International School of Amsterdam: Pioneer of International Education
Tracing back to the roots of international education, one might find globalisation at the foundational cornerstone of this development. The unique story of the International School of Amsterdam shows us how a visionary idea can be brought to life. Established in the year 1964, the school has its foundation dating back even before the establishment of the International Baccalaureate (IB). In our quest to curate ‘The Most Renowned International Schools of the Netherlands in 2022’, we had the privilege to dive deep into the International School of Amsterdam. We also got to know Dr Bernadette Carmody, ISA Director, who has come from educational leadership environments in China (Shanghai and Guangzhou) Bahrain, Dubai, Venezuela, Norway, Sri Lanka and Australia. Dr Bernadette Carmody has worked to preserve the school’s heritage while implementing innovative practices to maintain the school as a trailblazer in future-focused education.