AISNSW International Study Tour - October 2025

Global Insights, Local Impact

An Exclusive Learning Experience for School Leaders

We are excited to invite you to join us on the inaugural AISNSW International Study Tour. This exclusive professional learning opportunity takes you to the West Coast of the USA – Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.

This carefully curated tour is designed for Principals and senior school leaders and offers a unique opportunity to explore exceptional teaching, leadership, and business practices in world-class schools and organisations.

An Exclusive Learning Experience for School Leaders

We are excited to invite you to join us on the inaugural AISNSW International Study Tour. This exclusive professional learning opportunity takes you to the West Coast of the USA – Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle.

This carefully curated tour is designed for Principals and senior school leaders and offers a unique opportunity to explore exceptional teaching, leadership, and business practices in world-class schools and organisations.


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What to Expect?

✔ Industry Insights – 

Learn from renowned global organisations, including a case study on Starbucks, exploring business strategies that translate into vision, mission, and customer experience within schools.

✔ Peer Collaboration –

Connect with like-minded leaders through structured discussions, networking events, and informal ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions designed to foster reflection and application.

✔ Personal Exploration –

Enjoy time to unwind and explore each city at your own pace.

School Visits

Experience firsthand how innovative Independent schools in the US navigate leadership, pedagogy, philanthropy and operational excellence.

Each visit offers unique insights into fiscal sustainability, social cohesion, and contemporary teaching practices. 

Engage with school leaders, observe dynamic learning environments, and gain actionable ideas to implement in your own school.

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Professional Learning

  • A visit to Stanford University’s d.school, focusing on design thinking and change management.
  • A hands-on learning experience with ExperiencePoint, hosted at IDEO San Francisco, exploring best practices in change leadership.
  • Sessions led by Tim Fish, former Chief Innovation Officer at the National Association of Independent Schools, USA; current founder and president at Two Chairs Studio.
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Express your Interest

The tour is confirmed and will be taking place from Sunday 5 October – Thursday 16 October 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain unparalleled insights, connect with leading educators and organisations, and bring transformative ideas back to your school. The cost for this exclusive experience is $21,950 + GST.

For more information, please contact Rochelle Chavez, or submit your expression of interest through the link below. 

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What are participants saying?

Danielle Brandon

Head of Strategy and School Performance, Kincoppal - Rose Bay

I am thrilled to be joining the Study Tour alongside leaders from other Independent schools across NSW. The opportunity to visit Independent schools in the USA and engage in dialogue with educators on an international scale is unique and exciting. 

I look forward to learning about the strategic priorities in these schools and reflecting on how my own school’s offering might be enhanced from these learnings. 

Independent School Principal

The AISNSW International Study Tour is an awesome opportunity to look at learning design, school structure and contemporary leadership through an international lens. I am looking forward to visiting schools, connecting with educational and business leaders and learning about current trends and challenges in the US context. 

I am excited about expanding my professional network, learning about innovative and exciting new directions in education and returning with some new ideas, insights and perspectives.

Allan Guihot

Principal, St Columba Anglican School

The AISNSW Study Tour 2025 offers an attractive and comprehensive itinerary which would have been impossible for me to organise myself. The opportunity to visit schools in Los Angeles and San Francisco known for their innovative approaches, is a once in a lifetime chance to weigh our practice against an international standard. I am looking forward to the opportunity to visit Stanford d.school, a school focusing on design thinking and innovation strategies.

Danielle Brandon

Head of Strategy and School Performance, Kincoppal - Rose Bay

I am thrilled to be joining the Study Tour alongside leaders from other Independent schools across NSW. The opportunity to visit Independent schools in the USA and engage in dialogue with educators on an international scale is unique and exciting. 

I look forward to learning about the strategic priorities in these schools and reflecting on how my own school’s offering might be enhanced from these learnings. 

Independent School Principal

The AISNSW International Study Tour is an awesome opportunity to look at learning design, school structure and contemporary leadership through an international lens. I am looking forward to visiting schools, connecting with educational and business leaders and learning about current trends and challenges in the US context. 

I am excited about expanding my professional network, learning about innovative and exciting new directions in education and returning with some new ideas, insights and perspectives.