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This article considers the issue of school culture within the context of international schools worldwide. Focusing on three main points - cultural differences, educating the human spirit, and the importance of relationships - a number of challenges are raised for the international educator and, especially, for the leaders of such schools.

French

Cet article explore le thème de la culture scolaire dans le contexte d'écoles internationales à travers le monde. En se concentrant sur trois points essentiels - les différences culturelles, l'éducation de l'esprit humain et l'importance des rapports humains - il soulève des défis pour les éducateurs internationaux, particulièrement pour les chefs de tels établissements scolaires.

Spanish

En este artículo se analiza el tema de la cultura del colegio en el contexto de los colegios internacionales en distintas partes del mundo. Se concentra en tres puntos principales: diferencias culturales, la educación del espíritu humano y la importancia de las relaciones. A través de ellos, se plantea una serie de desafíos que deben enfrentar los educadores en los colegios internacionales y, en especial, quienes se encuentran al frente de este tipo de colegio.

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cultural differences human spirit international schools leadership relationships school culture

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