Who We Are
WLSA is a community of students, educators and leaders from secondary schools and universities around the world collaborating and learning from one another through innovative programs and networking.
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.
The Significance of Our Values
Words from WLSA Students
Samuel Buckley-Bonanno
Harvard-Westlake School
The best part of the WSLA conference is the people. In meeting students from every corner of the world, you realize how similar we all are as human beings, and make lifelong friendships that cross borders and cultures. Through every activity from sports to philosophy, being here makes you a part of bringing the world together.
Fatoumata Sow
African Leadership Academy
Diverse, Thought-provoking and mind-opening. During these few days, I have learned how to see potential in the smallest things and what we role we play in shaping the future we are going to live in. Thank you for inspiring me to become a better version of myself
Andy Yang (Zheqing Yang)
WLSA Fudan Academy
The student conference is really a very nice project, especially for the students who is a little bit nervous about communicating with each other. Before I came here, I was really worried about whether I can make friends with others, but after I came here, I found that there was really a lot of students who have same interest with me. I really enjoyed the conference and I thought the program was great.
WLSA Strategic Plan
2020 - 2023

Skills & Training
Provide holistic courses and curriculum to member institutions through our online learning platform Spark by WLSA.

Research & Development
Bring together experts passionate about international education through our international events like the Global Educators Conference and the College Admissions Network Conference.

Networking
Provide a platform for educational professionals to come together and share ideas through events and publications.

Member Retention
As a member driven organization, understand and nurture member institutions. Learn more about our Associate Schools.

Financial Stability
Ensure that WLSA functions with financial stability.

Diversity & Access
Diversity our member base and include more international schools to help them reach their full global potential.

Community Inclusion
Seek our ventures for philanthropy and grow the WLSA Charitable Foundation.
