England | October 2025
We are thrilled that you are joining us for the 2025 ISQ International Study Tour.
The purpose of the tour is to provide a high-quality international experience for executive leaders of education systems or networks sharing a common interest in advancing strategic alignment and synergy between multiple schools and campuses and their central body/host school.
The objectives of the tour are:
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View the itinerary:
Date | Program | Accommodation |
Sunday 12 October |
Check in at the Edwardian Manchester. Evening Dinner at the hotel restaurant (Library, Champagne Bar) |
The Edwardian Manchester |
Monday 13 October |
Visit to Star Academies, Eden Boys Leadership Academy (Star Academies), Manchester |
The Edwardian Manchester |
Tuesday 14 October | Dixon’s Trinity Academy and Dixon’s Unity Academy, Leeds | The Edwardian Manchester |
Wednesday 15 October |
Travel to Birmingham in the morning Visit to Nechells Primary E-Act Academy, Birmingham Evening Dinner hosted Andy Wolfe, Executive Director, National Society for Education (Church of England & Church in Wales) |
Hyatt Regency Birmingham |
Thursday 16 October |
CST Annual Conference, Birmingham Visit to e-ACT Central Office Dinner and drinks hosted by e-ACT (TBC) |
Hyatt Regency Birmingham |
Friday 17 October | CST Annual Conference | Hyatt Regency Birmingham |
Saturday 18 October |
Travel to Oxford and own time to explore Oxford |
Vanbrugh House Hotel, Oxford |
Sunday 19 October | Own time to explore Oxford | Vanbrugh House Hotel, Oxford |
Monday 20 October |
Visit to Oxford Diocese + School Travel to London |
Thistle London Hyde Park, London |
Tuesday 21 October |
Visit to United Learning including; Visit of Langford Primary Academy Visit of Paddington Academy |
Thistle London Hyde Park, London |
Wednesday 22 October |
Visit to Twyford Church of England High School |
Thistle London Hyde Park, London |
Thursday 23 October |
(Ark Academies) Lucy Heller, CEO Ark (EdCity, Boardroom) Closing Dinner at Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3JH |
Thistle London Hyde Park, London |
Friday 24 October | Travel to airport for journey home |