International School Leaders Guide to AI

AI is sprinting ... and school leaders can't afford to stand still. In this straight-forward guide, international‑school veteran Rita Bateson steers you through the AI labyrinth with her signature warmth and wit. She spotlights the six risks of AI for schools (no tech waffle) and shows how to manage them using the Eblana 6P's: Preparation, Policies, People, Processes, Protection and Pedagogy.
Inside you'll find quick audits, ready‑to‑use policy templates and stakeholder frameworks for teachers, students, parents, governors, tech teams, and unions-so everyone moves forward together. By the final page you'll hold a future‑proof roadmap that keeps learners safe, staff empowered and your whole community confident in an AI‑driven world.
Practical, ethical, future‑proof: this is your handy confidant when you're faced with tough decisions around AI.

Rita Bateson is a respected educator, author and mentor with 20 + years' experience in international education. She has championed innovation as Senior Curriculum and Assessment Manager at IB Global Headquarters and as the founding Head of Secondary at Nord Anglia International School, Ireland. A prolific curriculum designer, textbook author and sought‑after workshop leader, she now consults with schools worldwide on future‑ready practice. The recent, wide‑spread rise of AI sparked her deep dive into the technology, convinced its impact on education will be both profound and immediate. In all of her work, she pairs her long‑standing IB expertise with deep AI research to bring the very best guidance to international schools.