In May, we welcomed representatives from the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) as part of our ongoing international accreditation process. Over three days, the visiting team met with students, parents, faculty, staff, school leaders, and Board members, while also observing lessons, reviewing documentation, and evaluating every aspect of school life.
We are delighted to share that the feedback was overwhelmingly positive and recognised many of the qualities that make St Andrew’s such a special community.
The visiting team highlighted the school’s exceptionally strong sense of community, noting the highly positive and respectful relationships that exist throughout the campus. Students were described as happy, engaged, confident, ambitious, and proud of their school. The team was particularly impressed by the way our values are lived daily by students and staff and by the strong sense of belonging experienced across the community.
The report praised St Andrew’s commitment to student well-being, describing a deeply embedded culture of care, kindness, and support that is consistently experienced by students and recognised by parents and staff alike. The visitors noted the school’s strong safeguarding practices, effective admissions and transition programmes, and the positive impact of initiatives such as Thrive and Learning Support in helping students flourish academically and personally.
Teaching and learning also received strong commendation. Visitors observed excellent relationships between teachers and students, high levels of student engagement, effective inquiry-based learning, and a culture that encourages curiosity, confidence, creativity, and collaboration. They praised the professional expertise of our faculty and the wide range of opportunities available to students both inside and outside the classroom.
The school’s commitment to sustainability was recognised repeatedly throughout the report. Particular attention was given to the success of our solar farm project, environmental initiatives, and recycling programmes, which were cited as examples of meaningful leadership and community engagement.
The visitors also acknowledged the significant improvements made to our facilities in recent years, including campus enhancements, upgraded learning environments, and investments that directly support student well-being. They commended the Board of Directors and school leadership for maintaining a strong balance between strategic vision and operational effectiveness while ensuring the school’s long-term sustainability.
In their concluding remarks, the accreditation team recognised St Andrew’s long and proud history, its strong academic reputation, its commitment to inclusion, and its clear dedication to student voice and student agency. They described the school as having both the capacity and the drive to continue advancing its ambitious goals. The team specifically noted the professionalism, commitment, and positivity of our faculty, support staff, students, parents, leadership team, and Board members.
As with all accreditation visits, the team also identified areas where we can continue to grow. These recommendations focus on strengthening strategic planning processes, gathering even more community feedback, enhancing visibility of student destinations and learner outcomes, further developing campus facilities, and continuing our work in areas such as artificial intelligence and future-focused learning. These are not areas of concern but opportunities to build on an already strong foundation and ensure that St Andrew’s continues to evolve and improve.
The visiting team concluded by thanking the entire St Andrew’s community for its openness, energy, and commitment to excellence. We are grateful to our students, parents, faculty, staff, leadership team, and Board of Directors for the role they played in this successful accreditation milestone.
The report affirms what many of us experience every day: St Andrew’s is a caring, ambitious, internationally-minded learning community that remains committed to continuous improvement and to providing an exceptional educational experience for every student.
Pictured: Paul Topping, CIS School Support and Evaluation Officer, and Sheila Escobedo de Morales, NEASC evaluator, visited St Andrew’s between 13th and 15th May, 2026. Pictured here with the St Andrew’s leadership team.