Experiences and Perspectives of International School Leaders: A Case Study From Saudi Arabia

• In Event: Considering the Leadership of Students, Teachers, and Administrators

Abstract

International schools have experienced rapid growth worldwide, yet few studies have investigated the leadership at international schools. This qualitative embedded single-case study examined the experiences and perspectives of school leaders at international schools in Saudi Arabia. The study revealed four issues related to four themes in common among school leaders which were parental entitlement, diversity, recruitment and retention, and working with external agencies. Interaction between these four themes and how these issues could impact students’ achievement are discussed along with providing recommendations for school leaders and policy makers to best support international school leaders in Saudi Arabia.

Author

• Ahlam Alhudithi, University of Northern Colorado