Governance Training Center
for International School Governance Members and Owners
International schools are unique. They operate under unique contexts and require exceptional governance. Join the journey…
What we do
Are you an international school board member or school owner somewhere in the world? If so, you are fully aware that this important job demands a specific set of skills based on the knowledge, understanding and standards of international school governance best practice. The GTC serves the unique professional development needs of practicing and aspiring international school governance members worldwide. We strive to provide world class, research-driven, practical training designed to be put into practice in the international school setting. The expectation is that as a result of this training, you will become a better governance member and the school will be more effectively governed.
The GTC provides an array of virtual and in-person professional learning services.
What’s happening soon?
Put Teeth and Meaning into the Head’s Evaluation
23 March 2025 07 - 09am EDT
The school governance has one employee: the head of school. How does governance ensure that the head is effective?
International School Governance Matters!
04 - 06 April 2025 Dubai, UAE
Join fellow governance members from around the world for a 2-day IN-PERSON immersive learning experience into the world of international school governance. And a unique third day for board chairs.
More 2- Hour Virtual Modules
Measuring Your Mission: the ‘Do or Die’ Job for Governance!
TBA 07 - 09 AM EST
Safeguarding the mission is the most essential role for school governance. Learn how to stay focused on what matters most.
Becoming an Effective Board Chair
TBA 07 - 09 am EST
Can a board be effective without a skilled board chair? International schools have come to understand the critical role of the chair of the governance board.
Welcome to International School Governance!
TBA 2025 07-09 AM EDT
Are you new to international school governance?
Learn the fundamentals and essential skills of serving on an international school governance body.
Strategic Policy: Missing Link for Governing
TBA 07 - 09am EST
A streamlined model for international school school governance to establish true STRATEGIC policy that sets the direction of the school.
So You Need to Hire a Head…Now What?
Steps,Missteps and Pitfalls!
TBA 2025 07 - 09 AM EST
Whatever form of governance at your school, you have the critical responsibility to hire the head of school. How do we ensure we get it right?
Who’s Next on Your Governance Team?
TBA 07 - 09 am EST
Six ‘Musts’ for succession planning!
How does governance ensure that it always has the most effective membership and governance team leadership?
Need a session made just for you?
Annual ‘advance’ sessions
Customized 1-2 day virtual or in-person
Customized governance training
Virtual or in-person
Half day to 2 days
Custom-designed for your board
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Questions? Ideas? Want to set up a session for your board?
CONTACT US: Bambibetts@theptc.org
Count on us to ensure that all programs and experiences are based in:
Job-embedded topics
Unique dilemmas of international school governance
Participants’ background and experiences
International school governance best practice
The governance member toolkit
Governance as leadership
GTC program content is based on the following assumptions
International school governance membership is a service profession with a set of standards composed of specific skills, knowledge and understandings. The most effective governance members bring a learning mindset to the work. International school governance is ultimately responsible for:
Honoring, protecting and advancing the school mission
Setting broad school policy
Overseeing the fiduciary work of the school
Planning for the school’s strategic and sustainable future
Hiring, supporting and evaluating the head of school
Ensuring all systems are in place to maximize student learning
Orientation and training in the work of the board
