ISLC 2025
International School Leader Conference - Europe 2025
The International School Leader Conference (ISLC) is designed for busy school leaders to gather for challenging PD, networking, and time away from the busyness of school life. ISLC keynote speakers will challenge your thinking as the small group interaction sharpens your understanding. You do not want to miss this one. This conference will be held on April 27-30, 2025 at Melia Calvia Beach Resort on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain in the Mediterranean. Rooms are reserved right next door at Melia South Beach.
Leaders from ALL ACSI regions are heartily invited to attend.
"ISLC 2023 was the most helpful, encouraging, and thought-provoking conference I have attended in the last 6 years. The global perspective of how God is at work, the fresh take on leadership, the practical resources for managing current trends, and the slower-paced format blended together for a great experience."
- Joe Crain, Deputy Superintendent, Grace International School (Thailand)
Speakers
Peter Greer
CEO of Hope International
Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International. Peter’s favorite part of his job is spending time with the entrepreneurs HOPE serves—whether harvesting coffee with farmers in Rwanda, dancing alongside savings groups in Haiti, or visiting the greenhouses of entrepreneurs in Ukraine. Prior to HOPE, he worked in Rwanda, Cambodia, and Zimbabwe and received a master's in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School. In his spare time, he has co-authored 12 books, including Mission Drift and Rooting for Rivals. He lives with his wife, Laurel, and their four children in Lancaster, PA.
Karen Wrobbel, EdD
Director, International Cohort, Gordon College Graduate Leadership
Karen Wrobbel, EdD, is delighted to join international school leaders in Spain, which was her home for 14 years as an international Christian school educator. Currently, she directs the international cohort in Gordon College's MA in Leadership, a program focused on Christian school leadership that is taught exclusively by professors who are internationally experienced. Dr. Wrobbel remains active in international education through leading ACSI accreditation teams, volunteer work with two organizations that serve globally mobile families, and as a Senior Consultant with the GLOBAL School Consulting Group. Her book, The Globally Mobile Family's Guide to Educating Children Overseas, helps families make wise choices among the various educational options that are available to them in their international residences. In addition to her years in Spain, Karen also lived in Venezuela and Costa Rica, serving in roles that included teacher, administrator, school board member, and children's education coordinator for her agency. Prior to her work with Gordon College, Dr. Wrobbel was Dean of the College and Graduate School and Professor of Education at Trinity International University (Illinois). Karen's husband, Paul, is head of school at a Christian school near their home in the suburbs of Chicago. They have two adult daughters, two sons-in-love, and eight grandchildren.
3rd Keynote Speaker - TBD
Registration:
Conference registration will include the event with lunch and snack breaks during the conference. Hotel accommodation/package rates and evening dinners are not included.
- ACSI Member School Conference Registration | $500
- Non-Member School Conference Registration | $600
- Spouse - ACSI Member School Conference Registration | $400
If you require a Letter of Invitation, please contact Chealsea Allen, chealsea_allen@acsi.org
Cancellation Fees:
ACSI REFUND POLICY: Except in cases of medical emergency, urgent family emergency, school crisis there will be no refunds for pre-registered events. If you or a pre-registered member/delegate from your school is unable to attend an event, you are encouraged to send a substitute, such as a board member, other staff member, or an interested parent. Refunds that are given are subject to a service charge of $50 per registrant, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Reach out to the Event Coordinator, chealsea_allen@acsi.org, for questions.
Hotel Accommodations:
Hotel room reservations will be made individually through the Melia South Beach Hotel's booking link located below.
Breakfast is included with your hotel reservation.
We have secured a special ACSI room rate:
- €122.00 EUR/night - 1 adult
- €131.00 EUR/night - 2 adults
- Taxes not included.
- The discounted rate changes based on room type and number of people per room.
- Discount only available on these nights: April 24 - May 2
- Booking link expires: April 6, 2025
Nearest Airport:
Getting to the Hotel:
Hotel Address:
Melia South Beach Resort
Av. Notari Alemany, 1, 07181 Calvià, Illes Balears, Spain
Area of Town: Magaluf
This is the easiest and most convenient mode of transportation from the airport. When you step outside the airport, to your right will be a long queue of white taxis ready and available to take you where you need to go!
- To/From Airport: Prices range from €40 - €60
- To/From Palma city center: Prices range from €25 - €30
- Travel distance from the airport to the hotel is: 23min (28.9km)
- All taxis are obliged to use a taximeter to calculate their fares and all prices are set by the local government.
- Taxi vehicles are easy to recognize as they are white with a red and yellow stripe across the middle and have a classic taxi rooftop sign.
- Please note that extra fees will be added to your fare for rides to and from the airport, late-night trips and additional luggage.
- More taxi tips:
- Taxis accept cards, but there may be a few who need cash, so it is always recommended to carry cash (in euros) just in case.
- It is best to travel with smaller bills as most taxi drivers don't carry enough change.
- Most taxi drivers will automatically reset their taximeter to the base fare and turn the meter on. However, it is always good to double-check before you begin your journey.
- If you call a taxi in Mallorca, a surcharge of €1.10 will be added to your fare for the 'Radio call'.
- Giving a tip to your taxi driver in Mallorca isn't expected, but is always appreciated. A good rule of thumb is to round up to the nearest euro or up to 10% of the final fare for good service.
- You can always ask for a receipt when your trip is completed, for reporting purposes or in case you leave anything behind in the taxi.
- This is the cheapest option, but the longest with a 1hr transit time to the hotel.
- €4 - €10, depending on where you purchase your tickets.
- To reach Magaluf by bus, you will need to take two separate buses:
- First, board the Line A1 bus from the airport to the Palma Intermodal Station (Estació Intermodal) in Palma de Mallorca.
- From there, switch to the Line 104 or Line 107 bus, which will take you directly to Magaluf.
- Bus tickets can be purchased with a Credit Card directly from the driver, online, or at the ticket machines available at the airport bus stop.
- Keep in mind that bus schedules may vary depending on the time of the year, so it's a good idea to check the TIB website for the most up-to-date timetable at the time of writing.
- While public buses are an affordable choice, they may not be the most convenient if you have a lot of luggage or if your flight is delayed and you arrive outside the bus operating hours.
- There are several websites that offer private airport transfers.
- These services are a bit more expensive than a public taxi but they may be more affordable and convenient due to advance scheduling features.
- The prices range from €65 - €100
- Private Transfer Websites:
- This is the most expensive option
- Price ranges from €30 - €60
- You can order an Uber through the app on your phone once you arrive in the airport to the hotel.
For more travel information, you can visit these websites:
1. https://airporttransfer.com/blog/palma-mallorca-airport-to-magaluf
DRAFT SCHEDULE
*Subject to change*
Sunday 27 April | |
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16:00 – 18:00 | Conference Check-in |
18:00 | Dinner on your own |
19:00 – 20:30 | Welcome, Introductions and Announcements |
Monday 28 April | |
09:00 – 10:30 | Announcements, Sharing, and School Highlight |
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break |
11:00 – 12:30 | Breakout Sessions |
12:30 | Lunch at Conference Centre |
14:00 – 15:00 | Special Session TBD |
Free evening | |
Tuesday 29 April | |
09:00 – 10:30 | Announcements, School Highlight |
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break |
11:00 – 12:30 | Breakout Sessions |
12:30 | Lunch at Conference Centre |
14:00 – 15:00 | Group discussions by role: Principals, |
Free afternoon/evening | |
Wednesday 30 April | |
09:30 – 10:45 | Keynote 4 - TBD |
10:45 – 11:15 | Coffee Break |
11:15 – 12:00 | Closing Challenge - TBD |
12:30 | Lunch at Conference Centre |
"The 2024 ICEC Europe conference provided an excellent opportunity for spiritual renewal and lasting connections/networking within the Christian education community."
- Phil Armstrong, Dallas Baptist University, ICEC Europe 2024
Imagine being able to get your product, message, degree program, or opportunity to 100+ leaders of influential, international Christian schools representing thousands of students. This is what sponsoring ISLC can be for you! Our leaders are always
eager to hear about products and companies who can enhance their work of bringing Christian education to the children of the world.
If you have any questions, please contact David McNamee, david_mcnamee@acsi.org.
Why sponsor ISLC?*
ISLC pulls in top leaders from at international schools in Europe, Africa, Latin America and even Asia
We are expected 150* top leaders for this event
The leaders represent up to 180 international Christian schools around the world
The schools collectively represent approximately 45,000 students, many of whom will graduate to attend colleges and universities in the English-speaking world
International school leaders are looking for strong providers and partners to help them fulfill their international purpose
Your sponsorship gets your message out to leaders efficiently
(*Early projections)
Who is a good candidate to sponsor ISLC?*
Christian Colleges and Universities looking to recruit international students
Christian Colleges offering Masters and Doctoral degrees for teachers and leaders in international schools
Online Course Providers
Christian education consultants and job boards
School Systems Management providers
International Insurance groups who serve expats
Educational training programs
Service organizations
Curriculum Providers (requires approval)
Assessment and testing organizations
Other – reach out to us to see if your organization is a good fit to our conference
*ACSI, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to refuse or prohibit any vendor from participating in or otherwise exhibiting at a conference if such participation or exhibiting is contrary to or conflicts with ACSI's mission and values.
Ways to sponsor our event:
Come to ISLC and have an exhibit table (see tier level options)
Work with us to sponsor a conference SWAG item with your logo to give to every delegate (conference pen, notepad or book, bag, other)
You don’t have to attend to sponsor a swag item
Exhibitor/Sponsor Testimonials:
"It's very inspiring to attend a conference as an exhibitor and still receive a warm and appreciative treatment."
- Sergio De la Calle, FACTS, ICEC Asia 2023
"Exhibiting at ACSI international conferences has been a great way to enable our program to serve more students and schools outside our own borders."
- Jeff Ogne, Dean of Students, Oaks Christian Online, ICEC Europe 2024
"ACSI invites exhibitors to align and unite with the mission of its schools during the days at the conference. We appreciate the togetherness and inspiration."
- Carola Ibañez, FACTS, ICEC Europe 2024
CEUs:
You will earn valuable CEUs based on your attendance in the conference.
Don’t forget to come back here to submit them after the conference.
Quotes from last year's ISLC 2023:
"I love coming to ISLC! It's a great way to connect with and learn from other leaders, as well as reconnect with friends!"
- Lori Neuman, GDQ International Christian School, Albania
"ISLC is a place for your whole team to learn together, to be inspired by what God is doing around the world, and to try on new ideas."
- Susie Thomas, Kigali International Community School, Rwanda
"The conference was a valuable time of learning, connecting with God and godly leaders, and much needed rest."
- Anonymous
"It was very beneficial to meet Christian school leaders from around the world and realize we all face similar challenges and opportunities even though our particular circumstances differ."
- Matt Sawatzky, Morrison Academy, Taiwan
"A great opportunity to lift your head outside your own small school world to the broader mission of ACSI schools."
- A School in the Middle East
"As a new international school leader, I found the conference refreshing and inspiring on many levels."
- Anna T. Irby, Rain Forest International School, Cameroon
"It was so encouraging to connect with other Christian school leaders who are doing similar work with the same passion to serve God in other parts of the world."
- Anonymous
Exhibitor & Sponsor information coming soon!
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