Active Learning Consulting for International Schools

Turn Passive Classrooms into Powerful Learning Experiences

A+ Active Learning Consulting

Helping small international schools deepen learning outcomes, improve teacher retention, and empower learners through active, student-owned learning experiences.

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1,000+

International educators worked with

20+

Schools transformed

10+

Schools across Asia & beyond

Sound Familiar?

Is This You?

You walk your school's hallways and see the gap — some classrooms are alive with student voice and ownership, while others are still teacher-led, teacher-decided, and teacher-assessed. You've tried PD days, coaching cycles, and curriculum rewrites, but students still aren't driving their own learning. You know the deeper learning outcomes students achieve when they own their question, choose how to show their thinking, and decide what to build and how to demonstrate what they know. You just need the right partner to make it stick.

Schools that work with us see it in their data and in their hallways. Learning outcomes deepen because students are genuinely invested in what they're doing. Teachers stay — and thrive — because they finally have the support and coaching to teach the way they always wanted to. And leaders have the systems and structures to make it sustainable. We work both sides of that equation at once — and we help you measure every step of the shift, so you can see what's changing and prove it to the stakeholders who need to know.

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How It Works

Our Simple Process to Transformation

Five intentional steps, each building on the last — designed to create lasting change, not just a one-time event.

Analyze

See the Full Picture Before You Change a Thing

Evaluate existing learning experiences in relation to your school's vision.

Align

The Right Questions Unlock the Right Priorities

Partner with leadership teams to determine which areas to prioritize for maximum engagement and retention.

Accelerate

Hands-On Support, Not Just Advice from the Sidelines

Develop and implement experiences with select stakeholders — we're in the room with you.

Assess

Measure What Matters, Then Go Further

Assess impact on teachers and learners to expand capacity for your school.

Activate

When One Classroom Transforms, the Whole School Follows

Activate student-centered, active learning experiences across more divisions school-wide.

Outcomes

What You Get By Working With Us

Real, measurable outcomes for your teachers, students, and school community.

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Higher Student & Staff Engagement

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Longer Retention of Students & Staff

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Deeper, More Meaningful Learning

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Increased Teacher & Leader Efficacy

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Official Certificate of School Improvement

Your Partners

Who We Are

Edu-Transformers with a proven track record — we've done this work in real schools, under real pressure.

Teacher Leader Consultant

Kyle Wagner

"Every student deserves a classroom that values their voice."

Kyle has been on a lifelong search for environments that allow students agency in their learning journey. As a former teacher and team leader at High Tech High (the world's #1 PBL school), Programme Director, and founder of Hong Kong's first Montessori Adolescent Program, he has spent years developing deep expertise in project-based and active learning. Kyle has worked with over 1,000 educators across Asia and beyond, partnering with schools to shift from passive instruction to dynamic, student-centered experiences. His approach is practical, grounded in real classroom experience, and always focused on lasting impact.

School Leader Consultant

Mari Simpson

"Teachers and students thrive together when leadership creates the conditions for it."

Mari knows what it takes to lead a school through real change, not just talk about it. As a principal, licensed school inspector, author of Built for Capacity, and recipient of the Excellence in School Transformation Leadership award, she has transformed traditional school cultures into vibrant, forward-thinking learning communities. Mari specializes in helping leadership teams align their vision with action — building systems that empower teachers and create the conditions for students to truly thrive.

Our Track Record

Schools We Have Helped

Trusted by international school communities across Asia and beyond.

Patana International School

International School of Kuala Lumpur

Verso International School

International Montessori School

Beijing City International School

Keerapat International School

International School of Beijing

Renaissance College

Discover College

American International School Hong Kong

Is This the Right Fit?

Are Your Classrooms Active — Or Just Busy?

We work with leaders who are serious about transformation. Here's who we're the right fit for.

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We Can Help You If…

You have a flexible, growth-oriented mindset
You value student voice and choice over tick-box exercises
Your board and leadership team have student agency in their vision
Your strategic plan includes meaningful increases in student agency

We're Not the Right Fit If…

Leadership works in isolation without collaborative input
Your school values educational buzzwords over real transformation
Your school is primarily exam-driven with little room for change

Hear From Schools Like Yours

What Educators Are Saying

Kyle's ability to connect project-based learning to the standards-based curriculum has really elevated the learning for all students in Futures Academy.

Tarek Razik

International School of Beijing

Mari is far more than a capable leader — she's a force of positivity, compassion, and vision. Her presence naturally lifts those around her, and she leaves every team stronger than she found it.

Anjumanara Rahman

Head of Primary School

Kyle brings energy to professional development and makes it easy to participate in. He provides timely feedback and positive encouragement throughout.

Jose Rivera

American International School Hong Kong

Mari's leadership in implementing Project-Based Learning across our department was extremely impressive — every grade level successfully delivered high-impact projects in the first year. I'm a better educator as a result of her guidance.

Thomas Bivens

International Educator & Consultant

Kyle goes above and beyond to cater to each individual teacher's needs, specifically guiding them and strengthening practices with learner-centered shift goals.

Teaching Staff

KPIS International School

Mari is an inspiring leader with an unrelenting passion for project-based learning. She successfully introduced and led a school-wide PBL curriculum approach, empowering every child with experiences that will help them thrive now and into the future.

Chris DeNunzio

STEM Education Specialist, KPIS Bangkok

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Every school is different, but most of our partnerships run between one and three academic terms. We move at a pace that respects your school's rhythm — meaningful transformation isn't rushed, but it also shouldn't take forever.

Both. We've worked effectively with international schools across Asia and beyond through a blend of virtual coaching and on-site visits. We'll design an engagement model that fits your context and budget.

We don't offer one-size-fits-all pricing because no two schools have the same needs. After your Discovery Call, we'll propose a scope and investment that reflects your goals and scale. What we can say: the cost of disengaged students and high staff turnover is almost always higher.

We've actually done the work — in real schools, with real students, under real pressure. We don't arrive with a generic framework and leave you to figure it out. We partner with your team, build internal capacity, and measure whether it's actually working.

Active participation is essential — this is a partnership, not a delivery service. We ask that at least one senior leader is involved throughout the process. The schools that see the most transformation are the ones where leadership is genuinely in the room.

That's exactly what the Discovery Call is for. We'll help you assess where you are, what's possible, and whether we're the right fit — no pressure, no obligation.