Caucasus & Central Asia Association of IB World Schools

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Welcome to the CCAAIBWS!

Dear friends and colleagues,

I am honored to serve as the Chairman of the Caucasus and Central Asia Association of IB World Schools. Our mission is to promote continuous improvement, collaboration and the development of the international ethos in the Caucasus and Central Asia region.

At CCAAIBWS, our aim is to provide support and assistance to international and local schools in the region and to represent our member schools at meetings with organizations and authorities. We also aim to arrange round tables for teachers, coordinators, and other employees of our member schools, to ensure that our community is always growing and thriving.

I welcome you all to join us on our mission and to be a part of our association. Together, we can make a difference and drive positive change in education in the Caucasus and Central Asia region.

Warm regards,

Francesco Banchini
Chairman, CCAAIBWS

Building a Global Community!

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Empowering Excellence Through Collaboration

AIBWSI & CCAAIBWS Professional Development

12March

CCAAIBWS International Project Olympiad Baku

The CCAAIBWS International Project Olympiad is coming to Baku on 12–15 March 2026, bringing together young innovators to turn bold ideas into real projects. From...
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04April

IB Onsite Workshops In Astana, Kazakhstan

📣 Attention IB Educators and Aspiring IB Teachers! 🌟Are you ready to elevate your IB teaching journey and gain innovative strategies for success in the...
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10April

African Education Festival 2026

The African Education Festival 2026 will feature Francesco Banchini as a speaker, bringing a powerful and timely conversation on community, purpose, and human-centered education to...
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18April

AI Summit 2026

Dear Teachers, We are pleased to invite you to take part in the AI Summit 2026, an event entirely dedicated to Artificial Intelligence applied to...
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25April

ECIS Leadership Conference 2026

ECIS Leadership Conference 2026, will take place in Lisbon from 23–25 April 2026. Mr. Francesco Banchini, will be a featured speaker, leading a workshop titled:...
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28April

Education Session by Sheila Assencio

We are honoured to welcome Sheila Ascencio as a distinguished speaker on 28 April at European Azerbaijan School Secondary Campus. Sheila is an accomplished Educator,...
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30April

5th Experiential Learning Conference 2026 Tbilisi

5th Experiential Learning Conference 2026 – Tbilisi Exploring new pathways in experiential education. Join educators, innovators, and leaders from around the world in Tbilisi. See...
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05May

CCAAIBWS Inter-School Sports Festival 2026

CCAAIBWS is pleased to announce the Inter-School Sports Festival 2026, bringing together students from IB World Schools for three days of teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy...
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09May

COBIS 44th Annual Conference

We are proud to highlight Francesco Banchini, Chairman of CCAAIBWS and CEO & Director of EAS, as a featured voice at the COBIS 44th Annual...
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22May

International Math Subject Olympiad (Grades 1-4)

The Caucasus & Central Asia Association of IB World Schools (CCAAIBWS) is pleased to announce the upcoming International Math Subject Olympiad, designed to inspire young...
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29May

SEN Summit | Learning without Barriers: Strategies for today’s schools

SEN Summit 2026 | Learning Without Barriers: Strategies for Today’s Schools The SEN Summit brings together educators, specialists, and school leaders for a full day...
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23May

IB Onsite Workshops on Baku, Azerbaijan

📣 Attention IB Educators and Aspiring IB Teachers! 🌟Are you ready to elevate your IB teaching journey and gain innovative strategies for success in the...
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29May

IB Head of School Workshop Category 1

📣 Attention IB Educators and Aspiring IB Teachers! 🌟Are you ready to elevate your IB journey and gain innovative strategies for success? Don’t miss the...
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Professional Development Workshops Schedule

March 2026

IBridge: Experiential Learning Talks is a podcast by the Caucasus & Central Asia Association of IB World Schools (CCAAIBWS) that features conversations with experienced international educators on topics related to educational leadership. The podcast aims to promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and the development of the ethos of international education and its programmes in the Caucasus and Central Asia region.

The Visionary Trio: Meet the Founders of CCAAIBWS

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Francesco Banchini
Chairman of the Board at CCAAIBWS
CEO & Director fo EAS / Trustee at CIS
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Gulnara Salmen
Regional Representative & Board Member of CCAAIBWS
IBEN Member / CIS Evaluator
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Sophio Bazadze
Director of the European School Tbilisi / Educator / PhD. Accreditation Expert
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2021
The year founded
44
Member Schools
23500
International Students
2400
International Educators

CCAAIBWS MEMBER SCHOOLS

Experiential Learning Conferences

#ExLC1 -2021, December, Baku

#ExLC2 -2022, December, Baku

#ExLC3 - 2024, April, Baku

#ExLC4 - 2025, April, Astana

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