Hybrid Conferences in 2024-25
Gain access to top-notch bilingual conferences for international school staff, with virtual access included with your PeerSphere membership. From administrative support to teaching assistants, these events offer practical skills, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Enhance your professional growth and connect with peers across China and Southeast Asia.
Read on to learn more about each conference and the incredible benefits of attending.
Schools that have registered for our past conferences:
Teaching Assistants Conference
Elevating Excellence: TAs as Catalysts for Success
February and March 2025
This hybrid Teaching Assistants Conference provides inspiring professional development for teaching assistants at international schools in China. With keynotes and workshops delivered by highly experienced educators and peers, the focus is on practical skills such as classroom management, teaching strategies, co-planning, communication skills, collaboration, assessment and feedback, use of technology, leadership, and professional development. Participate in dynamic, interactive sessions designed to boost your skills and connect you with peers across the region.
This conference will be run live-virtual between February 24 to March 6. On March 22 there will be in-person Peer-to-Peer events in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, where conference delegates can share what they learned from the presentations and explore ways to apply the learning in their role.
Who Should Attend?
Teaching assistants, learning support and library assistants, arts/music/PE assistants, lab technicians, child-care assistants, co-teachers, and teachers of international/bilingual schools
Some of our keynote speakers and presenters from last year:
Fiona Bai Head of TA XLIS
You Chen IDEAS Lead WAB
Cathie Chen TA Harrow SH
Lydia Zhang ECE TA BCIS
Non-Teaching Staff Conference
March 2025
The International School Non-Teaching Staff Conference will offer bilingual professional development for all administrative staff in international schools. This event will consist of separate face-to-face and virtual events*.
With sessions delivered by peers and consultants with a deep understanding of international schools, they will focus on practical skills like leadership, tech tools, and effective communication. Participants can join interactive sessions and workshops to improve their daily work and connect with peers throughout China and SE Asia.
Who Should Attend?
Any administrative staff, operational managers, and support personnel in international schools. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the international education landscape, we guarantee professional growth and connection with your peers.
Meet a Handful of the 40+ Presenters from Last Year:
Claire Berger Director QSI SZ
Kasson Bratton Deputy Head NIS
Dr. Addie Loy IB Leader ISNS
Raquel Silva Admissions Head UWC Thailand
Praise From Our Past Participants
“If you want to be better at your job, please join us at the next conference.”
— TA Conference Participant
“Learning from awesome people from different backgrounds.”
— TA Conference Participant
“The whole training is very informative and really inspired me in many ways.”
— TA Conference Participant
“It gives me a chance to reflect on which areas I need to work on and communicate with support staff from different schools.”
— NTS Conference Participant
“It opens my eyes and encourages me to reflect on my work and leadership development.”
— NTS Conference Participant
“Many interesting topics ard presented and enhancing our management practice and professional competencies.”
— NTS Conference Participant
Benefits
- FREE for PeerSphere members*
- A certificate of participation in recognition of your learning.
Engage in hands-on workshops and discussions in-person or virtually.
*The Hybrid TAs Conference and the virtual NTS event is free for all PeerSphere members.
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