World Leading Schools Association
The World Leading Schools Association (WLSA) is a global non-profit organization connecting 56 leading secondary schools worldwide and collaborating with top universities. Our goal is to foster cross-cultural exchange and nurture future global leaders through our innovative programs that bridge global education.
Mission
WLSA mobilizes a growing network of secondary schools and universities seeking to encourage cross-cultural dialogue and help students on their path to becoming empathetic, responsible global leaders.
Vision
WLSA is committed to widening access, expanding understanding of global education and nurturing leadership towards an interdependent, sustainable and prosperous world.
Values
ACCESS
WLSA believes that students of all income levels and backgrounds should be given the opportunity to learn, travel and develop as a global citizen.
SUCCESS
WLSA programs provide students and educators with the tools to become global leaders.
IMPACT
WLSA gives students and educators in our network the power to make change, which positively impacts the greater world.
WLSA Associate Schools are leaders in independent education, actively collaborating with the community with the goals of increasing cultural understanding, widening access and nurturing leadership towards an interdependent, sustainable and prosperous world.
2024 WLSA Global Educators Conference
2024 Post Graduate Program Conference Tour
2023 WLSA Global Students Conference
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"WLSA has opened my eyes to many things. They have taught me to not only believe in myself but that I can also do anything I set my mind to. I am extremely inspired and amazed by all the other students I have met from around the world."
Alka J, Westville Girls' High School (ZA)
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"I’ve had the opportunity to engage with colleagues around really important issues in international education, hear new voices in our space, and consider opportunities at work to really help our students through this wonderful opportunity of getting a higher education."
Shawn Felton, Cornell University (US)