ready to experience the power of peer learning?
Empower your leaders with PeerSphere’s role-based communities and practical development:

Peer Learning Communities
Virtual peer learning communities for educators, school leaders, and support staff to connect, share, and grow launching Sept 16. Our 30+ communities include a wide range of roles and themes such as:

  • Developing as a Middle Leader
  • Data-Informed Leadership
  • Leading Curriculum at Your School
  • Women in Leadership
  • Boarding / Residential Leadership

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Welcome New Member
Hsinchu County American School

Mr. Jeff Buscher, Principal

Our school motto is AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM which means “We shall either find a way or make one.” emphasizing society’s need for entrepreneurial and trail-blazing leaders for the 21st century.

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Wesley International School

Ms. Hope Kim, Head of School

To cultivate intelligences, transform characters, and develop global citizens.

Welcome New Member
Sias International School of Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou

Dr. Samuel Earl Mills, Head of School

Sias International School (Sias lS), where East meets West, inspires students to be well balanced with a strong mind, body and spirit, prepared for academic excellence and innovative leadership in an ever-advancing interconnected and technological world.

Welcome New Member
Qingdao No.1 International School of Shandong Province

Dr. Brian Brumsickle, Director

QISS provides a dynamic learning environment, empowering students, to become life-ready leaders.

Welcome New Member
ACS International

Gavin Kinch, Principal

We develop future leaders with moral character, intellectual ability, international mindedness and deep compassion for humanity based upon Christian belief and values.

EARCOS Community Voices

Below are some articles on the many great stories and activities our students, teachers, heads and schools are involved in.

Curriculum

Combatting Math Anxiety in Elementary Education
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Addressing Unconscious Bias

Equitable and Growth-Focused Teacher Evaluations
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College Admission

College Admission is Not a Competition
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Curriculum

A look at an innovative educational experience that goes beyond the walls of the classroom, across subjects, and even vertically to affect other grades.
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Curriculum

At International School Beijing, we use this implementation continuum with the principals, middle level leaders, and teacher leaders to identify areas for growth and determine priorities for action planning.
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Distance Learning

DAIS Elementary takes distance learning beyond the screen by offering student toolkits to enhance instruction and add a personal touch.
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The ET Journal is a triannual publication of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS), a nonprofit 501(C)3, incorporated in the state of Delaware, USA, with a regional office in Manila, Philippines.

Featured in this Issue

Cognitive Development
Move More to LEarn More: Reclaiming Movement in International Schools

Humanities in Action
Conlationes Humanitatum

Leadership
The Leadership Transition Gap: What International Schools Must Get Right

Action Research
Equation for Empowerment: How Problem-Based Teacher Training Shapes Educator Math Self-Efficacy

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