International Educational Leadership Conference
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We want to invite you personally to the 4th International Educational Leadership Conference which we will host online from March 3-5. This event is a response to a growing desire for developing strategic collaboration among Christian school leaders in Europe and beyond. The ACSI Europe office has hosted IELC every 2 years since 2015 for participants from more than 30 countries! We are blessed to be able to work together for the promotion of quality Christ-centered education together while we grow in our capacity to educate with quality and from a biblical worldview.
The theme for this year is "Strategic Initiatives for School Improvement" and will highlight Dr. Larry Taylor, ACSI President, Dr. Wolfgang Stock, CEO of VEBS, as well as other highly qualified speakers and school leaders in the live virtual sessions and workshops. Most important will be the opportunity to connect deeply with school leaders from across Europe and many other countries through online discussions as well as forums on topics of interest to you. This year we are also partnering with ECCEN for this event with a sub-theme of "The Position of Christian Schools in Modern Society". Our planning is being done cooperatively to provide the most benefit for you and your school.
The announcement of our new Christian School Improvement Platform during IELC will allow all conference participants trial access to this amazing new tool for self-assessment and strategic planning in collaboration with our network of Christian schools. Don't miss out! You can find more information and register on our event page: acsieurope.org/ielc
Register now on this website. Payment can also be completed online and you will receive access to the platform with login credentials a few days before the event.
March 2026 Highlights
In early March, Christian school leaders from across Europe and beyond gathered in Budapest for the International Educational Leadership Conference (IELC 2026) under the theme “On Mission, On Guard.” Over 3 days of learning, prayer, and deep conversation, participants were encouraged not only to lead well today but to endure faithfully in the long-term calling of Christian education.
Insights from Christian School Leaders - part 3
Moving beyond insight toward implementation, this article highlights how intentional systems and collaborative tools such as CSIP can help leadership teams translate mission vision into consistent practice and long-term school improvement.
Framing Our Teaching with a Biblical Worldview
What is education for? For educators, there is perhaps no more important question than this one. Our answer defines what we believe our profession is about and frames the way we teach and how our students learn. For Christian educators, our understanding of the purpose of education needs to be framed by a Biblical worldview.
Insights from Christian School Leaders - part 2
Survey insights reveal that while Christian schools across Europe hold strong mission convictions, sustaining alignment in daily practice requires intentional leadership structures. This article explores key needs such as teacher formation, mission-informed decision making, and regular rhythms of strategic reflection.
