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Announcement from the Executive Director
To our membership and friends,
We had expected to offer a combined
Leadership and Teachers’ Conference
in Bangkok at the end of March. A recent survey of all of the Heads of our member schools led us to conclude that the March conference was simply no longer a viable option. Largely due to quarantine restrictions that would impede educators from traveling to and from the conference, as well as increasing uncertainties related to the Omicron variant, we had to conclude, sadly, that the March 2022 conference should be postponed.
The
EARCOS Leadership Conference has been rescheduled for October 27 to October 29, 2022 in Bangkok.
The
EARCOS Teachers’ Conference has been rescheduled to March 23 to March 25, 2023 in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Read more
Membership
Marketplace
Welcome to EARCOS
A Place for Collaboration and Professional Development
Join Us
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.
Read More
Spring Heads' Institute 2026
April 24-25, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
EARCOS provides this opportunity annually to show our appreciation to the heads of our schools. It is our way of saying thank you for all you do to support our organization.
Visit Website
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.
Visit Website
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.
Visit Website
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.
Simple and Fair Annual Head of School Evaluation Helps Ensure the Retention of Heads While Corporate Models Do Not
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Presented by: John Littleford
Read more
The Arc of an Educator Residency Program
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Presented by: Richard Boerner
Read more
Dates & Deadlines
Stay on Track with our Important Dates and Deadlines for various applications, grants, submissions, and other programs.
[ VIEW MORE UPCOMING WEBINARS ]
[ VIEW MORE UPCOMING WEEKEND WORKSHOPS ]
[ VIEW PAST WEBINARS ]
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
5
6 New Schools
Associates
Institutions
0
0 New Associates
Individual
Associates
0
3 New Individuals
Affiliate Schools
0
Outside EARCOS region
Peak
Enrollment
2,750
Pre-K to 12th grade
EARCOS
Teachers
363
20 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.
Global Citizenship Award & Community Service Grant
Application open: March 2026
Application deadline: May 15, 2026 (GCA) | July 1, 2026 (GCCSG)
This award is presented to a student who embraces the qualities of a global citizen. This student is a proud representative of his/her nation while respectful of the diversity of other nations, has an open mind, is well informed, aware and empathetic, concerned and caring for others encouraging a sense of community and strongly committed to engagement and action to make the world a better place. Finally, this student is able to interact and communicate effectively with people from all walks of life while having a sense of collective responsibility for all who inhabit the globe.
Read full details here
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.
Read more
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
Read more
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.
Welcome New Member
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
Read more..
Addressing Unconscious Bias
Equitable and Growth-Focused Teacher Evaluations
Read more..
College Admission
College Admission is Not a Competition
Read more..
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.
Read more..
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.
Read more..
Distance Learning
DAIS Elementary takes distance learning beyond the screen by offering student toolkits to enhance instruction and add a personal touch.
Read more..
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
Governance
Five Board Chairs, One Vision: Building the Future of Governance Together
College Admissions
Would Confucius Understand US College Admissions?
Leadership
Igniting Innovation: Cultivating Entrepreneurial Thinking in Educational Leadership
Curriculum
Engaging Every Sense: A Three-Phase Framework for Language Teaching
Action Research
Standards-Based Grading: Perceptions and Impact on Concordia’s Student Mastery
Submit an Article to ET Journal
Announcement from the Executive Director
To our membership and friends,
We had expected to offer a combined
Leadership and Teachers’ Conference
in Bangkok at the end of March. A recent survey of all of the Heads of our member schools led us to conclude that the March conference was simply no longer a viable option. Largely due to quarantine restrictions that would impede educators from traveling to and from the conference, as well as increasing uncertainties related to the Omicron variant, we had to conclude, sadly, that the March 2022 conference should be postponed.
The
EARCOS Leadership Conference has been rescheduled for October 27 to October 29, 2022 in Bangkok.
The
EARCOS Teachers’ Conference has been rescheduled to March 23 to March 25, 2023 in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Read more
Membership
Marketplace
Welcome to EARCOS
A Place for Collaboration and Professional Development
Join Us
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.
Read More
Spring Heads' Institute 2026
April 24-25, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
EARCOS provides this opportunity annually to show our appreciation to the heads of our schools. It is our way of saying thank you for all you do to support our organization.
Visit Website
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.
Visit Website
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.
Visit Website
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.
Simple and Fair Annual Head of School Evaluation Helps Ensure the Retention of Heads While Corporate Models Do Not
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Presented by: John Littleford
Read more
The Arc of an Educator Residency Program
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Presented by: Richard Boerner
Read more
Dates & Deadlines
Stay on Track with our Important Dates and Deadlines for various applications, grants, submissions, and other programs.
[ VIEW MORE UPCOMING WEBINARS ]
[ VIEW MORE UPCOMING WEEKEND WORKSHOPS ]
[ VIEW PAST WEBINARS ]
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
5
6 New Schools
Associates
Institutions
0
0 New Associates
Individual
Associates
0
3 New Individuals
Affiliate Schools
0
Outside EARCOS region
Peak
Enrollment
2,750
Pre-K to 12th grade
EARCOS
Teachers
363
20 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.
Global Citizenship Award & Community Service Grant
Application open: March 2026
Application deadline: May 15, 2026 (GCA) | July 1, 2026 (GCCSG)
This award is presented to a student who embraces the qualities of a global citizen. This student is a proud representative of his/her nation while respectful of the diversity of other nations, has an open mind, is well informed, aware and empathetic, concerned and caring for others encouraging a sense of community and strongly committed to engagement and action to make the world a better place. Finally, this student is able to interact and communicate effectively with people from all walks of life while having a sense of collective responsibility for all who inhabit the globe.
Read full details here
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.
Read more
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
Read more
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.
Welcome New Member
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
Read more..
Addressing Unconscious Bias
Equitable and Growth-Focused Teacher Evaluations
Read more..
College Admission
College Admission is Not a Competition
Read more..
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.
Read more..
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.
Read more..
Distance Learning
DAIS Elementary takes distance learning beyond the screen by offering student toolkits to enhance instruction and add a personal touch.
Read more..
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
Governance
Five Board Chairs, One Vision: Building the Future of Governance Together
College Admissions
Would Confucius Understand US College Admissions?
Leadership
Igniting Innovation: Cultivating Entrepreneurial Thinking in Educational Leadership
Curriculum
Engaging Every Sense: A Three-Phase Framework for Language Teaching
Action Research
Standards-Based Grading: Perceptions and Impact on Concordia’s Student Mastery
Submit an Article to ET Journal