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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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Teachers' Conference 2026

March 18-21, 2026
Theme: Elevating Voices, Enriching Worlds
We are delighted to invite you to the 21st Annual Teachers' Conference, taking place from March 18–21, 2026, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The entire EARCOS team looks forward to warmly welcoming you.

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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.

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Leadership Conference 2026

October 21-24, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
It is with happiness and great expectations that we invite you to join us at the 55th 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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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.

Rising from the Ashes: A Conversation with Author Paula Yoo

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Presented by: Paula Yoo
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More than Celebrating Diversity: Principles for Meaningful Equity Efforts in Schools

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Presented by: Paul Gorski
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The Role and Agency of Leaders in Designing for Equity: Practices & Tools

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Presented by: Joel Jr Llaban
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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

236
6 New Schools

Associates
Institutions

168
43 New Associates

Individual
Associates

42
3 New Individuals

Affiliate Schools
 

8
Outside EARCOS region

 

Peak
Enrollment

197,440
Pre-K to 12th grade

EARCOS
Teachers

24,710
1,310 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.

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.

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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

Leadership
Cover Article: Leading Together for a Stronger Community: Board Chair–Head of School Partnership

Curriculum
A Spoonful of Sugar: Sweetening Science with the STEAM Approach in Biology

Green & Sustainable
Sustainability as a Transformative Practice: Connecting Art and Environmental Awareness

The Guardian Project
From Vision to Action: Protecting What Matters Most

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