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At Sage Consultancy we have a genuine desire to help support International School leaders and improve International Schools around the world.
Our Consultants regularly write articles on Finance, Facilities & Operations, Human Resources and School Leadership topics to support International school management to meet their goals and improve their practices
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When the Numbers Don’t Add Up: How International Schools Can Respond to Lower-Than-Expected Enrollment
The start of a new school year is usually a time of positivity, fresh cohorts of students, new arrivals on staff, renewed energy among returning faculty, and a budget carefully prepared months in advance of the start of the semester. However, for many international schools in 2025–26, the reality is more sobering. Enrollment is below budgeted levels, resulting in reduced income and the risk of a budget deficit.
Russell Cooke
Aug 135 min read
COVID-19: A Leadership Reflection – Did Any Good Come of It?
Reflect on the enduring impact of the Covid-19 pandemic—not just the challenges it brought, but the unexpected opportunities it revealed.
Ian Forster
Jun 205 min read
Mission, Vision, and Strategic Thinking in a Time of Great Uncertainty
Brian Roach explores the challenges and opportunities of strategic planning in an unpredictable world.
Brian Roach
Mar 15 min read
Mission Setting for International Schools Facing Changing Demographics
the importance of the strategic role of the School Board as the enrolment landscape continues to change.
Chuck Kite
Jan 225 min read
Who Is Your Boss?
Nuances of coaching business managers, managing stakeholders, and the differences between US independent schools and international schools.
William Scarborough
Aug 19, 20244 min read
The School Business Office and AI
Insights from Russell Cooke, Managing Consultant at Sage Consultancy into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence.
Russell Cooke
May 8, 20243 min read
How the Business Manager Supports Admissions in the Reenrollment Process
As tuition fees for next school year are set and the re-enrollment process starts again, Russell Cooke reflects on the importance of...
Russell Cooke
Feb 22, 20243 min read
A Walk on the Wild Side
In the first article of the new year Senior Consultant Ian Forster brings his experience to bear in a lighthearted article touching upon...
Ian Forster
Jan 18, 20245 min read
Assessing Progress
In this month's article, our Senior Consultant Rhonda Norris encourages school leadership to take stock of how the school year is...
Rhonda Norris
Oct 27, 20234 min read
What’s the business of a school business manager?
Taking on the role of the school business manager as someone moving to this position from another role within the school
Chuck Kite
Apr 25, 20234 min read
Successful implementation of Policy and Procedure documentation at your school
what Schools will have to do to successfully implement policy and procedure documentation.
Russell Cooke
Mar 29, 20236 min read
Does your School have Curb Appeal?
We encourage school leadership to not underestimate the importance of school buildings & grounds in contributing towards first impressions.
Russell Cooke
Nov 1, 20224 min read
Faculty Retention and Engagement
In this article, our Senior Consultant Diane Stone continues the conversation by examining how employee benefits can be structured.
Diane Stone
Sep 20, 20225 min read
Dealing with rising inflation at your school
In this article we look at what international schools need to be doing to ensure good management during these times of rising costs
Russell Cooke
May 2, 20226 min read
Improving your forecasting skills
In this article our Managing Consultant Russell Cooke looks at ways in which you can make your forecasting process more robust.
Russell Cooke
Mar 25, 20224 min read
Professional Development has never been this good, right?
Senior Consultant Chuck Kite reflects on the professional development that Sage Consultancy has just finished with AISA our learning.
Chuck Kite
Nov 3, 20213 min read
Don't waste a good opportunity
Although the COVID-19 virus continues to impact our school operations and budgets, as countries emerge from the pandemic this is a golden op
Diane Stone
Sep 9, 20213 min read
The Value of Communicating Operational & Financial Information
William Scarborough reflects on the importance of proactive community communication and suggests some ways to get ahead.
William Scarborough
Jul 6, 20213 min read
Why differentiating your School is Paramount to its Success
In this article we expand upon a few thoughts from new Sage Consultancy member, and experienced international business manager, Len Archer,
Russell Cooke
Feb 22, 20214 min read
Why International Schools need business consultants
In an uncertain world where International Schools are rethinking their practices, this article advocates the need for business consultants
Russell Cooke
Jun 28, 20203 min read
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